Initial Environmental Examination Sri Lanka: Northern Province

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Initial Environmental Examination

July 2018

Sri Lanka: Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project: Fishery Landing Sites

Prepared by Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs for the Asian Development Bank.

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Environmental Assessment Report- Draft Final

July 2018 (Updated 24.07.2018)

Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project Proposed Fishery Landing Sites Development in the Northern Province.

Prepared by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development and Rural Economic Affairs, Sri Lankan Government for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Prepared by:

EML Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

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Abbreviation CCCRMD Coastal Resource Management Department CCD Coastal Conservation Department DSD Divisional Secretariat Division EA Environment Assessments GND Grama Niladhari Divisions IEE Initial Environmental Examination IES International Environmental Specialist IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature NES National Environmental Specialist OFRP Outboard Engine Fibre Reinforced Plastic TCs Traditional Crafts

NOTES

This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the association does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Contents

Abbreviation ...... i Contents ...... ii List of Figures ...... 1 1. Introduction and General Information ...... 4 1.1 Institutional, legal and policy framework ...... 5 1.2 Environmental and Resource Legislation and Regulations of Sri Lanka ...... 5 1.2.1 National Regulations and Laws ...... 5 1.2.2 The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 1978 ...... 6 1.2.3 National Environmental Act No 47 of 1980 and Amended Act, No. 53 of 2000. 6 1.2.4 Coastal Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011...... 9 1.2.5 Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, No. 22 of 2009 ...... 12 1.2.6 Felling of Trees (control) Act No. 9 of 1951 ...... 13 1.2.7 Marine Pollution Prevention Act, No. 35 of 2008...... 13 1.2.8 Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 ...... 14 1.2.9 The Ma-del (beach seine) Regulations of 1984 ...... 14 1.2.10 Mines and Mineral Act No 33 of 1992 ...... 14 1.2.11 Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 ...... 15 1.2.12 Soil Conservation (Amendment) Act No. 24 of 1996 ...... 15 1.3 National Environmental and Resource Policies ...... 15 1.3.1 Northern Province Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment (ISEA) ... 15 1.3.2 Climate Change Policies ...... 16 1.3.3 Fisheries Policy...... 16 1.3.4 Coastal Resource Policy ...... 16 1.4 ADB Safeguard Policy (SPS) ...... 19 1.5 Sir Lanka Environmental Clearance and Permits Requirement ...... 20 1.6 Conformity to Coastal Resources Management Plan ...... 20 2. Fishery landing Sites Developments, in Jaffna District description of the environment and related possible environmental impacts ...... 23 2.1 Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site ...... 23 2.1.1 Proposed Developments ...... 23 2.1.2 Existing Environment ...... 24 2.1.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 25 2.1.4 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 25 2.2 Arali East (Aralithurai) Fishery Landing Site ...... 26 2.2.1 Introduction ...... 26 2.2.2 Proposed Developments ...... 26 2.2.3 Existing Environment ...... 27 ...... 27

2.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 27 2.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 27 2.3 Sampalodai/ Kasurina Fishery Landing Site ...... 28 2.3.1 Introduction ...... 28 2.3.2 Proposed Developments ...... 28 2.3.3 Existing Environment ...... 29 2.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 30 2.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 30 2.4 Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site ...... 31 2.4.1 Introduction ...... 31 2.4.2 Proposed Developments ...... 31 2.4.3 Existing Environment ...... 32 2.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 32 2.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 32 2.5 Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site ...... 33 2.5.1 Introduction ...... 33 2.5.2 Proposed Developments ...... 33 2.5.3 Existing Environment ...... 33 2.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 34 2.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 34 3. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Mannar District ...... 36 3.1 Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 36 3.1.1 Introduction ...... 36 3.1.2 Proposed Developments ...... 36 3.1.3 Existing Environment ...... 37 3.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 38 3.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 38 3.2 Arippu Fishery Landing Site ...... 39 3.2.1 Introduction ...... 39 3.2.2 Proposed Developments ...... 39 3.2.3 Existing Environment ...... 39 3.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 40 3.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 41 3.3 Minarapadu Fishery Landing Site ...... 42 3.3.1 Introduction ...... 42 3.3.2 Proposed Developments ...... 42 3.3.3 Existing Environment ...... 43 3.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 43 3.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 43

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3.4 Venkalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 44 3.4.1 Introduction ...... 44 3.4.2 Proposed Developments ...... 44 3.4.3 Existing Environment ...... 45 3.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 45 3.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 45 3.5 Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site ...... 47 3.5.1 Introduction ...... 47 3.5.2 Proposed Developments ...... 47 3.5.3 Existing Environment ...... 48 3.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 48 3.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 48 3.6 Talaimannar Fishery Landing Site ...... 49 3.6.1 Introduction ...... 49 3.6.2 Proposed Developments ...... 49 3.6.3 Existing Environment ...... 50 3.6.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 50 3.6.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 50 4. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Kilinochchi District ...... 50 4.1 Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 50 4.1.1 Introduction ...... 50 4.1.2 Proposed Developments ...... 51 4.1.3 Existing Environment ...... 52 4.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 52 4.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 52 4.2 Valaipadu Fishery Landing Site...... 52 4.2.1 Introduction ...... 52 4.2.2 Proposed Developments ...... 53 4.2.3 Existing Environment ...... 54 4.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 55 4.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 55 4.3 Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 56 4.3.1 Introduction ...... 56 4.3.2 Proposed Developments ...... 56 4.3.3 Existing Environment ...... 57 4.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 57 4.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 57 5. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Mulathivu District ...... 58 5.1 Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 58

5.1.1 Introduction ...... 58 5.1.2 Proposed Developments ...... 58 5.1.3 Existing Environment ...... 59 5.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 60 5.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 60 5.2 Silawathai Fishery Landing Site ...... 61 5.2.1 Introduction ...... 61 5.2.2 Proposed Developments ...... 61 5.2.3 Existing Environment ...... 62 5.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 62 5.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 62 5.2.6 Introduction ...... 62 5.2.7 Proposed Developments ...... 63 5.2.8 Existing Environment ...... 63 5.2.9 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 64 5.2.10 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 64 5.3 Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site ...... 65 5.3.1 Introduction ...... 65 5.3.2 Proposed Developments ...... 65 5.3.3 Existing Environment ...... 66 5.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 67 5.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 67 5.4 Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site ...... 68 5.4.1 Introduction ...... 68 5.4.2 Proposed Developments ...... 68 5.4.3 Existing Environment ...... 69 5.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 69 5.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 69 5.5 Kokilai Fishery Landing Site ...... 71 5.5.1 Introduction ...... 71 5.5.2 Proposed Developments ...... 71 5.5.3 Existing Environment ...... 72 5.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts ...... 73 5.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures ...... 73 6. Common Environmental and social Impacts of the 20 landing sites ...... 74 7. Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 80 8. Environment Management Plan ...... 85 9. Institutional Arrangements to Oversee the Implementation of the EMP ...... 95 9.1 Institutional Arrangements ...... 95

9.1.1 Sri Lankan Government ...... 95 10. Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 97

List of Figures

Figure 1: Coastal Zone Definition (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016b) ...... 10 Figure 2: Development Permit Requirements (Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981 (and its amendments)...... 18 Figure 3: Location of the Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site ...... 23 Figure 4: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site ...... 25 Figure 5 Location of the Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site ...... 26 Figure 6: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site ...... 27 Figure 7: Location of the Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site ...... 28 Figure 8: Hydrological Features in the vicinity of Project Site ...... 29 Figure 9: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site ...... 29 Figure 10: Location of the Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site ...... 31 Figure 11: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site ...... 32 Figure 12: Location of the Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site ...... 33 Figure 13: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site ...... 34 Figure 14: Location of the Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 36 Figure 15: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 37 Figure 16: Nationally near threatened Floral Species Suaedamaritima and Trianthemadecandra recorded in the Area ...... 38 Figure 17: Location of the Arippu Fishery Landing Site ...... 39 Figure 18: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Arippu Fishery Landing Site 40 Figure 19: Location of the Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site ...... 42 Figure 20: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site ...... 43 Figure 21: Location of the Venkalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 44 Figure 22: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Venkalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 45 Figure 23: Location of the Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site ...... 47 Figure 24: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site ...... 48 Figure 25: Location of the Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site ...... 49 Figure 26: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site ...... 50 Figure 27: Location of the Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 51 Figure 28: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 52 Figure 29: Location of the Valaipadu Fishery Landing Site ...... 53 Figure 30: Location of the Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 56 Figure 31: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 57 Figure 32: Location of the Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 58 Figure 33: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 60 Figure 34: Location of the Silawathai Fishery Landing Site ...... 61 Figure 35: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 62 Figure 36: Location of the Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site ...... 63

Figure 37: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site ...... 64 Figure 38: Location of the Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site...... 65 Figure 39: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site ...... 66 Figure 40: Location of the Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site ...... 68 Figure 41: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site ...... 69 Figure 42: Location of the Kokilai Fishery Landing Site ...... 71 Figure 43: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kokilai Fishery Landing Site72 Figure 44: Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 83

List of Tables

Table 1: Summary of key environmental laws associated with the Landing Site development ...... 5 Table2: Key government agencies associated with project development consent applications...... 7 Table 3: Approvals, Permits required to implement the Proposed Project ...... 20 Table 4: Fishery Landing Sites identified for Development ...... 21 Table 5: Details on Site Visits ...... 22 Table 6: Proposed Developments at Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site ...... 24 Table 6: Proposed Developments at Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site ...... 26 Table 7: Proposed Developments at Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site ...... 28 Table 8: Proposed Developments at Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site ...... 31 Table 9: Proposed Developments at Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 36 Table 10: Conservation Status of the recorded Floral Species ...... 37 Table 11: Proposed Developments at Arippu Fishery Landing Site ...... 39 Table 12: Proposed Developments at Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site ...... 42 Table 13: Proposed Developments at Venkalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 44 Table 14: Proposed Developments at Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site ...... 47 Table 15: Proposed Developments at Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site ...... 49 Table 16: Proposed Developments at Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 51 Table 17: Proposed Developments at Valaipadu Fishery Landing Sit ...... 53 Table 18: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status ...... 54 Table 19: Details on Trees in the Project Site ...... 54 Table 20: Proposed Developments at Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site ...... 56 Table 21: Proposed Developments at Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site ...... 58 Table 22: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status ...... 59 Table 23: Details on Trees in the Project Site ...... 60 Table 24: Proposed Developments at Silawathai Fishery Landing Site ...... 61 Table 25: Proposed Developments at Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site...... 63 Table 26: Proposed Developments at Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site ...... 65 Table 27 : Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status ...... 66 Table 28: Details on Trees in the Project Site ...... 67 Table 29: Proposed Developments at Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site ...... 68 Table 30: Proposed Developments at Kokilai Fishery Landing Site ...... 71 Table 31: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status ...... 72 Table 32: Common Construction related impacts and mitigation measures ...... 75 Table 33: Common Operations related Impacts and recommended mitigation actions ...... 78

1. Introduction and General Information

1. The Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project is aligned with the following impacts: (i) investments in the fisheries sector promoted; and (ii) employment and livelihood opportunities in the Northern Province promoted1. The project will have the following outcome: Fisheries production in the Northern Province sustainably increased. There are three outputs under this project.

2. Output 1: Marine fisheries infrastructure developed. Two (02) harbors in Point Pedro, Jaffna District and Pesalai, Mannar District; four (04) protected landing sites in Jaffna District in Munai, Athikoviladdy, Mandativu and Thalathurai (in Delft Island) and twenty (20) landing sites (05 in Jaffna2, 06 in Mannar3, 06 in Mullaitivu4, and 03 in Kilinochchi5) will be constructed.

3. Output 2: Aquaculture developed. Detailed designs, construction and operational start-up of artificial breeding production facilities, to provide the necessary seed stock for three (03) target species. A sea cucumber hatchery with a production capacity of one million juveniles per year will be established in Mullaitivu; a mud crab hatchery with a production capacity of one million crablets per year will be established in Mannar; a sea weed tissue culture laboratory capable of producing 30,000- 50,000 kg of propagules will be established in Jaffna. The first coastal aquaculture training center in the country will also be established in Mannar district.

4. Output 3: Entrepreneurial skills, market links and credit access for local communities; and capacities of government staff strengthened. Of the 264 Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) that comprise the project area, following a ranking based on a vulnerability criterion developed, 141 GNDs were identified for targeted support. Communities in these GNDs will be supported through: (i) provision of small- scale infrastructure and replanting of mangroves to support livelihoods; (ii) identification of potential livelihood opportunities based on market requirements and provision of training to develop relevant skills; (iii) improving and facilitating access to credit through greater awareness on available credit facilities and supporting preparation of documentation including business plans to access credit; (iv) supporting the establishment of three (03) model enterprises in partnership with the private sector capable of generating employment opportunities for the community; and (v) provision of psycho-social trauma support for communities impacted due to the prolonged conflict.

5. Eight Environment Assessments (EAs), (in the form of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) studies are being undertaken for output 1, (individual assessments for the 02 fishery harbor and the 04 protected landing site developments with offshore protection). These were carried out as per EIA requirement of Government of Sri Lanka. Since the GoSL environmental regulations applicable to the coastal sites (CCA and NEA) does not require an environmental impact assessment for the proposed nature of project under the landing sites development the 01 (one) IEE report for all other landing sites was prepared as per requirement of the ADB (see Chapter 1.4).

1Government of Sri Lanka. 2017. Vision 2025: A Country Enriched. Colombo. 2 Sampoladi, Chullipuram West, Aralithurai, Thuriyor, Punkuduthivu, Munai, Thalathurai, and Athikoviladi 3 Thalimannar, Sirithoppu, Minarappadu, Wankalai, Arippu, Kodachchikuda 4 Iranapalai, Kallappadu North, Kallappadu South, Theethakarai, Silawathai, and Kokilai 5 Pallikuda, Valaipadu, and Nachchikuda

Another IEE is being undertaken for investments under output 2. An EA review framework has been prepared for investments under output 3.

6. This IEE is for the landing sites are prepared as per requirement of the ADB safe guard policy on Environmental and Social safeguard requirements (Chapter 1.4). The fishery landing sites identified for developments in the 04 districts of the Northern Province are listed in Table 1 These landing sites are all currently in use, and the project will improve facilities through construction of new/rehabilitation of essential infrastructure.

1.1 Institutional, legal and policy framework 7. The implementation of the proposed project activities will be administered according to the environmental laws and regulations of Sri Lanka and the ADB safeguard policies. 8. This chapter describes Sri Lankan national laws, regulations and policies relevant to this project and the ADB SPS and as well as international agreements that are pertinent to the construction and operation of the project.

1.2 Environmental and Resource Legislation and Regulations of Sri Lanka

1.2.1 National Regulations and Laws 9. A number of national environmental laws and regulations are directly relevant to the proposed investment. The Table 1 provides a summary of these key laws which are described in greater detail below (summarized from ADB, 2017).6

Table 1: Summary of key environmental laws associated with the Landing Site development

Law Project Relevance Focal Point

Fish and fisheries within territorial waters are MFARDREA, Constitution (1978). under concurrent control NPC

The National Environmental Act No Environmental Approval for projects outside 47 of 1980 and Amendment Act, the coastal zone. Pollution prevention and CEA No. 53 of 2000. control from land based sources. Development permits in the coastal zone. The Coast Conservation Coastal resources inventory and management CCCRMD (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011. plan. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Fisheries policy, monitoring, and MFARDREA Act amended (2016) management. The Fauna and Flora Protection Wildlife conservation areas and protected DWC (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2009. species. Forest Ordinance, No. 17 of 1907 Conservation and management of forests, FD (as amended). felling of trees.

6 ADB -2017, Initial Environmental Examination Report, Final, Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development project, August 2017.

The Marine Pollution Prevention Pollution prevention and control from marine MEPA Act, No, 35 of 2008. sources. Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of Local authority responsibility for health and PS 1987. sanitation and public thoroughfares. The Ma-del (beach seine) licenses beach seine fishing in coastal areas. MFARD, DS Regulations of 1984. Mines and Mineral Act No 33 of Licenses the extraction of quarry material. GSMB 1992. Antiquities (Ame) Act No. 24 of Antiquities conservation. DoA 1998. Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950. Acquisition of lands for public purposes – ML, DS includes compensation payments. Soil Conservation (Amendment) soil resources and mitigation of soil erosion MA Act, No. 24 of 1996.

CCCRMD = Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department; CEA = Central Environment Authority; DoA = Department of Archaeology; DWC = Department of Wildlife Conservation; GSMB = Geological Survey and Mines Bureau MEPA = Marine Environment Protection Authority; MFARD = Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development; MoL = Ministry of Lands; NPC = Northern Provincial Council; PS = Pradeshiya Sabha; FD = Forest Department; MoA = Minister of Agriculture; DS = District Secretariat.

10. The protection, management and responsibility of the nation’s environment are documented in the Constitution (GoSL 1978-10). Chapter VI (Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties), Sections 27 (14) and 28 (f) declare that: “The State shall protect, preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of the community” and “it is the duty of every person in Sri Lanka to protect nature and conserve its riches”. 11. As per the Government of Sri Lanka’s regulatory requirements, the small scale infrastructure development proposed under this component of “Proposed Landing Sites Development” do not require any environmental clearances other than building permits which comply with local building requirements. Hence this IEE is prepared to meet the requirement under the ADB guidelines for Social and Environmental Safeguard requirements.

1.2.2 The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 1978 12. The Constitution of Sri Lanka (Government of Sri Lanka, 1987) states that fish and fisheries are not on the provincial council list (under the Provincial Council mandate), as per 13th amendment to the Constitution, fish and fisheries resources within territorial waters are on the concurrent list (central government and province). Fish and fisheries beyond territorial waters are on the reserve list (central government).

1.2.3 National Environmental Act No 47 of 1980 and Amended Act, No. 53 of 2000 13. The National Environmental Act (NEA), (Government of Sri Lanka, 1980) provides the administrative arrangements “for the protection, management and enhancement of the environment, for the regulation, maintenance and control of the quality of the environment, for the prevention, abatement and control of pollution”. 14. The NEA is implemented by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), which functions under the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (MMDE).

The scope of this law virtually covers all aspects necessary to safeguard the environment and natural resources in the country. 15. The Act entrusts the CEA with responsibilities regarding the use of lands and the management and conservation of natural resources outside of the coastal zone, however under the instruction of the Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department (CCCRMD) the CEA or other Project Approving Agencies (PAA) can be delegated to process development permits within or partly in the zone. Moreover, the CEA manages the standards of wastewater discharges into coastal water bodies and fresh water bodies and monitoring for environmental degradation. Part IV B, of the Act provides the provisions for the maintenance of environmental quality and to control the environmental pollution by setting relevant standards. 16. The NEA includes two main regulatory provisions through which the environmental impacts of development projects are assessed, mitigated and managed: This includes: i. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure for major development projects - regulations published in Government Gazette Extraordinary No 772/22 of 23rd June 1993 and in subsequent amendments; ii. The Environmental Protection License (EPL) procedure for the control of pollution - regulations published in Government Gazette Extraordinary No 1533/16 of 25 January 2008. 17. The provisions for EIA is contained in Part IV C of the NEA, which requires the submission of an IEE or EIA report in respect of certain “prescribed projects”. These are specified in Gazette Extraordinary No 772/22 of 23rd June 1993.

18. The Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (MMDE) is tasked with policy formulation on the environment and natural resources in Sri Lanka and as such will be the lead agency, through a number of the ministry’s divisions. The Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management (CCCRM) division will be responsible for issuing the project Development Consent (DC) approvals for the developments is the coastal area defined in the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Act. (CCCRMA). Table 2 provides a summary of key Ministries and their divisions associated with the approval decisions for the project

Table 2: Key government agencies associated with project development consent applications.

Agency Roles Associated with the MFARD Is the project EA and through its PIMU will implement the project. Ceylon Fishery Harbors Corporation (CFHC): CFHC is the government agency responsible for managing fishery harbors in Sri Lanka. It is the proponent for the fishery harbors, anchorage and landing site investments under output 1 of NPSFDP. There is, currently, no permanent CFHC representation in any of the Districts of Northern Province. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR): DFAR has overall responsibility for implementation of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act (FARA) with a particular focus on ensuring compliance with international and regional treaty obligations. At the di strict level, district offices of DFAR are headed by Assistant Director of Fisheries. Jaffna District has a permanent DFAR representation. National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA): NARA is “the principal national institute charged with the responsibility of carrying out and coordinating research, development and management activities on the subject of aquatic resources in Sri Lanka”. NARA includes a number of research divisions

relevant to NPSFDP such as “Marine Biological Resources Division”; “Socio-economic & marketing research division”; “fishing technology division”; “environmental studies division”; “institute of post-harvest technology”; “national institute of oceanography and marine science”; “national hydrographic office”, “monitoring and evaluation division” and a number of regional research centers. NARA has no offices in Northern Province.

MMDE Is responsible for the management of the environment and natural resources. The ministry includes the divisions of: Biodiversity; Environmental Pollution Control and Chemical Management, Climate Change; Natural Resource Management; Sustainable Development and Sustainable Environment.

The Ministries Implementing Agencies include;

 Central Environment Authority (CEA): The CEA and is responsible for administering the provisions of the National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2000). The CEA is mandated to manage the Environmental Protection Licensing (EPL) system nationally; the Initial Environmental Examination/Environment Impact Assessment (IEE/EIA) process outside the coastal zone using Project Approving Agencies (PAA) where appropriate; the environmental recommendations system regarding non-prescribed activities; and the scheduled waste management licensing system. CEA is also responsible for ensuring compliance with air quality, and noise, regulations. Representation of CEA at the Northern Province and Northern Province District level includes offices in all Districts.

 Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD): The department is mandated under the Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2011) to conserve the “coastal zone”, as defined in the Act (see glossary) including the survey of resources within the coastal zone, the production of a coastal zone and coastal resources management plan, and the issuing of “permits” for developments within the coastal zone. Unlike the CEA the CCCRMD does not have access to Project Approving Agencies (PAA) to support the development permit process within the coastal zone although it can assign responsibilities. CCCRMD can also declare “Affected Areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Conservation Areas”, and “Special Management Areas” and develop and implement plans for these areas including “Coastal Access Plan(s)” and “Special Area Management Plans (SAMP)”. CCCRMD is divided into three divisions. (i) Coastal Research and Design Division responsible for monitoring and research; (ii) Coastal Works Division responsible for shoreline management projects and maintenance of the existing coast protective structures; (iii) Planning Division responsible for the development permit system and for the formulation and implementation of Special Area Management Plans (SAMP). CCCRMD has a unit in Jaffna District Secretariat. There are CCCRMD officers in Kilinochchi and Mannar Districts that are attached to the District Secretariats.

 Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA): MEPA is mandated under the Marine Pollution Prevention Act (Government of Sri Lanka, 2008) to effectively and efficiently administer and implement the provisions of the Act and the regulations made there under. It is responsible for addressing marine sourced pollution and not pollution from land based sources which is the responsibility of the CEA. MEPA is responsible for: the Sri Lanka National Oil Spill Contingency Plan; waste reception services and bunkering permits. Representation of MEPA at the Northern Province and Northern Province District level is one regional office in Jaffna.

 Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB): The CECB operates as a self- financed government corporation and provides engineering consultancy,

construction and related services. Areas of specialization include, buildings, roads, bridges, railway bridges, hydropower, irrigation, coastal, ports and water Supply. CECB has a laboratory for testing engineering materials and a geological investigations unit. CECB has one regional office in Kilinochchi. MSDW The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife (MSDW) Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is mandated under the under the Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2009 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2009) to identify, gazette and manage national reserves and sanctuaries, and also to ensure that fauna and flora are identified for listing in the schedules of the Act and are protected accordingly. DWC Marine Unit includes marine operation centers at a number of national parks and reserves in Northern Province including Vankalai Sanctuary, Adam’s Bridge national park, Chandikulam National Park, and Kokilai Sanctuary. The Management and Technical Authority for CITES in Sri Lanka, and the national focal points for the CMS/Bonn Convention and the RAMSAR Convention is DWC. DWC protected areas and species are administered in local areas (branches) that match, but not exactly, the districts. There is a regional Assistant Directors office in Kilinochchi administering three of the Northern Province Districts (Jaffna, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi) and an Assistant Directors office at Maddu (Vavuyina District) dealing with Vavuniya and Mannars District in Northern Province. MDM The Ministry of Disaster Management (MDM) and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) within the Ministry, is mandated under the Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2005). The DMC works closely with the Climate Change Secretariat (CCS) on climate change related disaster management issues. The DMC produced a national hazards profile report (Government of Sri Lanka, 2012a) including hazard profiles for sea-level rise, storm surge, coastal erosion, drought etc. There is a disaster management unit in each District Secretariat under the MDM/DMC. MIADCA The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs (MIADCA) is responsible for cultural affairs in Sri Lanka. The ministry is responsible for the management of all cultural sites and issues associated with development activities throughout the nation. DoA The Department of Archaeology (DoA) is responsible for all archaeological matters in Sri Lanka. It is not under any Ministry and is a non-ministerial government department

1.2.4 Coastal Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011. 19. The Coast Conservation (Amendment) (CCA) Act, No. 49 of 2011 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2011) provides the administrative arrangements for conserving the “coastal zone”. Key provisions under the Act are the survey of resources within the coastal zone, the production of a coastal zone and coastal resources management plans, and the mechanisms for issuing “permits” for developments within the coastal zone. Coastal resource as defined under the act includes all living and non-living resources found within the Coastal Zone. (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016b). It should be noted that the definition of “management” under the Act “means the managing of renewable and non-renewable coastal resources, either separately or in an integrated fashion but excluding fisheries and aquatic resources which fall within the provisions of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996.” (as amended). 20. The Act also allows for the declaration of “Affected areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Conservation Areas”, and “Special Management Areas (SMA)” and for the development and implementation of “Coastal Access Plan(s)” and “Special Area Management Plans (SAMP)”. The Act also includes restrictions on the extraction of coastal resources including coral (31.A (1)), and sand (31, E (1). 21. Section 14 of the CCA identifies that “no person shall engage in any development activity other than a prescribed development activity within the Coastal Zone except under the authority of a permit issued in that behalf by the Director, Coast Conservation.” The Coastal Zone is defined as “the area lying within a limit of 300 m landward of the Mean High Water Line (MHWL) and a limit of 2 km seaward of the

Mean Low Water Line (MLWL); and in the case of rivers, streams, lagoons or any other body of water connected to the sea either permanently or periodically, the landward boundary shall extend to a limit of 2 km measured perpendicular to the straight base line drawn between the natural entrance points identified by the Mean Low Water line thereof and shall include waters of such rivers, streams and lagoons or any other body of water so connected to the sea.” These areas are shown diagrammatically in Figure 1

Figure 1: Coastal Zone Definition (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016b)

22. The proposed development scope of works associated with the fall within the coastal zone and as such the project will require a development permit to be issued by the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department (CCCRMD) according to criteria prescribed by the Minister. In addition, CEA is responsible for issuing Environmental Protection licenses for prescribed activities that may cause pollution within the coastal zone and all land-based activities associated with the project. Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) is responsible for the prevention and control of marine pollution. 23. The development guidelines issued by the Coast Conservation Department (CCD) state that “all public works within the coastal zone are subject to CCD permit procedure. Hence Public Institutions must consult CCD prior to commencing the development activities.” The guidelines indicate that there are two types of permits, “Minor Permits” are required for small dwelling houses, small scale commercial structures, and removal of sand and sand bars; and “major permits” are required for 19 larger-scale specified undertakings. These include ten activities that will or may be part of the project: i) Dwelling houses and related structures of total floor area 1000 sq. feet (93 Sq. m) or more; ii) Harbour structures and navigational channels; iii) Public and religious structures; iv) Shoreline protection works; v) Sewage treatment facilities and ocean outfalls; vi) Disposal of solid wastes; vii) Dredging, filling landscaping and grading; viii) Removal of sand, sea shells or vegetation; ix) Breaching of sand bars; and x) Reclamation 24. The guidelines provide specific development requirements for fisheries related buildings and infrastructures. This includes specifically set back area (buffer zone) of

200 m for all fisheries structures. However, set back (buffer zone) exceptions can be granted by the Director for nationally important projects and fisheries related building and infrastructure, both of which are significant factors. 25. In addition, the development guidelines include seven specific activities that are prohibited within the coastal zone. One of which is required within the scope of works, i) the removal of corals other than for research purposes. The construction of the port will include the reclamation of coral reef including corals and as such a detailed assessment of the impacts of the project activities on the corals and their ecosystem is included in this IEE and results presented. This issue will be presented and discussed with the CCD when the application for a Major Permit is submitted.

3.1.5 Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act (FARA) as amended to 2016 26. The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016) provides for the management, regulation, conservation and development of fisheries and aquatic resources in Sri Lanka and to give effect to Sri Lanka’s obligations under certain international and regional fisheries agreements. The Act includes definitions of “Aquaculture”, “Aquatic Resources” and “Fish” (see Glossary). 27. The Ministry responsible for implementing the provisions of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act is Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development (MFARD). The Act makes a number of administrative provisions including, many of which are relevant to proposed investments in the NPSFDP: i. Licensing: the “licensing of fishing operations” including the refusal of licenses, the granting of licenses with conditions and the renewal on grounds of sustainability; ii. “Protection of fish and other aquatic resources”: including the designation of “Fisheries Management Areas” (FMA) and associated fisheries management “coordinating committees” responsible for the development of a “fisheries development and management plan”; formation and operation of “fisheries committees”; designation of “closed or open season for fishing”; iii. “Conservation”: including the designation of “fisheries reserves”; iv. “Aquaculture”: including the leasing of state lands and licensing of aquaculture operations. v. Other administrative provisions cover the “settlement of disputes”, “offences and penalties” and “general” matters including regulations (section 61) and use of terms (section 66). 28. Regulations: Directions regarding regulations are wide ranging covering matters such as: (a) the taking and landing of fish and other aquatic resources and the control and management of landing areas (61.1); (b) the collection of statistics and the provision of information by persons who are engaged in fishing, marketing or processing of fish and aquaculture enterprises (61.s) including – the protection of fish breeding ecosystems (61.sc); the prevention of the disposal of industrial and domestic waste in Sri Lanka waters, and the prevention of the filling of Sri Lanka Waters, in a manner detrimental to fish and aquatic resources in such waters (61.sd); the establishment of the National Fisheries Federation and Fisheries Organizations at District and village levels (61.si); (c) implementing conservation and management measures adopted including those under UNCLOS (Section 61 (t)(i)); IOTC (Section 61 (t)(ii): the fish stocks agreement (Section 61 (t)(iii)); and the United Nations Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing IUU (Section 61 (t)(iv).

1.2.5 Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, No. 22 of 2009 29. The Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, No. 22 of 2009 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2009) enables the creation and management of national reserves and sanctuaries and also provides schedules of fauna and flora that are protected. A National Reserve can be made only on state land while a sanctuary can be declared on state and/or private land. The ordinance provides the protection, conservation and preservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka and prevention of the commercial exploitation of such fauna and flora. Amendments have been made to include the control and management of national reserves, the protection of elephants and buffaloes in areas outside national reserves and sanctuaries, the capture and keeping protected animals, offences and penalties, prohibition of the import or export of protected animals, and protection of plants. 30. The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is the agency responsible for implementing the provisions under the Act which includes the responsible for all fauna and flora within national parks, reserves, sanctuaries and for all protected species throughout Sri Lanka that are listed in the schedules to the Act. 31. A number of national parks, reserves and sanctuaries exist in the Northern Province.

 The Vankalai Sanctuary (Vankellei), which was declared 2008 and has a total area of 4839 hectares (ha) and is a RAMSAR wetland site. The sanctuary is located in the Mannar District and as such is outside of the site.

 Adam’s Bridge National Park was declared in 2015 and has a total area of 18,990 ha. The sanctuary is located in the Mannar District and as such is outside of the site.

 Chundikulam National Park was declared in 2015 and has a total area of 19,565.33 ha. The sanctuary is located in the District of Kilinochchi and as such is outside of the site.

 Kokilai Sanctuary was declared in 1951 and has a total area of 1,995 ha. The sanctuary is located in the District Mullaitivu and as such is outside of the site.

 Vedithalathivu Nature Reserve was declared in 2016 and has a total area of 29,180 ha. The sanctuary is located in the District of Mannar and as such is outside of the Project site. 32. Section 75 of the 1970’s Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (Chapter 469) specifies that “The Provisions of the Fisheries Ordinance shall cease to be in operation in any National Reserve or Sanctuary as from the date on which such National Reserve of Sanctuary is duly constituted under section 2; but subject as aforesaid, the provisions of the Ordinance shall continue to be in operation in any area outside a National Reserve or a Sanctuary”. 33. The Fauna and Flora Act also stipulates that “no person or organization, whether private or State shall within a distance of one mile of the boundary of any National Reserve declared by Order made under section 2, carry out any development activity of any description whatsoever without obtaining the prior written approval of the Director General”. 34. Sir Lankan protected fauna and flora in the schedules of the Act, of particular relevance to the project, include: (i) Marine Mammals: including and number of Whales and Dolphins (Ballaenopteridae, Physeteridae, Delphinidae) and the Dugong (Dugong dugon). (ii) Reptiles: Two species of Crocodiles Crocodylus palustris - Marsh or Mugger and C. porosus - estuarine and 5 marine turtles Caretta caretta - Loggerhead,

Chelonia mydas - Green, Eretmochelys imbricata - Hawksbill, Lepidochelys olivacea - Olive ridley and Dermochelys coriacea - Leatherback. (iii) Birds: Large number, 240 are breeding residents with 46 endemic. (iv) Fish: Several species of fish including certain reef fish (sharks are not mentioned). (v) Invertebrates: All species of Lepidoptera; A number of coelenterates including certain corals; certain annelids (fan worms); certain molluscs including giant clams (Tridacna sp.), chambered nautilus (Nautilus sp.) and the paper nautilus (Agronauta sp.); certain echinoderms including the slate pencil urchin and the royal sea cucumber (Pseudicolochirus sp.) (vi) Plants: Various plants including plants associated with mangrove environments such as Nipa palm (Nypa fruticans), and the common mangrove trees (Lumnitzera littorea, Ceriops decandra and Sonneratia aptelata), 28 species in total.

35. In addition, the Forest Ordinance, one of the oldest ordinances in the country, first enacted in 1887 under which the Forest Department. This act has been amended several times in the past. The Forest Reserves gazetted under the provisions of the ordinance and all proposed reserves that are not gazetted under these provisions but selected for conservation based on biological and hydrological importance should be taken into account in implementation of this project.

1.2.6 Felling of Trees (control) Act No. 9 of 1951 36. The Felling of Trees (Control) Act published by the Minister of Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Power in the Gazette No. 18856 of October 13, 1962 under the Felling of Trees (Control) Act No. 9 of 1951 (Chapter 452) controls the prohibition, regulation or control of feeling trees. Trees to be removed (felled) require a valid permit issued by an authorized officer.

1.2.7 Marine Pollution Prevention Act, No. 35 of 2008. 37. The Marine Pollution Prevention Act, No, 35 of 2008 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2008) provides the mechanism to establish the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) and the Marine Environmental Council (MEC), with the function (among other things) of: the “prevention, reduction, control and management of pollution arising out of ship based activity and shore based maritime related activity, in the territorial waters or any other maritime zone, its fore-shore and the coastal zone of Sri Lanka”; and taking “measures to manage, safeguard and preserve the territorial waters of Sri Lanka or any other maritime zone, its fore-shore and the coastal zone from any pollution caused by any oil, harmful substance or any other pollution.” 38. Preventative measures against pollution, maritime casualties, prevention of pollution in respect of criminal and civil liability, and prevention of pollution when engaged in exploration of natural resources including petroleum or any related activity are inclusive including monetary offence penalties for all convictions (Part VII – Prevention of Pollution – Criminal Liability). 39. Paragraph 28 of the Act establishes that the owner or operator of a ship, offshore installation or pipeline may apply to MEPA for a permit to dump oil, any harmful substance or other pollutant into the coastal zone; and the preceding paragraph (29) indicates that MEPA takes into account the type of pollutant and the disposal location, and grants the permit where it is satisfied that there will be no harm to any living species or effect on water quality and no disruption of any marine activity. The

application procedure is established by the Marine Environmental Protection (Issuance of Permits for Dumping at Sea) Regulations No 01/2013, published in Gazette Extraordinary No 1816/3719 of 28 June 2013. Similarly, Schedule I of the Regulations provides quality standards that have to be met by any discharge from land based industries including fishing and port activities.

1.2.8 Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 40. The Pradeshiya Sabha Act provides the legal mechanism to provide each Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) area the local authority within such area and be charged with the regulation, control and administration of all matters relating to public health, public utility services and public thoroughfares and generally with the protection and promotion of the comfort, convenience and welfare of the people and all amenities within such area. The construction of roads, causeways, bridges, buildings, waste water and sewage systems come under the purview of the PS and as such need its approval to be developed.

1.2.9 The Ma-del (beach seine) Regulations of 1984 41. Ma-del (beach seine) fishing regulations of 1984 and subsequent amendments are applicable to the beach seine fishery in the entire island. The key features of these regulations are the designation and protection of special areas where beach seining can be carried out and the limitation of entry into beach seine fisheries. These features are in line with the principles of community-based fisheries management and incorporate the traditional management practices of this fishery in the past. 42. All beach seine fishing operations are to be carried out exclusively from designated beach seine warayas (bays or harbors) identified in the regulations by name and an assigned number and only by beach seine owners who are registered and issued with permits for such operations at those warayas which are reserved for their use. Many warayas have more than one padu (the reserved portion of the beach for a registered beach seine owner). The length of a padu, reserved by law for the beach seine owner’s exclusive use, ranges from 500 m to 1 km. A common feature of most of these regulations is the prominence given to the concept of community-based management in the ordinances, which in many cases approved and legalized the rules made by the inhabitants of the concerned areas where the rules would apply to their fishing grounds. Key features of the beach seine regulation include:

 Where there are two or more registered owners or groups for a padu, a system rotation of turns, agreed upon by all owners, shall be observed.

 Within a beach seine waraya, the use of mechanized craft for the operation of a beach seine is prohibited.

 While a beach seine is in operation, no mechanized boats are to navigate within the waters of a beach seine waraya.

 Boats other than those used exclusively for the operation of beach seines are prohibited to be anchored in the beach seine waraya or to be beached on the foreshore adjoining the beach seine waraya.

 Within the beach seine waraya, the use of any fishing gear or fishing boat other than those prescribed by these regulations are prohibited.

1.2.10 Mines and Mineral Act No 33 of 1992 43. The Mines and Mineral Act No 33 of 1992 requires that all mining and exploitation for minerals in Sri Lanka is licensed by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau

(GSMB). This applies to earth and quarry materials excavated for use in construction. Antiquities (Amendment) Act No. 24 of 2008 44. The Antiquities (Amendment) Act No 24 of 1998, and the implementing regulations published in Gazette Extraordinary No 1152/14 of 4 October 2000 require that an Archaeological Impact Assessment is conducted in relation to every proposed development project with a land area of over 0.25 ha. The purpose of the assessment is to examine whether there are antiquities in the land, to determine the impact of the proposed development and to provide alternative measures if necessary.

1.2.11 Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 45. Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Lands (MoL) in partnership with other relevant ministries and District and Divisional Secretaries to manage land acquisition for public purposes and is guided by the provisions and procedures outlined in the Act. The Act includes a national involuntary resettlement policy and a mechanism for payment for compensation which includes crop damages. The Local Authority Regulations of 2008 provides further guidelines for the local management and arrangements for the acquisition of land.

1.2.12 Soil Conservation (Amendment) Act No. 24 of 1996 46. Soil Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 24 of 1996 falls under the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture (DoA) and provides the mechanism to; (i) Enhancement and substance of productive capacity of the Soil; (ii) to restore degraded land for the prevention and mitigation of soil erosion; and (iii) for the Conservation of soil resources and protection of land against damage by floods, salinity, alkalinity water logging. The Act provides the authority to declare land as conservation areas and provides soil conservation guidelines associated with plantation crops in conservation areas.

1.3 National Environmental and Resource Policies

1.3.1 Northern Province Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment (ISEA) 47. The Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment for Northern Province was produced by the Central Environmental Agency (CEA) and Disaster Management Center (DMC) in 2014 (CEA, DMC, 2014). It is more an approach than a policy and includes three development scenarios proposed in the context of the impact of a number of proposed activities on Strategic Environmental Objectives (SEOs). The three scenarios include: (i) Business as usual scenario; (ii) Conservation scenario; and (iii) Development scenario. 48. The ISEA has colour coded the likely effects of the three scenarios on the SEOs and includes: White: Likely to improve their status; Red: Probable Conflict with their status and is unlikely to be mitigated, therefore needing special attention; Amber: indicating Potential Conflict with their status with mitigation options possible; and Green: No Likely interaction with their status.

49. The ISEA highlighted the development of fisheries facilities. Opportunity Areas and Catchment Areas map page 47 of the ISEA map atlas). Nevertheless the ISEA provides extensive information on the current status of the Northern Province and provides clear mechanisms to be considered for implementation to ensure environmental sustainable development.

1.3.2 Climate Change Policies 50. The Climate Change Secretariat (CCS) produced the National Climate Change Adaptation strategy for Sri Lanka (CCS, 2010), the National Climate Change Policy for Sri Lanka (CCS, 2012), and the National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change Impacts in Sri Lanka (CCS, 2016a). A key instrument for implementing climate change policy is the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) process under the Paris Agreement of September 2015. 51. Sri Lanka INDCs are now Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) since Sri Lanka has signed the Paris Agreement. A “Readiness Plan” for implementation of INDCs was produced in August 2016 (CCS, 2016b). 52. The CCS has currently in the process of preparation of the Third National Communication for presentation to UN, under its commitment made to UNFCCC (United National Framework Convention for Climate Change) and has also commenced preparation of Climate Impact Risk Assessments reports for different development sectors.

1.3.3 Fisheries Policy.

53. The fisheries policies area: - To improve nutritional status and food security of the population of Sri Lanka by increasing the national fish production. - To minimize post-harvest losses and to improve quality and safety of fish products to standardized status. - To increase employment opportunities in fisheries and related industries, and to improve the socioeconomic status of the fisher community. - To increase foreign exchange earnings by promoting value added fish exports.

1.3.4 Coastal Resource Policy 54. The principal instrument of coastal resources management policy is the Coastal Zone and Coastal Resource Management Plan (CCCRMD) which is legally mandated to produce at regular intervals. The latest draft version of the plan was issued in the summer of 2016 (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016). The following is extracted from the Plan. 55. Key instruments for the delivery of the plan are: a requirement for a permit for development activities (refer Figure 28) ; permit conditions including coastal setback and other zoning conditions; and the development and delivery of management plans including for “Affected Areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Coastal Access Plans”, “Conservation Areas”, and “Special Management Areas (SMA)”. 56. The plan provides updated coastal setbacks for Sri Lanka including for Northern Province. No “Affected Areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Coastal Access Plans”, “Conservation Areas”, and “Special Management Areas (SMA)” are currently specified for Northern Province. The setback distances specified in the updated coastal setbacks are not applicable in respect of Protected Areas where any protected area falls within coastal segment; it will be considered a “no build zone”. 57. Protected Areas include RAMSAR declared Wetland sites, Buffer Zones, Sanctuaries, Reserved Forests, Conservation Forests, National Heritage Wilderness Areas, Strict Nature Reserves, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Jungle Corridors, Refuges, and Marine Reserves.

58. It is indicated that a 300m setback shall be applied to FMA, Fisheries Reserves or any other designated area or site declared by the Government of Sri Lanka. A total of 200 m setback shall be applied to all coastal archaeological sites designated by the Department of Archaeology. 59. The Plan does not propose any “Affected Areas”. Two existing “Beach Parks” are listed but no new ones are proposed. Neither of the existing “Beach parks” are in Northern Province. No new “Conservation Areas” are proposed. No coastal access plans are specified. 60. The following areas are proposed to be declared as Special Management Areas in Northern Province,:

 Mullaitivu District: Nanthikadal Lagoon and Nai Aru Estuary;

 Jaffna District: Manalkadu Dunes; Jaffna Estuary (town area); Thondaimanaru Lagoon; Kankesanthurai and Keeramalai coastal area; Mandativu, Delft; Nainativu Islands; Karainagar (including Casuarina beach) coastal area; Navali Coastal Area.

 Mannar District: Gulf of Mannar; Thalaimannar coastal area; Sillavathurai; Arippu and Aruvi Aru coastal area; Bay of Kondachchi.

Figure 2: Development Permit Requirements (Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981 (and its amendments).

1.3.5. Policies on Biodiversity, Protected Areas and Species 61. The main policy instrument for protected areas and species is the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP) and responds to Convention of the Parties (COP) requirements under the CBD. The NBSAP (Government of Sri Lanka, 2016) covers the period 2016-2022. 12 targets are proposed to be delivered by 2022. No target is quantified.:

 Target 3 relates to protected areas: 0.3% of marine areas are indicated to be protected by law compared with the Aichi target of 10%. There is no indication of any proposed additions to the coastal and marine protected areas network.

 Target 4 relates to species: The priority action is to update the Red List. No species are specifically proposed for additional protection. However, Target 4 action 6 specifies “regularize turtle hatcheries with appropriate guidelines for scientific management and a monitoring system established”.

 Target 6 relates to the sustainable use of biodiversity, including fisheries: Note is made of “improving harvesting methods and preventing overexploitation through proper resource management, especially in the marine sector”. Target 6 action 4 specifies “Promote best practices to minimize the destructive harvesting methods used for biological resources from terrestrial, aquatic and marine systems” and target 6 action 5 specifies “Assess the present levels of harvesting of freshwater and marine finfish/ shell fish and develop and implement recovery plans for finfish/ shell fish species stocks that are depleted due to overexploitation”.

 Target 7 relates to strengthening the traditional use of biodiversity: It is proposed to be achieved, in part, by improving community-based resource management. Target 7 action 6 specifies “Identify gaps in FMA and implement programs to address the identified gaps”.

 Target 11 relates to enhancing resilience and adaptation in ecosystems, such as forests, wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs through ecosystem-based adaptation, including in respect of climate change. Target 11 action 1 specifies “Initiate research and monitoring programs on the impacts of climate change, infrastructure development, and natural hazards on biodiversity” and Target 11 action 43 specifies “Implement mangrove and river bank restoration and forest conservation projects for watersheds”.

1.4 ADB Safeguard Policy (SPS) 62. The ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS) has the objectives to (i) avoid adverse impacts of projects on the environment and affected people; (ii) where possible; minimize, mitigate, and/or compensate for adverse project impacts on the environment and affected people when avoidance is not possible; and (iii) help borrowers/clients to strengthen their safeguard systems and develop the capacity to manage environmental and social risks. The environment safeguard requires due diligence which entails addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. 63. The SPS categorizes potential projects or activities into categories of impact (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. The ABD SPS is aligned with and compliments the country safeguard system (CSS) of the Government of Sri Lanka (GoS).

64. ADB and the PPTA consultant assigned an Environment Category B classification for the full scope of works to be undertaken within the NPSFDP project indicating that potential adverse environmental impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed readily. 65. ADB’s SPS applies pollution prevention and control technologies and practices consistent with good practices as reflected in internationally recognized standards, such as the World Bank Group’s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (EHSG). The EHSG provide the context of international best practice and contribute to establishing targets for environmental performance. Standards incorporated into the EHSG will be used in parallel with Sri Lankan government environmental standards throughout this document with the principals of due diligence and a precautionary approach adopted. Application of occupational and community health and safety measures, as laid out in the EHSG is required under the SPS.

1.5 Sir Lanka Environmental Clearance and Permits Requirement 66. The landing sites will need to apply for a development activity permit from the relevant permit authority. The Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department (CCCRMD) is the development permit authority within the “Coastal Zone” (see Glossary) and the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is the development permit authority outside the coastal zone. In addition, the i) Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (MFARDREA) is the permitting authority in respect of fish and certain aspects of marine pollution; (ii) CEA in respect of land based sources of pollution including within the coastal zone; (iii) Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) in respect of marine sources of pollution and; (iv) Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) in respect of biodiversity protection areas under the Fauna and Flora Act. Detailed clearance and permits required for the landing sitesare listed in Table 3.

Table 3: Approvals, Permits required to implement the Proposed Project

Clearance/Approval/Permit Current Status Preliminary Planning Clearance from the Urban 1 To be obtained Development Authority (UDA) Consent from the National Water Supply and 3 To be obtained Drainage Board (NWSDB) for water supply Consent from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) 4 To be obtained for electricity supply Consent from the Local Authority for solid waste 5 To be obtained collection and disposal

Development Permit from the Coast To be obtained after the acceptance of 6 Conservation and Coastal Resources the IEE Report Management Department (CCCRMD)

To be obtained prior to the Environmental Protection Licence from the commencement of operations at sites 7 Central Environmental Authority (CEA) with effluent discharge

1.6 Conformity to Coastal Resources Management Plan

67. The principal instrument of coastal resources management policy is the Coastal Zone and Coastal Resource Management Plan (CCCRMD), which is legally mandated to

produce (update) at regular intervals. The latest draft version of the plan was issued in 2016. The details below are extracts from the plan:  Key instruments for the delivery of the plan are: a requirement for a permit for development activities; permit conditions including coastal setback and other zoning conditions; and the development and delivery of management plans including for “Affected Areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Coastal Access Plans”, “Conservation Areas”, and “Special Management Areas (SMA)”.

 The plan provides updated coastal setbacks for Sri Lanka including for Northern Province. No “Affected Areas”, “Beach Parks”, “Coastal Access Plans”, “Conservation Areas” and “Special Management Areas (SMA)” are currently specified for Northern Province. The setback distances specified in the updated coastal setbacks are not applicable in respect of Protected Areas where any protected area falls within coastal segment; it will be considered a “no build zone”.

 Protected Areas include RAMSAR Wetland sites, Buffer Zones, Sanctuaries, Reserved Forests, Conservation Forests, National Heritage Wilderness Areas, Strict Nature Reserves, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Jungle Corridors, Refuges and Marine Reserves.

 It is indicated that a 300 m setback shall be applied to Fisheries Management Areas, Fisheries Reserves or any other designated area or site declared by the Government of Sri Lanka. A total of 200 m setback shall be applied to all coastal archaeological sites designated by the Department of Archaeology.

68. The Plan does not propose any “Affected Areas”. Two existing “Beach Parks” are listed but no new ones are proposed. Neither of the existing “Beach parks” is in Northern Province. No new “Conservation Areas” are proposed. No coastal access plans are specified.  The following areas are proposed to be declared as Special Management Areas in Northern Province:Mullaitivu District: Nanthikadal Lagoon and Nai Aru Estuary;  Jaffna District: Manalkadu Dunes; Jaffna Estuary (town area); Thondaimanaru Lagoon; Kankesanthurai and Keeramalai coastal area; Mandativu, Delft; Nainativu Islands; Karainagar (including Casuarina beach) coastal area; Navali Coastal Area.  Mannar District: Gulf of Mannar; Thalaimannar coastal area; Sillavathurai; Arippu and Aruvi Aru coastal area; Bay of Kondachchi.

Table 4: Fishery Landing Sites identified for Development

District Location Jaffna Thuraiyoor, Arali East, Sampalodai, Chulipuram West, Punkudathivu Kondaichchikuda, Arippu, Minarapadu, Wankalai, Siruthoppu, Mannar Thalaimannar Kilinochchi Nachchikuda, Valaipadu, Pallikuda Iranaipali, Silawathai, Theethakarai, Kallapadu South 1, Kallapadu North Mulaitivu 2, Kokilai

69. The EAs were mainly based on site visits/investigations and stakeholder consultations. All sites were visited by the National Environmental Specialist (NES), technical design team and the sites in Mullathivu district were visited also by the International Environmental Specialist (IES). The details on site visits are given in Table 5

Table 5: Details on Site Visits District Sites Visited Consultant Date of Visit Iranaipali, Silawathai, Theethakarai, 1 Mulaithivu Kallapadu South 1, NES/IES 12/12/2017 . Kallapadu North 2, Kokilai Kondaichchikuda, 2 Arippu, Minarapadu, Mannar NES 26/04/2018 . Wankalai, Siruthoppu, Thalaimannar Thuraiyoor, Arali East, 3 Jaffna Sampalodai, NES 27/04/2018 . Chulipuram West 4 Nachchikuda, Kilinochchi NES 28/04/2017 . Valaipadu, Pallikuda

70. Given the small scale nature of activities at each site, project description, baseline and impacts and mitigation measures are discussed collectively in one chapter. 71. The analysis of potential environmental impacts due to proposed activities were carried out following site visits by the environmentalist, ecologist and sociologist.

2. Fishery landing Sites Developments, in Jaffna District description of the environment and related possible environmental impacts

72. The 20 sites in Jaffna, Mulativu, Killiionochchi and Mannar districts were visited and inspected. Out of the 20 sites only three sites (Vallaipadu, Wankalai, and Arippu had resettlement requirements which are dealt separately, in detail under the Resettlement plan for the project. This IEE report hence concentrated on the ecological, and physical environmental aspects during the construction and operation of the sites. 73. The layout plans of 19 sites (1 site in Punkuduthivu has no buildings) are given in Annex 2.

2.1 Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site

74. The Thuraiyoor/ Velanai fishery landing site (9°37'21.70"N, 79°53'35.21"E) is located in the Velanai/Thuraiyoor (J/14) GND in the Velanai Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD) of Jaffna District. The location of the site is shown in Error! Reference source not found.. It consists of 1 acre of government owned land. 75. Currently 332 actives fishermen/335 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Thuraiyoor/Velanai fishery landing site. Also, 32 (Outboard Engine Fibre Reinforced Plastic (OFRP) boats and 47 Traditional Crafts (TCs) are currently based at the site.

Figure 3: Location of the Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site

2.1.1 Proposed Developments

76. The details on proposed developments at Thuraiyoor/Velanai fishery landing site are given in Table 6 77.

Table 6: Proposed Developments at Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 15m x 6m Renovating of existing Net Mending Hall 10m x 8m Hall Community Hall + Society Office 15m x 6m Field Office for Fisheries Inspector (FI) 6m x 5m + Staff Toilet Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 liter Water Tank + Water Tanks & Pumps Pump to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 20m Rain Water Drain (25m) Other Infrastructure developments + Filling of Ground

2.1.2 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment 78. The project site is a bare land. A flat terrain exists at the site and its vicinity. The low- lying nature of the project site indicates the possibility of waterlogging of rain water during the rainy season. The rain water from surrounding areas is directed through a road culvert near the northern boundary of the proposed site. 79. The site is accessed by a tarred road. The power supply is available to the site along the road. 80. The site is within 2 m of the MSL, and forms a flat terrain along the beach inundation during the heavy rainfall is possible and drains are found on site to drain excess rains.

ii. Ecological Environment

81. No sensitive terrestrial ecological system exists in the site and its vicinity. As the project site is an abandoned home garden which is already cleared, no trees were observed at the site.

82. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of the project site are shown in is given in figure 4

Project Site Culvert near the Project Site

Rain Water Drain in the vicinity of the Project Site

Figure 4: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Thuraiyoor/Velanai Fishery Landing Site

2.1.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

83. As the project site is to be filled and elevated for the construction of buildings, there is a possibility of flooding/ waterlogging in the surrounding areas. Even though no residential households are located near the project site, flooding/waterlogging could cause difficulties for the activities at the site especially during the heavy rains and storm surges. However, the water can be expected to recede rapidly to the sea if the drains canbe maintained well. 84. During the operations the site could see accumulation of solid waste due to fish waste cuts and refuse. Also the net mending could result in throw away of non-degradable items that need to be collected and disposed properly. 85. Any repairs to engines and boats could also result in oil spills due to accidents.

2.1.4 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed that a rain water drainage system be constructed and maintained well at the commencement of construction stage to avoid any flooding/waterlogging in the project site and the surrounding area.  Request arrange with the local authorities in charge of the area to collect organic compostable material on days its on operation while the non-degradable can be collected as needed.  Make the fisherman those that may do engine services and oil change to their boats aware of need to be careful with accidental oil spills.

2.2 Arali East (Aralithurai) Fishery Landing Site

2.2.1 Introduction

87. The Aralithurai fishery landing site (9°41'50.33"N, 79°57'16.65"E) is located in the Arali East (J/163) GND in the Valigamam West DSD of Jaffna District. The local authority area is Valigamam West Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 5 . A government owned land of approximately 01 acre has been allocated for the proposed development. The current access is along a gravel road.

88. Currently 400 actives fishermen/419 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Aralithurai fishery landing site. Also, 70 TCs are currently based at the site.

Figure 5 Location of the Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site

2.2.2 Proposed Developments 89. The details on proposed developments at Aralithurai fishery landing site are given in Table 7

Table 7: Proposed Developments at Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Net Mending Hall Community Hall + Society Office 25m x 6m Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 litre Water Tank + Pump to tap ground Water Tanks & Pumps water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 10m Water Supply Dug well for washing purposes Power Supply Electrical Supply to be obtained Access Road Existing Gravel road to be rehabilitated Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Guide Lights + Lighting

2.2.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

90. The project site is a bare land. A flat terrain exists at the site and its vicinity.

ii. Ecological Environment

91. No sensitive terrestrial ecological system exists in the site and its vicinity. The project site is a coastal grass land with no trees or other coastal vegetation.

92. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of the project site are shown in is given in Figure 5

Figure 6: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Aralithurai Fishery Landing Site

2.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

93. No significant impact due to the proposed development is envisaged as no environmental sensitive areas are located in the project site and its vicinity. During the operations fish waste could be produced (refuse) and pollute the area if not properly disposed. If people are carrying out engine services during the operational phase this too should be monitored to avoid accidental oil spills.

2.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.  Request arrange with the local authorities in charge of the area to collect organic compostable material on days its on operation while the non-degradable can be collected as needed.  Make the fisherman those that may do engine services and oil change to their boats aware of need to be careful with accidental oil spills.

2.3 Sampalodai/ Kasurina Fishery Landing Site

2.3.1 Introduction

94. The Sampalodai fishery landing site (9°37'21.70"N, 79°53'35.21"E) is located in the Karainagar North (J/41) GND in the Karainagar DSD of Jaffna District. The local authority of the area is Karainagar Pradeshiya Shaba. The area is accessed through a gravel road that needs to be rehabilitated to facilitate vehicle movement. The location of the site is shown in Figure 76.

95. Currently 260 actives fishermen/256 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Sampalodai fishery landing site. Also, 35 OFRP boats and 51 TCs are currently based at the site.

Figure 7: Location of the Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site

2.3.2 Proposed Developments

96. The details on proposed developments at Sampalodai fishery landing site are given in Table 7.

Table 8: Proposed Developments at Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Existing Hall to be Auction Hall renovated (150 m2) Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 liters Water Tank + Water Tanks & Pumps Pump to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 20m Existing Gravel Road to Access Road be rehabilitated Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Guide lights + lighting

2.3.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

97. The project site is a bare land owned by the government. A part of the project site, approximately 1/3 of the area, is low lying and subjected to seasonal inundation. Discussions with the local fishing community revealed that the inundation takes place during the north-east monsoon period mainly due to the overflowing of the nearby water body and, as a result, a shallow water pond is created adjacent to the project site. The depth of stagnant water in the pond is approximately 15 cm during the peak inundation periods. The sand bar formation across the sea outlet of the water body naturally breached during the monsoon period to release the high flood waters into the sea. The related details are shown in Figure 87.

Sea Outlet

Water Ponding Area

Seasonal Water Body

Figure 8: Hydrological Features in the vicinity of Project Site

Figure 9: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Sampalodai Fishery Landing Site

ii. Ecological Environment

98. No sensitive terrestrial ecological system exists in the site and its vicinity. The project site is a bare flat land with no trees or other prominent vegetation

2.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

99. The seasonal water ponding may adversely affect the buildings constructed in the area, particularly the net mending facility. The toilets are also located in this area and a possibility exists for overflowing of the septic tanks and contamination of water during the inundation periods. 100. Solid waste generated during the operations due to fish waste, and net mending may pollute the area unless disposed properly. The engine repairs and servicing may cause accidental oil spills if not done correctly.

2.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed that the buildings are that be buildings be adequately elevated so that the operational activities are not adversely affected by the seasonal waterlogging in the vicinity. It is also proposed that the septic tanks and soakage pits be designed, located and constructed by considering the effects of high ground water table and seasonal waterlogging in the vicinity.  Request arrange with the local authorities in charge of the area to collect organic compostable material on days its on operation while the non-degradable can be collected as needed.  Make sure that those who are engaged in engine repairs and servicing are trained to carry out the work without spillages.

2.4 Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site

2.4.1 Introduction

102. The Chullipuram West fishery landing site (9°46'29.25"N, 79°54'41.86"E) is located in the Chulipuram West (J 127) GND in the Velanai DSD of Jaffna District. The local authority of the area is Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha. The area is accessed through a fgravel road. The location of the site is shown in Figure 109.

Figure 10: Location of the Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site

2.4.2 Proposed Developments

103. The details on proposed developments at Chullipuram West fishery landing site are given in Table 98.

Table 9: Proposed Developments at Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Community Hall + Society Office 20m x 6m Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 l water tank + pump Water Tanks & Pumps to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 25m Dug well for washing Water Supply purposes Electrical Supply to be Power Supply obtained (over a 2km distance) Existing Gravel road to be Access Road widened Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Guide lights + lighting

2.4.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

104. The project site is a mainly a bare land, with a few Palmyra trees in the surrounding areas. A predominantly flat terrain exists at the site and its vicinity. The project site is approximately 3 acres in extent, demarcated by a fence and owned by the fisheries organization. Two (2) buildings, one (1) used as a fishermen's' resting place and the other used as an auction hall are the facilities currently available at the site.

ii. Ecological Environment

105. No sensitive terrestrial ecological system exists in the site and its vicinity. The vegetation mainly consists of a few small Palmyra trees and runners.

106. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of the project site are shown in is given in Figure 1110.

Figure 11: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Chullipuram West Fishery Landing Site

2.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

107. No significant impact due to the proposed development is envisaged as no environmental sensitive areas are located in the project site and its vicinity. 108. During the operations, the site may generate fish waste (degradable) and non- degradable waste items such as waste nets. These may pollute the area if not properly disposed. Ensure the drainage are kept clean and unclog to drain all water due to wind-blown material or garbage.

2.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

 The Local authority in the area should be asked to make collections of the waste material especially degradable on regular basis.

2.5 Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site

2.5.1 Introduction

109. The Punkudathivu fishery landing site (9°34'14.01"N, 79°49'59.28"E)which belongs to the government, is located in the Punkudathivu GND in the Velanai DSD of Jaffna District. The local authority of the area is Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1211.

Proposed Access Channel Dredging Area

Figure 12: Location of the Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site

2.5.2 Proposed Developments

110. The proposed development activities mainly consist of dredging of the access channel to facilitate navigation of boats. Dredging of the access channel had been carried out several times in the past but siltation of the dredged channel had occurred, mainly due to the dumping of dredged material on either side of the channel. Therefore, in order to provide a long term solution, dredging is to be carried out and the dredged material is to be disposed overland, away from the channel. Adequate land with minimal vegetation, is available in the vicinity of the project site for the disposal/stockpiling of dredged material. The proposed access channel dredging area is indicated in Figure 1212.

2.5.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

111. A reef formation exists in the shallow nearshore area of the site in which the dredging activities are to be carried out. It extends approximately 300 m from the coastline and the seaward depth at the edge of the reef is in the order of 3 m. Very shallow areas exist in the nearshore area between the coastline and the edge of the reef formation which cause difficulties for navigation of boats. Seasonal changes of sea water level are experienced in the area with low water levels during the non-monsoonal period in which the nearshore reef formation is mainly exposed.

Reef Edge

Proposed Access Channel Dredging Area

Figure 13: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Punkudathivu Fishery Landing Site

ii. Ecological Environment

112. No marine ecological survey was conducted as the project site is already disturbed by the dredging activities carried out earlier. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of the project site are shown in is given in Figure 132. No sensitive terrestrial ecological system exists in the site, and as shown in Figure 132, minimal vegetation cover exists in the shore area to be used for the disposal and/or stockpiling of dredged materials.

2.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

113. Local community consultations revealed that the previous dredging activities were carried out during the periods of low sea tide (water levels) periods when the reef formation was exposed and it was possible for the dredging machinery (Backhoes) to directly reach the area of dredging without the need to build any access roads. The area disturbed will thus be limited only to the areas of dredging and the immediate area used by the machinery. Except the localized removal and disturbances to the reef formation, no significant environmental impact is thus envisaged during the construction stage.

2.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed that proposed dredging activities be carried out entirely during the period of low sea tide (water levels) periods in the area, when the reef formation is exposed. It is also proposed that bund or a coffer dam is constructed, if necessary to prevent any water from the areas of dredging (if any) mixing with water in the surrounding area. The disposal of dredged material overland needs to be carried out

34 in such a way that no washing away of disposed material takes place back to the sea in the vicinity.

3. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Mannar District

3.1 Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site

3.1.1 Introduction

114. The Kondanchikuda fishery landing site (8°43'42.69"N, 79°57'31.58"E) is located in the Kondachi (MN/149) GND in the Musali DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Musali Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 14.

115. Currently 185 actives fishermen/200 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Kondanchikuda fishery landing site. Also, 85 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 14: Location of the Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site

3.1.2 Proposed Developments

116. The details on proposed developments at Kondanchikuda fishery landing site are given in Table 109.

Table 10: Proposed Developments at Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 15m x 6m Attached to Net Mending Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Hall Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 l water tank + pump Water Tanks & Pumps to tap the ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 15m Water Supply Dug well for washing Electrical Supply to be Power Supply obtained. Access Road Yes Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes

3.1.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

117. The project site accessed by a tarred road is shown in Figure 14. The terrain in the site is gently sloping towards the southern boundary. A natural seasonal rain water drainage canal is located at the northern boundary of the site. The project site is owned by the Fisheries Organization.

ii. Ecological Environment

118. The area is mainly a secondary forest area with shrub jungle. Dense vegetation exists at the northern and western boundaries of the project site, as shown in Figure 14:

Figure 15: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kondanchikuda Fishery Landing Site

119. The Details of floral Species Recorded in project area, indicating Taxonomic Status (TS) and National Conservation Status (NCS), are given in Table 1110.

Table 11: Conservation Status of the recorded Floral Species

C: Creeper, H:Herb S: Shrubs: , T: Tree N: Noninvasive; I: Invasive,;TS; Taxanomic Status NCS: National Conservation Status: NT: Nearly Threatened, Less C:Least Concerns…GCS: Global Conservation Status 120. The species Suaedamaritima and Trianthemadecandra, which are nearly threatened species in IUCN national conservation status, were observed at 8.729167 N and 79.96 E. However, Suaedamaritima and Trianthemadecandra plant is common in the area. These plants are loosely mat forming and are found interwoven, as shown in Figure 1615.

Figure 16: Nationally near threatened Floral Species Suaedamaritima and Trianthemadecandra recorded in the Area

3.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

121. Localized inundation and difficulties in access to the site during the rainy season could result from any disturbance to the flow in the drainage canal located at the northern boundary of the project site.

122. Although 02 nearly threatened floral species were recorded in the location, such species are common in the area. Any disturbance caused to such species by the proposed developments would be localized and would not lead to high level of impacts.

3.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed that the flow in the existing drainage canal/system should not be disturbed. Also a drainage system needs to be put in place to facilitate the drainage in the project site

3.2 Arippu Fishery Landing Site

3.2.1 Introduction

The Arippu fishery landing site (8°47'43.38"N, 79°55'31.50"E) owned by the government is accessed through an unlnned gravel road. The site is located in the Arippu West GND in the Musali DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Musali Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in figure 16

123. Currently 275 OFRP boats are based at the site. The existing shore facilities are in a dilapidated state. Land owned by the government is available for shore facility development without acquiring private lands.

Aruvy Aru Local Water Body

Figure 17: Location of the Arippu Fishery Landing Site

3.2.2 Proposed Developments

124. The details on proposed developments at Arippu fishery landing site are given in Table 12. Table 12: Proposed Developments at Arippu Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 15m x 6m Field Office for visiting Attached to NMH (Net Mending Hall) Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks Water Tanks & Pumps 2000 l water tank + pump to tap ground water Water Supply Dug well for drinking & washing 1 Power Supply Elec. Supply available Access Road Yes (Road Parallel to beach) Paving Yes Yard Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes

3.2.3 Existing Environment i. Physical Environment

125. The project site is 120 Perches in extent and owned by the government. It is an abandoned coconut land. As indicated in 126. Figure 17, the site is located between 2 water bodies-Aruvy Aru and its sea outlet to the north approximately 100 m from the northern boundary of the project site and a local water body approximately 75 m from the southern boundary of the project site. In spite of the presence of these water bodies, local community consultations revealed that the project site has not undergone any inundation in the recent past. ii. Ecological Environment

127. The project site is an abandoned coconut land and the trees have been removed and the site cleared as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Arippu Fishery Landing Site

3.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

128. Altogether 06 vadies were identified in the Arippu fishery landing site. One (01) vadi belongs to the Local Church it is used by fishermen for storage of fuel. Other vadies are privately owned and used as storage facilities.

129. The loss of vadies and shops will be temporary and no permanent loss of livelihood is envisaged. The construction activities are to be carried out in phases. The owners of the vadies to be removed are to be compensated and vadies are to be relocated with the agreement of the owners. Funding has been allocated to provide

compensation to the affected parties during the transition period, in the resettlement budget of the project. The proposed common facilities such as engine storage room, fuel facilities will also supplement the services of the affected vadies. Beach access or the other fisheries activities at the site will not be interrupted during the construction period.

3.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 Although inundation of the project site has not taken place in the recent past, in view of the presence of water bodies in the vicinity of the project site, it is proposed that filling of the project site and/or elevation the floor level of proposed constructions be considered to minimize the risk of inundation under extreme rainfall conditions. It is proposed that a drainage system be put in place to facilitate the drainage in the project site.

 In addition, it is also proposed that the construction activities be carried out as presented in Section 3.2.4 to minimize the social impacts during the construction period.

 During the Operational phase the actions proposed in the Table 6.2 (common impacts and mitigation measures) be implemented to address potential minor environmental impacts.

3.3 Minarapadu Fishery Landing Site

3.3.1 Introduction

130. The Minarappdu fishery landing site (9° 4'13.41"N, 79°51'41.00"E) is located in the Pudukudiyiruppu (MN/61) GND in the Mannar Town DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Pesalai Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 19. 131. Currently 400 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Minarappdu fishery landing site. Also, 100 OFRP boats are currently based at the site. In addition, 03 beach seine sites are also located nearby.

Existing Building

Project Site

Mosque

Figure 19: Location of the Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site

3.3.2 Proposed Developments

132. The details on proposed developments at Minarappdu fishery landing site are given in Table 13.

Table 13: Proposed Developments at Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Community Hall + Society 15m x 6m Office Attached to Net Mending Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Hall Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2 x 2000 litre tanks to tap Water Tanks & Pumps ground water Access Road Yes Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes

3.3.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

133. The project site is owned by the Fisheries Cooperative Society and accessed through an unlined gravel road. It is 01 acre in extent and a flat terrain exists at the site. A mosque is located approximately 20m from the boundary of the project site. A building used for engine storage and storage and supply of fuel is located nearby, as shown in Figure 19.

ii. Ecological Environment

134. The project site is mainly a bare land with only small bushes and plants, as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Minarappdu Fishery Landing Site

3.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

135. No significant impacts could be expected as there is no environmentally sensitive area or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

136. As the proposed development is an improvement of an existing fishery landing site, as opposed to the establishment of a new site, no significant change of current level of impact to the activities of the mosque is envisaged. However, the activities of the mosque could be disturbed due to high noise and dust emission levels due to construction activities.

3.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

137. Request arrange with the local authorities in charge of the area to collect organic compostable material on days its on operation while the non-degradable can be collected as needed. 138. Make the fisherman those that may do engine services and oil change to their boats aware of need to be careful with accidental oil spills.

3.4 Venkalai Fishery Landing Site

3.4.1 Introduction

139. The Venkalai fishery landing site (8°53'38.83"N, 79°55'44.70"E) is located in the Vankalai West (MN/98) GND in the Nanadan DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Venkalai Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 140. Figure 21.

141. Currently 1656 active fishermen/1238 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Venkalai fishery landing site. Also, 364 OFRP boats and 19 TCs are currently based at the site.

Figure 21: Location of the Venkalai Fishery Landing Site

3.4.2 Proposed Developments

142. The details on proposed developments at Venkalai fishery landing site are given in Table 13

Table 14: Proposed Developments at Venkalai Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 15m x 6m Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 25m x 6m Attached to Net Field Office for visiting FI + Staff Toilet Mending Hall 6m x 5m x 2 with Public Toilets septic tanks 2 x 2000 litre water Water Tanks & Pumps tank + pump to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 25m Power Supply to be obtained

from the national available at the site Access Road Yes Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes 6000 litre + 1 Fuel Dispenser + Storage Tanks Dispenser Elevation of Other Infrastructure developments Ground Level

3.4.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment 143. The project site is 73 Perches in extent and owned by the Fisheries Society. A flat and low lying terrain exists at the project site. An unauthorized Vadi occupies approximately 8 Perches of land which needs to be acquired. Land filling may be required for construction purposes. ii. Ecological Environment

144. The project site is a bare land and no trees or other vegetation are present in the site, as shown in Figure 22.

Figure 22: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Venkalai Fishery Landing Site

3.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

145. No significant Impacts are envisaged as the project site and the vicinity are not environmentally sensitive areas.

3.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.  During the operational phase make sure the Local authority is requested to clean the areas of the waste generated on regular basis. Please refer to the Table 6.2 for the general impact mitigation measures proposed for common potential environmental impacts.

3.5 Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site

3.5.1 Introduction

146. The Siruthoppu fishery landing site (9° 4'57.65"N, 79°50'14.95"E) is located in the Siruthopu (MN/58) GND in the Mannar Town DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Pesalai Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 147. Figure 23.

148. Currently 102 active fishermen/61 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Siruthoppu fishery landing site. Also, 26 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 23: Location of the Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site

3.5.2 Proposed Developments

149. The details on proposed developments at Siruthoppu fishery landing site are given in Table 15.

Table 15: Proposed Developments at Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Net Mending Hall 15m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 15m x 6m Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet 15m x 6m 2000 litre water tank + pump to tap Water Tanks & Pumps ground water Water Supply Dug well for washing Power Supply Elec. Supply from the road side. Access Road Yes

3.5.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

150. The land identified for proposed development is owned by a Church in the area and it has been agreed that the land will be given to the Fisheries Society. A flat terrain exists at the site, as shown in Figure 24. ii. Ecological Environment

151. There are about 20 Palmyra trees and some Comba trees found in the project site and the vicinity. No ecologically significant trees were found in the site. The landscape in the project site and the vicinity is sown in Figure 24.

Figure 24: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Siruthoppu Fishery Landing Site

3.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

152. No significant Impacts are envisaged as the project site and the vicinity are not environmentally sensitive areas. However, some productive Palmyra trees will be removed from the site. 153. During the operational phase degradable and non-degradable waste may be generated and need to be disposed. Accidental oil spills during engine repairs is also possible

3.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed to minimize the removal of trees during the construction stage and compensate the trees removed by replanting in the project area as much as possible.  Request arrange with the local authorities in charge of the area to collect organic compostable material on days its on operation while the non-degradable can be collected as needed.  Make the fisherman those that may do engine services and oil change to their boats aware of need to be careful with accidental oil spills.

3.6 Talaimannar Fishery Landing Site

3.6.1 Introduction

154. The Thalaimannar fishery landing site (9° 6'26.04"N, 79°43'51.36"E) is located in the Thalaimannar Pier East (MN/51) GND in the Mannar Town DSD of Mannar District. The local authority area is Pesalai Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 25. 155. Currently 902 active fishermen/721 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Thalaimannar fishery landing site. Also, 249 OFRP boats and 108 TCs are currently based at the site.

Storm Water Light House Drain Outlet

Project Site

Railway Line

Figure 25: Location of the Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site

3.6.2 Proposed Developments

156. The details on proposed developments at Thalaimannar fishery landing site are given in Table 16.

Table 16: Proposed Developments at Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Net Mending Hall 15m x 6m 6m x 5m witrh septic Public Toilets tanks 2000 litre water tank + Water Tanks & Pumps pump to tap ground water Water Supply Dug well for washing Access Road Yes

3.6.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment 157. The land identified for proposed development is owned by the government. A flat terrain exists at the site, as shown in Figure 26. A storm water drain is located near the eastern boundary of the project site. Local community consultations revealed that drain was constructed to covey rain water from town area. The Thalaimannar light house is located near the project site. ii. Ecological Environment 158. The project site is a bare land with no trees or vegetation in the site. The landscape of the proposed project area is given in Figure 26.

Project Site Drain Outlet Figure 26: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Thalaimannar Fishery Landing Site

3.6.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

159. No significant Impacts are envisaged as the project site and the vicinity are not environmentally sensitive areas. 160. A possibility exists for localized inundation in the site or the vicinity due to rain water discharged in the vicinity, at the outlet of the nearby drain.

3.6.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures  It is proposed that the floor level of the buildings is at an adequate height to minimize the risk of inundation during the rainy season. 4. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Kilinochchi District

4.1 Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.1.1 Introduction

161. The Nachchikuda fishery landing site (9°15'47.36"N, 80° 7'8.56"E) is located in the Nachchikuda (KN/74) GND in the Poonarin DSD of Kilinochchi District. The local authority area is Poonarin Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 162. 163. Figure 27.

164. Currently 1650 actives fishermen/1500 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Nachchikuda fishery landing site. Also, 159 OFRP boats and 33 TCs are currently based at the site.

Figure 27: Location of the Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.1.2 Proposed Developments

165. The details on proposed developments at Nachchikuda fishery landing site are given in Table 17.

Table 17: Proposed Developments at Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 20m x 6m Net Mending Hall 20m x 6m Attached to Net Mending Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Hall Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 litre water tank + Water Tanks & Pumps pump to tap ground water Dug well for washing Water Supply purposes Electricity Supply to be Power Supply obtained Access Road Yes

Guide lights + Yard Yard Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) lighting

4.1.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

166. The land identified for proposed development is owned by the government and borders the no build zone 70 m from the high-water level, specified by the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD). A flat terrain exists at the site, as shown in Figure 28.

ii. Ecological Environment

167. The project site is a bare land with no trees or ecologically significant plants. The landscape in the project site and the vicinity is sown in Figure 28.

Figure 28: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Nachchikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

168. No significant impacts could be expected as there are no environmentally sensitive area or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

4.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

4.2 Valaipadu Fishery Landing Site

4.2.1 Introduction

169. The Valaipadu fishery landing site (9°21'32.46"N, 80° 3'44.58"E) is located in the Ponnaveli (KN/76) GND in the Poonakari DSD of Kilinochchi District. The local authority area is Poonakari Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 170. Figure 29.

171. Valaipadu fishery landing consists of a shallow basin. Fishing boats are mainly moored in the shallow basin and 135 OFRP boats and 22 TCs are currently based in the site. Beach landing of boats is also carried out by the fishing community. A fish auction hall and fishery society building are available at the site as shore facilities.

St Maris Church

Project Site

Figure 29: Location of the Valaipadu Fishery Landing Site

4.2.2 Proposed Developments

172. The details on proposed developments at Valaipadu fishery landing site are given in Table 18.

Table 18: Proposed Developments at Valaipadu Fishery Landing Sit Proposed Development Remarks Renovate the existing hall to Auction Hall fix freezer storage Net Mending Hall 12m x 8m FI Office 8m x 8m Public Toilets with septic tanks 6m x 5m ( 3M&1F) Water Tanks & 1 Pump Above the Toilet Block 25m x 6m (50 engines Engine Storage Common area) Water supply Dug well Access road 300m length road concreting

4.2.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

173. The terrain in the project site is characterized by comparatively high ground, with the middle of the site located approximately 2 m above the level of the road in the vicinity, shown in 174. Figure 29. There are 03 Vadies, a canteen, an oil shed and a whole sale fish outlet located within the area identified for development. (These belong to 05 squatters)

ii. Ecological Environment

175. The ecosystem in the project area is a coastal wood land. The details of the plants observed in the area are given in Table 19.

Table 19: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status

176. The endemic species Cassineglaucawas was recorded in 02 places (9.359222 N,80.062306 E and 9.358333 N, 80.062694 E) within the project site, including a well- grown tree with a girth size of 63 cm. Further, a well-grown plant of nearly threaten species Salvadorapersicawas was recorded at 9.358944 N and 80.062167 E with the girth size of 78 cm. The details on the trees in the project site are given in Table 4.4.

Table 20: Details on Trees in the Project Site

4.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

177. In view of the high elevation in the project site relative to the surrounding area (road and the beach area) a possibility exists for soil erosion from exposed areas, mainly during construction stage.

178. Altogether 47 trees are located in the project site and the removal of some of these trees would be required. However, the area used for construction/development is approximately 50 % of the total land allocated and the possibility exist for locating the proposed facilities to minimize the number of trees to be removed. Also, the types of trees are not ecologically significant and no major impact is thus envisaged.

4.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 Minimize the clearing of land to reduce the soil erosion during the rainy season.  Adequate drainage facilities should be provided with silt traps during the construction period to prevent the silting of beaches and sea due to the erosion in the construction area.  Minimize the cutting of trees to maintain the ecological balance in the area. Also plant trees compensating the removed trees.

4.3 Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.3.1 Introduction

179. The Pallikuda fishery landing site (9°29'7.31"N, 80°11'10.13"E) is located in the Pallikuda (KN/65) GND in the Poonarin DSD of Kilinochchi District. The local authority area is Poonarin Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 180. Figure 30.

181. Currently 345 active fishermen/350 fishing families are engaged in fishing activities in Pallikuda fishery landing site. Also, 162 OFRP boats and 20 TCs are currently based at the site.

Figure 30: Location of the Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.3.2 Proposed Developments

182. The details on proposed developments at Pallikuda fishery landing site are given in Table 21.

Table 21: Proposed Developments at Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Existing Hall to be Auction Hall extended Net Mending Hall 15m x 6m Attached to Net Mending Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Hall Public Toilets 6m x 5m

Water Tanks & Pumps 2000 l water tank + pump Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 20m Water Supply Dug well Electricity Supply Power Supply available Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Guide lights + lighting Gabion Wall as retaining Other Infrastructure developments structure

4.3.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment 183. The land allocated for the proposed development project is approximately 5000 m2 in extent. It is a bare land located near the beach. Road access is available to the site. The current landing site (area) is located approximately 150 m from the project site. Coastal/beach erosion is evident in the vicinity of the landing site. ii. Ecological Environment

184. The project site is a bare grass land, with no trees or other prominent vegetation. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Pallikuda fishery landing site are shown in Figure 31.

Project Site Current Landing Area and Beach Erosion Figure 31: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Pallikuda Fishery Landing Site

4.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

185. No significant impacts could be expected as there are no environmentally sensitive areas or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

4.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

5. Fishery Landing Site Developments in Mulathivu District

5.1 Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site

5.1.1 Introduction

186. The Iranaipalai fishery landing site (9°22'10.49"N, 80°43'13.26"E) is located in the Ampalavananpokkanai GND in the karaithuraipattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 187. Figure 32.

188. Currently 280 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Iranaipalai fishery landing site. Also, 49 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 32: Location of the Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site

5.1.2 Proposed Developments

189. The details on proposed developments at Iranaipalai fishery landing site are given in Table 22.

Table 22: Proposed Developments at Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 20m x 6m Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Public Toilets 6m x 5m 2000 litre water tank + Water Tanks & Pumps pump Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 20m Power Supply Elec. Supply to be

obtained. Access Road Yes (500m) Guide light at 20m height Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) + Yard lighting 6000 litre capacity + 1 Fuel Dispenser + Storage Tanks Dispenser

5.1.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

190. The project site is a sandy area, next to the beach. A flat terrain exists at the site. A Church is located nearby-approximately 50 m from the site-as indicated in 191. Figure 32.

ii. Ecological Environment

192. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Iranaipalai fishery landing site are shown in Figure 33.

193. The main habitat types identified in the project site and the vicinity are sandy beach creeping vegetation and Palmyrah dominated scrubland. The details of floral species recorded in project site and the vicinity indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status are given in Table 23.

Table 23: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status

194. The vulnerable (VU) plant species Citrullus colocynthis was recorded at 9.369556 N and80.720778 E in the project site. The details on the trees in the project site are given in Table 24.

Table 24: Details on Trees in the Project Site

Project Site Church near the Project Site Figure 33: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site

5.1.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

195. Although there are 35 large trees and 40 small trees in the area, only few trees need to be removed for the construction purposes. These trees are Palmyra, Coconut and Neem, which are common species in the area. No major impacts would thus be envisaged due to construction activities.

5.1.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed to minimize the removal of trees during the construction stage and compensate the trees removed by replanting in the project area as much as possible.

 It is also proposed that the construction activities be carried out in coordination with the activities of the mosque in order to minimize the disturbance to the religious/cultural activities in the vicinity.  Operational impacts are indicated in the table on common operational impacts and mitigation measures

5.2 Silawathai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.1 Introduction

196. The Silawathai fishery landing site (9°14'38.06"N, 80°50'5.42"E) is located in the Silawathai (MUL/88) GND in the karaithurai Pattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 33.

197. Currently 120 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Silawathai fishery landing site. Also, 48 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 34: Location of the Silawathai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.2 Proposed Developments

198. The details on proposed developments at Silawathai fishery landing site are given in Table 25.

Table 25: Proposed Developments at Silawathai Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 10m x 6m Net Mending Hall 15m x 6m Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 litre water tank + Water Tanks & Pumps pump to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 10m Dug well for drinking & Water Supply washing Electricity supply to be Power Supply obtained. Access Road Yes

5.2.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

199. The project site is a sandy area, next to the beach. A flat terrain exists at the site, as indicated in Figure 35.

ii. Ecological Environment 200. 201. No trees or prominent vegetation are found in the area. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Silawathai fishery landing site are shown in Figure 35.

Figure 35: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Iranaipalai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

202. No significant impacts could be expected as there are no environmentally sensitive areas or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

5.2.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required. Operational impacts are indicated in the table on common operational impacts and mitigation measures Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.6 Introduction

203. The Theethakarai fishery landing site (9°15'5.33"N, 80°49'51.98"E) is located in the Kallapadu South GND in the karaithurai Pattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in Figure 36.

204. Currently 98 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Theethakarai fishery landing site. Also, 70 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Auction Hall

Toilet Block

Net Mending Hall

Figure 36: Location of the Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.7 Proposed Developments

205. The details on proposed developments at Theethakarai fishery landing site are given in Table 26.

Table 26: Proposed Developments at Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.8 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

206. The project site is a sandy area, next to the beach. A flat terrain exists at the site, as indicated in Figure 36. The project site is approximately 0.9 Hectares in extent and owned by the government.

ii. Ecological Environment

207. No trees, except a few in the surrounding area, or prominent vegetation are found in the area. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Theethakarai fishery landing site are shown in Figure 36.

Figure 37: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Theethakarai Fishery Landing Site

5.2.9 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

208. No significant impacts could be expected as there are no environmentally sensitive areas or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

5.2.10 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

209. No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required. Operational impacts are indicated in the table on common operational impacts and mitigation measures

5.3 Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site

5.3.1 Introduction

210. The Kallapadu South 1 fishery landing site is located in the Kallapadu South GND in the karaithurai Pattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 211. Figure 38.

212. Currently 98 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Kallapadu South 1 fishery landing site. Also, 70 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 38: Location of the Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site

5.3.2 Proposed Developments

213. The details on proposed developments at Kallapadu South 1 fishery landing site are given in Table 27.

Table 27: Proposed Developments at Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 15m x 6m Net Mending Hall 20m x 6m Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks Water Tanks & Pumps 1 Pump Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 15m Existing Dug well to be Water Supply improved Access Road Yes

5.3.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

214. The project site is a sandy area, next to the beach. A flat terrain exists at the site, as indicated in Figure 39. The project site is approximately 0.5 Hectares in extent and owned by the government.

ii. Ecological Environment

215. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Kallapadu South 1 fishery landing site are shown in Figure 39.

Project Site Hindu Temple near the Project Site Figure 39: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kallapadu South 1 Fishery Landing Site

216. The details of floral species recorded in the project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status is given in the Table 28.

Table 28 : Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status

Trianthemadecandra, a nearly threatened species in IUCN national conservation status, was observed at 9.261083 N & 80.825194 E, 9.261028 N & 80.825167 E and 9.261056 N & 80.825083 E. 217. Notable trees that are recorded in the proposed site are Palmyra, MahaNuga and Coconut. The details of the trees in the project site are given in Table 5.8.

Table 29: Details on Trees in the Project Site

Tree Species Local name Number of Trees DBH (cm) 10 Borassusflabellifer Tal (further 60 small plants were 100-170 observed in 4 clusters) Ficusbenghalensis MahaNuga 1 420 Cocos nucifera Pol 4 70-95

218. None of the big trees will be cut or removed from the site. The buildings are designed to beaccommodated in the bare land to minimize the cutting of trees.

5.3.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

219. No significant impacts would be expected as the buildings are located to avoid the cutting of trees in the project site. 220. Operational impacts are within manageable limits and should be guided as given in the common impact table (6.2)

5.3.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

 It is proposed that the construction activities be carried out in coordination with the activities of the mosque in order to minimize the disturbance to the religious/cultural activities in the vicinity. Operational impacts are indicated in the table on common operational impacts and mitigation measures

 No other specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

5.4 Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site

5.4.1 Introduction

221. The Kallapadu North 2 fishery landing site (9°16'5.00"N, 80°49'17.22"E) is located in the Manalkudurippu (MUL/96) GND in the karaithurai Pattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. There is a gravel access road to the site. The location of the site is shown in 222. Figure 38.

223. Currently 90 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Kallapadu North 2 fishery landing site. Also, 33 OFRP boats are currently based at the site.

Figure 40: Location of the Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site

5.4.2 Proposed Developments

224. The details on proposed developments at Kallapadu North 2 fishery landing site are given in Table 30.

Table 30: Proposed Developments at Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site Proposed Development Remarks Net Mending Hall 15m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office 15m x 6m Attached to Community Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Hall Building Public Toilets 6m x 5m with septic tanks 2000 liter water tank + Water Tanks & Pumps pump to tap ground water Engine Storage + Fuel Storage 6m x 20m Dug well for drinking & Water Supply washing Access Road Yes

Concrete Paving for Paving extended area of AH Yard Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes 13200 litres + 6600 litres Fuel Dispenser + Storage Tanks + Dispenser

5.4.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

225. The project site is a sandy area with well grown runners, next to the beach. A flat terrain exists at the site, as indicated in Figure 41. The project site is approximately 0.35 Hectares in extent and owned by the government.

ii. Ecological Environment

226. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Kallapadu North 2 fishery landing site are shown in Figure 41. There project is covered with well grown runners. There are many Palmyrah trees in the area and some of the trees in the project site are to be removed from the site for the construction purposes.

Figure 41: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kallapadu North 2 Fishery Landing Site

5.4.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

227. Although some Palmyra trees are to be removed from the site for the construction purposes, as Palmyra is a well spreading tree species which could naturally spread into other open areas and hence the removal of Palmyra trees will not be a significant impact.

5.4.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

228. It is proposed to minimize the removal of Palmyra trees during the construction stage and compensate the trees removed by replanting in the project area as much as possible.

229. No other specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

5.5 Kokilai Fishery Landing Site

5.5.1 Introduction

230. The Kallapadu North 2 fishery landing site (8°59'32.42"N, 80°57'44.45"E) is located in the Kokilai West GND in the karaithurai Pattu DSD of Mulathivu District. The local authority area is Karaithurai Pattu Pradeshiya Sabha. The location of the site is shown in 231. Figure 42.

232. Currently 300 active fishermen/250 fishing families are engaged in fisheries activities in Kokilai fishery landing site. Also, 304 OFRP boats are currently based at the site. The fishing families in Kokilai have originally migrated from the west coast of Sri Lanka, mainly Negombo, and have been living in the area for a few generations.

Figure 42: Location of the Kokilai Fishery Landing Site

5.5.2 Proposed Developments

233. The details on proposed developments at Kokilai fishery landing site are given in Table 31.

Table 31: Proposed Developments at Kokilai Fishery Landing Site

Proposed Development Remarks Auction Hall 15m x 6m Net Mending Hall 25m x 6m Community Hall + Society Office Existing building to be renovated Field Office for FI + Staff Toilet Attached to Community Hall Building Public Toilets Existing Toilets to be

renovated Water Supply Dug well for drinking & washing Power Supply Elec. Supply available Access Road Rehab 4 m wide Gravel Road (700m) Lighting & Guiding Lights (Beacon) Yes Fuel Dispenser + Storage Tanks 6000 litres + 1 Dispenser

5.5.3 Existing Environment

i. Physical Environment

234. The project site is a sandy area. A flat terrain exists at the site, as indicated in Figure 43. The project site is approximately 100 m2 in extent.

ii. Ecological Environment

235. The existing landscape/main features in the vicinity of Kokilai fishery landing site are shown in Figure 43.

Figure 43: Existing Landscape/Main Features in the vicinity of Kokilai Fishery Landing Site

236. The details of floral species recorded in the project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status are given in Table 32.

Table 32: Details of Floral Species Recorded in project area indicating Taxonomic Status and National Conservation Status

237. No endemic, vulnerable, nearly threatened and critically endangered floral and faunal species were recorded in the area. Further, well-grown 6 coconut trees (of DBH 60- 95cm) were observed in the households in the project area.

5.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

238. No significant impacts could be expected as there are no environmentally sensitive areas or plants in the project site and its vicinity.

5.5.5 Proposed Impact Mitigation Measures

239. No specific impact mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required.

6. Common Environmental and social Impacts of the 20 landing sites

240. As activities of all landing sites are more or less similar many environmental and social impacts that can be expected during the construction and operations are similar in nature. Few site specific impacts that could be expected due to specific ecosystems such as reef or beach morphology when found will be additional to such common impacts.

241. During construction of various shore facilities (such as auction halls, public toilets storage rooms etc), several common construction related environmental impacts are to be expected. The construction related impacts that need to be taken into account and managed include

1. Removal of vegetation during surveying and demarcation of the landing site’s terrestrial boundaries due to land clearances. 2. Site preparation involving earth movements, excavations (dredging and explosive usage) and stockpiling of materials; 3. Soil erosion and damage to possible archaeological findings during the excavations 4. Social disruption, workers’ interaction with community and 5. Possible Worker disputes and outside visitors into the area during construction may disturb social dynamics of the sites 6. Operation of construction plant machinery and vehicles producing dust, noise and vibration; 7. Construction waste that need to be disposed, pollution for hazardous material and waste water generation ; 8. Stockpiling of construction material, such as sand, gravel and cement that may disrupt the normal economic and recreational operations of the site 9. Disruption to Traffic and land access; during transportation of construction materials; and 10. Operational Health and Safety related impacts to workers and visitors

242. The above types of construction related impacts are common to all sites while possible impacts in specific sites with presence of special ecosystems in the vicinity (eg reef) had been mentioned under the respective site description.

243. Most of the above construction related to impacts can be addressed by ensuring general construction related house keeping practices. However, In order to address these issues following actions need to be ensured during the construction phase

Table 33: Common Construction related impacts and mitigation measures

Construction Impacts Recommended Mitigation Implementation by Monitoring by contractor PIU/PMU 244. Removal of vegetation during  The surveys should demarcate the exact are surveying and demarcation of and ensure all trees that has to be cut down are the landing site’s terrestrial marked. boundaries due to land clearances.  Ensure the Land clearing contractors are to be given strict instructions on those markings with penalty imposed on cutting of any unmarked tree outside the marked boundaries.

245. Site preparation involving - When the removal of earth is involved with Contractor/LA PIU/PMU earth movements, excavations excavations to build foundations are required, use (dredging and explosive them in the filling of the sites if needed. However if usage) and stockpiling of excess soil is available should be disposed in materials; areas where there are filling of earth material is allowed such as pathways and roads etc. - When dredging material is available these should be disposed in former burrow pits or approved disposal sites

246. Soil erosion and damage to - Make sure that all earth work contractors are made contractor PIU/PMU possible archaeological aware of the legal obligation that finding of any findings during the excavations archeological artifacts should be reported after immediately stopping the work on site. PIU PMU 247. Social disruption, workers’ - Make the contractors aware need to respect interaction with community community culture and social activities. Possible Worker disputes and - Also make sure the area officials such as Grama outside visitors into the area during construction may Niladhari’s are aware of the work and the movement of outside workers. disturb social dynamics of the sites - Try and minimize the outside workers from and give priority to local people when outsourcing labor. 248. Operation of construction - Make sure the contractors use properly services contractor PIU/PMU

machinery and vehicles vehicles to carry out the transportation, earth producing dust, noise and moving and other activities vibration;

249. Construction waste that need - The construction waste that may be generated in contractor PIU/PMU to be disposed, pollution for some sites need to be cleared as part of the hazardous material (if any) and construction process. waste water generation ; - The material should be recycled whenever possible and if no takers for such material are there its advisable to crush the material and use as filling material in other construction activities happening in the area. - If no such site is available locally action should be taken to transport them to proper disposal sites where such material can be accommodated. 250. Stockpiling of construction - The locations for material stockpiling should be contractor PIU/PMU material, such as sand, gravel clearly identified after considering movement of and cement that may disrupt people and vehicles to minimize disturbances the normal economic and recreational operations of the site

251. Disruption to Traffic and land - The traffic related to transportation of material for Contractor/PIU PIU/PMU access; during transportation the construction should be carried out to avoid of construction materials; and disturbances to the social and official activities in the area. However, given the small scale of works impacts are not expected to be severe. 252. Operational Health and - The site will involve many construction related contractor PIU/PMU Safety related impacts to actions and people. The health and safety workers and visitors standards applicable to construction sites (ICTAD) should be followed. All contracts must carry this requirement as a mandate PIU: Project Implementation Unit, PMU: Project Management Unit ; LA : Local Authority

253. During operations of the landing sites current operations will take place but it is expected that the impacts that may result from operations will be more manageable. For example the fish waste and other waste material will be generated can be more easily collected and disposed through available waste disposal processes available in the respective areas. The possible impacts that could be encountered during the operation of landing sites are given below

254. Landing site operations related Impacts 1. Impacts due to improper sewage disposal (Impacts due to solid waste generated and disposal Washing out waste to sea, blockage of natural drainage paths. Bad smell, spreading of wastes particularly fish offal by scavenges 2. Impacts due to waste oil spills during accidents or servicing of engines 3. Impacts due to improper solid waste disposal 4. Increased Air emissions due to transportations and vehicle movements 5. Noise: The major noise generating sources are movement of vehicles, shouting of venders, operation of boats and operation of Standby Generator 6. Shouting of Vendors during operations specially if activities such as schools, hospitals, officers, courts are present 7. Coastal intertidal marine habitat and resource protection Impacts.

255. Following are more specific actions in relation to operational activities The above common operational impacts can easily be mitigated by proper management of the facilities where the waste disposal processes are organized in conjunction with the local authorities that service these facilities.. 256. The site specific environmental impacts and possible mitigation measures are given in the table below

Table 34: Common Operations related Impacts and recommended mitigation actions

Operations related Impacts Recommended Mitigation actions Implementation by Monitoring by

1. Impacts due to improper - Each site should have a proper plan to FO/LA CCD/CEA sewage disposal (Impacts due dispose solid waste and waste water. to solid waste generated and - Solid waste should be send to normal disposal Washing out waste to local authority disposal system sea, blockage of natural immediately after days operations to drainage paths. Bad smell, avoid smell. spreading of wastes particularly fish offal by - Waste water from the site washing as scavenges well as sewer should be directed to pits constructed according to the recommendations by CCD for coastal areas 2. Impacts due to waste oil spills - The fisherman and repair people FO/LA CCD/CEA during accidents or servicing involved with the servicing of boat of engines engines should be advised on the impacts due to oil spill and how to avoid them. - The fisherman’s organization should be empowered to act on such requirements and implement the recommendations. 3. Increased Air emissions due - These to be avoided by use of the Vehicle CEA to transportations and vehicle proper emission tested vehicles operators movements (licensed) for the operations 4. Noise: The major noise - If generators are to be used these can FO CEA/LA generating sources are be housed in a building with ventilation movement of vehicles, to avoid noise specially if there are shouting of venders, operation nearby school, religious or hospitals. of boats and operation of Standby Generator

5. Shouting of Vendors during - These are usual occurrences but will FO operations specially if not increase due to project. However activities such as schools, project may improve the situation since hospitals, officers, courts are such action may take place inside the present buildings when and if happens FO : Farmer Organizations, PIU: Project Implementation Unit; PMU : Project Management Uni

7. Information Disclosure, Consultation and Participation

7.1 Information Disclosure 257. The IEE Report documenting the impact mitigation measures and consultation process will be submitted to CCCRMD and ADB and will also be made available for public review. The public comments received will be incorporated into the final report. The final document will be placed at the CEA and CCCRMD library for reference after approval in three languages Tamil, Sinhala and English and also make available in the ADB Website. The preliminary communication consultations with stakeholders and the local communities have revealed the support for the project. Additional consultations are required to be held with project stakeholders and communities in respect to implementation the project and to incorporate community feedback as well as continued community awareness associated with the project implementation of activities and help to resolve complaints and grievances. Further consultation and disclosure will be carried out during implementation process. 258. A brochure including key information on the project will be disseminated among the public. Once the project implementation is started grievance redress committees will be established. 259. As the project is assisted by the ADB, Disclosure will conform to the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) and Public Communications Policy of the ADB: The project’s IEE, as part of ADB project documents will be uploaded onto the ADB website while the IEE will be made available to the public upon request. The IEE Report will also be made available to the public from MFARDREA upon request.

7.2 Consultation and Participation 260. Continuous consultations with relevant stakeholder were conducted during the project preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) and the detailed design stages. Consultations will continue during implementation as well. The details are as follows: PPTA 261. Consultation activities conducted during the PPTA are: meetings with relevant government authorities for specific issues, concerns, and information collection; public meetings with a wide range of participants for the proposed project Public meetings were conducted for Anchorages sites. Meetings with government authorities 262. Summary of the main meetings and consultations with relevant government authorities is in Table 35 Table 35: Meetings with government authorities

Government Authority Consultation date Northern Provincial Council Chief Secretary’s Secretariat, Jaffna 01 August 2016 District Secretariat, Jaffna District 01 August 2016 District Secretariat, Kilinochchi District 02 August 2016 CCD and MMDE, Colombo 02 August 2016 Climate Change Secretariat, Colombo 02 August 2016 Central Environmental Authority, Colombo 02 August 2016 Disaster Management Centre, Colombo 02 August 2016 District Secretariat, Mullaithivu District 03 August 2016 District Secretariat, Mannar District 04 August 2016 Ceylon Fisheries Harbor Corporation, Colombo 08 August 2016

CCD, Jaffna 31 October 2016 Divisional Secretariat and District Secretariat, Mannar 30 November 2016 NARA, Colombo 14 December 2016 DWC, Colombo 14 December 2016 Climate Change Secretariat, Colombo 14 December 2016 MFARD, Colombo 16 December 2016 Source: PPTA Consultants

263. In addition to the above, several community consultations were conducted. Separate group discussions were held at the proposed landing sites. The details of the discussions are given in the Table 36. The minutes of the discussion and the attendance list are given in ANNEX 2

Table 36: The details of the consultation during the PTTA

Landing Site District Date Arali (Araithurai) Jaffna District 31.12.2016 Colombothurai Jaffna District 31.12.2016 Kakathurai Jaffna District 31.12.2016 Kakkalampiddi Mannar District 30.12.2016 Kokilai Mullathivu District 29.12.2016 Nachchikuda Kilinochchi District 31.12.2016 Pallaimanai Mannar District 30.12.2016 Pannmkoddaikadu Mannar District 30.12.2016 Thuraiyoor (Velanai) Jaffna District 28.12.2016

Detail Design period 264. The meetings were conducted using different tools. At the initial stage of the designing period, most of the meetings were conducted using the draft layout plan to explain the location of each activity in the proposed site. The facilities to be provided to the sites were also confirmed with the fishing community. 265. All the meetings were either conducted in Tamil language or provided with the translation. Generally, in the consultation the consultants described technical aspects of the proposed investment and highlighted social, environmental, and resettlement aspects as much as possible. 266. The stakeholder meeting conducted are given in Table 37

Table 37: Stakeholder consultation

No. Subject Venue Date 1 12-12-2017 Design Team Meeting with GA District Secretariat Mannar 2 05-03-2018 ADB-DS Level meeting Divisional Secretariat, Mannar

3 07.03.2018 Chief Minister and key stockholders Chief Ministers office- Northern Province 4 21-05-2018 ADB Fact Finding Mission Government Agent Office- Mullaithivu 6 ADB Fact Finding Mission Landing sites in Mannar 22-05-2018 7 ADB Fact Finding Mission Landing sites in Kilinochchi 22-05-2018 8 ADB Fact Finding Mission Government Agent Office-Jaffna 23-05-2018 9 ADB Fact Finding Mission Chief Secretariat- Northern 23-05-2018 Province

267. In addition to the above, the Environmental Specialist visited all sites and had discussion with the community on the environmental issues pertaining to the project. 268. The details of the discussions are given in the Table 38 below. The findings and the details from the discussions are incorporated in the report

Table 38: Details of discussion had with the community

SN Landing Site District Date People met 1 Vellai Paddu Kilinochchi District 29.04.2018 Mr. Immanual- President Fisheries Organization 2 Nachchikuda Kilinochchi District 29.04.2018 Mr. S. Rawdeen- President F/O 3 Pallikuda Kilinochchi District 28.04.2018 Mr. Udayakumar- Vise President/ FO 3 Punkudathivu Jaffna District 29.04.2018 Mr. Thurairaja 4 Valanai Thuraiyur Jaffna District 29.04.2018 Mr. S. Sivarajan Mr. P. Vadival- Secretary F/O 5 Chullipuram East Jaffna District 29.04.2018 Mr. Kulasingham- President- F/O 6 Kondachchikuda Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mr. Vijekumar- President- F/O

7 Arippu Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mr. Jesudasan Lion –Secretary S. Francis Lion- President 8 Wenkalai Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mrs. J. Priyadarshani- FCS Manager 9 Sirithoppu Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mr. P. Arulappu- President F/O 10 Mannavippu Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mr. M. Sulthan- V. President F/O 11 Thlaimannar Mannar District 27.04.2018 Mr. Selvarasa

8. Grievance Redress Mechanism 269. During the course of the project, it is possible that people may have concerns with the environmental management, including the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Issues may occur during construction and operational stages. Any concerns will need to be addressed quickly and transparently, and without retribution to the Affected Person (AP).

270. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) therefore is to be established to resolve disputes and grievances relating to environmental concerns and complaints associated with the proposed development. It is based on a multi-tiered approach as outlined in Figure 7.1, with each tier possessing a time bound schedule with the responsible persons identified to address the grievance and consult appropriate persons at each stage as required. The objective of the GRM is to support genuine claimants (AP) to resolve their problems through mutual understanding and consensus building process with relevant parties. This is in addition to the available legal institutions for resolving issues. The APs using the project GRM can choose to use legal systems at any point in the project GRM process.

Figure 44: Grievance Redress Mechanism

271. The first step is to attempt to sort out the problem directly at the local and/or project site level Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) by the AP directly contacting the project site managers and/or the site representative of the contractor, if the AP believes the issue has not been addressed properly. The project staff at the site is to explain to AP the steps taken to assist and solve the grievances within 07 days. If unresolved, the AP can approach the Local or Divisional level GRC. It will reply within 02 weeks. If the complaint is within the mandate of the GRC, it will examine it and submit the findings to the appropriate forum for necessary action. If the AP is not satisfied with the findings and action of the second tier GRC, he/she can then appeals to the National level GRC for resolution. If the AP is still not satisfied and believes that harm has resulted due to non-compliance with ADB policy, and all good-faith efforts have been made to solve the problem by working with the Project team, a complaint may be submitted to ADB’s Office of the Special Project Facilitator or Office of Compliance Review in accordance with ADB’s Accountability Mechanism. The last resort left for the AP is the Sri Lankan Court of Law, if it is still felt that none of the above procedures has delivered justice. The decision of the court would be final, since at this level, the problem has been adjudicated by a competent, knowledgeable legal body. The Table 7.2 provides a list of individuals and agencies that can be involved in the different levels of the GRM.

Table 7.2: Persons and Agencies that can be contacted by the Affected Persons for

Assistance with a Grievance

Grievance Level Persons- Agency Site Manager Tier Project/Site Site Representative of the Project Contractor 1 Level Site Representative of the Project Consultant  Divisional Secretary (Chairperson)  Representative of the PIU (Secretary)  Grama Niladhari Tier Divisional 2 Level GRC  Assistant Director Fisheries/NAQDA representatives  Representative of affected person/affected entity member (non -voting member)

Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development Project Director Tier National Representative of the National Fisheries Federation 3 level GRC Representative from the Affected Party/Affected Entity Any other representative as deemed necessary based on the issue/concern

9. Environment Management Plan

272. The implementation of the impact mitigation measures and the management of potential environmental impacts are the responsibility of the project proponent (and the contractor(s) during the construction stage) under the supervision of the relevant authorities.

273. The impact mitigation measures proposed are incorporated to form the proposed Environmental Management Plan given in Table 6.1, 6.2 and 8.1. It provides details of the means by which the project proponent (and the contractor(s) during the construction stage) implement the recommended mitigation measures and achieve the environmental performance standards as recommended by the environmental legislation of the country.

Table 8.1: Type of Activities proposed, level of Environmental Impacts and proposed migratory measures by sites during to constructions and operational activities

Site Activity Level of impacts Migratory Measures Implementation Monitoring by by Landing site Construction: As the project It is proposed that a rain C PIU/PMU 1 Auction hall, site is to be filled and elevated water drainage system be o Thuraiyoor/ Community hall with for the construction of constructed at the n Velanai society office, Public buildings, there is a possibility commencement of t landing site toilet with Septic and of flooding/ waterlogging in the construction stage to avoid r Jaffna District Soakage pits, Water surrounding areas. Even any flooding/waterlogging in a tanks and water though no residential the project site and the c pumps, Engine households are located near surrounding area t Storage and Fuel the project site, o storage room and it is flooding/waterlogging could r proposed to construct cause difficulties for the 25m rain water canal activities at the site. and the land has to be filled and elevated. Operational impacts as given in Operations: auctions the section below refuse and waste Human waste Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 2 Mending Hall, impact due to the proposed mitigation measures, except o Arali East Community Hall and development is envisaged as proper construction and n (Aralithurai) Society Office in one no environmental sensitive waste disposal practices, t landing site building, Public areas are located in the project would be required. r Jaffna District Toilets with septic site and its vicinity. a tanks, Water Tanks & During operations fish waste and c Pumps, Engine other waste material will be t Storage + Fuel generated. The PS need to be o Storage, Water asked to take the waste on daily r Supply, Power basis to ensure the sites are kept Supply, Access Road clean free of pollution after the and Beacon. auctions Make the fishermen aware of

potential oil spill during repairs and throw always from net mending Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Renovation of the The seasonal water ponding may It is proposed that the C PIU/PMU 3 existing auction hall, adversely affect the buildings buildings are that be o Sampalodai/ net mending hall, and constructed in the area, buildings be adequately n Kasurina public toilets with particularly the net mending hall. elevated so that the t landing site septic tank and The toilets are also located in this operational activities are not r Jaffna District soakage pit, water area and a possibility exists for adversely affected by the a tanks and water overflowing of the septic tanks seasonal waterlogging in c pumps engine and contamination of water. the vicinity. It is also t storage and fuel Operational impacts as given in proposed that the septic o storage, rehabilitation the section below tanks and soakage pits be r of the existing gravel designed, located and and providing of constructed by considering beacon light. the effects of high ground water table and seasonal waterlogging in the vicinity. Landing site Community Hall and No significant impact due to the No specific impact C PIU/PMU 4 Society Office, Field proposed development is mitigation measures, except o Chullipuram Office for visiting FI envisaged as no environmental proper construction and n West landing with Staff Toilet, sensitive areas are located in the waste disposal practices, t site Jaffna Public Toilets, Engine project site and its vicinity. would be required r District Storage and Fuel Operational impacts as given in the a Storage facility, Water section below c Supply, Power Supply t and the Existing o Gravel road to be r widened Landing site Dredging of access Local It is proposed that proposed C PIU/PMU 5 channel for boat community consultations dredging activities be o Punkudathivu navigation. The revealed that the previous carried out entirely during n landing site access channel was dredging activities were carried the period of low sea water t Jaffna District dredged in several out during the periods of low sea levels in the area, when the r occasions and the water levels when the reef reef formation is exposed. It a dredged materials are formation was exposed and it is also proposed that bund c

dumped either sides was possible for the dredging or a coffer dam is t of the channel which machinery (Backhoes) to directly constructed, if necessary to o silted the channel and reach the area of dredging prevent any water from the r preventing free without the need to build any areas of dredging (if any) navigation of boats. access roads. The area mixing with water in the Therefore, as a long disturbed will thus be limited only surrounding area. The time solution, it is to the areas of dredging and the disposal of dredged proposed to dredge immediate area used by the material overland needs to the channel and machinery. Except the localized be carried out in such a way remove the dredged removal and disturbances to the that no washing away of material away from reef formation, no significant disposed material takes the site. environmental impact is thus place back to the sea. envisaged during the construction stage. Landing site The proposed project Localized It is proposed that the flow C PIU/PMU 6 activities are inundation and difficulties in in the existing drainage o Kondaichchik Community Hall and access to the site during the canal/system should not be n uda/ Society Office, Field rainy season could result from disturbed. Also a drainage t Kondanchiku Office for visiting FI any disturbance to the surface system needs be put in r da landing with Staff Toilet, flow in the area where the place to facilitate the a site Mannar Public Toilets, Engine drainage canal is located at the drainage in the project site c District Storage and Fuel northern boundary of the project t Storage facilities, site. o Water Supply, Power r Supply, Existing Although 02 near threatened floral Gravel road to be species were recorded in the area, widened such species are common in the surrounding area. Any disturbance caused to such species by the proposed developments would be localized and would not lead to high level of impacts.

Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Auction hall, Net Altogether 06 Although inundation of the C 7 mending hall, vadies were identified in the project site has not taken o

Arippu Community Hall, FI Arippu fishery landing site. One place in the recent past, in n landing site Field Office, Public (01) vadi belongs to the Local view of the presence of t Mannar Toilets, Engine Church it is used by fishermen for water bodies in the vicinity r District Storage Water Supply storage of fuel. Other vadies are of the project site, it is a and shower and privately owned and used as proposed that filling of the c Power supply. storage facilities. project site and/or elevation t The loss of vadies and shops will the floor level of proposed o be temporary and no permanent constructions be considered r loss of livelihood is envisaged. The to minimize the risk of construction activities are to be inundation under extreme carried out in phases. The owners rainfall conditions. It is of the vadies to be removed are to proposed that a drainage be compensated and vadies are to system be put in place to be relocated with the agreement of facilitate the drainage in the the owners. Funding has been project site. allocated to provide compensation to the affected parties during the In addition, it is also transition period, in the proposed that the resettlement budget of the project. construction activities be The proposed common facilities carried out as presented in such as engine storage room, fuel Section 3.2.4 to minimize facilities will also supplement the the social impacts during services of the affected vadies. the construction period. Beach access or the other fisheries activities at the site will not be interrupted during the construction period. Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Auction hall, Net No significant It is proposed that the C PIU/PMU 8 mending hall, impacts could be expected as construction activities be o Minarapadu, Community Hall and , there is no environmentally carried out in coordination n landing site Society Office, Field sensitive area or plants in the with the activities of the t Mannar Office for FI, Public project site and its vicinity. mosque in order to r District Toilets with septic minimize the disturbance to a tanks, Water Supply As the proposed development is the religious/cultural c with pumps, showers an improvement of an existing activities in the vicinity. t and Power Supply o

fishery landing site, as opposed to r the establishment of a new site, no significant change of current level of impact to the activities of the mosque is envisaged. However, the activities of the mosque could be disturbed due to high noise and dust emission levels due to construction activities. Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Auction hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 9 mending hall, Impacts are envisaged as the mitigation measures, except o Venkalai, Community Hall with project site and the vicinity are proper construction and n landing site Society Office, Field not environmentally sensitive waste disposal practices, t Mannar Office for FI with toilet areas. would be required. r District facilities, Public Operational impacts as given in a Toilets, Engine the section below c Storage and fuel t storage facilities, o Water Supply with r pumps, Power Supply, Access Road and Beacon Landing site Net mending hall, No significant Impacts are It is proposed to minimize C PIU/PMU 10 Community Hall with envisaged as the project site and the removal of trees during o Siruthoppu, Society Office, Field the vicinity are not the construction stage and n landing site Office for FI with toilet environmentally sensitive areas. compensate the trees t Mannar facility, Water tanks However, some productive removed by replanting in r District and Pumps, Power Palmyra trees will be removed the project area as much as a Supply and Access from the site. possible. c Road. Operational impacts as given in t the section below o r Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant It is proposed that the floor C PIU/PMU 11 mending Hall, Public Impacts are envisaged as the level of the buildings is at o Talaimannar, Toilets with septic project site and the vicinity are not an adequate height to n

90 landing site tanks, Water tanks environmentally sensitive areas. minimize the risk of t Mannar and Pumps, water inundation during the rainy r District supply, Power Supply A possibility exists for localized season. a and Access Road. inundation in the site or the vicinity c due to rain water discharged in the t vicinity, at the outlet of the nearby o drain. r Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 12 mending Hall, Field impacts could be expected as mitigation measures, except o Nachchikuda, office for visiting FI there are no environmentally proper construction and n landing site with staff toilets, sensitive area or plants in the waste disposal practices, t Mannar Public Toilets with project site and its vicinity would be required. r Septic Tanks, Water Operational impacts as given in a tanks and Pumps, the section below c Power Supply. t o r Landing site Auction Hall, Net In view of the • Minimize the C PIU/PMU 13 mending Hall, FI high elevation in the project site clearing of land to reduce o Valaipadu, office, Public Toilets, relative to the surrounding area the soil erosion during the n landing site Water tanks and (road and the beach area) a rainy season. t Mannar Pumps, Engine possibility exists for soil erosion • Adequate drainage r District storage Water supply from exposed areas, mainly facilities should be provided a dug wells and access during construction stage. with silt traps during the c road 300m. construction period to t Altogether 47 trees are located in prevent the silting of o the project site and the removal of beaches and sea due to the r some of these trees would be erosion in the construction required. However, the area used area. for construction/development is • Minimize the cutting approximately 50 % of the total of trees to maintain the land allocated and the ecological balance in the possibilityexist for locating the area. Also plant trees proposed facilities to minimize the compensating the removed

number of trees to be removed. trees. Also, the types of trees are not ecologically significant and no major impact is thus envisaged. Operational impacts as given in the section below

Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 14 mending Hall, FI impacts could be expected as mitigation measures, except o Pallikuda office, Public Toilets, there are no environmentally proper construction and n landing site Water tanks and sensitive areas or plants in the waste disposal practices, t Mulathivu Pumps, Engine project site and its vicinity. would be required. r District storage Water supply Operational impacts as given in a dug wells and access the section below c road 300m t o r Landing site Auction Hall, Net Although there are 35 large It is proposed to minimize C PIU/PMU 15 mending Hall, FI trees and 40 small trees in the the removal of trees during o Iranaipalai office , Public Toilets, area, only few trees need to be the construction stage and n landing site Water tanks and removed for the construction compensate the trees t Mulathivu Pumps, Engine purposes. These trees are removed by replanting in r District storage Water supply Palmyra, Coconut and Neem, the project area as much as a dug wells, Fuel which are common species in possible. c storage and access the area. No major impacts t road 500m and would thus be envisaged due to It is also proposed that the o beacon construction activities. construction activities be r Operational impacts as given in carried out in coordination the section below with the activities of the mosque in order to minimize the disturbance to the religious/cultural activities in the vicinity Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant impacts could be No specific impact C PIU/PMU 16 mending Hall, FI expected as there are no mitigation measures, except o Silawathai, office, Public Toilets, environmentally sensitive areas proper construction and n Silavathai, Water tanks and or plants in the project site and waste disposal practices, t Chilawathai Pumps, Engine its vicinity. would be required. r

92 landing site storage Water supply Operational impacts as given in a Mulathivu dug wells, Fuel the section below c District storage and access t road. o r Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 17 mending Hall, Public impacts could be expected as mitigation measures, except o Theethakarai, Toilets, Water tanks there are no environmentally proper construction and n landing site and Pumps, Engine sensitive areas or plants in the waste disposal practices, t Mulathivu storage and fuel project site and its vicinity. would be required. r District storage facilities and Operational impacts as given in a Water supply from the section below c dug wells t o r Landing site Auction Hall, Net No significant impacts would be It is proposed that the C PIU/PMU 18 mending Hall, Public expected as the buildings are construction activities be o Toilets, Water tanks located to avoid the cutting of carried out in coordination n Kallapadu and Pumps, Engine trees in the project site. with the activities of the t South 1, storage and fuel Operational impacts as given in mosque in order to r landing site storage facilities and the section below minimize the disturbance to a Mulathivu Water supply from the religious/cultural c District dug wells activities in the vicinity. t o No other specific impact r mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required. Landing site Net mending Hall, Although some It is proposed to minimize C PIU/PMU 19 Community hall and Palmyra trees are to be removed the removal of Palmyra o Kallapadu Society office, Public from the site for the construction trees during the n North 2,/ Toilets, Water tanks purposes, as Palmyra is a well construction stage and t Manalkudurip and Pumps, Engine spreading tree species which compensate the trees r pu, landing storage and fuel could naturally spread into other removed by replanting in a site storage facilities and open areas and hence the the project area as much as c Water supply from removal of Palmyra trees will not possible. t dug wells, access be a significant impact. o

road and paving. Operational impacts as given in No other specific impact r the section below mitigation measures, except proper construction and waste disposal practices, would be required. Landing site Auction hall, Net No significant No specific impact C PIU/PMU 20 mending Hall, impacts could be expected as mitigation measures, except o Kokilai/ Community hall and there are no environmentally proper construction and n Kokkiali, Society office, Public sensitive areas or plants in the waste disposal practices, t landing site Toilets, Field office project site and its vicinity. would be required. r Mulathivu with staff toilet, Water Operational impacts as given in a District tanks and Pumps, the section below c Engine storage and t fuel storage facilities o and Water supply r from dug wells, access road.

PMU- Project Monitoring Unit/ PIU- Project Implementation Unit

10. Institutional Arrangements to Oversee the Implementation of the EMP

10.1 Institutional Arrangements

10.1.1 Sri Lankan Government 274. The MFARDREA will be the projects Executive Agency (EA) and has the overall responsibility for all project related activities including inter-ministry coordination. MFARD will exercise its functions through its Project Management Unit (PMU), which will undertake the day to day management of the project. The PMU will be supported by a PIU based in Jaffna to support this output as well as other outputs under the project. The PIU includes a safeguards Manager who is supported by three environmental officers to supervise the entire project of which the harbour construction is one. The PMU will be assisted by consultancy team that provides support for the construction supervision management and administration for harbours, anchorages and landing sites, which includes a full time Environmental Specialist (ES) to supervise and monitor all day to day construction works. The ES will monitor the implementation of the environmental management plan and support the PMU in the preparation and submit semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to ADB and government. 275. MFARDREA with assistance from the PMU/PIU will be responsible to obtain the necessary governmental Development Consent (DC) clearances required under the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Act, through the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (MMDE) prior to awarding of contract. 276. The projects EMP will be included in the bidding documents and form part of the contract documents. All bid documents will include a requirement to incorporate necessary resources into the contractor’s bid to implement mitigation measures specified in the EMP. Where unanticipated environmental impacts become apparent during project implementation, the IEE including EMP will be updated by the environment specialists. Any updates to the IEE or EMP will be submitted to ADB for review. 277. The EA, through the PMU and PIU, with the support of the environmental specialists and environmental safeguards officers attached to the PMU, will be responsible to:

i) Provide oversight on environmental management aspects of the project and ensure that the EMP is implemented by the contractors: ii) Facilitate and ensure contractors comply with all government rules and regulations and obtain any relevant approvals required for works; iii) Supervise and guide contractors on implementation of the EMP; iv) Review, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness with which the EMP is implemented, and recommend necessary corrective actions to be taken as necessary; v) Submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB and government approval authorities; vi) Ensure timely disclosure of the IEE in locations and forms accessible to the public; vii) Take corrective actions when necessary when unforeseen negative environmental impacts occur; viii) Conduct ongoing consultation with the community during implementation of the project; and ix) Establish a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and ensure it is operated satisfactorily.

278. PMU and PIU will be responsible for ensuring that the contractor does not start construction activities until all requisite approvals have been received from MMDE and other government agencies.

279. Quarterly Progress Reports will be issued by the Supervising Consultants (SC) to the government and ADB. These will report on all aspects of the project, including those documented in the Contractor’s monthly reports and environmental monitoring reports prepared by the SC and Contractor. In addition, the ADB will review progress of implementation of the EMP during regular review missions and review periodic monitoring reports and officially disclose the IEE and monitoring reports on ADB’s website.

280. After the completion of construction, MFARDREA will be responsible for operations and ongoing maintenance of all assets.

11. Conclusions and Recommendations

281. All landing sites proposed under the project are located either in government lands or on those belonging to fisheries organizations. The only exception is in Punkuduthivu site where dredging is involved. In the other landing sites, the vegetation removal is minimum and the construction activities proposed are uncomplicated structures consisting of several low impact buildings facilities. There are no significant loss of plant cover due to the proposed construction on the landing sites which are either having salt tolerant ground vegetation cover that are common in and around the area. 282. The three sites where families that had been residing should be dealt to the satisfaction of the families, occupying the sites. The process of resettlement had been outlined in the Resettlement plan that should be read and implemented concurrently with the Environmental Management Plan proposed here.

283. Constructions involved in the project vary from, drainage paths, buildings, water seal toilets with pits etc. The construction will not result in major impacts if the usual building codes are followed by the contractors and workers (good site keeping practices). The construction waste should be made the responsibility of each contractor to be disposed in approved sites in approved manner by Local authorities.

284. The operational activities that will be carried out in these sites involve conducting auctions, storage of engines, equipment and nets and their repairs. The people who will be using these facilities and doing the repairs and maintenance work should be made aware through notification and awareness programs on how to maintain these sites and buildings well without disposing the waste (especially oil) discreetly.

285. It is recommended that the contractors and any other parties responsible for implementing the activities in the preparation, construction and operation of the sites follow the Environmental management plan and its recommendations. During the construction regular visits be organized by the PIU/PMU to monitor the sites for their compliance with the recommendations made herein.

286. Each site is assessed in this report for environmental impacts on specific site (as per ADB guidelines for Environmental and Social Safeguards’) due to proposed activities during the construction and operations. Annex 2 of this report provides a site specific table with categorization of the site as per ADB classification and actions to be undertaken. Report considered the nature, extent and magnitude of the impacts before deciding on the recommendation of category C to all the landing sites.

Annex 1 Recommendations for the Landing sites

ANNEX 1 - LANDING SITES Recommended Actions recommended Environmental category Jaffna District 1.1 Landing site 1 - Thuraiyoor/ Velanai C EMP recommendations landing site 1.2 Landing site 2- Arali East (Aralithurai) C EMP recommendations landing site 1.3 Landing site 3- Sampalodai/ Kasurina C EMP recommendations landing site 1.4 Landing site 4- Chullipuram West C EMP recommendations landing site 1.5 Landing site 5 - Punkudathivu landing C EMP recommendations site Mannar District 1.6 Landing site 6- Kondaichchikuda/ C EMP recommendations Kondanchikuda landing site 1.7 Landing site 7 - Arippu landing site B (subjected to Resettlement of 4 families) plus EMP recommendations 1.8 Landing site 8- Minarapadu, landing C EMP recommendations site 1.9 Landing site 9- Venkalai, landing site B (subjected to Resettlement of 4 families) plus EMP recommendations 1.10 Landing site 10- Siruthoppu, landing C EMP recommendations site 1.11 Landing site 11- Talaimannar, landing C EMP recommendations site Kilinochchi District EMP recommendations 1.12 Landing site 12- Nachchikuda, landing C EMP recommendations site 1.13 Landing site 13- Valaipadu, landing B (subjected to site Resettlement of 4 families) plus EMP recommendations 1.14 Landing site 14 - Pallikuda landing C EMP recommendations site Mulathivu District 1.15 Landing site 15- Iranaipalai landing C EMP recommendations site 1.16 Landing site 16 - Silawathai, C EMP recommendations98 Silavathai, Chilawathai landing site 1.17 Landing site 17- Theethakarai, landing C EMP recommendations site 1.18 Landing site 18- Kallapadu South 1, C EMP recommendations landing site 1.19 Landing site 19- Kallapadu North 2,/ C EMP recommendations Manalkudurippu, landing site 1.20 Landing site 20 - Kokilai/ Kokkiali, C EMP recommendations landing site

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Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing Site– Punkuduthivu, J affna District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Anchorage S ite - Punkuduthivu Date 28.12.2016 Venue Punkuduthivu existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 8. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspectors – J affna, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Punkuduthivu fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 4 GNDs namely; Ward 1 (J 28), Ward 2 (J 31), Ward 9 (J 24), Ward 10 (J 26) in Velani – Island S outh DS D. 3. There are about 75 fishing families currently engaged in fishing activities in these landing areas. 4. There are about 200 boats and wallams currently based in and around the landing site. A building used as a fish market and net mending hall is located at the site. Few temporary huts used by the fishing community are available and no other shore facilities at the site. 5. Dredging of 30 m x 75 m area of basin has been completed very recently by the Ministry of E conomic Development. The main request of the fishing community is dredging of the basin 250 m x 100 m area. It was confirmed that the land strip between the beach and road is state owned and other side of the road belongs to private owners. 6. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. 46 Landing S ites

Aralithurai, J affna

Colombothurai, J affna

K akathivu, J affna

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Kakathivu/Kakaitivu, J affna District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Kakathivu/Kakaitivu Date 31.12.2016 Venue Kakathivu/Kakaitivu existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspector – J affna, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Kakaitivu fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 3 fishing villages (J 131 – S avalkaddi, J 132 - Navali and J 133 - Kakaithivu) under 5 RFO/FCSs. 3. At present, an auction hall and a resting place are available at the site as shore facilities which need repairs and improvements. The fishing community representatives stated that, provision of shore facilities specially for fuel storage facility, resting place with toilet facilities and a net mending hall are the main requirements. The fishing community has also requested to fill the area (about 50 feet) in front of the existing auction hall as beach area for landing of boats is inadequate. For the shore facilities, government land is available. 4. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project and for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. The fishing society officers mentioned that the fishing villages which are using the landing site are among the poorest villages in the district. The societies will discuss with the members regarding a mechanism to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation if any.

Thuraiyoor, J affna

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Thuraiyoor (Velanai), J affna District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Thuraiyoor (Velanai) Date 28.12.2016 Venue Thuraiyoor (Velanai) existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspectors – J affna, MF AR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Thuraiyoor fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 2 fishing villages – Ward No. 4 (J 14) and Ward No. 6 (J 17) in Velani DS D. 3. Number of families engaged in fishing activities is 350. There are about 150 boats and wallams currently based at the landing site. 4. An auction hall, a net mending/resting place and a private purchasing center are available at the site and a fisheries society building, dry fish processing center and an ice plant are located within distance of 100m. The ice plant is not functional at present. 5. According to the villagers, shoreline recedes about 50 m during April to August each year. Difficulties in landing of fishing boats due to high winds are encountered during October to J anuary (NE monsoon). C onstruction of a jetty to protect the boats during the monsoon winds was the main request of the fishing community. The other requests include a small ice plant, water supply and a fuel storage facility. The surrounding area where the existing shore facilities located is affected by the floods every rainy season. Flood mitigation will also to be addressed during implementation of the project. 6. Fishing community members who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project, for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. It was confirmed that the societies have reliable income for their operational and maintenance activities. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

Kakkalampiddi, Mannar4

4 This subproject has been removed from the final list.

Pallaimunai, Mannar5

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Pallaimunai, Mannar District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Pallaimunai Date 30.12.2016 Venue Pallaimunai existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Assistant Director – Mannar, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Pallaimunai fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is used by communities living in Pallimunai GND. There are about 900 active fishing families currently engaged in fishing activities in Pallimunai. 3. There are about 150 boats and wallams currently based at the landing site. 4. The fishing community representatives stated that difficulties are encountered in operating boats due to the presence of shallow areas in the vicinity of the site during April to October. Dredging of an access channel has been carried out to facilitate the operation of boats but silting of the channel has taken place over the years. 5. An auction hall (fish market) and an engine storage shed are available at the site. The existing jetty is not used by the fishers but only used for the security purposes by S ri Lanka Navy. A community based project on sea cucumber fattening in pens was implemented but the project was abandoned few years ago. 6. Dredging of the access channel and provision of shore facilities (including the repairs for exiting auction hall etc) with water and electricity are the main requirements. The president of the society pointed out that the existing road leading to the church has to be improved. 7. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

5 This subproject has been removed from the final list.

Panankaddikoddu, Mannar6

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 S ub Project Landing S ite – Panankaddikoddu, Mannar District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Panankaddikoddu Date 30.12.2016 Venue Panankaddikoddu existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Assistant Director – Mannar, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Panankaddikoddu fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 3 fishing villages – Uppukulam, Panankaddikoddu and Periyakadu. 3. It was revealed that there are 3 fisheries societies functioning at the site with total of 1,200 members. There are about 130 boats and wallams currently based at the landing site. 4. An auction hall (fish market) and a private fish purchasing center are available at the site. Fish market is managed by Mannar UC and fishers pointed out that the building does not have water supply, electricity and cold room facility. 5. The fishing community requested for dredging of shallow areas in the vicinity of the site, and provision of shore facilities such as water and sanitation facilities, electricity, and cold room etc. Improvement of the access road was also requested. 6. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project, for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. A president of a fishing society who joined the discussion confirmed that the societies have reliable income for their operational and maintenance activities. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

6This subproject has been removed from the final list.

Kokilai, Mullaitivu

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Kokkiali/Kokilai, Mullaitivu District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite – Kokkiali/Kokilai Date 29.12.2016 Venue – Kokkiali/Kokilai existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspectors – Mulaithivu, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Kokilai fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 2 GNDs (Kokilai West and Kokilai E ast) under 02 R FO and 01 FCS . 3. The fishing families in Kokilai have originally migrated from Negombo and have been living in the area for few generations. There are about 300 families in total currently engaged in fishing activities. The village is less populated during December to February each year. 4. Fishing boats are beach landed along the northern bank of the lagoon by the fishing community. The community is aware that the Kokilai lagoon is a sanctuary declared by Department of Wildlife Conservation. 5. The representatives of the community shows their disagreement with the location of the proposed landing site as the beach area faces heavy wind and wave surges every year. S ome alternative sites within the lagoon were proposed by the society leaders which is also located within the sanctuary. 6. According to the fisher’s long term observations, northern part of the sea outlet of the Kolkilai lagoon is under threat of sea erosion while sand accumulation is taking place in the southern part of the outlet. It was emphasized that there is a requirement of erosion protection in the northern part of the lagoon. 7. During the community consultation it was revealed that the need for housing facilities and donation / supply of boats are the main requests from the community. 8. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

Nachchikuda, Kilinochchi

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Nachchikuda, Kilinochchi District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Nachchikuda Date 31.12.2016 Venue Nachchikuda existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspector – Kilinochchi, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Nachchikuda fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is being shared by communities living in 3 fishing villages – Nachchikuda, Annavelankerny and Nallayan. Number of families engaged in fishing activities are Nachchikuda – 300 (380 members), Annavelankerny – 180 (200 members) and Nallayan – 80 (100 members). There are about 250 boats and wallams currently based at the landing site. 3. The area is facing severe sea erosion problem over the years. It was revealed that about 10m wide strip of beach has eroded during the last 5 years. The fishers requested to fill this beach area using dredged material to be generated with basin and an entrance channel deepening activities. 4. At present, few temporary structures are available at the site as shore facilities. An auction hall and a resting place (funded by E uropean Union and implemented by ZOA) are available at the site as shore facilities which needs repairs and improvements. 5. Main request of the fishing community is to have a deeper basin and an entrance channel. Other requests include a common hall for auction and fish market (to be shared with adjoined Nochchimunai and Y aappar landing sites), fuel storage facility, beacon light and a Water Tank. The surrounding area go under floods 3 – 4 days in every year and therefore access roads improvements with proper flood discharging structures are required. 6. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project for selecting their landing site for improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

Pallikuda, Kilinochchi

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Pallikuda, Kilinochchi District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Pallikuda Date 29.12.2016 Venue Pallikuda existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Assistant Director and Fisheries Inspectors – Kilinochchi, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Pallikuda fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is used by community living in Pallikuda (KN-65) GND. There are about 315 fishing families / 230 active fishers currently engaged in fishing activities in Pallikuda. 3. There are about 180 boats and wallams based presently at the landing site. 4. The sea around the landing site is very shallow up to 6 – 7 km. The fishing community representatives stated that difficulties are encountered in operating boats due to the presence of shallow areas in the vicinity of the site during April to August. A reef of coral is located at a distance about 8 km from the beach. 5. Dredging of an access channel has been carried out to facilitate the operation of boats but silting of the channel has taken place over the years. Main request of the fishing community is to have a deeper basin and an entrance channel. The fishers requested to fill this beach area using dredged material to be generated with basin and an entrance channel deepening activities. Other requests include access road connecting landing site and village (about 1 km), net mending hall, fuel supply and water supply. F ish auction hall is already available at the site as a shore facility. 6. It was informed that a Beacon Light will be provided to the landing site within next few months with the assistance of funds allocated for one of the Members of Parliament elected from the area and society funds. 7. People who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. F ishing society has a reliable income for their activities. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

Valaipadu, Kilinochchi

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ite – Valaipadu, Kilinochchi District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ite - Valaipadu Date 31.12.2016 Venue Valaipadu existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meeting 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Fisheries Inspector – Kilinochchi, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the Valaipadu fishing community. 2. The existing fish landing site is used by community living in Ponnaveli (KN76) GND. There are about 350 fishing families / 280 active fishers currently engaged in fishing activities in Valaipadu landing site. 3. About 150 boats and wallams are currently based at the landing site. The entire bay is used as the landing areas. The depth of the bay is not a concern. As there is a coral reef located from few kilometers away from the beach, calm water conditions exist in the area. Iranaithivu Island is located at a distance of 8 km. There is an existing jetty which is not used for fishing activities but only used for the security purposes by the adjoining S ri Lanka Navy post. 4. A fish auction hall (E U funded), fishery society building and fuel storage facility are available at the site with electricity supply. Pradeshiya S aba has provided a water tank. The fisheries society is engaged in crab pre-processing and auction hall utilized for this purpose. 5. According to the fishing community representatives, no shore erosion is experienced and no dredging of basin is required. However, it was requested to extend and widen the existing jetty with an access road which will be open for fishing activities. The other requests include a separate building for crab pre-processing activity, resting hall and beacon light. 6. Fishing community members along with women engaged in crab pre-processing who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project, for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. It was confirmed that the societies have reliable income for their operational and maintenance activities. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

Chulipuram West, Sampalodai (J affna); Iranaipalai, K allapadu S outh, Manatkudiyiruppu, Silawaththai, Theethakarai (Mulaithivu), Arippu, Kondachchikuda, Minarapadu, Siruthoppu, Thalaimannar, Vankalai, Vidathalathivu (Mannar)

Project Title Northern Province S ustainable F isheries Development Project Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Client Ministry of Fisheries Funding Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Number TA 9049 Sub Project Landing S ites – Chulipuram West, S ampalodai in J affna District; Iranaipalai, Kallapadu S outh, Manatkudiyiruppu, S ilawaththai, Theethakarai in Mulaithivu Arippu, Kondachchikuda, Minarapadu, S iruthoppu, Thalaimannar, Vankalai, Vidathalathivu7 in Mannar District Purpose of Meeting Group consultative meeting with fishing community on proposed Landing S ites Date 29, 30 and 31.12.2016 Venue R espective existing landing site Participants (List of Participant is attached) Description of the meetings 1. The discussion was held with the participation of Assistant Director (for Mannar only) and Fisheries Inspectors, MFAR D. The background of the project, proposed interventions, activities and benefits were explained to the representatives of the respective fishing community. 2. The respective fishing community representatives described the details of existing fish landing site including villages engaged, number of fishing families, and number of active fishers currently engaged in fishing and details of boats etc. 3. Physical features of the landing sites such as climate conditions, coastal erosion, wave surge, natural disasters etc were also pointed out the villagers. 4. Details of the existing shore facilities and shortages were pointed out. 5. All the fishing community members including fishing society officials who joined the discussion highly appreciated the project, for selecting their landing site for the improvements and emphasized that the development is a timely intervention. 6. It was confirmed that the societies have reliable income for their operational and maintenance activities. The fishing society officers expressed their willingness to bare any additional cost in operations and maintenance of the proposed facilities after implementation.

7 In Vidaththalthivu, some landing site development activities are underway with UNDP assistance. These activities include construction of protection wall (Gabion wall), deepening of basin and access channel etc. Asst. Director - DFAR (Mannar) who visited the site informed this matter to Project Director of NPS FDP. Later, this landing site was removed from the final list of Output 1.