Initial Environmental Examination

March 2019

PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Farm to Market Road

Prepared by the Municipality of Conner, Province of Apayao for the Asian Development Bank.

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 29 March 2019) The date of the currency equivalents must be within 2 months from the date on the cover. Currency unit – peso (PhP) PhP 1.00 = $0.019038 $1.00 = PhP 52.5258

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BUB Bottom-Up Budgeting CBMS Community Based Monitoring System CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resource Office CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage CSC Construction Supervision Consultant CSO Civil Society Organization DA Department of Agriculture DED Detail Engineering Design DENR Department Of Environment And Natural Resources DILG Department of Interior and Local Government DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development ECA Environmentally Critical Area ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECP Environmentally Critical Project EHSM Environmental Health And Safety Manager EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMB Environmental Management Bureau ESS Environmental Safeguards Specialist GAD Gender And Development GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE Initial Environmental Examination IPSHI Indigenous People of Saruyong Hills Incorporated INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project IP Indigenous People IROW Infrastructure Right Of Way LGU Local Government Unit LPRAT Local Poverty Reduction Action Team KAELCO Kalinga Electric Cooperative MDC Municipal Development Council MEO Municipal Engineering Office MPDO Municipal Planning and Development Office MPN Most Probable Number NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines NCB National Competitive Bidding NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People NECA Non-Environmental Critical Area NECP Non-Environmental Critical Project

NIA National Irrigation Administration NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRIMP National Road Improvement And Management Program NRM Natural Resources Management OMC Overhead, Contingencies And Miscellaneous And Contractor’s PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Office PCCP Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PDR Project Description Report PCR Project Completion Report PMIC Project Management Implementation Consultant PPCO Provincial Project Coordination Offices PMO Project Management Office PMU Project Management Unit POs Peoples’ Organizations PSA Philippine Statistics Authority PWD Persons With Disability RC Reinforced Concrete RCPC Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert RPCO Regional Project Coordinating Offices RPMO Regional Project Management Office REA Rapid Environmental Assessment ROW Right Of Way SB Sangguniang Bayan SBD Standard Bidding Document SEMS Social And Environmental Management Systems SPMU Subproject Management Unit SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SSS Social Safeguards Specialist TA Technical Assistance TDS Total Dissolved Solids TOR Terms Of Reference TSP Total Suspended Particulates WMPCO Watershed Management And Project Coordination Offices

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

˚C – degree centigrade ha – hectare km – kilometer m – meter m asl – meter above sea level mm – millimeter mg/L – milligram per liter mg/Nm3 – milligram per normal cubic meter ppt – parts per thousand μg/Nm3 – microgram per normal cubic meter µS/cm – microSiemens/cm % – percent

NOTE In this report, "$" refers to US dollars unless otherwise stated.

This initial environmental examination 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 Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. EXECUTIVESUMMARY ...... 1 II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 2 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ...... 2 1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines ...... 2 ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 5 2...... 5 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 5 A. Overview ...... 5 B. Project Location ...... 6 C. Project Rationale ...... 6 D. Project Development Plan ...... 7 1. Project Components ...... 7 2. Description of the Project Phases ...... 9 E. Manpower Requirements ...... 9 F. Project Cost ...... 10 G. Project Duration and Schedule ...... 10 IV. DESCRIPTIONOFTHEENVIRONMENT ...... 11 A. Elevation and slope ...... 11 B. Climate ...... 12 C. Soils ...... 12 D. Land Cover and Land Use ...... 13 E. Hydrology...... 14 1. Drainage Pattern ...... 15 F. Water Quality ...... 16 G. Water Sources ...... 16 H. Mining ...... 17 I. Flora and Fauna Diversity ...... 17 1. Flora ...... 18 2. Fauna ...... 19 J. Socio-Economic Conditions ...... 19 1. Demographic Characteristics ...... 19 2. Basic Social Services ...... 19 3. Economic Situation ...... 20 4. Livelihood and Expenditures ...... 22 5. Present Transport System ...... 22 V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 23 A. Pre-Construction ...... 25 1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ...... 25 2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done ...... 25 3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work ...... 25 4. Recruitment of workers ...... 25 B. Construction ...... 26 1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system ...... 26 2. Clearing and removal of obstructions ...... 26 3. Soil erosion ...... 26 4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road ...... 26 5. Civil works ...... 27 6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure ...... 27 7. Dust and noise from borrow pits ...... 27

8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure ...... 27 9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system ...... 28 10. Water quality ...... 28 11. Construction drainage system ...... 28 12. Workers health, safety and hygiene ...... 28 13. Traffic safety and management ...... 29 14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ...... 29 15. Damage to properties ...... 29 16. Concrete washout ...... 29 17. Use of Hazardous Substances ...... 30 18. Public safety ...... 30 C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase...... 30 1. Operation of upgraded access road ...... 30 VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION ...... 31 A. Stakeholder Consultations ...... 31 B. Information Disclosure ...... 31 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 32 VIII. ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTPLAN ...... 34 A. Implementation Arrangements ...... 34 B. Environmental Mitigation ...... 35 C. Environmental Monitoring ...... 46 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 49 A. Conclusion ...... 49 B. Recommendation ...... 50

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories ...... 2 Table 2: EIS and IEE Requirements for Road and Bridge Projects ...... 4 Table 3: Preliminary Cost Estimate on Major Scope of Works ...... 10 Table 4: Implementation Schedule ...... 11 Table 5. Water Quality Analysis within Conner Watershed ...... 16 Table 6: List of claimants ...... 17 Table 7. Household Census Data, 2014 ...... 19 Table 8. Potential Tourist attraction in the locality ...... 21 Table 9. Income Distribution by Household ...... 22 Table 10. Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts ...... 23 Table 11. Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko ...... 31 Table 12. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation ...... 34 Table 13. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ...... 35 Table 14. Community Level Construction Monitoring Form ...... 47 Table 15. Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 48

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Municipal Map of Conner Watershed ...... 6 Figure 2: Elevation and Slope of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Subproject ...... 11 Figure 3: Monthly Climate Conditions in Conner, Apayao ...... 12 Figure 4: Distribution Soil Series Types in the Municipality of Conner, Apayao and nearby Municipalities of Conner Watershed ...... 13 Figure 5: Land Cover Distribution in Conner, Apayao...... 14 Figure 6: Drainage Pattern and Network of the Conner Watershed ...... 16 Figure 7: Photo documentation during field validation on November 7, 2017 ...... 18

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Proof of Payment for the IEE Checklist Application Appendix 2: Photo documentation of Validation Appendix 3: Minutes and Attendance of Public Consultation Appendix 4: Photo Documentation of Public Consultation Appendix 5: SB Resolution Accepting and Supporting the Sub-project Appendix 6: Executive Order organizing the Sub-project Management Unit Appendix 7: Barangay Resolution endorsing the sub-project Appendix 8: Grievance Intake Form Appendix 9: Sub-project Location Appendix 10: A Checklist for Primary Climate Risk Screening Appendix 11: Environmental Screening and Categorization of Proposed Subprojects

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I. EXECUTIVESUMMARY

1. This Initial Environmental Examination has been prepared as part of the Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policy Statement for the Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Farm to Market Road. This sub-project is the rehabilitation of an existing access road with an estimated length of 2.87 kilometers. The main proponent of the project is the Local Government Unit of Conner, Apayao assisted by the Department of Agriculture – Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project. The LGU will implement the subproject led by the Municipal Engineer’s Office.

2. The objective of the Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Farm to Market Road is to improve the living standards of the people and to expand the benefits or improvement of the agricultural lands in the area. It will increase productivity and profit, decreases the cost of hauling, fasten the delivery of farm productions and contribute to the progress and development of municipality as a whole.

3. The ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009 is the basis of this IEE through its environment assessment requirements. The Sub-project then was categorized as Environment Category B. Screening and analysis of various environmental parameters, public consultations, field investigations and validations were made to carry out this IEE. It covers the general environmental profile of Guinamgaman and includes the assessment of the potential impacts in the environment during the construction activities of the project. This was prepared by the LGU of Conner with the cooperation of the DA-RPMO, RPCO, PMU, WMCO and POs.

4. The total cost of the subproject is Php14,350,000. Following the agreed financing mix of the subproject, 88% of the total Subproject Cost will be covered by the Project (INREMP) equivalent to PhP 12,628,000 and the remaining 12% or PhP 1,722,000 will be borne by LGU Conner as cash equity counterpart.

5. Based on the screening of baseline environment and review of civil works, no major environment concerns were identified considering that all the proposed civil works are asset preservation of the existing roadway. A minor re-routing will be made due to the location of the existing roadway. The proposed road for rehabilitation will start from the Mabagyo primary school to the Municipal Rural Health Unit passing from Sitio Mabagyo to Sitio Bangko. During the road rehabilitation, an existing provincial road will be used as an alternate way for vehicles. The existing provincial road also passes along the Mabagyo primary school and the Rural Health Unit through Sitio Tagtag, south of Sitio Mabagyo and Sitio Bangko. Others will be only localized short-term impacts during the construction that will be addressed through the implementation of the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan.

6. The rehabilitation will use the existing road for improvement and most of the agriculture land beside it. None of the sub-project road is located near or within the ecologically sensitive areas of the municipality.

7. The stakeholder participation and consultation were included in the process of IEE to help the LGU achieve the acceptance of the community to the Sub-project. A public consultation at Barangay Guinamgaman confirmed that the rehabilitation of the SitioMabagyo – SitioBangko Farm to Market Road is essential for economic development.

8. The LGU of Conner shall established a grievance redress mechanism to address any complaints arising from the project’s environmental performance.

9. This IEE includes the environmental management plan which details the mitigation measures, monitoring activities and institutional responsibilities. The Municipal Planning and

Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer of LGU will ensure that this relevant plan is included in the bid and contract documents for detailed design, project supervision and civil works. The contractor’s environmental performance and EMP implementation will be closely monitored by the assigned offices of the LGU. Environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by LGU to ADB and such will be posted on ADB’s website for public disclosure.

10. The sub-project will provide a major impact on the economic development and accessibility. It will benefit the people in the Barangay of Guinamgaman especially the sitios of Mabagyo and Bangko. The improvement of the pavement will reduce the dust generation from the existing road. The school compound will be less disturbed during school days through the re-routing of the roadway.

11. This Sub-project will then be a major contributory in the economic success of the municipality which will be carefully monitored through the implementation of the Municipal Engineering Office.

II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. Environmental Clearance Requirements

1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines

12. According to the EMB Memorandum Circular 005 - 2014, the environmental category of a project is decided based on the type of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Project’, ECP type), location of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Areas’, ECA category), and size of the project. A summary list of ECPs and ECA categories are presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories A. List of ECPs As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981) 1. Heavy Industries – Non-ferrous Metal Industries, Iron and Steel Mills, Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries including Oil and Gas, Smelting Plants 2. Resource Extractive Industries – Major Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry Projects (logging, major wood processing projects, introduction of fauna (exotic animals) in public and private forests, forest occupancy, extraction of mangrove products, grazing), Fishery Projects (dikes for/ and fishpond development projects) 3. Infrastructure Projects – Major Dams, Major Power Plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled, hydroelectric or geothermal), Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges As declared by Proclamation No. 803 (1996) 4. All golf course projects

B. List of ECA Categories - As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981) 1. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries 2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots 3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any endangered or threatened species of Philippine wildlife (flora and fauna)

4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests 5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes 6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.) 7. Areas with critical slopes 8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands 9. Recharged areas of aquifers 10. Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped for domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities; which support wildlife and fishery activities 11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: with primary pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of major river systems; near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods; areas on which people are dependent for their livelihood. 12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: With 50% and above live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery grounds for fish; Act as natural breakwater of coastlines

13. Based on their type, size and location the projects have been classified into 3 major groups:

• Group I (ECPs): ECPs in either ECAs or NECAs – Environmentally Critical Projects in either Environmentally Critical Areas or Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require the proponent to submit ‘Environmental Impact Statement’ report to secure ‘Environmental Compliance Certificate’ from DENR’s Environment Management Bureau (EMB). Table 2 gives the size of the road and bridge projects that fall in to Group 1.

• Group II (NECPs): NECPS in ECAs – Non-Environmentally Critical Projects in Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require proponent to submit either ‘Initial Environmental Examination’ Report or ‘Project Description Report ‘based on the size of the project (see Table 2) to secure either ECC or ‘Certificate of Non- Coverage’.

• Group III (Non-Covered Projects): NECPs in NECS – Non-Environmentally Critical Projects in Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. PDR required to be submitted for Enhancement Mitigation Projects for confirmation of benign nature of proposed activity, and CNC is required to be secured. All other projects shall be at the option of the proponent to prepare a PDR as a basis for CNC, should the proponent opt to secure one.

14. This subproject is an improvement of existing barangay road which falls under the group of Non-ECP. Given that the subproject is the rehabilitation of access road with no more than 50% increase in capacity and >2 km in length, a, IEE Checklist was submitted by the LGU to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in CAR. All documents for IEE application were submitted on 26 May 2018. At present, the proponent is still waiting to the issuance of an ECC for this subproject. A proof of payment to the application is shown in Appendix 1.

Table 2: EIS and IEE Requirements for Road and Bridge Projects Not covered Covered (Required to secure ECC) Projects within the (may secure CNC) Project size INREMP Menu of CATEGORY A: ECP CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D parameters / Subprojects Project Description Remarks EIS EIS IEE Checklist (Part I only)

3.1Dams, Water Supply and Flood Control Project 3.1.1DAMS (including those for Reservoir >5 hectares but irrigation, flood flooded/inundat <25 hectares OR ≤5 hectares control, water source ≥ 25 hectares OR AND NONE ed area or/and 3 >5 million m3 but and hydropower ≥ 20 million m 3 water storage <20 million m3 ≤5 million m projects) including capacity run-of-river type 3.1.2Irrigation >300 but projects (distribution NONE ≥1,000 hectares <1,000 Service area (service area) ≤300 hectares system only) hectares With water source (e.g. infiltration gallery, 3.1.3 Water Supply etc.) and water Level III Level II / Level I Projects (without NONE treatment (Distribution Water refilling station dam) facilities including system only) desalination, reverse osmosis (RO) 3.4 Roads and

Bridges >50% increase in >50% increase in capacity (or in capacity (or in terms of terms of length/width) >50% increase in 3.4.2 Roads, length/width) AND capacity (or in terms widening, AND >2km but NONE of length/width) BUT rehabilitation and/or ≥20km, (length <20km, improvement with no critical (length with ≤ 2km increase in length slope) OR ≥10km no critical (length with slope) OR critical slope) ≥10km (length with critical slope) 3.4.3 Bridges and ≤50m viaducts (including >50m but Regardless of length

elevated roads), new ≥10km ≥5km but <10km <5km for footbridges or for construction pedestrian only >50% increase in 3.4.4 Bridges and ≥50% increase in capacity (or in ≤50% increase in viaducts (including capacity (or in capacity (or in terms terms elevated roads), NONE terms of of length/width) but length/width) rehabilitation and/or length/width) OR but 1 hectare facilities with no including NONE 5 hectare but hazardous or toxic ≥ ≤ 1 hectare parking, open <5 hectare materials. space and other areas

2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements

15. According to ADB guidelines, the process of determining a project’s environment category is to prepare a Rapid Environmental Assessment screening checklist, taking into account the type, size, and location of the proposed project. Based on ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS2009), a project is classified as one of the three (3) environmental categories (A, B, or C) as follows:

• Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required.

• Category B: Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for category A projects. Impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required.

• Category C: Projects likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications are still reviewed.

• Category FI: Projects are classified as category FI if they involve investment of funds to or through a financial intermediary. Where the FI’s investment have minimal or no adverse environmental risks. The FI project will be treated as Category C. All other FI’s must establish and maintain an environmental and social management system and must comply with the environmental safeguards requirements specified in SPS 2009 if the FI’s subprojects have the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts.

16. According to Philippines environmental guidelines, the Project or Subproject can be considered as either under Group II or III while ADB has categorized the Project as environment Category B. Hence, this IEE has been prepared to meet the requirements of both the ADB and the government. Upon ADB’s receipt of the final IEE from the proponent, this will be publicly disclosed through posting on ADB’s website.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Overview

17. Generally, the project aims to improve the living standards of the people in the barangay and to expand the benefits or improvement of the agricultural lands in the area. Specifically, it will provide a better access and shorten the travel time of farmers, decreases the cost of hauling, fast track the delivery of farm inputs and farm productions, augment the farmers’ income and shall contribute to the progress and development of municipality as a whole. The goal of the Local Government Unit Development Plan is on how to develop the

5 accessibility of roads that will help the community. After a series of community consultation at Barangay Guinamgamman, the Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo to Sitio Bangko farm to market road was identified by the community people to be their priority through participatory planning process.

B. Project Location

18. The project is located at Barangay Guinamgaman. It is located at the eastern part of the Municipality, bounded on the east by the municipality of Rizal Cagayan, on the north by the Municipality of Kabugao, on the west by barangay Ili and on the south by Barangay Malama (Figure 1).

19. Guinamgaman has a land area of about 5,748 hectares or 57.48 square kilometers, which is 6.29% of the total land area of the municipality.

Figure 1: Municipal Map of Conner Watershed

C. Project Rationale

20. The government have long been finding solutions to resolve the cases of poverty in the country. Agrarian reform is one of the options that will result to economic growth and will

6 contribute to the development of one area. Hence, the government established special projects to help reduce poverty through supporting the farmers by granting of full ownership and control of the land distributed and provide the beneficiaries infrastructures that will make the land productive.

21. One of the major component of its infrastructure is the rehabilitation or construction of farm-to-market roads which connects the barangay with agrarian reform community to market centres.

22. With this, the Municipality of Conner being an agricultural land area had started to align its development plan in rehabilitating access roads in most of its barangays through Farm to Market roads projects. One of the barangays identified to be prioritized was Guinamgaman having Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko as its existing road to be improved.

23. Barangay Guinamgaman is one of the 22 barangays of Conner which has a sizable area for agriculture. Farming is their main cost of living and one of the largest producers of farm products like corn, rice and banana despite the poor accessibility of road.

24. At present, the road condition of Sitio Mabagyo to Sitio Bangko is described to be fair and poorly accessible in various sites which can be difficulty entered by delivery trucks during rainy season.

25. The beneficial area of the proposed road improvement covers 5,748.30 hectares of production of rice, corn, vegetables, legumes, livestock and poultry raising which can be real sources of income of farmers if maximized. Agricultural activities are limited due to poor access of road. Manual hauling is done during harvest. Trucks that can be used are hardly to enter the barangay during rainy season due to mud. Thus, hauling cost is much expensive and will reduce the opportunity of gaining income from the production. One factor also of less gain is when the product reaches the market, it will be in its bad condition. Thus, road development plays a major impact in the progress of a community.

26. Rehabilitation of this farm-to-market road is the request of the community to help them maximize their agricultural land which will improve their economic and social lives. Hence, this proposal is made.

D. Project Development Plan

1. Project Components

27. The proposed project has its road length of 2.87 kilometers with a design width of 3.5 meters and 1 m shoulder and 0.50 m curb and gutter. There will be no road widening since the subproject will only use the existing road alignment. The route will start at Sitio Mabagyo station 0+000 and will end at Sitio Bangko at station 2+870.

28. It is mainly on maintenance and rehabilitation like roadway excavation and construction of cross drainage.

29. The construction works and specification of materials shall comply with engineering and construction standards set-forth by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Materials as quantified and estimated (cost) are assumed to be available in the locality. Prevailing market price is used to achieve the approved agency estimate which subsequently will be used as basis for the anticipated evaluation of bids, since the construction

7 of the subproject will be through national competitive bidding (NCB). Specified hereunder are the items of works to wit:

Permanent Marker

Fabrication and installment shall be strictly complied after completion of the project.

Provision of Billboard

Fabrication and installment shall be strictly complied shall be strictly complied prior to start of project.

Roadway Excavation

This item shall consist of roadway excavation and the disposal of materials in accordance with the specification and in conformity with the line, grades and dimensions shown on the plans or established by the Engineer.

It will include excavation and grading for roadways, parking areas, intersections, approaches, slope rounding, benching, waterways and ditches; removal of unsuitable material form the roadbed and beneath embankment areas; and excavating selected material found in the roadway as directed by the Engineer for specific use. Classification of Roadway excavation will be “unclassified excavation”, “rock excavation”, “common excavation”, or “muck excavation”.

All suitable material removed from the excavation shall be used in the formation of the embankment, subgrade, shoulders, slopes, bedding and backfill for structures and for other purposes shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Construction of embankments and backfills shall only use approved materials. Material encountered and determined by the Engineer as suitable for topping, road finishing, slope protection, or other purposes shall be conserved and utilized as directed by the Engineer.

Subgrade Preparation

This Item shall consist of the preparation of the subgrade for the support of overlying structural layers. It shall extend to full width of the roadway. Unless authorized by the Engineer, subgrade preparation shall not be done unless the Contractor is able to start immediately the construction of the pavement structure.

Aggregate Base Coarse

This item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting an aggregate subbase course on a prepared subgrade in accordance with this Specification and the lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer.

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

This Item shall consist of pavement of Portland Cement Concrete, with or without reinforcement, constructed on the prepared base in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with lines, grades, thickness and typical cross section shown on the Plans.

The concrete mixture shall be class ‘A’, 1:2:3 with a compressive strength of 3500 psi at 28 days curing period. Provision of 6mm x 75 mm hot asphalt filler on every expansion and construction joint shall be made. Cutting of concrete for the construction joints and expansion joints shall be done twenty-four (24) hours after concrete pouring.

2. Description of the Project Phases

a. Pre-Construction Phase

30. The pre-construction phase involves the social preparation (to include organizational strengthening, planning, identification and prioritization of community needs) of the community for the entry of the project to the site, conduct of pre-engineering activities covering detailed survey works to determine alignment of roads and canal systems, preparation of the detailed engineering plans and programs of work, ROW negotiation, recruitment of work force and initial sourcing and procurement of construction materials. These activities will be conducted by the proponent technical staff, partner line agencies, NGO service providers, community beneficiaries especially the Peoples’ organizations and contractors.

b. Construction Phase

31. The construction phase involves the mobilization of construction equipment, construction workers and materials to the specific project site after which the longer period of actual construction work will commence. The construction phase will end with the demobilization of construction equipment, workers and other construction paraphernalia from the construction site. Majority of these activities will be undertaken by the contractor and community residents under the close supervision of the Subproject Management Unit.

c. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

32. This phase involves the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. Monitoring tools and parameters will be set forth in the MOA that the LGU and DENR will sign to ensure sustainability of the constructed facility. The specific monitoring items and parameters, location and frequency, monitoring responsibilities and sources of budget are presented in the EIAMMP.

d. Abandonment Phase

33. This phase is included in the project demobilization. The proponent does not intend to abandon any facilities and unserviceable equipment used during construction. The project location will not be abandoned in disorderly condition but instead restored for functional use. Following the completion of the construction, the proponent will dismantle temporary shelters and the construction yard including unserviceable vehicles and equipment.

E. Manpower Requirements

34. Construction activities will require hiring of skilled and unskilled manpower. It is assumed that some skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled manpower will be available in the area. Skilled manpower not available in the locality may be sourced from other nearby localities. Technical manpower will be a complementation of specialists to be provided by locally known engineering firms.

35. During the construction phase, a workforce consisting of contractual and regular laborers will be employed to carry out the construction of the proposed project.

36. The Contractor shall employ qualified and sufficient staff to carry out inspections, testing and monitoring for the project.

F. Project Cost

37. The fund needed to complete the project is Fourteen Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand (PhP 14, 350, 000.00) Pesos. which includes the costs for the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct cost (composed of material + labor + equipment). Said Direct Cost has an amount of PhP 11, 304, 335.78. Taxes will be in the fixed ratio of 5% as required by the national government and 20% mark-up. See table below for the summary of the preliminary cost estimate.

38. Eighty-eight percent (88%) of the project cost will come from the Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project amounting to PhP 12,628, 000.00 while the twelve percent (12%) amounting to PhP 1,722,000.00 will be shouldered by the Local Government Unit of Conner.

Table 3: Preliminary Cost Estimate on Major Scope of Works Description Unit Qty Unit Cost Amount 1 Permanent Marker lot 1 8,275.24 8,275.24 2 Provision of Billboard lot 1 8,709.83 8,709.83 3 Roadway Excavation cum 9,500.00 109.32 1,038,720.21 4 Subgrade Preparation sqm 19,000.00 7.02 133,386.52 5 Aggregate Base Coarse cum 2,660.00 918.51 2,443,246.14 6 Portland Cement Concrete cum 1,520.00 6,981.00 10,611,125.15 Pavement Subproject Cost Php14, 350, 000.00

G. Project Duration and Schedule

39. After the conduct of technical assistance to partner LGUs in November 2017, the LGU started the preparation of the SPD. The completed SPD will be submitted to DA - INREMP for review and concurrence. When found substantial, it will be endorsed to the ADB for the request of NOL which is targeted on the second quarter of 2018. The DED is simultaneously being prepared by the LGU Engineering Office to be completed on or before the time of the ADB NOL. The DED shall then be translated into a Bidding Document once the SPD is approved.

40. Procurement period may start March, 2019 including the finalization of the bidding documents and shall take 10 to 12 weeks to comply with the ADB Procurement Guidelines. The subproject is expected to be awarded within the month of May 2019. The implementation duration of the proposed road is approximately 102 calendar days. After the construction is completed, the LGU prepares the completion documents by October 2019 and turn-over ceremonies shall also take place at the same time. Details are shown in the table below.

Table 4: Implementation Schedule

Subproject Milestones 2018 2019 J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Ocular Inspection, Validation, Geo-tagging SPD Preparation DED Preparation SPD Review and Approval Procurement Stage Construction Stage Completion and Turn-over O&M Activity

IV. DESCRIPTIONOFTHEENVIRONMENT

A. Elevation and slope

41. Barangay Guinamgaman has a landscape of generally rolling hills with intermittent cogonal vegetation stretching to its borders in the east. The northern part is where patches of bush and trees are located. The introduction of dry agriculture has gradually changed the landscape from cogonal to cornfields.

42. The barangay has an elevation that ranges from 234 m asl to 284 m asl. However, the elevation of the proposed road rehabilitation ranges from 255 m asl to 284 m asl with average slope of 5.0%. Further details are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Elevation and Slope of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Subproject

B. Climate

43. Guinamgaman has a climate similar to other barangays, the climate is moderately warm with two pronounce seasons, the wet season starts in the month of July and usually end in the February. Typhoons which frequently affect the barangay are observed to occur from June to December. Other details are shown in Figure 3.

Rainfall distribution of Conner 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Figure 3: Monthly Climate Conditions in Conner, Apayao

C. Soils

44. Soil types in Conner are composed of 9 soil series. these soil series are Alimodian clay loam, Bantay clay loam, Bauang clay loam, Guingua City clay loam, Ilagan sandy loam, Mountain soil, Quinqua clay loam, San Juan sandy clay loam and San Manuel silt loam. Mountain soil is the dominant soil type within Conner with a total area of 37, 712.40 (51%) hectares.

45. The soil type of barangay Guinamgamman is Bauang Clay Loam which is deemed suitable in planting any kind of plants especially high valued crops, Corn and rice or farming activities. Bauang Clay Loam is the next largest type of soil in Conner Watershed.

46. Other details of soil type in Conner, Apayao are shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Distribution Soil Series Types in the Municipality of Conner, Apayao and nearby Municipalities of Conner Watershed

D. Land Cover and Land Use

47. Close/open forest occupies 37.43% of the total area of Conner and lies in the upstream of its watershed. About 30.50% of the total area is under wooded grassland/shrubland followed by forest plantation/broadleaved that accounts to 13.59% of the area of watershed. Threats to these land use types could be attributed by unregulated kaingin, timber pouching and other uncontrolled activities which will eventually lead to further its degradation.

48. About 10% of the total area of Conner is under cultivation/agricultural areas. Combination of shifting cultivation/kaingin/uma and lowland/ irigated faming systems are the cultivation/farming systems.

49. Grassland coverage in Conner accounted for 5.4%. Further, a considerable portion (0.9%) of the area comprises inland water. Other land use like barren land and built up areas accounts for 0.1% and 0.6%, of the total area of Conner watershed,respectively (Figure 5).

50. Barangay Guinamgaman is also one of the 22 barangays of Conner which has a sizable area for agriculture. Farming is their main cost of living and one of the largest producers of farm products like corn, rice and banana despite the poor accessibility of road.

51. The actual land use types along the subproject road alignment are mostly agricultural lands planted of rice, corn, banana, beans, and other vegetables. Common fruit bearing trees along the proposed road rehabilitation are manggo, coffee, and rambutan. Some tree species that have seen along the road are acacia and narra. There are also no residential houses along the proposed road improvement (see Appendix 2).

Figure 5: Land Cover Distribution in Conner, Apayao

E. Hydrology

52. The water flowing in the two (2) rivers in Conner are clear and have minimal sediment since the area is undisturbed. Water infiltration is apparent, thus, leaving no evidence of surface-run-off. The volume of water flowing from the creeks/tributaries down to the river

14 slightly increases during heavy rains. As a result of seepage, the underground water increases which maintains the quantity of the volume of water discharge in the tributaries. The water is potable and safe for human consumption but as it flows further down to the lowlands, impurities are accumulated particularly in Baren River. These usually comes from different factors such as small-scale mining and other activities making the water unsafe for human. Lowlanders use the water for agricultural purposes especially for farm lands.

53. In particular, a small unnamed creek about three (3) meters wide passes across the proposed road subproject at station 1+820. A spillway will be constructed during the road rehabilitation in order to provide passage for the water flow with minimum impacts on the environment. The creek is generally used as a source of water during summer season for agricultural activities.

1. Drainage Pattern

54. The Conner watershed drains into the two major rivers namely: Nabuangan and Baren River with numerous tributaries scattered in the mountainside.

Figure 6: Drainage Pattern and Network of the Conner Watershed

55. The Nabuangan River is the cleanest river in the municipality which can reach as far as the border of Abra, draining the farms of barangay Nabuangan and Barren River being supplied by two smaller rivers, Purag River and Guinaang River. It drains into the interior of the municipality of about 1,000 hectares of irrigated lands. Acutan River also flows through Nabuangan River in the southern part of the watershed sustaining the farms of Calafug, Cupis and Caglayan.

56. The two main rivers converge at the confluence of the Matalag Bridge at Barangay Malama and flow into the main Chico River. See Figure 6 drainage pattern and network of Conner watershed.

F. Water Quality

57. As per DAO No. 34 series 1990, the water bodies of Conner were classified as ‘Class B’ waters. A “Class B” waters intended beneficial use is recreational water class. This is for primary contact recreation such as bathing, swimming, skin diving and others.

58. Table 5 shows the water quality analysis of the Conner Watershed. The collection of water samples at three different stations were conducted by the Municipal Health Office (MHO) during the third quarter of year 2015. It must be noted that the water supplying the barangay Guinamgaman comes from the same source as the water sampled from the station of Ili.

59. The water quality assessment conducted by the MHO was limited to five (5) parameters such as total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, cadmium, copper, and lead. Based on the results, the total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, cadmium, copper, and lead are within the permissible limit set by the DENR standards for Class B waters. Other details are presented in Table 5.

Table 5. Water Quality Analysis within Conner Watershed

Sampling Station 3rd Quarter, CY 2015 Station No. TSS TDS Cd Copper (Cu) Pb Manag, Conner Br-01 4 67 <0.014 <0.006 <0.076 Ili, Conner Br-02 <1 123 <0.014 <0.006 <0.076 Malama, Conner Br-03 23 112 <0.014 <0.006 <0.076 DENR Standard 65 - 0.003 0.02 0.01 Legend: TSS – Total Suspended Solids CU - Copper TDS – Total Dissolved Solids Pb – Lead Cd – Cadmium Source: Municipal Health Office

G. Water Sources

60. The water system is categorized in 3 levels as follows: Level I – has a point source system defined as protected well or a developed spring with an outlet but without distribution

16 system; may be public or private. Level II – communal faucet system or stand posts; system with a source; a reservoir, a pipe distribution network and household tap.

61. Level I is the most dominant sources of potable water supply in the municipality. Barangay Guinamgaman uses deepwells as their source of water for their domestic use.

H. Mining

62. There is no mining activity in the said barangay but one barangay of the municipality has small scale mining activities. That barangay was identified to be in Manag specifically in parts of Alawing.

I. Flora and Fauna Diversity

63. Conner has a diverse population of flora and fauna. It is identified as one of the biologically rich in the Province of Apayao. Many endemic species of flora and fauna are confined to forest fragments particularly in its dipterocarp forest. It provides habitat and shelter for species of birds, monitor lizards, wild chicken and mammals. Creeks brooks and small tributaries provide a conducive place for endemic species of fresh water fishes (such as eel, mudfish, crops, and others) are most of the bodies of water situated in the area.

64. The proposed road access rehabilitation subproject is about 55 km away from the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park along the southern portion and Magapit Protected Landscape towards the northern part. The LGU of Conner, Department of Agriculture – INREMP (DA-INREMP), RPCO, and NPCO technical staff together with its consultants have evaluated that there are no trees at the easement and right of way and no endangered and critically endangered species of fauna within the proposed road rehabilitation project during the field validation on 07 November 2017 (Figure 7). However, there will only be a small portion of the crops that may be affected due to a minor land encroachment along the right of way of the proposed road rehabilitation.

65. It must be noted that the proposed road subproject will be traversing lots owned by individuals by virtue of tax declarations. Although a portion of the right of way of the proposed road will affect a minimal section of land of ten (10) claimants, no land acquisition is necessary as they have voluntarily signed waivers which had been explained and discussed during the stakeholder’s consultation (Table 6).

Table 6: List of claimants Encroachment Land Size Name Location (length x width) Henry Bayeng Guinamgamman 20 m x 1 m Oliver Lacbao Guinamgamman 25 m x 1 m Abraham Gum-o Sr. Guinamgamman 10 m x 2 m Marilou Catalino Guinamgamman 15 m x 1 m Agapito Lacbao Guinamgamman 17 m x 1 m Mario Morales Guinamgamman 30 m x 1.5 m Eusebio Catcatan Guinamgamman 20 m x 1.5 m Glecy Banno Guinamgamman 10 m x 2 m Ana Gum-o Guinamgamman 36 m x 2 m Odessa Damagen Cadalig Guinamgamman 13 m x 2 m

Figure 7: Photo documentation during field validation on November 7, 2017

1. Flora

66. The dominant plant form in Conner Mountain is trees. Shrubs, herbs and ferns can be found in open areas predominantly with grasses.

67. The specific dominant tree species in Conner are red lauan and white lauan with an average diameter of 45-50 cm followed by Dao, Mayapis Molave species, Narra, Kalantas, red/white Nato, Malabayabas with an average diameter of 40 centemeter respectively and lastly are shrubs (i.e. hagimit, alupag, etc.).

68. Common fruit bearing trees along the proposed road rehabilitation are manggo, coffee, and rambutan. Some f tree species that have seen outside the easement are acacia, narra and gmelina.

2. Fauna

69. The dominant faunal species of Conner as to watershed management observed unitis Class Aves (birds), Class Mammalia, several species of class Reptilia, class Insecta, class Arachnida (scorpions) and class Diplopoda (dragonfly), respectively.

70. The LGU of Conner, Department of Agriculture –INREMP (DA-INREMP), RPCO, and NPCO technical staff together with its consultants have evaluated that there are no endangered and critically endangered species of fauna at the easement and right of way of the proposed subproject.

J. Socio-Economic Conditions

1. Demographic Characteristics

71. Based on the Community-based Management System (CBMS) conducted by the Municipal Planning & Development Office in 2014, Barangay Guinamgamman has a total population of 928 which is 3.62% of the total population of the municipality. Male is dominated with 488 populations while the female is 440.

72. The active labor force stood at 86% of the total population of working age group or 15- 64 years old.

73. Barangay Guinamgamman is dominantly inhabited by Kalinga ethnic group. Other groups are Malaueg, Itawes and Ilocano.

74. Majority of the population in the Barangay belongs to the Catholic Church. Other religious affiliation includes Pentecost, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Anglican, 7th day Adventist, Dating-daan and Born Again.

Number of Household

75. Based in the 2014 Community-based Monitoring System (CBMS), Barangay Guinamgaman has a total population of 928, while household population comprises of 193 or 5 members average household sized. (See Table 6)

Table 7. Household Census Data, 2014 Barangay Population No. of Average Household Size Guinamgamman 928 193 5

2. Basic Social Services

Health Services

76. There are barangay health stations situated in the different barangay of the municipality, which serve and respond to the medical needs of the community people.

77. These centers provide services like operation timbang, vaccination and health awareness programs that will improve the health situation of the people. One is in Barangay

Guinamgamman. These health centers are newly constructed under the ICHS project, which is foreign assisted project. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Conner and the Provincial Government of Apayao jointly supervised these projects.

78. The identified Barangay Health Centers are manned by a midwife and assisted by health workers. This is where consultation and treatment of minor illnesses are conducted. On the other hand, serious patients are referred to private clinics, public hospitals and sometimes they are brought to nearby municipalities like Tuguegarao City.

Water Supply

79. Deep wells are being used by the community as their domestic water supplies. Households use these in their different everyday activities. The water sources may vary with the seasons.

Education

80. The barangay has an elementary school located at Sitio Bangko with 8 rooms, a primary school located at Sitio Mabagyo with 5 rooms and a daycare center with 2 rooms that caters to the educational needs of the barangay.

Electricity

81. The Kalinga Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) provides electricity to 90% of the households while the 10% use kerosene.

Transport

82. The barangay is accessible through all modes of transportation but difficult to enter some areas in the sitios due to mud during rainy season.

3. Economic Situation

Agricultural Area

83. Barangay Guinamgaman is one of the 22 barangays of Conner which has a sizable area for agriculture in the municipality. Farming is their main cost of living and one of the largest producers of farm products like corn, rice and banana.

Agroforestry and Plantation Area

84. According to INREMP Conner, Guinamgaman has 91 hectares of plantation area with different species of fruits like guyabano and banana in the year 2017.

Commerce and Industry

85. Livestock and poultry are being raised in the barangay. It is also one of the common livelihoods of the residents. Carabao is indispensable in tilling their farms and to carry their farm products. Poultry products are for family consumption only but are sold when in dire need.

86. Also, there are sari-sari stores that are located in their own residences, merchandising of dry goods. There are no industrial activities being done in the barangay.

Tourism

87. Undeveloped tourist spots are found in the municipality that can be attributed to the geologic formation and characteristics of the area. Among the actual survey conducted by the LGU revealed a number of natural caves, which can be explored by spelunkers, hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries and mossy forest where rare species of flora and fauna can be discovered and clean bodies of water that can be utilized for water sports like white water rafting. Man-made attractions were the museum of Apayao State College wherein it showcases the rich culture and heritage of the tribes in the municipality and the province of Apayao as a whole, and the Ortega’s Farm which has a plantation area of different kinds of fruit trees particularly lanzones, rambutan, citrus, cacao and the like.

88. The table shows the identified unique and cultural attractions in Conner that could potentially attract visitors or jumpstart ecotourism activities.

Table 8. Potential Tourist attraction in the locality Mun/Barangay Potential Attraction

Municipality of Conner Guina-ang Buguit Double Tip waterfalls Buguit Underground River Buguit Cave Katablangan Katablangan Wildlife Sanctuary Katablangan Mossy Forest Ili Purag Waterfalls Purag Cave Piurag Underwaterfalls Purag Cave Purag Underwater Cave Liwan Underground water Talifugu Tawini Hot Spring Paddaoan Asin Hot Spring Bagui Waterfalls Butigue cave Agapang cave Nabuangan Nabuangan wildlife sanctuary Nabuanganan Crystal blue river Cupis Bana-ang cave Banselan Cave Casiling Cave Calambaggan Cave Bagumbong Subterranean River Malama Malama waterfalls ASC museum Karikitan Ortega's Farm Source: MPDO-Conner and Rizal 2013

4. Livelihood and Expenditures

89. Agriculture is the backbone economy of all municipalities wherein farming is the primary source of income. Major crop planted are rice (both lowland and upland), corn, banana, fruit trees (lanzones, rambutan, and citrus) industrial crops (coffee, cacao, and coconut), vegetable, root crops and spices.

Income Distribution by Household

90. A number of 193 households were surveyed in the barangay and it shows that most of them have incomes PhP 3,000.00 and below. Income of the households come from the agricultural livelihood in the area.

Table 9. Income Distribution by Household Income Bracket (monthly) Number of HH Percentage 3,000 & below 32 16.58 3,001 – 4,000 16 8.29 4,001 -5,000 13 6.74 5,001 -6,000 16 8.29 6,001 -7,000 22 11.40 7,000-8,000 17 8.81 8,000-9,000 18 9.33 9,000-10,000 12 6.22 10,001 -11,000 14 7.25 11,000-12,000 9 4.66 12,000 & above 24 12.44

Household Expenditures

91. Most consumption of income per household comes from the education expenses of the family. Despite the low income, number from the low-income households managed to enroll in tertiary education while finding ways to gain more income.

5. Present Transport System

92. Modes of transportation in Conner include buses, trucks, vans, trailers, cars, jeepneys, motorcycles and tricycles. Within and between barangays, motorcycles, tricycles, trucks, cars are used. The number of motorcycles dominates the transportation mode in the municipality.

93. Far flung barangays like Katablangan can only be reached through hiking.

V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

94. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major environmental concerns due to proposed Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Access Road that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway and are located within existing right of way. There will only be localized short-term impacts during construction activities due to implementation of civil works that will be addressed in the detailed design and through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan. These construction related impacts can be mitigated by 1) the contractors’ work practices, especially those related to the systematized demolition procedure consistent with approved standard safety requirements; 2) cooperation by the local authorities with the contractor in terms of use of public space and utilities; 3) project management’s strict enforcement of the correct construction practices and standards; 4) the incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in the IEE into the bid documents and specifications; and 5) close monitoring of the contractor’s implementation of the required mitigation measures.

95. The potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of civil works are expected to be minor and likely short-term since the improvement works will not involve widening and alignment adjustments as shown in Table below. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan under Chapter VIII.

Table 10. Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts Potential Environmental Aggregate Sub-grade Portland Cement Impacts or Values the Marker and Base Course Preparation Concrete Subproject construction Billboard Pavement would likely create: Land surface disturbance – surface scrapping, top soil minor minor minor minor erosion, and vegetative clearing Affects temporal water regime: decrease water quantity and quality and flow regularity or seasonality due to altered none minor minor minor drainage patterns, water way configuration, sedimentation, turbidity, as well as river flow diversion Altered or impaired hydrology of the immediate area: none minor minor minor increase peak and flood flows and irregular streamflow Decrease in downstream natural resources’ economic none minor minor minor and social values/uses Decrease site’s attraction in terms of losing some geological or geomorphological values, none minor minor minor particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Vegetation loss affecting rare species habitats, particularly of known local, national or none none none none international nature conservation importance

Potential Environmental Aggregate Sub-grade Portland Cement Impacts or Values the Marker and Base Course Preparation Concrete Subproject construction Billboard Pavement would likely create: Adverse impact on local and transient fauna species (those species whose range may include the project site), none none none none particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance. Bio-invasion of new strain of none none none none pests, weeds or rare diseases Frequent incurrence and none none none none increased intensity of grassfire Contamination of the immediate and/or broader environment cause by the none minor minor none storage or use of chemicals needed for the construction works Air particulate emissions which may cause atmospheric / environmental pollution impacting on human health none moderate moderate moderate and livelihood at local or larger scale during construction phase Excessive solid waste accumulation during none minor minor minor infrastructure construction Increase in noise and/or none minor minor minor vibration during construction Unnatural lighting effects that may impact upon flora and none none none none fauna, or deplete the sense of naturalness of the area Natural landscape fragmentation and none none none none discontinuity Adverse impact on land use and the amenity values of adjacent or downstream areas (including the integrity of none minor minor minor agricultural land, or other industry that the local community may depend on) Adverse impact on existing or potential recreational value and quality of known traditional none minor minor minor experience associated to site natural setting Adverse impact or alter on- sites’ visual value and its none minor minor minor surrounding area -from different vantage points Rating: None= no adverse impact; Minor= slight negative impact and momentary; Moderate=slight negative impact for a year but not damaging enough to cause ecological, health and economic disturbance.

96. During operation, the project is expected to benefit the environment and socio- economic conditions of the subproject areas through increased delivery of agricultural products, increased tourism, improved access and economic development, reduced dust due to asset preservation, improved road safety due to installation of safety signs, and others.

97. Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures during subproject pre- construction, construction and operation phases are described under Chapter VIII. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan.

A. Pre-Construction

1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation

98. This will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any civil works. The proponent shall conduct consultation meetings with directly affected barangays and concerned POs’, and information awareness campaign regarding subproject location.

2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done

99. Identification and prioritization of road sections will give information and participation of the community, particularly women and marginalized sectors. A subproject site validation will be facilitated to ensure that the INREMP validation process on subproject implementation is being complied with and hold consultative meetings with balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the subproject components and management plan.

3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work

100. The detailed engineering designs and programs of work for the subproject will be prepared by the LGU for the completion of the proposed upgraded access road. The detailed designs shall include the identification of spill management prevention and emergency response plans for all construction sites, locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers, and specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities.

101. The LGU with assistance from TA-PMIC will ensure that relevant provisions of the EMP in terms of implementation of environmental mitigation measures, monitoring activities, supervision and reporting are included for civil works and construction supervision.

4. Recruitment of workers

102. The potential impact of the subproject will be hiring of skilled local workers and other unskilled jobs. A robust “local first” hiring policy will be designed and be implemented in coordination with local officials and community leaders especially at the barangay and municipal levels. The Contractor will be required to follow the “local first” hiring policy.

B. Construction

1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system

103. The contractors will source construction materials under their own arrangements. Uncontrolled sourcing of such materials could lead to environmental impacts such as the loss of topsoil or the disfigurements of the landscape from borrow pits. Earthen embankments and material stockpiles will be susceptible to erosion, particularly during the rains and re- suspension of dust during the dry seasons.

104. Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the construction equipment. These roads include those which are leading to the project site. In order to reduce impact on all borrow sites, contractors will water the local roads close to the settlements used by the borrow trucks. As much as possible, contractors will not make use of productive agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the contractor will obtain consent from the land owner and will restore the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.

2. Clearing and removal of obstructions

105. The contractors will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road that would result to damaged landscape. It must be noted that there are no affected trees on the proposed access road rehabilitation project. However, vegetation (mostly grasses) in the site is common and will recover after the construction. The contractors will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works. The contractor will be required to minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, and prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary or permanent drainage as soon as practicable after cutting. If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

3. Soil erosion

106. Soil erosion and unstable side slopes susceptible to landslides are noticed along subproject road. The impact of soil erosion and unstable side slope are increased run off and sedimentation causing a greater flood hazard to the downstream, loss of topsoil affects the growth of vegetation that causes ecological imbalances, and development of unsightly cuts and fills that have been riddled by uncontrolled erosion and gullying. Construction activities should be taken up only during dry season.

107. During operation, silt load in the river is expected to be minor due to slope protection structures installed. The contractor will also be required to make additional measures to minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, 2) prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and 3) If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road

108. During ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road, the potential impacts would be minor and short-termed to the terrestrial resources as well as to the quality of surface water in the river. The contractor will be required to do the following: 1) the construction site should be located away from forested or plantation areas, 2) all construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas, 3) no waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations, 4) erosion channels must

26 be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion, 5) earthworks should be conducted during dry periods, 6) no waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters, 7) no washing or repair of machinery near surface waters, 8) pit latrines to be located away from surface waters, 9) no unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses, 10) no aggregate mining from rivers or lakes, and 11) minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes.

5. Civil works

109. Since the subproject will mainly involve concrete pavement (with no road widening and realignments), main impacts on land during construction are from air pollution, land and water contamination, and traffic and access problems. The contractor will apply stated mitigating measures during concrete pavement and stone masonry activities such as 1) piling of aggregates at sites should be used/or removed promptly, or covered and placed in non-traffic areas, and 2) all spills should be cleaned immediately and handled as per hazardous waste management plan, and according to government regulations.

6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure

110. During construction, air quality will certainly decrease by exhaust emissions from construction equipment, dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads, exposed soils and material stock piles.

111. To mitigate the declining air quality problem during construction, the following will be implemented: 1) regularly apply wetting agents to exposed soil and construction roads, 2) cover or keep moist all stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates, 3) minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed, 4) backfill immediately after work is completed, 5) restrict working time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, 6) maintain equipment in proper working condition, 7) replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery, 8) vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use, and 9) construct temporary noise barriers around excessively noisy activity areas if possible.

7. Dust and noise from borrow pits

112. Noise and dust may be generated from borrow pits. The contractor will ensure the following mitigating measures: 1) provision of noise control measures to comply with national standards, watering of the earth roads close to the settlements, use covered truck, 2) secure appropriate environmental permits, 3) the borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and 4) protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.

8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure

113. The contractor will ensure that there will be no contamination of land and surface waters from excavated spoils, and construction wastes. The uncontaminated spoils will be disposed of in municipal or provincial designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface water. On the other hand, suspicious contaminated soil will be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.

9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system

114. Solid and liquid construction wastes management system will be facilitated to avoid contamination of land and surface water from the construction wastes. The management of general solid and liquid wastes of construction will follow government regulations to include covering, collecting, handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing waste created from construction activities and the work force. A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal will be established and followed to ensure construction sites are as clean as possible. All solid wastes will be separated and recyclables be donated to the barangay. There will be no site-specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in local waste disposal sites.

10. Water quality

115. The subproject has potential impacts on water quality due to washing of equipment (i.e. vehicles and concrete mixers), and leakage and spills from discharge from worker camps to the water resources. To mitigate, there should be a 1) set up proper and adequate sanitary facilities, 2) ensure strict observance of proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers, 3) provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and 4) trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river system. Wastewater from the construction works containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks. 5) The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall i) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, ii) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or iii) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.

11. Construction drainage system

116. The contractor shall construct drainage systems to facilitate drainage and rain water natural channels. The contractor will also provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.

12. Workers health, safety and hygiene

117. Construction sites are likely to have public health impacts. Contractors will ensure that no untreated wastewater is discharged in the river and that no site-specific landfills will be established at the construction camps. There will be a potential for diseases to be transmitted, exacerbated by inadequate health and safety practices. The contractor will therefore be required to recruit or designate a health and safety officer to address such concerns in the work sites and liaise/work with the nearby communities.

118. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper fencing, protective barriers, and buffer zones should be provided around all construction sites, 2) sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed, 3) worker and public safety guidelines should be followed, 4) provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites, 5) the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women, 6) standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in, 7) worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the

28 construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers, 8) appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers, 9) adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site, 10) drinking water must be provided at all construction sites, 11) sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and 12) all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.

13. Traffic safety and management

119. Throughout the construction period, the contractor should ensure that affected people are provided adequate and safe access to properties (structures, land, etc.). During construction, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and to provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.

14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)

120. Rehabilitation work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through the clearance of small areas of vegetation (mainly grasses) at major work sites. A short-term impact on ecology along the rehabilitated road is likely to occur in worksites during the construction period due to minor vegetation clearance (mainly grasses, not trees). Vegetative cover stripped from the locations described above will be kept for slope protection.

121. Meanwhile, the potential impacts from construction worker camps are poaching of edible animals and birds of the locality in spite of prohibitions. The contractors’ will be responsible for providing adequate knowledge to the workers regarding the protection of fauna. In short, all workers will be prohibited from hunting wild animals.

15. Damage to properties

122. Another potential impact during construction is damaged to properties (structures, irrigation, farmland) and access roads due to civil works, transport of materials and other project-related activities. To address this impact, the contractor will immediately repair and/or compensate for any damage that it causes to properties (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction.

16. Concrete washout

123. The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.

17. Use of Hazardous Substances

124. Storage and use of fuel, lubricant and other toxic and hazardous chemicals will have potential impacts on soil surface and groundwater contamination. To address this impact, vehicle maintenance and refueling will be confined to areas in construction sites designed (with concrete flooring, drainage leading to oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas.

18. Public safety

125. Some of the mitigation measures that should be implemented are as follows: To mitigate this impact, the following should be addressed by the Contractor: 1) installation of sturdy fencing around excavation areas and construction sites, 2) provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians, 3) deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access, 4) imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and 5) orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.

C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

1. Operation of upgraded access road

126. The rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko access road will have potentials impacts both positive and negative to the area. The negative impacts will directly involve the increased risk of accident or injury, air pollution and noise, and unplanned urbanization. However, the positive impacts will mainly focus on increased delivery of agricultural products, provide access to natural resources management project sites, and open for tourism businesses. To mitigate these impacts, the LGU of Conner and other concerned agencies shall initiate and implement the following: 1) set speed limit when passing through populated area, 2) provide appropriate warning signs and lighting, 3) regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals to avoid clogging, 4) regular vegetation control along run-off area to ensure free flow, 5) ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies, 6) adherence to land use and zoning regulations, and 7) promote tourism in the area through advertisement from the local and nationwide venue.

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION

A. Stakeholder Consultations

127. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the Subproject. The LGU and Subproject Management Unit (SPMU) together with the Watershed Management and Project Coordination Office (WMPCO), and Provincial Project Coordination Office (PPCO) initiated a meeting to discuss the objectives of the rehabilitation. Before the meeting, site or ocular inspection was already conducted to validate the scope of works and location. The consultation with barangay officials, residents, and local government unit of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Access Road confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road is essential for economic development (Appendices 3 -7).

128. With the involvement of the LGU in the subproject activities of INREMP particularly in the implementation of rural infrastructure support facilities, they dedicated time and effort in participating with orientation, consultation, planning and training activities. Indeed, The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) or Municipal Council passed a Resolution affirming support to INREMP for the rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Access Road.

Table 11. Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Date of Consultation: January 22, 2018 Venue: Guinamgaman, Conner, Apayao Total number of participants: 87 Group represented: local residents, IP leader, barangay official, Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO), WMPCO, PPMO Questions Responses Benefits from the road  The community expressed their acceptance of the project for it will benefit rehabilitation them. No negative reactions were said during the consultation. expressed by on-site and off-site stakeholders Project Management Team Beneficiaries Response Pre- construction Response phase issues  No issues raised since they are N/A willing to support the project Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:  The question of ROW was  The barangay will resolve the Construction phase raised during the meeting by one case within the community if issues of the resident there are ROW that will be affected Operation and  No issues raised since they are N/A maintenance phase willing to support the project issues Suggested impact N/A mitigation measures

B. Information Disclosure

129. After study completion, the IEE documenting the mitigation measures and consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website, DENR-FMB, the Municipality of Conner and the Barangay of Guinamgaman, DENR regional office, and DA which will make them available to the public. More informal and vigorous level of disclosure and consultation will be done during implementation through:

130. The preparation and dissemination of a brochure in local languages, explaining the affected peoples’ entitlements and the procedures for obtaining compensation for temporary disturbances, trees, crops, and land for construction camps and recording grievances; and

131. Setting up a formal grievance redress committee with a representation from the affected people. Field consultant in association with the Contractor will be responsible for managing the effective grievance redress program.

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

132. The Local Government Unit of Conner has properly conducted the consultations with the different stakeholders of the subproject site. However, it still has to make room for possible issues, concerns, or grievances and disputes arising from the communities in relation to the project implementation. Thus, it sets up a Grievance Redress Mechanism to provide a venue for resolving grievances and disputes even at the lowest level. This will be done to resolve disputes as early and as quickly as possible before it escalates to an unmanageable level.

133. Since, the community consultations were conducted smoothly and no adverse or violent reactions have been noted, there are only minor grievances that are anticipated which may arise. These are listed below:

 Road accessibility related grievances – This may include complaints from communities using the roads under repair or construction due to temporary obstruction, which may cause delay in travel time and other inconveniences of the travelling public.

 Construction related grievances – Community members may demand to be hired as part of the labor force in the project construction/implementation. This may also include complaints of community members regarding noise, drainage, and etc.

 Indigenous Peoples related grievances – may come from IPs residing within the influence areas concerned with potential effects to ecological and social resources of their area/abode.

134. If case grievances and disputes do arise, there are existing groups in the area which can be tapped to form part of the GRM. In fact, different active groups exist in the area such as the Barangay Development Council (BDC) with its Lupon which is mainly in-charge of settling disputes related to barangay administration, and the IP Chieftain and IP Mandatory Representative, which also takes care of resolving disputes relating to the indigenous people residing in the barangay.

135. A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism will be established at the RPMO to receive, evaluate and facilitate the complaints/grievances of affected persons on the subproject’s environmental performance. This mechanism will be disclosed to the host communities before start of civil works.

136. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the Regional Project Management Office (RPMO) head. Members will include the following: (i) designated GRM officer of RPMO, (ii) contractor’s highest official at the site such as the Construction Manager or the Construction Superintendent; and (iii) barangay chairperson. For the quick filing of complaints, the GRC will use the attached grievance intake form (Appendix 8). The RPMO's GRM officer will be responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party.

137. The steps to be followed in filing complaints and the procedures for redress are the following:

(i) complainant will provide the background and file the complaint verbally or in writing to the RPMO, and the RPMO's GRM officer will assist the complainant in filling-up the grievance intake form; (ii) within 2 working days, the GRM Officer, contractor’s representative, and complainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a GRC meeting; (iii) within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the RPMO's GRM officer will provide the complainant a written feedback on the process, steps and timeframe for resolving the complaint. (iv) if the complaint cannot be resolved, a GRC meeting with the complainant will be called within 5 working days; (v) the GRC will have 15 working days to resolve the complaint; (vi) the complainant will receive feedback from the RPMO's GRM officer within 5 working days after the various steps of the GRM are completed; and (vii) if unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not impede the complainant's access to the Government's judicial, administrative remedies or through concerned government agencies (e.g., Community Environment and Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of DENR, Regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau, etc.)

138. The GRC will receive, follow-up and prepare monthly reports regarding all complaints, disputes or questions received about the Project and corresponding actions taken to resolve the issues. These reports will be included in the semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB.

Grievance Among IPs

139. Giving primacy to the traditional conflict resolution system, grievances will be handled following the procedure outlined below. In resolving disputes among the indigenous peoples, the determination or decision is usually reached through dialogue and consensus. There may be several conflict resolution sessions according to the specific tribe’s customary laws before the dispute may be resolve. Thus, there is no clear definite timeline on when the conflict or dispute should be settled at the level of the clan and the Council of Elders.

a. Dispute/grievance will be resolved first among the members of the clan; b. If the said grievance/dispute is not resolved at the clan level, this will be brought to the level of the Council of Elders (COE); and c. If still unresolved at the COE level, the said dispute/grievance will be submitted to the NCIP Regional Hearing Officer (RHO), for resolution, where the decision will be final and executory. The dispute/ grievance will be heard and adjudicated in accordance with the Rules on Pleadings, Practice and Procedures before the NCIP.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTPLAN

A. Implementation Arrangements

140. Institutions responsible for executing and monitoring the implementation of the EMP are presented in Table 11.

Table 12. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation Agency Responsibilities LGU of Conner, Apayao  Executing agency with overall responsibility for project construction and operation  Ensure that sufficient funds are available to properly implement the EMP  Ensure that Project implementation complies with Government environmental policies and regulations  Ensure that the Project, regardless of financing source, complies with the provisions of the EMP and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009  Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from the Environmental Management Bureau and/or other concerned government agencies prior to commencement of civil works  Ensure that tender and contract documents for design, supervision and civil works include the relevant EMP requirements  Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns  Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB. PPMO and WMPCO  Closely monitor contractor’s environmental performance and overall implementation of the EMP  Prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation for submission to ADB  Based on the results of EMP monitoring, identify environmental corrective actions and prepare a corrective action plan, as necessary, for submission to ADB  Responsible for coordinating with EMB, Local Government Units, and other concerned agencies related to environmental aspects for maintaining project`s compliance with environmental permits.

Technical Assistance – Project  Engage environment specialists who will undertake supervision Management Implementation and monitoring of EMP implementation and contractor’s Consultant (TA-PMIC) environmental performance

National Project Coordinating  As part of day-to-day project supervision, closely supervise and Office (NPCO) monitor the contractor’s implementation of mitigation measures specified in the EMP  Assist PMU and WMPCO in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation. Such report will include results of ambient environmental monitoring to be conducted by the contractors.

Agency Responsibilities Contractors  Recruit qualified environmental and safety officer to ensure compliance with environmental statutory requirements, contractual obligations and EMP provisions  Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMP  Implement additional environmental mitigation measures, as necessary, to avoid, minimize and/or compensate for adverse impacts due to construction works and related activities performed by the contractor. EMB – DENR  Review and approve environmental assessment reports required by the Government  Undertake monitoring of the project’s environmental performance based on their mandate

ADB  Conduct periodic site visits to assess status of EMP implementation and over-all environmental performance of the Project  Review environmental monitoring reports submitted by the executing agency to ensure that adverse impacts and risks are properly addressed  Publicly disclose through posting on ADB’s website environmental monitoring reports, corrective action plans, new or updated IEE (if any) prepared by the executing agency during project implementation

B. Environmental Mitigation

141. Table below presents environmental mitigation measures to address anticipated adverse impacts of the Subproject. The EMP also shows responsibilities for implementation of mitigation measures and corresponding supervision and monitoring.

Table 13. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Estimates Component/Activity Environmental Implementation Monitor Impacts Pre-Construction Phase 1. Confirmation of  Conduct community no required  No negative consultations and meetings  PMU PPMO resettlement, environmen with barangay officials, relocations, tal impacts concerned POs, affected and persons, indigenous compensation peoples, ensuring that there is equal representation of women.  Conduct information awareness campaign regarding subproject location. 2. Identification  Subproject Subproject site validation and siting with following conditions:  PMU PPMO prioritization posing of road and adverse

canal impact on . Ensure that the alignment, the validation process as conduct environme per DENR NCIP-MOA topographic nt and on INREMP survey and immediate implementation is being Right of Way surroundin complied with (ROW) gs . Hold consultative negotiation meetings with balanced  Lack of representation of men information and women, indigenous and/or low peoples and affected participatio persons on the n of the subproject components community and management plan , . During the subproject particularly conceptualization and women, initial design stage and indigenous even prior to finalization peoples of design, the and proponent LGU shall marginaliz invite representatives ed sectors from all sectors of the community, including 142. the indigenous peoples and equal representation of  ROW women, for the conduct conflict of orientation. The aim between is to generate reactions and and comments for among integration into final land subproject design owners . Involve barangay officials, indigenous 143. peoples and affected households in ROW negotiation . Secure the waiver of rights to any claim/ compensation if there are any claimants. 3. Preparation of Work with proponent LGU RI PMU PPMO detailed  Minimize Engineer for the completion engineering negative of the proposed upgraded access road detailed designs designs and environmen and to ensure the following tal impacts programs of measures are included: work for the subproject  Identification of spill management prevention and emergency response plans for all construction sites;  No disturbance or damage to cultural objects and landmarks;  No or minimal encroachment into agriculture or forested lands.  Locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers;  No or minimal disruption to village water supplies along access roads, utilities, and electricity

with contingency plans for unavoidable disruptions;  For local residents: include specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities 4. Recruitment of  Gender . Hire local workers as Contractor  PMU Part of the workers discriminati much as possible, and Contractor’s on and give equal privilege for contract tendency to women and indigenous recruit peoples to get involved in outsiders selected tasks appropriate for them. . During recruitment of construction workers, the Contractor shall ensure that qualified community members, to include the indigenous peoples and equal representation of women are given priority in recruitment of workforce; this will be stipulated in the contract documents.. Construction Phase Implement Pollution, injury,  Procure construction Contractor  PMU Part of the construction interrupted usual materials from sources  PPMO Contractor’s materials road use, contract with valid environmental  DA- acquisition, transport disrupted clearances, i.e. for access, and storage access, noise CHAMP2 system sand, gravel and timber from those with valid DENR-MGB/EMB permits.  All borrow pits and quarries should be approved by Municipal Engineering Division.  Select pits and quarries in areas with low gradient and as close as possible to construction the sites.  Required aggregate volumes must be carefully calculated prior to extraction to prevent wastage.  Pits and quarries should not be located near surface waters, forested areas, critical habitat for wildlife, or cultural objects and landmarks.  If aggregate quarrying from fluvial environments is required small streams and rivers should be used, and dry alluvial plains preferred.  All topsoil and overburden removed should be stockpiled for later restoration.

 All borrow pits and quarries should have a fence perimeter with signage to keep public away.  After use pits and quarries should be dewatered and permanent fences installed with signage to keep public out, and restored as much as possible using original overburden and topsoil.  Unstable slope conditions in/adjacent to the quarry or pit caused by the extractions should be rectified with tree planting.  Define & schedule how materials are extracted from borrow pits and rock quarries, transported, and handled & stored at sites.  Define and schedule how fabricated materials such as steel, wood structures, and scaffolding will be transported and handled.  All aggregate loads on trucks should be covered. Clearing and Damage or loss  Contact PENRO/CENRO Contractor  PMU Part of the removal of of vegetation and for advice on how to  PPMO Contractor’s obstructions landscape contract minimize damage to  DA-

vegetation CHAMP2  Restrict vegetation removal to within RoWs.  Within RoWs, minimize land cover removals, and install protective physical barriers around trees.  All RoWs to be re- vegetated and landscaped after construction completed.  Consult PENRO/CENRO to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques.  Secure tree cutting permit from DENR and PCA.  Secure waiver of right to any claim and/ or compensation from claimants. Implement soil Land erosion  Berms, and plastic sheet Contractor  PMU Part of the erosion control fencing should be placed  PPMO Contractor’s measures contract around all excavations  DA- and earthwork areas. CHAMP2  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  Maintain a stockpile of topsoil for immediate site restoration following

backfilling.  Protect exposed or cut slopes with planted vegetation and have a slope stabilization protocol ready.  Re-vegetate all soil exposure areas immediately after work is completed.  minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation,  prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and  If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours. Civil works: ground Degradation of  All construction sites Contractor  PMU Part of the surface levelling and terrestrial and should be located away  PPMO Contractor’s concrete paving of aquatic contract from forested or plantation  DA- existing road resources and areas as much as decreased water CHAMP2 quality possible.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.  No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.  Protective berms, plastic sheet fencing, or silt curtains should be placed between all earthworks and nearby surface waters.  Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.  No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.  No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.  Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.  No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent

to water courses.  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes. Implement noise and Dust and noise  Regularly apply wetting Contractor  PMU Part of the dust control agents to exposed soil  PPMO Contractor’s contract and construction roads.  DA-  Cover or keep moist all CHAMP2 stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates.  Minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed. Backfill immediately after work is completed.  As much as possible, restrict working time between 07:00 and 17:00, in particular, activities such as pile driving, etc.  Maintain equipment in proper working condition  Replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery.  Vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use.  Construct temporary noise barriers. Dust and noise from Air and noise  provision of noise control Contractor  PMU Part of the borrow pits measures to comply with  PPMO Contractor’s contract national standards,  DA- watering of the earth CHAMP2 roads close to the settlements, use covered truck,  secure appropriate environmental permits,  the borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and  protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits. Implement spoil Contamination of  Uncontaminated spoil to Contractor  PMU Part of the management and land and surface be disposed of in  PPMO Contractor’s control measure waters from contract government –designated  DA- excavated spoil, sites, which must never and construction CHAMP2 waste be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural

property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed of in government –designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Contaminated spoil disposal must follow government regulations including handling, transport, treatment (if necessary), and disposal.  Suspected contaminated soil must be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.  Before treatment or disposal contaminated spoil must be covered with plastic and isolated from all human activity.

Implement solid and Contamination of  Management of general Contractor  PMU Part of the liquid construction land and surface solid and liquid waste of  PPMO Contractor’s waste management waters from contract construction will follow  DA- system construction government regulations to waste CHAMP2 include covering, collecting, handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing waste created from construction activities and the work force.  Disposal areas for solid and liquid waste must be determined by the government.  Disposal of waste should be catalogued for type, estimated weigh, and source.  Construction sites should have large garbage bins.  A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal must be established and followed that ensures construction sites are as clean as possible.  Solid waste should be separated and recyclables be sold to buyers in the community.

Hazardous Waste  Collection, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste such as used oils, gasoline, paint, and other toxics must follow government regulations.  Wastes should be separated (e.g., hydrocarbons, batteries, paints, organic solvents)  Wastes must be stored above ground in closed, well labeled, ventilated plastic bins in good condition, away from construction activity areas, all surface water, water supplies, and cultural and ecological sensitive receptors.  All spills must be cleaned up completely with all contaminated soil removed and handled with by contaminated spoil sub-plan. Water quality Water and soil  set up proper and Contractor  PMU Part of the adequate sanitary  PPMO Contractor’s contract facilities,  DA-  ensure strict observance CHAMP2

of proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers,  provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and  trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river system. Wastewater from the construction works containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks. Implement Loss of drainage  Provide adequate short- Contractor  PMU Part of the construction and rain water term drainage away from  PPMO Contractor’s drainage system natural channels contract construction sites to  DA- prevent ponding and CHAMP2 flooding.  Prevent borrow pits and quarries to be filled with water. Pump periodically to infiltration areas or nearby water courses.  Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites  Ensure connections among surface waters (ponds, streams) are maintained or enhanced to sustain existing storm water storage capacity.  Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil. Workers health, Land and people  proper fencing, protective Contractor  PMU Part of the safety and hygiene barriers, and buffer zones  PPMO Contractor’s contract should be provided  DA- around all construction CHAMP2 sites,  sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed,  worker and public safety guidelines should be followed,  provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites,  the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women,  standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in,  worker education and awareness seminars for

construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers,  appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers,  adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site,  drinking water must be provided at all construction sites,  sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and  all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed. Traffic safety and Land and people All construction vehicles Contractor  PMU Part of the management observe speed limits on the  PPMO Contractor’s construction sites and to contract  DA- provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for CHAMP2 traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works. Ecological Land  poaching of edible Contractor  PMU Part of the environment (Flora animals and birds of the  PPMO Contractor’s and Fauna) contract locality in spite of  DA- prohibitions. CHAMP2  providing adequate knowledge to the workers regarding the protection of fauna.  all workers will be prohibited from hunting wild animals. Damaged to Land The contractor will Contractor  PMU Part of the properties immediately repair and/or  PPMO Contractor’s compensate for any damage contract  DA- that it causes to properties (houses, farmlands, CHAMP2 aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction

materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction. Concrete washout Soil and water The Contractor shall 1) Contractor  PMU Part of the contamination collect and retain all the  PPMO Contractor’s concrete washout water and contract  DA- solids in leak proof containers, so that this does CHAMP2 not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade. Use of Hazardous People, land and Vehicle maintenance and Contractor  PMU Part of the Substances water refueling will be confined to  PPMO Contractor’s areas in construction sites contract  DA- designed (with concrete flooring, drainage leading to CHAMP2 oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas. Public safety People  installation of sturdy  DA- fencing around excavation CHAMP2 areas and construction sites,  provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians,  deployment of security

personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access,  imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and  orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase Operation of Increased risk of • Set speed limit when LGU of WMPCO Part of the upgraded access accident or injury, passing through populated Conner PPMO proponent road air pollution and area DENR obligation noise. • Provide appropriate  DA- warning signs and lighting CHAMP2 Obstruction of • Regular removal of debris, run-off along logs and other materials drainage canals along drainage canals to causing run-off avoid clogging overflow leading • Regular vegetation control to erosion of the along run-off area to road. ensure free flow • Ensure that existing Exploitation of environmental natural management policies are resources in the effectively implemented area. and proper coordination involves different Unplanned agencies. urbanization • Adherence to land use and zoning regulations Increased • Promote tourism in the delivery of area through agricultural advertisement from the products local and nationwide venue. Tourism Conduct of O & M Lack of . Sustain involvement of LGU of WMPCO Part of the organizational and participation of Ips, women and Conner PPMO proponent coordination indigenous marginalized sectors DENR obligation meetings peoples, thru conduct of regular  DA- women or other CHAMP2 marginalized meetings on O and M concerns with O and M sectors in subproject committees and operation and organizations. maintenance . Conduct O and M Lack of orientation to knowledge on community in native prohibitions and obligations of dialect community members on the proper use of completed facilities C. Environmental Monitoring

144. Table below presents the environmental monitoring activities to be undertaken during various project phases. Monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance in terms of implementation of mitigation measures during construction phases shall be undertaken by the community at the barangay level, and the Environmental Safeguard Specialist (ESS). The ESS shall be assisted by TA-PMIC in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring

46 reports. Such report will be submitted by the proponent to ADB and will be publicly disclosed on ADB’s website. The monitoring reports shall describe in detail the status of EMP implementation and compliance issues as well as corrective actions, if any.

145. The ESS during project implementation will be required to organize a community level environmental monitoring. Prior to commencement of site works, the ESS and Social Safeguard Specialist (SSS) shall undertake consultations with affected residents, barangay and/or officials to encourage them to participate in the community level environmental monitoring program. The locals shall be allowed to freely participate during the environmental monitoring to be conducted by the LGU together with SSS and ESS. The SSE, ESS and WMPCO shall provide orientation on how to undertake monitoring using the Environmental Monitoring Framework shown below:

Table 14. Community Level Construction Monitoring Form COMMUNITY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FORM Subproject Name: Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – SitioBangko Location: Guinamgamman, Conner, Apayao Reporting Period: Impact/ Mitigation Measures Compliance Comment on Reasons for Partial or Non- Attained (Yes, No, Compliance or Partial) 1

Recommendation/s:

Signature: Date:

Table 15. Environmental Monitoring Plan

Aspects/ Parameters Means of Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Location To Be Monitored Monitoring Frequency Responsibility Cost

Pre-Construction Phase

Original field SPMU, SitioMabagyo work, literature WMPCO, INREMP Siting of subproject - SitioBangko survey, Once RPMO with Project Cost Road community SSE and ESS consultations SPMU, Inclusiveness of SitioMabagyo Field work, WMPCO, INREMP community - SitioBangko community Once RPMO, NCIP Project Cost participation Road consultations with SSE and ESS Compliance with SPMU, mitigation SitioMabagyo WMPCO, INREMP measures set out in - SitioBangko Site inspection Monthly RPMO, NCIP Project Cost the Environmental Road with SSE and Mitigation Plan ESS

Construction Phase

· Visual observations to Daily Nuisance caused assess impacts monitoring SPMU, by construction on air quality (dust SitioMabagyo through WMPCO, activities (dust emission) INREMP - SitioBangko observations RPMO, NCIP particulates, noise · Interviews with Project Cost Road at with SSE and level, traffic communities construction ESS congestion) (noise, site. projectrelated complaints) Visual Monitoring to observations to be done Water SPMU, assess impacts during contamination SitioMabagyo WMPCO, on surface water excavation INREMP (presence of - SitioBangko RPMO, NCIP quality (evidence works Project Cost grease, amount of Road with SSE and of siltation from especially suspended solids) ESS construction after heavy activities) rains

Compliance with SPMU, mitigation SitioMabagyo WMPCO, INREMP measures set out in - SitioBangko Site inspection Monthly RPMO, NCIP Project Cost the Environmental Road with SSE and Mitigation Plan ESS

Operation and Maintenance of Upgraded Road

Overall compliance

to O&M LGU of responsibilities and Conner, SPMU, mitigation Regular record INREMP WMPCO, Continuously WMPCO, measures as set keeping. Project Cost PPMO with RPMO, NCIP out in the SSE and Environmental ESS Mitigation Plan

146. The RPMO shall submit the following environmental reporting documentation to ADB:

Environmental Monitoring Reports: Semi-annual environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by RPMO to ADB. The report, which will be prepared by ESS with assistance for TA-PMIC, will provide the following information:

 Background/Context of the monitoring report (adequate information on the project, including physical implementation progress of project activities, scope of monitoring report, reporting period, and the monitoring requirements including frequency of submission as agreed upon);

 Compliance with applicable government laws, regulations and requirements;

 Changes in project scope and adjusted safeguard measures, if applicable;

 Monitoring parameters/indicators and methods based on the monitoring plan/program in the EMP;

 Monitoring results compared against the objectives of safeguards or desired outcomes documented (e.g. environmental impacts avoided or minimized, etc.);

 If noncompliance or any major gaps identified, include a corrective action plan;

 Records on disclosure of monitoring information to affected communities;

 Summary of environmental mitigations and compensation measures implemented;

 Identification of key issues, or complaints from affected people, or recommendations for improvement;

 Monitoring adjustment measures recommended based on monitoring experience/trends and stakeholders response;

 Information about actual institutional arrangement for implementing the monitoring program/plan provided or adjusted, as may be required;

 Proposed items of focus for the next report and due date.

Project Completion Report: One (1) year after completion of the construction, the RPMO through its ESS shall submit a Project Completion Report which will include the overall environmental performance of the Subproject.

IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. Conclusion

147. The present IEE reviewed the general environmental profile of the subproject, covering about 2.87 km. roads with width of 3.5 m carriage way width 1 m for shoulder including drainage at both sides for this purpose and screened them to assess potential impacts. The IEE reveals that no major negative environmental impacts are likely to occur due to the construction activities and normal operations after the proposed rehabilitation. Implementation of appropriate mitigation measures during construction and operation phases will minimize the negative impacts of the Project to acceptable levels. To ensure that these mitigation measures

49 are implemented and negative impacts avoided, the measures will be included in the civil works bid and contract specifications of the Project.

148. Rural infrastructures like roads project arguably are vital structures needed to spur economic development in Barangay Guinamgamman, with full potentials and opportunities owing to its varied development zones and natural resources.

149. The Rehabilitation of Sitio Mabagyo – Sitio Bangko Access Road project for one shall be a crucial infrastructure for uplifting the quality of life of the people by providing an all-year- round easy and affordable access, improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities, and supporting the NRM and agriculture project activities of the constituents, thus supporting the developing economy of Barangay Guinamgaman cascading benefits to the entire municipality.

150. Hence, the Project will have overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of the EMP.

B. Recommendation

151. It is recommended as priority over the other proposed project in the municipality giving due importance to the area which is lagging behind due to poor accessibility. Further, the realization of the project will spur economic opportunities and social activities in the vicinity and in the municipality as a whole.

152. The main goal of the project is to support the NRM and agriculture activities of POs. However, the end goal of the subproject is to provide an all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and uplifts the quality of life of the inhabitants, especially the constituents.

153. The project will enhance the social status of the people, especially the IPs, women, children, and other vulnerable sectors of the influence area, through better health services and employment opportunities due to more investments in agriculture and livelihood. There will be better access to the business centers leading to economic prosperity. This will also result to better education and more educational institutions established. The project will encourage investment of agri-business due to safe and economical travel. Its effect would be an increase in production with lower prices of agricultural products.

APPENDICES

Appendix 1. Payment for the ECC Application

Appendix 2. Photo Documentation of Validation

Appendix 3. Minutes and Attendance of Public Consultation

Appendix 4. Photo Documentation of the Public Consultation

Appendix 5. SB Resolution Accepting and Supporting the Sub-project

Appendix 6. Executive Order Organizing the Sub-project Management Unit

Appendix 7. Barangay Resolution Endorsing the Sub-project

Appendix 8. Grievance Intake Form

Name of Project, Subproject and Location

Project (indicate name of project) welcomes complaints, suggestions, comments and queries regarding the project implementation and its stakeholders. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.

Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing "(CONFIDENTIAL)" above your name.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Name Gender □ Male □ Female Home Address Age Phone No. City/Province Email Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below:

How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

Portion to be filled in by PPCO staff (designated Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer): Date received:

Received __ In person __ mail __ email __ fax __ phone through: __ sms

Name of staff who received comment/ complaint Position of staff:

Type of Grievance:

Remarks

Signature of staff

Updates on the case: Date: Update Updated by (Name, Signature and Designation)

Appendix 9. Sub-project Location (kml/kmz)

Appendix 10. A CHECKLIST FOR PRELIMINARY CLIMATE RISK SCREENING

Appendix 11. ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING AND CATEGORIZATION OF PROPOSED SUBPROJECTS