ANNEX B: Category of Activity Description of specific environmental threats of project activities Description of Mitigation Measures for these activities Who is responsible for monitoring? Monitoring Indicator Monitoring Method Frequency of Monitoring 1. Education, Technical Assistance, Training Activities involving studies, education, technical assistance, training, or information transfer, except to the extent they directly affect the environment are recommended for categorical exclusion. N/A – Categorical Exclusion N/A N/A N/A N/A 2. Research and Development Entomological surveillance and vector control research use laboratory equipment, chemical reagents, insecticides, and entomological surveillance supplies that have the potential to Implement laboratory environmental, health, and safety (EHS) manuals with standard operating procedures (SOPs), or use existing SOPs, for laboratory operations in accordance with compliance mechanisms. Implement SOPs for the safe storage, transport, and use of equipment, chemical reagents, Laboratory personnel within the respective country, with oversight provided by Abt Associates technical experts. EHS manual/Standard operating procedures (SOPs) implemented per PMI and requirements Training of staff in activities related to the Review of EHS manual/SOPs to ensure it is appropriate, and complies with PMI, WHO and country-specific recommendations for safety, use of PPE (if needed), spill prevention, and training. Routine site visits, as needed, to ensure accordance with operating plan
activities are not properly managed. Exposure to certain building materials during rehabilitation activities can result in health impacts to workers. asbestos and/or lead-based paint or plumbing will not be used, even if allowed by host country. If existing hazardous materials are identified during planning or rehabilitation, implementing partners will cease rehabilitation activities until all such materials have been removed by other qualified parties in compliance with host country regulations. Implementing partners and/or sub-contractors will provide training to workers on applicable best practices. Missions personnel rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of facilities may generate debris and wastes that contain both and hazardous materials and require proper disposal. Workers and others disposing of debris and wastes may experience negative health effects if the Implementing partners and sub-contractors will follow best practices, for properly disposing of waste resulting from renovation or rehabilitation activities. Contractors will train workers on the proper use of PPE, and best practices for handling and disposing of waste. If the presence of asbestos is suspected in a facility to be renovated, the facility must be tested for asbestos before rehabilitation works begins. Should asbestos be present, Abt Associates EHS managers and supervisors. Best practices implemented. Correspondence with contractors on renovation waste disposal. Review of intended best practices to ensure it is adequate. Review records to verify trainings/ briefings were conducted. Receive and review certificates of waste disposal. At least once, and as required prior to rehabilitation. Once but prior to final disposal of wastes.
appropriate PPE is not used. implementing partners and must cease work until removal is carried out by others in conformity with host country requirements. Work may not recommence until the facility is retested to demonstrate that asbestos removal has been effective. All results of the testing for asbestos shall be communicated to the COR. 7. Vector Control 1. Health and environmental impacts may result due to inadequate quality control of insecticides (i.e. procuring insecticides, improper storage, or poor inventory management). Insecticide selection for any USAID-supported malaria program is subject to the criteria listed in the USAID Programmatic Environmental Assessment, country SEAs, and host country requirements. Procurement and inventory logs must be maintained. Ensure storage facility and PPE are appropriate for the active ingredient used and in accordance with approved SOPs. Distribute insecticides to facilities that can manage such commodities safely in storage, use, and disposal (i.e. in a manner generally equivalent to Implementing Partner’s own District Coordinator (DC), Operations Manager (OM), Abt Compliance Officer (ECO), Abt Vector Control Manager (VCM), Storekeepers (These positions are representative of the PMI BMPs reviewed and implemented. Procurement and inventory logs maintained. Proper PPE used by workers, if needed. Operations facilities are sited appropriately. All insecticide management records are reviewed and maintained. Inspection of facilities, conditions, PPE use, and logs. Review of waste management records and storekeeper performance checklists. Verify that inspection reports and storage records are properly maintained and document verification in the annual EMMR. ECO performs Daily monitoring by storekeeper or site supervisor. Weekly monitoring by DC. Monthly review of procurement logs and inventories by OM.
number of bottles inside, the weight, the type of hazard posed by the contents, and the personal protective equipment to be worn when handling the barrel. Train applicators on the SEA operational requirements, SOPs, PMI BMPs, and approved WMP, developed for the safe and effective storage, distribution, application, and disposal of insecticides. Ensure application equipment and PPE are appropriate for the active ingredient used and in accordance with approved SOPs, and maintain equipment to avoid leaks. Maintain application equipment. No application of insecticides within 30 yards of beekeeping sites. according to SOPs. Verify that inspection and incident reports are properly maintained and document verification in the annual EMMR. Include any issues identified during inspections in the annual EMMR. per campaign. 6. Environmental risk from disposal of liquid and solid wastes. a. Handling, treatment, and disposal of nonhazardous (general waste) and hazardous wastes must be in accordance with the approved WMP/SOPs and the PMI BMPs. The WMP, which outlines SOPs for managing waste processes, DC, OM, ECO a. WMP implemented and disposal sites inspected and certified before campaigns. b. Disposal sites near operations a. Review WMP/SOPs to ensure it conforms to PMI BMPs and WMP is available on site. b-c. Pre-spray a-b. Pre-spray inspections: once per campaign. c. pre-spray inspection 1/yr. d-e. Mid-spray
must be in accordance with PMI best practices and host country requirements. b. Choose sites for disposal of liquid wastes, including fixed and mobile soak pit sites according to PMI BMPs. c. Construct fixed and mobile soak pits with charcoal according to the BMPs to adsorb insecticide from rinse water. d. Maintain soak pits as necessary during season. e. Monitor waste storage and management during campaign. f. Monitor disposal procedures post-campaign. sites are appropriate according to PMI BMPs. c. Soak pits are constructed according to PMI BMPs. d. Soak pits perform properly throughout the application season. e. Wastes are stored and managed according to PMI BMPs. f. Waste disposal is conducted in accordance with the WMP/SOPs and records maintained. inspections. d-e. Mid- and inspections and monitoring. Verify that inspection reports are properly maintained and document verification in the annual EMMR. Include any issues identified during inspections in the annual EMMR. f. Verify disposal practices in inspection reports and document in the annual EMMR. Include any issues identified during inspections in the annual EMMR. Review WMP/SOPs to for effectiveness and maintain on inspections: twice per campaign w review of WMP/SOPs. f. Post-spray inspection 1/yr.
site. 7. Improper incineration of wastes and disposal of residual ash can pose a threat to air quality, soil, and the water supply and result in environmental and public health hazards. a. Wastes will only be disposed in incinerators that comply with PMI BMPs. b. Country-level USAID EC documentation must contain guidance on proper disposal of wastes. COR, Abt ECO, Abt Technical Experts a. Incinerator specifications. Maintenance of treatment and disposal records. Reg 216 documentation for incinerator procurement and management services reviewed by COR and GH BEO. a-b. Review incineration records and EC documentation, document in the annual EMMR. a. Review incinerator specifications prior to disposal arrangement. b. Annual review of EC docs and disposal records
8. Testing of Nets 1. Risk of theft from storerooms, followed by unintended use. 2. Pollution from improper disposal of packaging. 3. Surface or groundwater pollution from improper disposal of wastewater from washing nets. 4. Risk of the use of nets for purposes for which they are not designed or intended. a. Store nets only in storerooms secured with sturdy doors, double locks, and barred windows. b. Dispose of waste materials according to PMI BMPs. a-b Compliance Officer, USAID Mission a. Storerooms are built or modified to meet PMI BMPs. b. Evidence of a compliant disposal program in place. a. Inspection of storeroom using checklists. b. Inspection of records. a-b.. Once per fiscal quarter.