Fourth Phase of Central Asia Regional Links Program (Cars-4)
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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN Public Disclosure Authorized FOURTH PHASE OF CENTRAL ASIA REGIONAL LINKS PROGRAM (CARS-4) Public Disclosure Authorized ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF) Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized June 3, 2020 Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-4) Content EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 Purpose of the ESMF .............................................................................................................................................. 9 1.2 Rationale for the ESMF........................................................................................................................................... 9 1.3 Approach and Methodology for Preparation of ESMF ......................................................................................... 10 1.4 Project Description ................................................................................................................................................ 10 2. BASILINE DATA ................................................................................................................................................. 13 2.1 Physical Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Section 1: Spitamen-Dekhmoy Road (12.2 km) ........................................................................................................... 14 Sections 2-3 in Gafurov district: Dekhmoy-Gafurov-Khishtevarz (26, 9 km) ............................................................. 15 Section 4: Kanibadam_Patar, 9 km ............................................................................................................................ 16 2.2 Air and Climate ............................................................................................................................................... 19 2.3 Water resources ............................................................................................................................................... 20 2.4 Flora and Fauna ............................................................................................................................................... 21 2.5 Cultural, archaeological, ritual and historical resources ................................................................................. 22 2.6 Socio-Economic Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 22 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ........... 27 3.1 Legislative and Regulatory Framework .......................................................................................................... 27 3.2 Administrative and Institutional Framework ........................................................................................................ 31 3.3 World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) .................................................................................... 33 3.4 World Bank Group Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines ....................................................................... 37 4. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND RISKS ................................................ 39 4.1 Environmental impacts and mitigation measures ............................................................................................ 39 4.2 Adverse Social Impacts and Risks ........................................................................................................................ 54 5. ESMF IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 56 5.1 ESMF Process Flow at the Project Level .............................................................................................................. 56 5.2 ESMF Process Flow at the Subproject Level ........................................................................................................ 57 5.2.1 Road Section Screening Procedures ............................................................................................................... 57 5.2.3 Development of ESF Instruments .................................................................................................................. 58 5.2.4 ESIA/ESMP Review Process ......................................................................................................................... 60 5.3 ESA Monitoring and Reporting ........................................................................................................................ 61 5.3.1 Monitoring Plans ............................................................................................................................................ 62 5.3.2 Monitoring and Reporting Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 62 5.4 Institutional Capacity for ESMF Implementation ............................................................................................. 63 5.4.1 MOT/PIG ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 5.4.2 Local Structures.............................................................................................................................................. 64 2 Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-4) 5.4.3 Other Revelant Government Agencies ........................................................................................................... 65 5.4.4 Other Relevant Stakeholders .......................................................................................................................... 65 5.5 Capacity Building .............................................................................................................................................. 65 5.6 ESMF Implementation Budget .......................................................................................................................... 66 6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION .................................................... 67 6.1 Information Disclosure .................................................................................................................................... 67 6.2 Public consultations......................................................................................................................................... 67 6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) .......................................................................................................... 67 Grievance Filing and Resolution Process ................................................................................................................ 69 Grievance Registration Form Template .................................................................................................................. 71 ANNEX 1. ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING CHECKLIST ............................................................................ 74 ANNEX 2. SOCIAL SCREENING CHECKLIST ................................................................................................. 76 ANNEX 3. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ............................................................ 78 ANNEX 4. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................................. 83 ANNEX 5. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES ............................................................................. 87 ANNEX 6. COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION/CIVIL WORKS .................................... 100 ANNEX 7. TEMPLATE FOR GRIEVANCE REDRESS LOG ......................................................................... 111 ANNEX 8. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (CHSP) ............................................................... 112 ANNEX 9. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ................................................................................ 127 3 Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-4) ABBREVIATIONS CARs-4 Fourth Phase of Central Asia Regional Links Program CEP Committee on Environmental Protection CHSP Community Health and Safety Plan DRS Districts of Republican Subordination EA Executive Agency EHS Environment, Health and Safety ESCP Environmental and Social Commitment Plan ESF Environmental and Social Framework ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESIRT Environmental Social Incident Reporting Tool ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan ESSs Environmental and Social Standards FS Feasibility Study GBAO Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast GBV Gender Based Violence GHGs Greenhouse gases GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism GRT Government of the Republic of Tajikistan IEA Initial Environmental Assessment LMP Labour Management Procedures MOT Ministry of Transport NGO Non-governmental Organization