Comply with the List of Ineligible Activities under the Project (Section 2.5). This list includes activities prohibited by international environmental agreements or where the World Bank Group considers financing inappropriate because of the significance of associated environmental and social risks that outweigh the benefits. Take measures as deemed necessary including site visits if necessary to validate that the SME loan applicant has appropriately identified in its loan application (Section 2.1) the environmental and social risks and measures needed to manage them in project implementation. Monitor compliance of SME beneficiaries in line with this ESMF and the related action plans developed (e.g. EMP, ECoP, EMDP). Develop, and maintain, grievance redress mechanisms as provided in this ESMF to ensure that those with grievances to the transactions supported under the project have avenues for redress. Submit to the NIU and DOSMEP periodic reports on the implementation of the ESMF. The NIU and DOSMEP will report to IFC or the World Bank Team Leaders (to be agreed within World Bank Group) as part of the project progress report. Within five business days of becoming aware, notify the World Bank Group Team Leaders of any significant social, labor, health and safety, security or environmental incident, accident, issue, or circumstance with respect to any financing activities covered by the LOC and the RSF. Ensure that the proposed activity covered by the loan complies with all national environmental legislation and regulations. If an applicant states that the necessary permits or licenses have not yet been issued, PFIs will advise the applicant to obtain the licenses and permits before loans can be approved. During supervision, NIU and DOSMEP will ensure that all the transactions for SME comply with government regulations. Ensure that applicable all project affected people are aware of the respective investments and were consulted before approval of the investment. Disclosure of respective instruments (environmental audit, EMP, IEE, etc) should be done in local language before the loan is approved. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will be responsible for ensuring that their transactions meet the eligibility criteria, manage environment and social impacts through the preparation and implementation of measures, including consultations and disclosures of specific safeguard instruments, e.g., IEE or EMP, EMDP. IFC and/or World Bank will provide implementation support to the project through regular supervision and follow up works, monitor the implementation of the ESMF. The IFC
Land acquisition funded by the proposed subproject? Involuntary resettlement?* □ □ □ If Yes, proposal must be rejected. If Unknown, additional information is required before proposal can be considered. Do the proposed activities or budget include any of the Project negative list (see Section 2.5 of the ESMF) : □ □ □ If Yes, proposal must be rejected. If Unknown, additional information is required before proposal can be considered. Environmental triggers: Does the sub-project involve alterations or construction in areas adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? Mitigation: must comply with local regulations; EIA is required. If unknown, additional information is required before proposal can be considered. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. Protected Area, Wildlife Reserve, Buffer Zone, or other conservation area □ □ □ Wetland □ □ □ Other: □ □ □ Potential Environmental Impacts Will the SUBProject cause: Mitigation: must comply with regulations. EMP is required. If unknown, additional information is required before proposal can be considered. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. Impairment of downstream water quality and therefore, impairment of downstream beneficial uses of water? □ □ □ Noise or dust from construction equipment? □ □ □ Are risks of soil erosion? □ □ □ Are there any pollution and/or public health risks □ □ □ Other: □ □ □ Required E&S DocumentS: Simple Environmental Management Plan (EMP)? □ □ Full Environmental Assessment (IEE)? □ □ ………………………………………. □ □ Other Remarks: