Project step Environmental step remarks Pre-feasibility and/or feasibility study (after Dzongkhag selects the concept for further consideration) Collection of preliminary environmental information together with project or feasibility field investigation. (by DEC) Obtain relevant NoCs. Preliminary analysis of subproject's environmental risks and identification of probable mitigation / recommendations. Pre-feasibility and/or Feasibility Report contains environmental section in which environmental situation of project site/ immediate surroundings, potential risks to the subproject, and probable mitigations will be described. Report contains NoCs also. Selection of subproject or feasibility report for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR). Review the environmental information provided in the or feasibility report, and carry out Initial Environmental Screening. Initial Environmental screening will check: i) if the subproject is eligible, ii) if the subproject is exempted by Bhutan environmental laws from further environmental investigation, and iii) who is the Competent Authority for reviewing and issuing environmental clearance. Preparation of subproject DPR by PCU/PMT on behalf of the community. PCU/PMT also prepares EI as required by Bhutan law (if not exempted). NoCs are checked and if needed additional NoCs obtained. EI needs to be prepared before DPR preparation so that environmental inputs go into DPR. EI and/or DPR also contain all NoCs. Incorporation of environmental recommendation into subproject plan & design, bids, contract/ MoU (supported and ensured by PMT) Prior to finalization of DPR including bid documents or MoU. Approval of DPR by PSC. Obtain EC, if not exempted to DPR approval Bidding and awarding contract or signing MoU Brief prospecting contractors/ implementer on environmental requirements Prior to bidding or finalizing MoU Construction mobilization order Implementers prepares Management Plan Site-in-charge will approve the site-EMP before works at site begins Supervision, and monitoring DEC and/or PPD (by itself or engaging private/ NGO) carry out compliance monitoring every three month (to each EC required Monitoring report is shared with Dzongkhag and PMT, who will instruct site-in-charge and implementers for necessary
determine the choice of design, construction methods and building materials for forms, which do not have to follow standard designs in conformity with acceptable technical and structural norms (section 12); and approve allocation of timber permits as per the rules and regulations issued by the MoA from time to time (section 16). Environment-related provisions in GYT Chathrim 2002 Article 8 of the GYT Chathrim 2002 gives the GYT the power and function to adopt and enforce regulations at the Dzongkhag level with respect to: safe disposal of waste (section 1); control and prevention of pollution of air, soil and water (section 2); sanitation standards (section 3); control of communicable livestock diseases within the Dzongkhag in accordance with the Livestock Act 2001 (section 4); allocation of safe and drinking water from water supply schemes (section 5); allocation of irrigation water, in accordance with the provision of the Land Act 1979 (section 6); and protection and harvesting of edible forest products in the local area in accordance with the Forest and Nature Conservation Act 1995 (section 8). Article 9 of the GYT Chathrim 2002 the GYT broad administrative power and function at the Dzongkhag level with respect to: administration, monitoring and review of all activities that are part of the Dzongkhag plan, including the maintenance of community properties such as lhakhangs, goendeys and their nangtens, chhoerten, mani dangrem, water supply schemes, irrigation channels, footpaths, mule tracks, farm and feeder roads, suspension and cantilever bridges, micro-hydels, basic health units and outreach clinics, lower secondary school and community schools, and extension centers of the RNR sector (section 2); conservation and protection of water resources, lakes, springs, streams, and rivers (section 7); custody and care of communal community forests, including sokshing and nyekhor tsamdo, medicinal herbs and accordingly prevention of illegal house construction and all other types of encroachments on land and forests (section 8); prevention of construction of structures, whether on national, communal or private lands, within 50 feet of highways falling in local area (section 9); and protection and preservation of ney, nyekhang or yulha and zhiday, which are not part of custody of a monastic body or central agencies (section 10). NIP Procedural Manual and Modules
Chainage 2+304 (Gairt of ….Geog) Loss of tree and vegetation due to widening of farm road from 3 m to 4.5 m About 100 m section of farm road goes through the forest of Gairt. It is a pine forest. About 50 pine trees need to be cut (estimated volume …cft). There is no protected species. Tree cutting permit has not been received yet. Vegetation/ tree clearance should be strictly limited to the 4.5 m width. Obtain tree permit from Forest Authority before tree cutting/ vegetation clearance. Clarify who owns the logs. Chainage 3+000 (……sxcf …….) Water hole / spring may be destroyed due to widening of the farm road and disposal of the construction spoils Construction activity has not reached the place yet. The water source is used by the farmers for irrigating their land (by 10 farmers, to irrigate ….. ha of land) Protect the source, and construct a channel to safely convey the water to traditional irrigation channel that exist. To compensate the disturbance of water supply during construction in and around the water hole and irrigation channel, consult with farmers and possibly support in repairing the irrigation channel Chainage 3+785 (….. scaxd………..) Increased risks of landslides and soil erosion due to cutting of slopes, disposal of materials, and disposal of water including road side drains ……………. ……………… …………………… Chainage 4+015 (…. Xvx ….) Holy pond …… …………. Stupa………. ………. ……………… …… Noise and dusts………. Settlement (10 houses), and a school within 100 m. ……. ……… (labour camp) Pollution (latrines, garbage), water supply, bed Occupational safety ……….. ………… ………………. – 8: Subproject information i. Subproject name, location: ….. Farm Road, …..Gaiurt Village…. Geog, ….Dzongkhag (see attached Map 1:50,000 topographical map showing location). ii. Description of subproject activities (summary) Objective: …………………