agro-processing businesses as well as agricultural production inputs and improvements, transportation, warehousing and marketing. Credits will be available for both sub-projects and working capital. Relevant activities not supported by the World Bank include (sub-project type in brackets): tobacco growing/or processing (agriculture); development, production or purchase of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (agriculture); any activity related to illegal pesticides (agriculture); use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (agro-processing requiring refrigeration); use of natural products listed under CITES Appendix 1 (tanning industry). Vulnerability and Risks The impacts of sub-projects to be financed under the FSDP credit line to Aiyl Bank are expected to be easily mitigated through good practices and project design. While cumulative impacts are not likely to be an issue, attention will have to be given to agro-processing activities within the same watershed and within the same region due to their characteristic common impacts resulting from solid waste, effluent discharges and air emissions. This will be monitored by the CLMU environment specialist. Environmental Screening Categories The proposed sub-projects are classified into one of three categories on the type, location, sensitivity and scale of the subproject and the magnitude of potential environmental impacts. The three categories are: Category A - High Potential; Category B - Intermediate Potential, and; Category C - Low Potential. A list of potential sub-projects classified by category (for A and B) and is provided in the table below. Category A sub-projects are not eligible for World Bank financing. Category A Category B dams and reservoirs forestry production projects industrial plants (large scale) and industrial estates irrigation, drainage and flood control (large scale) aquaculture land clearance and leveling reclamation and new land development resettlement river basin development manufacture, transportation and use of pesticides or other hazardous and/or toxic materials new construction or major upgrades of highways or rural roads agro-industries scale) electrical transmission irrigation and drainage (small scale) renewable energy rural electrification tourism facilities rural water supply and sanitation watershed projects (management or rehabilitation) protected areas and biodiversity conservation rehabilitation of highways or rural roads rehabilitation or modification of existing industrial facilities scale) energy efficiency and energy conservation Environmental Screening Process
Ineffective on-site sewage treatment during construction phase. Water pollution Spilled and dumped fuels and other chemicals. Contaminated groundwater and surface water resulting in contaminated drinking water and in the case of surface water, damaged aquatic ecosystem. Same as above. Provision of containing toilets which waste can be transferred to a municipal treatment facility. Noise and dust Vehicles and construction machinery; dirt access roads. Nuisance factor to neighboring communities. Operations during normal working hours only; access roads to be watered during dry periods. Solid waste Littering of unused construction materials and workers personal garbage. Unsightly and remnant construction materials could pose a safety hazard. Effective disposal of materials and garbage in designated disposal sites. Loss of access Construction site may have formerly been used as an access for local population (and vehicles) for various sections of the community. Nuisance and possibly economic hardship. During planning phase ensure that local people are aware of restrictions during construction and alternative arrangements for access are provided. Public participation during planning phase should identify this and similar conflicts. Injuries Inadequate safety procedures for workers; inadequate signage and construction activities exposed where public can interface with such. Injury / death resulting in lost work days (for construction workers and general public; lost income. Ensure construction workers are given safety instruction; ensure safety officers on site; ensure effective signage for the public and ensure that all exposed construction areas are barricaded from public access. Decommissioning Phase: (it is unlikely that any of the enterprises will undergo decommissioning in a 25-50 month period from initial start up or refurbishment but if such should occur then the listed impacts should be considered). Same as above for construction plus: See above See above See above Waste Concrete, blocks, steel, glass will result from demolition; old equipment will be dismantled. Public safety hazard. of resources. Removal and recycling or effective disposal of all toxic materials; complete demolition after recycling useful materials; removal to a designated and environmentally safe disposal site and burial of clean and inert materials. Aesthetics Unsightly site (as are many industrial sites from former Soviet times). Following removal of all materials (see above), site to be formed (topsoiled where relevant and feasible) and landscaped, where appropriate, to suit surrounding areas. Soil erosion As for construction phase above. Safety As for construction phase above.
Monitoring Plan Phase What (Is the parameter to be monitored?) (Is the parameter to be monitored?) How (Is the parameter to be monitored?) When (Define the frequency / or continuous?) Why (Is the parameter monitored?) Cost (if not included in project budget) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) During activity preparation During activity implementation During activity supervision Annex C Impacts, Causes, Consequences, Mitigation and Monitoring for Agriculture Investments C1 Seed Overall Potential Impact: MODERATE Potential Direct Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Positive impact; increased yields and food security for the small holder farmer.
Risk of introduction of genetically modified plant seed (see below for pedigree seed) Use of chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Same consequences as described for chemical fertilizers and pesticides (see tables C - 3 and 4) determination and application of optimum quantities and scheduling for fertilizers and inputs; use of only those pesticides approved by UN agencies; introduction of an integrated pest management program (IPM). MAWRPI extension services should work with farmers to provide input management advice. MAWRPI should ensure coordination with MEES. On the matter of GMOs, there are positive and negative effects of the use of these and both should be considered. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: LOW – MODERATE Risk: LOW Table C2 Pedigree seed Overall Potential Impact: MODERATE – HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Positive impact through increased yields and improved farm economy. .Risk of introduction of genetically modified organisms leading to inputs of pesticides Genetic into other areas where GMOs are not wanted; Development of pesticide resistant weeds; Soil contamination and water contamination. Policies and legislation to prevent importation of GMO plant seeds Pending new legislation, APAP will not finance GMOs KR has to decide if the potential gains of GMOs outweigh the impacts Risk of introduction of monocultures Supply of one dominant type of seed Loss of biodiversity and native species; increased vulnerability to disease Provide a variety of preferred seed types; encourage crop rotation Good practices to be supported through CSF program and extension services and soil pollution Increased use of high levels of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Soil and contamination leading to modified aquatic ecosystems. . determination and application of optimum quantities and scheduling for fertilizers and other inputs; introduction of an integrated pest management program (IPM); Adoption of organic farming techniques In general terms, high yielding varieties (HYV) require large inputs to achieve expected results – plant species and varieties would have to be examined on a case by case basis; close liaison with MAWRPI required.
Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: N/A RISK: N/A Table C6 Livestock for finishing Significance of Overall Potential Impacts: MODERATE TO HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Loss of ground and soil erosion. Carrying capacity of pasture is exceeded. Reduced productivity; loss of soil; sedimentation: hydrological regime modified resulting in flooding and drought conditions. Develop pasture carrying capacities and ensure that these are not exceeded. Work closely with agricultural extension services to determine and maintain pasture carrying capacities. Loss of biodiversity In high altitude stock may threaten forested or other protected areas; reduced vegetation cover leading to soil erosion and loss of water holding capacity. Possible loss of species endemic to KR Sedimentation; hydrological regime modified resulting in flooding and drought conditions. Ensure that grazing does not occur in protected or other important areas. Work closely with agricultural extension services. Livestock should be reintroduced to alpine grazing areas (but under strict control) in order to eliminate weed population (resulting from former Soviet grazing practices) and as a way of rehabilitating original communities and ultimately of protecting biodiversity Water pollution Livestock in a confined area produce high concentration of f manure. High nutrient loading in runoff waters leading to poor water quality and threat to human health (E. coli). Introduce effective waste management; design and implement alternative to confined quarters. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: NONE Risk: MODERATE Table C7 Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: NONE Risk: MODERATE
Table C10 Other farm implements Potential Overall Impact: LOW – MODERATE Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Same as in C9 Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: LOW – MODERATE Risk: HIGH (traditional farming techniques are not likely to change) Table C11 equipment Potential Overall Impact: NONE Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks NOT APPLICABLE Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: NONE Risk: NONE Table C12 Grain drying equipment Potential Overall Impact: LOW Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks High user of electrical energy Heat required for grain drying. Energy consumption requiring use of more fossil fuels. Not known Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: LOW Risk: HIGH C13 Irrigation equipment and irrigation maintenance Potential Overall Impact: HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks
Fuel, lubricants, etc. Significance of Overall Potential Impacts: HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Soil contamination Improper storage and handling of fuels and lubricants; improper disposal of waste lubricants. Loss of soil productivity. Lost revenue. Proper storage and handling of fuel; containment of fuel containers within concrete bunded area; proper disposal of waste lubricants. Water pollution Improperly disposed of used lubricants and improper handling of fuels and lubricants find their way into surface and ground water sources. Loss of domestic and irrigation supplies; illness to humans and livestock; lost revenue; altered and damaged aquatic ecosystems. Proper storage and handling of fuel; containment of fuel containers within concrete bunded area; proper disposal of wastes lubricants. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: NONE Risk: LOW – MODERATE Table C20 Veterinary services Significance of Overall Potential Impacts: HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Potential Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Positive: improved animal and human health Regular vaccinations and treatments for animal diseases Increased productivity, reduced losses, safe and better quality animal products, improved public health Human illness Ingestion of meat products containing hormones and other chemicals. Lost work and income. Organic methods of livestock husbandry be used; minimal application of only necessary drugs. Only approved drugs and hormones should be used but even these could have some long term, and yet unknown, effects on humans.
Soil and contamination. Insecticides used in diptanks. Contaminated soil and water not useable for cultivation Potable water or water for irrigation is contaminated; downstream aquatic ecosystems affected. Proper containment and disposal of diptank liquids to avoid soil and water contamination. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: NONE Risk: LOW Monitoring Plan Phase What (Is the parameter to be monitored?) Where (Is the parameter to be monitored?) How (Is the parameter to be monitored?) When (Define the frequency / or continuous?) Why (Is the parameter being monitored?) Cost (if not included in project budget) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) During activity preparation During activity implementation During activity supervision
Environmental Management Plan Format Phase Environmental Impact Mitigating Measure(s) Cost Institutional Responsibility Remarks Install Operate Install Operate Construction Operation Decommissioning Environmental Monitoring Plan Format Phase What parameter is to be monitored? Where will the parameter be monitored? How will the parameter be monitored? When will the parameter be monitored? Why is the parameter being monitored? Cost Institutional Responsibility Install Operate Install Operate Baseline Construction Operation
PART 4: Monitoring Plan What (Is the parameter to be monitored?) Where (Is the parameter to be monitored?) How (Is the parameter to be monitored?) When (Define the frequency / or continuous?) Why (Is the parameter being monitored?) Cost (if not included in project budget) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) During activity preparation During activity implementation During activity supervision
Director, ABCC A. Dorombaev LIST of participants of the public consultations on the Environmental Management Plan for the Agricultural Productivity Assistance Project 2.00 pm, April 25, 2011 # Participant’s Name Organization Contact details 1 Ainura Ibraimova National Women Entrepreneurs Support Association 35-26-74 2 Aida Dzhamangulova Community Development Association 66-04-47 3 Vladislav Ryazanov AgroInformAsia LLC, Executive Director 0552 949666 4 Cholpon Chekirova Ministry of Emergency Situations of the 54 90 17 5 Elena Chigibayeva Agrolead NGO 66 08 18 0555 921152 6 Magomed Handyshanov Alga NGO, agricultural development coordinator тел.: 0 553 932284, m.handishanov@gmail.com 7 Salkyn Sarnogoeva Ministry of Economic Development of the 66 40 23 8 Zinchuk AgroInformAsia LLC, analyst 9 Ryspek Satylkanov Renewable Energy Sources of KR NGO, Chairman 10 Bermet Musakojoeva CLMU Director 620429 11 Almazbek Dorombaev Acting Director 30 16 63 12 Kanat Omuraliyev Public Sector Capacity Improvement, component director 13 Dinara Kutmanova ABM CLMU, Environmental Consultant 0555 88-05-85 'k-dinara@bk.ru'