1. Overview of Environmental and Social Safeguards Environmental Management Plan Checklist for Simple Civil Works Zagreb, May 6-8, 2009 Presenter: Natasa Vetma Presentation prepared by Ruxandra Floroiu

2. Role of EMP Checklist Minor rehabilitation or small-scale works in building construction, in health, education and public services sectors (Env. Category “B”) Alternative to current EMP format (OP/BP 4.01) Practical, streamlined approach to prepare an EMP that is compatible with the WB OP 4.01 requirements; integrated in bidding documents

3. Content of EMP Checklist 1. General Project and Site information 2. Environmental and Social Safeguards Information related to project investments 3. Mitigation Measures (Plan) of possible effects 4. Monitoring Actions (Plan) (2), (3) + (4) – included in bidding documents and properly supervised during project implementation

4. General Project and Site Info Project location, physical characteristics Administrative framework and current legislation applicable to project investments Technical project content Institutional Capacity building program Public consultation

6. Environmental and Social Safeguards Information Simple environmental and social screening in an “Yes/No” format for possible environmental impacts related to proposed project investments

8. Mitigation Measures Activities performed by Contractors during the construction phase to prevent and minimize possible negative impacts on the environment and people Waste management; soil water and air pollution; cultural resources; traffic safety; natural habitats; worker’s safety

11. Monitoring Plan Measurements of specific parameters taken based on agreed schedule (including frequency, location, responsibility) Related to the proposed mitigation measures Applicable during the preparation, construction and operation phases Approximate costs for monitoring activities Clear description of institutional responsibility

13. EMP Checklist Supervision Focus on: Actions needed in case of project changes – review of mitigation measures; institutional assignments; baseline studies to address mitigation changes Adoption of mitigation measures Implementation of monitoring plan and clauses provided in contracts and bidding documents Coordination among institutions responsible for EMP

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