Environmental Assessment Report

Initial Environmental Examination for the Purba Sarail-Madai Subproject Project Number: 39432 February 2009

BAN: Preparing the Participatory Small-Scale Water Resources Sector Project

Prepared by Local Government Engineering Department for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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.

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR THE PURBA SARAIL-MADAI SUBPROJECT

Table of Contents

A. Introduction ...... 1 1. Purpose and Scope 1 2. Methodology 2 B. Description of the Project and Subproject...... 2 1. The Project 2 2. The Subproject 3 C. Description of the Environment ...... 4 1. Physical Resources 4 2. Ecological Resources 7 3. Economic Development 7 4. Social and Cultural Resources 8 D. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...... 9 E. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan ...... 13 F. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure...... 13 G. Findings and Recommendations...... 14 1. Findings 14 2. Recommendations 14 H. Conclusions...... 15

Attachment A: Photographs Supporting the Subproject ...... 16 Attachment C: Department of Environment Checklist ...... 19 Attachment D: Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist ...... 20 Attachment E: Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan ...... 22 Attachment F: Subproject Implementation Schedule...... 26 Attachment G: Public Consultation...... 27

Glossary

Aman wet season rice aus early wet season rice beel natural depression that may retain water throughout the year baor dead arm of a river – billabong or ox-bow boro irrigated dry season rice haor large natural depression jaimohal state owned water body leased out for fishing khal natural or man made canal khas state owned land or water body mouza a small administrative area usually composed of a number of villages para administrative division – subdivision of a Union Union administrative division – subdivision of an upazila upazila administrative division – subdivision of a district

Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank AP affected person CAD Command Area Development DAE Department of Agricultural Extension DOE Department of Environment EMMP Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan ES Environmental Section of IWRMU HYV high yielding variety IEE initial environmental examination IGA income generating activities ICM integrated crop management IPM integrated pest management IWRMU Integrated Water Resource Management Unit of LGED LGED Local Government Engineering Department MOU memorandum of understanding NGO nongovernment organization O&M operation and maintenance PS-M Purba Sarail-Madai REA rapid environmental assessment SPFR subproject feasibility reports SGADS Social and Gender & Development Section of IWRMU WMCA Water Management Cooperative Association UP Union Parishad

Map 1: Location of Subproject

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR THE PURBA SARAIL-MADAI SUBPROJECT A. Introduction 1. Purpose and Scope 1. This report is the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the proposed subproject identified as the Purba Sarail-Madai Drainage subproject (the subproject), which is located in Kalai Upazila of Joypurhat District. The subproject is one of the subprojects identified for inclusion in the Participatory Small-Scale Water Resources Project (the Project) during project preparation undertaken between March and August, 2008.1 The Project, a sector loan project, which will be implemented from July 2009 until June 2017 at a cost of $130 million. The Project builds upon the successes and is guided by the lessons of the Second Small-Scale Water Resources Development Project (SSW-2)2 and its predecessor project the Small-Scale Water Resources Development Project (SSW-1).3 2. The Project will improve sectoral development through participatory rehabilitation and management of SSWR4 infrastructure. The Project will assist beneficiaries to establish Water Management Cooperate Associations (WMCAs) and to develop and/or upgrade infrastructure for: (i) flood management; (ii) drainage improvement; (iii) water conservation; (iv) command area development; and (v) combinations of these four basic categories. Three sample subprojects have been identified and subproject feasibility reports (SPFRs) for each of these have been prepared. It is expected the Project will support the implementation of up to 370 subprojects. The Project will operate in 61 of the 64 districts nationwide and subject to the outcome of a study to be conducted by the Project, operations may also be extended to the three districts in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. 3. The Project proponent is the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) which will implement the subproject. The LGED is a department of the Government within Local Government Division of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives with headquarters located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and with the following contact information: Contact person: The Additional Chief Engineer (Planning) Address: Local Government Engineering Department Dhaka, Bangladesh Telephone No.: (880) 815-8626 Fax No.: (880) 911-5720 Website: http://www.lged.org 4. Sample subprojects have been identified to support the Government strategy to improve agricultural production and reduce poverty. These and future candidate subprojects will form one component of the Project and are consistent with the ADB 2005 Country Strategy and Program. Initially, feasibility studies of four sample subprojects were undertaken, including consultation and the participation of stakeholders at various stages of project preparation. Of the four, one for Tirnai River (SSP1) did not meet the social selection criteria for which more than 40% of subproject benefitted area should be operated by functionally landless sharecroppers, and marginal or small farmers (up to 1ha). The subproject (and associated safeguard outputs)

1 ADB TA 7041-BAN: Project Preparatory TA for Participatory Small-Scale Water Resource Project. 2 ADB Loan 1831-BAN for $34m approved 12 July 2001 and implemented from 2002 with a scheduled completion on 30 June 2009 is expected to develop 275 subprojects in 61 of the 64 districts countrywide. 3 ADB Loan 1381-BAN for $32m approved 26 September 1995 and implemented from 1996 to 2002 developed 280 subprojects in the western half of the country. 4 “Small-scale” in the context of the Project is less than 1,000 ha of net beneficiary area.

2 was subsequently omitted from the project design. The locations of the four sample subprojects are shown on Map 1. 5. The IEE of this sample subproject is closely linked to the requirements and procedures of the Government’s Environmental Conservation Act (1995) and Environmental Conservation Rules (1997). Government responsibility for environmental issues is vested with the Department of Environment within the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The IEE was conducted by consultants engaged during the preparation of the Project and in consultation with staff of DOE and LGED. Consultants were in the field during April and May, 2008. During this time field observations were made and consultation with local officials, groups and potential beneficiaries and affected people took place. Support and assistance in the field was provided by the LGED District Office. The conduct of an IEE, and its subsequent approval by ADB is a prerequisite for ADB support to the subproject. For the three sample subproject IEEs, these were reviewed by LGED and DOE during loan fact finding mission during which the document format was agreed. Subsequently, LGED submitted approval5 of IEEs and environmental assessment and review procedures (EARP) and requested for disclosure on ADB website. 6. The objectives of the IEE are to: (i) determine the state of the environment in the subproject area; (ii) identify key environmental issues associated with the subproject; (iii) recommend appropriate mitigation measures; and (iv) develop an environmental management and monitoring plan (EMMP). 2. Methodology 7. This IEE is prepared in accordance with the Environmental Conservation Act, the ADB Environmental Policy (2002), and the “Environmental Assessment Guidelines of the Asian Development Bank” (2003). 8. Data gathering and assessment of key environmental issues were undertaken using the ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment methodology which comprises: (i) reviewing of documents on the general environmental settings as baseline data; (ii) meetings with Project stakeholders and stakeholder representatives; (iii) identifying environmental issues which need to be addressed by the Project; and (iv) gathering of primary environmental data from field reconnaissance. B. Description of the Project and Subproject 1. The Project 9. The expected impact of the Participatory Small-Scale Water Resource Project (the Project), a sector project, is the enhanced effectiveness and sustainability in agricultural and fishery production by the introduction of improved water management and flood control, along with poverty reduction through small scale water resource (SSWR) development. The Project objective is to develop sustainable stakeholder driven, SSWR management systems with special attention to the poorer sections of the community. In order for the Project to meet these objectives the Project will operate in three components: (i) Component A – the Institutional Strengthening Component; (ii) Component B – the Participatory Development Component; and (iii) Component C – the Small-Scale Water Resources (SSWR) Infrastructure Component 10. Component A – the Institutional Strengthening Component will continue to focus on strengthening the capacity and capability of agencies directly engaged in SSWR development.

5 Memo No. LGED/SE(IWRM)/T-14/08/4015 dated 29 October 2008. 3

In particular this will include the Integrated Water Resource Management Unit of LGED (IWRMU) but it will also include line agencies of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Department of Fisheries (DOF), the Department of Cooperatives (DOC) and, as appropriate, the Department of Livestock (DOL). Activities of the component will also strengthen linkages between these agencies, as well as the Department of Woman Affairs (DWA) in regard to SSWR development particularly at district and upazila levels. 11. The Project will continue the capacity and capability enhancement of IWRMU in planning, design, environmental, social, O&M, and monitoring and evaluation functions in order to internalize and institutionalize the SSWR development process. Of particular concern will be the reflection of IWRMU activities and responsibilities within the LGED district and upazila offices. 12. Component B – the Participatory Development Component will improve beneficiary participation in SSWR development by the strengthening of WMCAs. This will be done through continued refinement of critical aspects of the participatory project process and value addition to performing WMCAs through structural and non-structural interventions. Project support to WMCAs will consist of management training for the elected management committees, as well as for the general membership. Detailed training will be based on lessons from SSW-2 activities, particularly where WMCAs have operated successfully, or where problems have been perceived. Training inputs will build on the extensive training activities of SSW-2. The Project will assist the district and upazila line offices of DAE, DOF and DOC to interface with WMCAs and support their success where necessary. 13. Component C – SSWR Infrastructure Component is the largest component of the Project in terms of expenditure, activity and focus. Yet the desired outputs of this component will not be optimized without the support of successfully managed Components A and B. The SSWR Infrastructure Component will develop SSWR management systems by implementing subprojects with appropriate agricultural extension and fisheries development activities, as well as environmental and appropriate levels of social safeguard regulation and monitoring. The significant aspect of the subproject selection procedures is the beneficiary identification and initial request for Project intervention which is elevated to LGED at district level through regular Government processes. 14. Based on SSW-1 and SSW-2 experience, it is expected that Project activities will result in: (i) the protection of 100,000ha of land from flooding; (ii) drainage of 57,000ha of land; (iii) an increase of irrigated areas at subproject sites from 72,000ha to 90,000ha; (iv) a general increase in cropping intensity at subproject sites from 170% to 185%; (v) an increase in cropped areas at subproject sites from 360,000ha to 386,000ha; (vi) an increase in cereal production at subproject sites from 880,000 tons to 1.2m tons; and (vii) an increase in non-cereal production at subproject sites from 445,000 tons to 655,000 tons. Further, it is estimated that the Project will increase fisheries production by around 250 tons per year for floodplain fisheries6 and by 2,500 tons per year for fisheries in permanent water bodies.

2. The Subproject 15. The Purba Sarail-Madai (PS-M) subproject was proposed by the local people through Punat Union Parishad to the Kalai Upazila Engineer’s Office, and supported by the Executive Engineer, LGED, Joyphurat District and the SSW-2 Project Management Office (PMO). The PS-

6 Flood plain fisheries refer to fisheries in land inundated during the wet season to the extent that fish raising is possible – this includes the raising of fish in rice paddy. Fishing in permanent water bodies is carried out where water is retained throughout the year. 4

M subproject was proposed to improve drainage and promote water conservation in the subproject area. The subproject area suffers from poor drainage in the monsoon season, resulting in flooding of HYV aman crop. During dry season, boro rice and vegetable cultivation suffers from unavailability of irrigation water. The proposed subproject is aimed at protecting high yielding variety (HYV) aman crop damages from flood, and providing surface water irrigation facilities for HYV boro rice and other crops. 16. PS-M subproject requires the re-excavation of 7.427 km of the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal to improve drainage, construction of two small water retaining structures across the khal for water storage in the dry season, and develop facilities for crop processing as well as storage for the beneficiaries. 17. The proposed subproject is situated on the north-western part of the country and falls within the Level Barind Tract agro-ecological zone having high to medium flat land and poorly drained conditions in the wet season. The Purba Sarail-Madai Khal is the only surface water source and drainage channel for the subproject area. This khal, originating from north upper catchments of about 1,744 hectares, flows longitudinally through the middle of the subproject and finally joins the Nungolar Nadi (River) in the south. The entire subproject area is normally not flooded during the monsoon season, but inundation occurs when there is heavy rainfall and subsequent drainage congestion owing to the shallow depth and flat slope of the drainage khal resulting to destruction of t. aman (transplanted aman) crop. Due to channel geometry there is limited storage capacity to hold sufficient water to support the dry season irrigation requirement in boro rice and other winter crops. These issues will be addressed by the re-excavation of the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal to increase its storage capacity, and the construction of two water retention structures – one near the outfall of the khal that enters the Nungolar Nadi and another at the north of Begungaon-Punat Road. 18. The PS-M subproject is located at about 15 km south-east of Joypurhat District headquarters and about 7km north-east of Kalai Upazila headquarter between latitude 25º 00’ 30” to 25º 03’ 15” north and longitude 89º 11’ 30” to 89º 13’ 15” east. The subproject site can be reached from district headquarter by Joypurhat-Bogra bitumen sealed road. The subproject area belongs to Punat Union of Kalai Upazila in Joypurhat District. It has a gross area of 763ha and net area of 732ha. There are eight villages in the subproject area, namely: Purba Sarail, Radha Nagar, Dagaon, Trishrapara, Madai, Kharpa, Bafalgari, and Punat. Some of these village areas are wholly within, while some are only partly located in subproject area. The subproject area is shown in Map 2. 19. The PS-M subproject will have to have the following engineering interventions: (i) re-excavation of 7.427 km of Purba Sarail-Madai Khal; (ii) construction of two small water retaining structures on the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal; and (iii) construction of community crop processing and storage facilities with appropriate facilities. C. Description of the Environment 1. Physical Resources 20. The PS-M subproject area has an average annual rainfall of 1,913 mm. Rainfall normally starts in late April, and continues up to September with about 95% occurring in the monsoon season. The monthly average temperature varies from a minimum of 11.9º C in January to a maximum of 34.6º C in April. The maximum humidity occurs between July to September with an average of 87%, and minimum monthly average of 68% from February to April. 5

21. There are no available information on ambient air quality, however, being located in the rural environment the air quality is assumed to be good. The Purba Sarail-Madai Khal, the only surface water source for the subproject area, is a tributary of Nungolar Nadi. It originates from Udaypur Union of Kalai Upazila in Joypurhat District, and flows about 10km throughout the proposed subproject towards south. 22. The Purba Sarail-Madai Khal is the only channel that drains the 1,744ha catchment including the subproject area. The khal drains to the Nungolar Nadi (River) near the southern boundary of the subproject and is a seasonal water body with no water flow between November and April. The khal is fed by surface runoff, and shows maximum flow during the months of July and August. There is no river gauging station in the vicinity of the subproject, however, the nearest is at Nagor River, 28km downstream of the subproject. Based on records from this station and extrapolated to estimate the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal monsoon water level at 17.19 m PWD.7 Ground water from shallow tube wells is extensively used for irrigating boro rice, vegetable and crops. No arsenic problem in groundwater has been reported in the subproject area. 23. The subproject’s topography slopes from north towards south. The entire subproject area stands on high to medium flat lands with land levels ranging from 19.85 m PWD to 17.88 m PWD. Settlement areas and roads occupy the highlands. General soil types are predominantly grey terrace clayey soil having non-calcareous reaction. Organic matter content is low in ridge soils and moderate in the basins. The area has a well developed profile having no salinity or known arsenic problem. The fertility level of the higher ridge soils is low due to low organic matter content. Soils in the basin contain moderate amount of organic matter and are more capable of nitrogen supply. The soils of the subproject area are of Land Capability Class II, mainly suitable for agricultural development. Seismological studies8 show that the subproject area has very little risk of earthquake. Aspects of the subproject area are shown in the photograph in Attachment A.

7 Public Works Department (PWD) datum is universally used throughout Bangladesh. 8 MH Ali and JR Choudhury, Assessment of seismic hazard in Bangladesh – Disaster Research Training and Management Centre, Dhaka University, Dhaka, 2001.

Map 2: Layout of Subproject Area 6

2. Ecological Resources 24. The PS-M subproject falls under Agro-ecological Zone # 25: Level Barind Tract. The subproject area, in general has a flat landscape. However, there are slight differences in elevation from 300 mm to 900 mm, and those that have higher elevation serves as settlement areas. The whole landscape is poorly drained during the monsoon season. The flood water is stored in crop fields on relatively higher grounds, while on lower sites flood depth could reach as high as 600mm. More serious flooding periodically occurs when floodwater passes down the Atrai or Little Jamuna floodplains. 25. The villages with their associated planted trees, roadside vegetation cover, and the treeless agricultural lands in the wide confluence of the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal and Nungolar Nadi define the existing land use of the subproject. The aquatic environment includes only 4ha of perennial water bodies under some 150 ponds, 30 dighis, and 7ha of seasonal water body of the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal. The subproject area is mostly plain land. The local names of dominant plant, bird, fish, and mammal/reptile/ amphibian species found within the terrestrial and aquatic environment of the subproject area are given in Attachment B. None of these species are included in the red list of endangered wildlife species prepared by International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Bangladesh.1 3. Economic Development 26. There are no major industrial activities in or around the subproject area. No water supply, sewerage or drainage systems also exist in the subproject area. However, the subproject area has good communication facilities with a network of concrete and earthen roads. The subproject has electricity and mobile phone network coverage. There are no known mineral resources. 27. The subproject has a gross area of about 763ha with a total 732ha under agriculture use. The settlement, road, and non-cultivated low lands like, ponds, and rivers, occupy about 20 ha and 11 ha, respectively. The land classification2 with respect to flooding and current land uses are: Non-cultivated high land including settlement, road, etc. - 2.62% (20ha) Agricultural lands with < 0.3 m flood depth (F1) - 95.94% (732ha) Permanent water body - 1.44% (11ha) ------Total (gross) = 763ha

28. The current land use for crop production is diversified. Major crops grown in the area are HYV t. aman rice and HYV boro rice. Other crops are vegetables, oilseeds and spices. The present cropping intensity is about 244%. The average yield of t. aman rice is 4.2 tons/ha, which is considered moderate by national standards due to flooding. Local farmers are reported to use chemical fertilizers such as urea, triple super phosphate (TSP), MP, and pesticides such as Basudin, Furadan, Diazinon, and Dimecron. The fertilizer and pesticides application rates are:

1 Biponno Bonno Prany; IUCN Bangladesh Country Office; 2003. 2 In Bangladesh, land is classified for flood inundation at follows: F0 = highland not normally flooded; F2 = medium land seasonally flooded up to 900mm; F2 = medium land seasonally flooded between 900mm and 1,800mm; F3 = lowland seasonally flooded over 1,800mm for less than 9 months a year; and F4 = very lowland seasonally flooded over 1,800mm for more than 9 months a year.

Type of crop Fertilizer, kg/ha Pesticides, kg/ha Aman (hyv) rice Urea – 140 Basudin – 8.0 TSP – 80 Furadan – 8.0 MP – 80 Boro (hyv) rice Urea – 200 Basudin – 10.0 TSP – 100 Furadan – 10.0 MP – 100

29. The use of organochlorine insecticides (except heptachlor) for all agricultural and public health purposes was banned in Bangladesh by late 1993, although stocks could be used after that time and emergency use of limited quantities of DDT for plague control was permitted in 1994. Water samples from the different regions of Bangladesh were studied for organochlorine insecticide residues (OCs) during 1992–1995, both before and after the banning of OCs. Using gas chromatography, revealed that majority of the surface and groundwater samples were found free from residues3 while some indicated trace amounts of DDT, heptachlor, lindane and dieldrin. A major concern, however, is the presence of heptachlor, in surface water and ground water at levels well above WHO-recommended limits. 30. The PS-M subproject area has about 11ha of non-cultivated low lands. These are seasonal water bodies or khals occupying about 7ha as well as permanent water bodies such as ponds and ditches, covering about 4ha. There are no floodplain fish habitats in the subproject area. The Purba Sarail-Madai Khal is the only seasonal water area of the subproject and this cannot support fish production since it is completely dry for about 8 months of the year. During heavy rainfall in the monsoon season, fish and fingerlings enter the submerged agricultural lands through this khal and return to the river after about 2 or 3 months. There are some 150 ponds and 30 dighis with an average water level of 700 mm and all support fish culture year round. The main species of fish being cultured are Rui, Katla, Mrigel, and Silver Carp. Exact fish production data are not available, however, local people estimated annual “natural” and culture fishery production of 0.35 ton and 0.88 ton, respectively. About 45 genuine4 fishermen from eight families in the subproject area relies their livelihood in fishing. 4. Social and Cultural Resources 31. The PS-M subproject has an estimated total population of 5,413 persons divided into 1,120 households (HHs). About 75% of total households are involved in agriculture, while the rest are fishers, navigators, traders, transport businessmen, and service providers. Employment opportunity other than in agricultural sector is very limited in the subproject area. The daily average wage rate for agriculture labor during the peak season is Tk 110 while for the lean season it is about TK 80. 32. People of the PS-M subproject area use tube well water for drinking purposes. Ground water arsenic contamination has not been detected in the subproject area. Sanitation facilities are very inadequate which sometimes results in diarrheal diseases. However, no major water borne disease prevalence has been noticed in the subproject area in recent years. A health complex provides the health service requirements of the community.

3 M. A. Matin, M. A. Malek, M. R. Amin, S. Rahman, J. Khatoon, M. Rahman, M. Aminuddin and A. J. Mian ; Institute of Food and Radiation Biology, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Dhaka, 1997. 4 Genuine fishers, also known as ethnic fishers, are those whose livelihood are, and historically were, predominantly derived from fishing activities. Subsistence fishers are those who supplement their food supply or income from fishing predominantly on public land. 9

33. There are 3 primary schools, 1 high school, 4 Madrashas/moktabs, and 3 Mosques in the subproject area. The local people are involved with different types of organizational or institutional activities. There are some national NGOs like, BRAC, Grameen Bank, etc., for providing micro credit support programs for the poor in the community. There is no historical site, recreation or tourist spot within the proposed subproject area and the Department of Archaeology within the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has no designated archaeological site within the subproject area. There are no known indigenous people living in the subproject area. D. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 34. Using the sectoral environmental checklist of the Department of Environment5 and the ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist, all environmental aspects of the subproject have been screened out. Those subproject aspects that will result in significant adverse impacts were identified, assessed and corresponding mitigation measures recommended. These impacts include: (i) the leaching out of soil nutrient if excessive application of irrigation water is not controlled; and (ii) contribution by subproject operations to soil and water pollution arising from an increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 35. The PS-M subproject does not encroach on any protected forest or environmentally sensitive area. The nearest area that has secondary forest cover in is the Barind Development Project located some 40km from the subproject area, and the subproject will have no impact on this plantation. The results of DOE screening, as presented in Attachment C, indicate that the subproject does contravene any Government requirements regarding location. The screening exercise for the ADB rapid environmental assessment (REA) checklist set out in Attachment D shows possible impacts on soil nutrient loss, soil pollution, and water pollution, among others. The initial environmental examination revealed that all adverse environmental impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated, including protective measures against soil and water pollution. 36. As a matter of Project policy, subproject design will minimize resettlement, including land and asset acquisition. The resettlement plan has been prepared in draft and is annexed to the subproject feasibility report to which this IEE is also annexed. Pending finalization of the resettlement plan and following detailed subproject design, initial findings indicated that there will be no involuntary resettlement, and asset acquisition will be limited to temporary disruption to cropping activities during subproject construction. No indigenous people were reported to be resident or working within the subproject area. 37. Potential environmental impacts of the PS-M subproject have been assessed by considering the cause-effect relationship between the proposed engineering interventions and the existing environmental conditions. The assessed results in terms of subproject development stage, environmental impacts and mitigation measures are summarized in Table 1. These are discussed below under these headings: (i) temporary warehouse and labor shed construction – there will be a need for temporary construction of warehouse for storing construction materials, and labor sheds for accommodation of working laborers; (ii) drinking water and sanitation arrangements for workers; (iii) environmental pollution due to construction site waste – there may be some water pollution problem arising from unplanned disposal of waste materials from construction activities, and oil and fuel leakage from machinery and equipment;

5 LGED introduced Environmental Assessment Guidelines in 2006, however the DOE Guidelines are considered to more appropriately address the requirements of the 1995 Environment Conservation Rule. 10

(iv) tree removal and terrestrial biodiversity loss; (v) noise, vibration and dust – it is likely that some noise, vibration and dust will be generated from equipment at construction sites; (vi) impact of water retaining structures; (vii) increased use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides with resultant deterioration of soil and water quality; (viii) chemical pollution in receiving water bodies – it is assumed that increased irrigation facility will increase cultivation of HYV crops requiring more input of agrochemicals; (ix) soil pollution; (x) soil nutrient loss; and (xi) impacts of climate change. 38. The nature and scope of these adverse environmental impacts include: (i) Temporary warehouse and labor shed construction – Construction of temporary structures is expected to have insignificant adverse impact due to its

small-scale and co-terminus with the construction phase. (ii) Drinking water and sanitation arrangements – supply of drinking water for the workers at the construction site will be arranged by the sinking of tube wells. Sewage from temporary latrines with water sealed facilities and septic tanks. (iii) Environmental pollution due to construction site waste – solid wastes, both

municipal, construction debris, and excavated/dredged materials will be generated. (iv) Tree removal and terrestrial biodiversity loss – based on information provided in the project resettlement plan there will be relatively minor tree loss. About 47 trees will be affected by the subproject of which 74% of them are medium size, followed by 11% of big size and 9% small, the rest being very small (charas). The exact numbers of trees to be removed will be determined following the completion

of the detailed design. (v) Noise, vibration and dust – the emissions from heavy equipment and transport of materials over unpaved roads will be substantial, however since the subproject is located in a rural environment and construction sites are far from the residences,

minimal impact during construction phases is anticipated. (vi) Impact of water retaining structures – small water retaining structures will be constructed across the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal which may impact on downstream water users and migratory fish, posing adverse environmental impacts. (vii) Increased use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides – at present, there are indications that farmers are using excessive amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the subproject area, with application rates reaching 500 kg/ha and 10 kg/ha, respectively, for HYV boro rice cultivation. Expansion of irrigated area coverage and better irrigation facility may potentially increase the present rate of agrochemical use in line with increased cropped area. This will in turn affect the soil quality in crop lands and water quality in receiving water bodies. (viii) Soil nutrient loss – the agricultural lands within the existing subproject area and proposed extended area are moderately fertile. Easy availability of irrigation water is likely to enhance land use, and such an event may result in leaching of nutrient materials from moderately fertile agricultural soils. (ix) Impact of climate change – changes in the catchment of the Nugolar Nadi and extreme events due to possible climate change can have indirect impacts on the sub-project area in terms of implications of increase incidence of flooding.

39. Steps to be taken to mitigate the identified potential adverse environmental impacts will include: (i) Temporary warehouse and labor shed construction – upon completion of the construction works these temporary structures will be carefully demolished and removed without residual impact. Disposal of municipal solid wastes and

construction debris will be done on government-approved sites only. (ii) Drinking water and sanitation arrangements – Temporary facilities (water- sealed latrines) will be removed later without any residual adverse impact. Septic tanks will be pumped with waste properly disposed of after meeting applicable effluent standards. (iii) Environmental pollution due to construction site waste – bunding work will be undertaken to ensure that contaminated (e.g. oil an grease) runoff do not drain into

waterways. (iv) Tree removal and terrestrial biodiversity loss – tree removal will be minimized 6 and removed trees replaced ten fold. (v) Noise, vibration and dust – workers will be supplied with, and required to wear, ear muffs when working close to machinery, water will be sprayed to suppress dust on an as required basis. (vi) Water Retaining Structures – the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal completely dries up in the dry season and the water ponds behind these structures will be full at the end of the monsoon season, with full flow passing the structure. Further, the catchment of the khal is small and its confluence with a larger stream is just downstream of the subproject area, therefore no negative impact is expected for downstream users. The impact on migratory fish is considered unlikely, however provision will

be made for their upstream migration. (vii) Increased use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides with resultant deterioration of soil and water quality – extensive training and farmer training programs on preparation and use of green manure, compost, bio- fertilizer materials, and the application of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques in crop pest control.

Steps will also be taken to minimize water runoff from cropped areas to waterways. (viii) Chemical pollution in receiving water bodies – bunding and recycling of run of water will protect water bodies from directly receiving farm run-off/leachates. (ix) Soil pollution – training and motivation of farmers will be undertaken on preparation and use of green manure, compost, bio, etc., fertilizer materials, and

application of integrated pest management (IPM) technique in crop pest control. (x) Soil nutrient loss – this kind of soil nutrient loss can be protected by providing guidelines to the farmers and motivating them on use of optimum volumes of irrigation water. (xi) Impact of Climate Change – canal embankments provision of 20% freeboard is an adaptation of the sub-project to climate change and reduce the exposure to risk from extreme flooding.

6 Government requirements are that removed trees be replaced by two trees. The Project has adopted a ten for one tree replacement policy. 12

Table 1: Summary of Potential Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures for the Purba Sarail-Madai Subproject7

Subproject Type of impact Impact mitigation measure or Potential Impact Small stage Beneficial Adverse Remarks to Nil Pre-construction Location of the subproject 3 Not required Design of subproject 3 Not required Road accessibility and condition 3 Not required Temporary warehouse & labor 3 Ensure proper removal of structures shed construction during decommissioning. All municipal solid waste and construction debris will be disposed on government- approved sites only. Drinking water and sanitation 3 Arrangements to be made for suitable arrangement collection and disposal of sewage and sludge from temporary septic tanks. 3 Quality assurance through checking Construction Functionality of infrastructure and of procured materials and materials of construction construction supervision to follow the approved structure design Environmental pollution due to 3 Prevention of flow of waste to construction site wastes adjacent land or streams by construction of bunds, etc. Tree cutting/Terrestrial 3 Re-plantation of ten times of cut trees biodiversity loss Noise and vibration 3 Worker ear protection provided Post-construction Improved irrigation coverage 3 Not applicable Earthquake risk 3 Not required Landscape change 3 Not required Increased use of chemical 3 Extensive training and motivation fertilizer & pesticides, and program for farmers on preparation deterioration of soil and water and use of green manure, compost, quality bio, etc., fertilizer materials, and apply integrated pest management (IPM) technique in crop pest control. Extension support will be provided by Department of Agriculture Extension field staff either as integral to their seasonal/annual plan or as part of the Project's capacity building activities (funded under Component B of the Project). In addition, Project Implementation Consultants (PIC) will provide technical support and advice which will be integral to Project costsDrainage water from crop land run-off to be prevented from entering water bodies by bunding and land storage. Recycling of drainage water will be practiced where practical. Soil erosion 3 Not required Reduced water level in nearby 3 Not required river Replacement of ground water 3 Not applicable irrigation by surface water Eutrophication and algal bloom 3 Not required Natural fishery loss 3 The impact on migratory fish is considered unlikely, however provision will be made for their upstream migration through improved operation o fgated structures and fish passes. Chemical pollution in receiving 3 Proper arrangements for protecting water bodies water bodies from directly receiving

7 This format was developed for the preparation of IEEs during SSW-1 and SSW-2. The format is considered to be a useful lead into the formulation of the EMMP. 13

Subproject Type of impact Impact mitigation measure or Potential Impact Small stage Beneficial Adverse Remarks to Nil farm house run-off/leachates by constructing bunds and provision of arrangements for the recycling of runoff water. Soil pollution 3 Training and motivation of farmers on preparation and use of green manure, compost, bio, etc., fertilizer materials, and apply integrated pest management (IPM) technique in crop pest control Changes in cropping pattern with 3 Not required new variety Crop diversity increase 3 Not required Increase in cropping intensity and 3 Not required crop production Irrigation and drought protection 3 Not applicable Culture fishery development 3 Not applicable Soil nutrient loss 3 Insignificant impact requiring guidelines and motivation of farmers on optimum use of crop water Institutional development on water 3 Not applicable use Climate change 3 Ensure at least 20% freeboard on the

canal embankments Decommission- Removal of construction camp 3 Ensure proper removal of structures ing during decommissioning. All municipal solid waste and construction debris will be disposed on government- approved sites only. E. Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan 40. LGED has signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and other ministries/departments. In the MOU, DAE will conduct training for the beneficiary farmers of the Project. Responsibilities for all agencies with respect to the mitigation of environmental impacts are set out in the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP). The EMMP can be found in Attachment E and the subproject implementation schedule is set out in Attachment F. F. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 41. The stakeholders for the PS-M subproject were identified under three main groups: (i) Government officials at the central, district and upazila levels; (ii) beneficiaries and affected people in the subproject area; and (iii) NGOs working at local and regional levels. Stakeholder participation was completed in two steps: (i) to collect and disseminate information through briefing and discussion meetings; and (ii) to receive feedback from the affected persons for formulating appropriate mitigation measures against the adverse impacts. In order to ensure appropriate feed back a range of information sharing techniques was used. Techniques used for different stakeholder groups included (i) the completion of checklists and questionnaires; (ii) discussion with villagers; (iii) semi-structured interviews; (iv) small group meetings; and (v) site visits. Special efforts were made to include the elderly, women, and vulnerable groups and to allow them to express their views regarding the proposed subproject. Stakeholder consultation has been undertaken within the PS-M subproject area between 1 April and 25 May, 2008. Three separate events of public consultation and meetings were held involving some 45 stakeholders from village, upazila and district levels. 42. In regard to issues or concerns of the proposed subproject, all meetings expressed concern for the quick implementation of the proposed works. One group expressed concern that some agricultural land might be affected by the re-excavation of the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal. 14

Otherwise all beneficiaries and APs consulted, thought the subproject will have no adverse impact and as a result no mitigatory suggestions were raised. 43. Once the subproject has been formally approved, detail of the subproject will be published in a widely circulated local newspaper in Bangla language. Notifications will advise that this IEE is available for public scrutiny at offices of (i) the Union Paraishad; (ii) the Upazila Engineer; (iii) the LGED District Office; and (iv) IWRMU. Notifications will invite submissions from members of the public, or organizations within the community, within a period of two weeks following public notification. Notification will advise that further information on the subproject may be obtained at the office of the LGED Upazila Engineer who will coordinate the stakeholder consultation process. 44. Details of public consultations are listed in Attachment G. Photographs 2 and 3 in Attachment A shows the consultation process in progress. G. Findings and Recommendations 1. Findings 45. The screening process carried out in the IEE, adopting the Government and the ADB environmental assessment checklists, has not identified any significant negative environmental impact that will not be adequately mitigated by the subproject. It is concluded from the environmental assessment that: (i) the subproject will not result in any unwarranted loss of national resources nor any impact on protected forest or environmentally sensitive areas; (ii) the subproject will not cause any additional hazards to endangered species; (iii) no involuntary resettlement will occur and land and asset acquisition will be minimized and duly compensated; (iv) the subproject will provide employment opportunities to the local people and will provide more reliable irrigation water, resulting in an increase in cropping intensity and crop yields; and (v) the subproject will help improve the economy in the region. 2. Recommendations 46. Adverse environmental impacts resulting from subproject activities are listed above together with measures to mitigate these impacts to a satisfactory level. Subproject activities will be monitored during implementation to ensure that these measures are adopted and that impacts are reduced to a satisfactory level. In addition, random monitoring will continue for a period of three years following subproject completion with focus on these specific issues: (i) the proper removal of temporary structures and facilities required during subproject construction; (ii) the status of planted trees compensating tree removal during construction; and (iii) ambient concentration of pesticides at specific locations specially up and downstream the subproject area. 47. In the event of another subproject proceeding within ten kilometers of this subproject, cumulative impact assessment will be undertaken to take into account the impacts of the co- located sub-projects. 48. The screening process conducted is considered adequate and no significant adverse environmental impacts exist that are considered to warrant further detailed study or an environmental impact assessment. 15

H. Conclusions 49. In consideration of implementing the recommended impact mitigation measures, it is concluded that the anticipated adverse impacts of the PS-M subproject will remain within acceptable limits. The direct and indirect beneficial impacts from extended irrigation coverage are expected to outweigh the adverse impacts. The expected increased agricultural production through improved controlled access to crop water and drainage, is 10.7% or about 1,211 metric tons per annum and this is expected to create significant employment opportunity and boost economic activity in the area. Therefore the subproject is assessed as environmentally feasible and sustainable and is accepted for implementation from an environmental viewpoint. No further studies are considered necessary.

Attachment A: Photographs Supporting the Subproject

Photos 1 – Showing the Purba Sarail-Madai Khal and Paddy Cultivation. Note siltation within khal on which paddy being cultivated.

Photo 2 – Discussion meeting with Upazila level officials in Kalai Upazila, Joypurhat.

Photo 3 - Discussion meeting and feed back session in Punat Union Parishad, Kalai, Joypurhat

Attachment B: List of Biological Species in the Subproject Area

This list of biological species in the subproject area has been prepared with the assistance of information sourced from the IUCN Bangladesh Country Office.

Sl. # Species Local name Scientific name 1. Aam Mangifera indica 2. Jam Eugenia spp. 3. Kathal Artocarpus heterophyllus 4. Mehagani Swietenia mahagony 5. Tal Borassus flabellifer 6. Khejur Phoenix sylvestris 7. Tetul Tamarindus indica 8. Nim Melia azadisrachta 9. Plant Boroi Zizyphus jujuba 10. Ucalyptus Eucalyptus spp. 11. Lichu Lichi chinensis 12. Narikel Cocos nucifera 13. Supari Areca catechu 14. Bash Bambusa spp. 15. Shishu Dalbergia sissoo 16. Koroi Albizia spp. 1. Bok Ardea cinerea 2. Shalik Acridotheres fuscus 3. Bulbuli Pucnonotus cafer 4. Tia Psittacula krameri 5. Ghughu Streqtopelia orientalis 6. Doel Copsychus saularis 7. Bird Chorui Copsyches saularis 8. Babui Ploceus benghalensis 9. Pankouri Phalacrocorax fuscicollis 10. Katthokra Dinopium benghalense

11. Masranga Alcedo atthis

12. Kokil Eudynamus scolopacea

13. Dahuk Amauromis phoenicurus 14. Fingey Dicrurus adsimilis 1. Rui Labeo rohita 2. Katla Catla catla 3. Silver Carp Hypophthalmic molitrix 4. Taki Channa punctatus 5. Sol Channa striata 6. Tengra Mustus vittatus 7. Puti Puntius ticto 8. Magur Clarius batrachus 9. Fish Singh Heteropneustes fossilis

10. Boal Wallago attu

11. Mrigel Cirrhinus mrigala

12. Mola Amblypharyngodon mola

13. Chingri Macrobrachium lamrrei 14. Baim Mastacembelus pancalus 15. Guchi baim Macrognathus puncalus 1. Shial Canis aureus Canis 2. Mammal/ Bon biral (Khatas) Viverricula indica 3. Reptile/ Kath biraly Callosciurus spp. 4. Amphibian Begi Herpestes edwardsi 5. Gui sap Varanus bengalensis

Attachment C: Department of Environment Checklist Screening questions Yes No Remark (i) Is the proposed subproject located within any conserved natural and/or 3 planted forests on elevated lands (Barind)/Garh areas in greater Dinajpur/ Dhaka/Mymensingh district? (ii) Does the proposed subproject encroach on any conserved natural 3 and/or planted forests on mountain valleys surrounding the Indian border of greater Sylhet district? (iii) Is the proposed subproject situated within any conserved natural and/or 3 planted forests of hill ranges in greater Chittagong district? (iv) Will the proposed subproject development intervene with any 3 conserved natural and/or planted forests of Sundarban area and south coast of the Bay of Bengal? (v) Is the subproject within 10 km peripheral distance of the 7,620,034 ha 3 Sundarbon reserve forest area in Bagerhat, Khulna & Satkhira districts? (vi) Is the proposed subproject situated within 10,465 ha conserved area 3 containing sand rim, estuary, forest, wetland, etc. on either side of the Cox's Bazar-Tekhnaf sea beach in Cox’s Bazar district? (vii) Is the subproject proposal from Narikel Jinjira and/or Sonadia Ghoti 3 Bhanga mouja/s of 590 ha Saint Martin Deep and 4,916 ha Sonadia Deep in Cox’s Bazar district? (viii) Is the subproject located within the 18,383 ha inundation zone of Hakaluki 3 Haor in Moulvi Bazar/Sylhet districts and 9,727 ha Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj district? (ix) Is the subproject situated within the 200 ha floodplain of Marjat Baor in 3 Jhenaidah district? (x) Is the subproject located within any very sensitive aquatic ecosystem of 3 Ganges floodplain and Meghna estuaries?

Attachment D: Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No Remarks

A. Project Siting - Is the subproject area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? Protected Area 3 Wetland 3 Mangrove 3 Estuarine 3 Buffer zone of protected area 3 Special area for protecting biodiversity 3 B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will The project cause: loss of precious ecological values (e.g. 3 Based on information provided in the project result of encroachment into resettlement plan there will be relatively forests/swamplands or historical/cultural minor tree loss. About 47 trees will be buildings/areas, disruption of hydrology of affected by the subproject of which 74% of natural waterways, regional flooding, and them are medium size, followed by 11% of drainage hazards)? big size and 9% small, the rest being very small (charas). The exact numbers of trees to be removed will be determined following the completion of the detailed design.

Tree removal will be minimized and removed trees replaced ten fold. conflicts in water supply rights and related 3 Supply of drinking water for the workers at social conflicts? the construction site will be arranged by the sinking of tube wells. impediments to movements of people and animals? 3 potential ecological problems due to increased soil erosion and siltation, leading 3 to decreased stream capacity? insufficient drainage leading to salinity intrusion? 3 over pumping of groundwater, leading to salinization or ground subsidence? 3 impairment of downstream water quality and 3 Temporary facilities (water-sealed latrines) therefore, impairment of downstream will be removed later without any residual beneficial uses of water? adverse impact. Septic tanks will be pumped with waste properly disposed of after meeting applicable effluent standards.

Bunding work will be undertaken to ensure that contaminated (e.g. oil an grease) runoff do not drain into waterways. dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people? 3 potential social conflicts arising from land tenure and land use issues? 3 soil erosion before compaction and The subproject will have earthwork but there lining of canals? 3 will be no major soil erosion due to high clayey soil texture and turfing type protective works. noise from construction equipment? Mitigated with the use of noise suppressors. 3

dust? Mitigated with the use of water sprays as 3 appropriate. Solid waste? Upon completion of the construction works these temporary structures will be carefully demolished and removed without residual impact. Disposal of municipal solid wastes and construction debris will be done on government-approved sites only. labor-related social problems especially if workers from different areas are hired? 3

waterlogging and soil salinization due to inadequate drainage and farm 3 management? leaching of soil nutrients and changes in soil Increased irrigation water supply may lead characteristics due to excessive application 3 to leaching out of soil nutrient if excessive of irrigation water? application of irrigation water is not controlled. Guidelines for optimum use of irrigation water and user training will mitigate the problem. reduction of downstream water supply 3 during peak seasons? soil pollution, polluted farm runoff and The subproject is likely to contribute to soil groundwater, and public health risks due to 3 and water pollution arising from increased excessive application of fertilizers and use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides. pesticides? Use of compost fertilizer, applying IPM techniques and protecting water bodies from receiving farm runoff will mitigate these pollution risks. soil erosion (furrow, surface)? 3 scouring of canals? 3 clogging of canals by sediments? 3 clogging of canals by weeds? 3 seawater intrusion into downstream 3 freshwater systems? introduction of increase in incidence of 3 waterborne or water related diseases?

Attachment E: Environmental Mitigation Plan 22 Project Stage Project Activity Potential Proposed Mitigation Institutional Cost Estimates Environmental Impacts Measures Responsibilities Pre-Construction Climate proofing of the Changes in the Ensure at least 20% LGED District Office Included in subproject sub-project catchment of the Nugolar freeboard on the canal cost Nadi and extreme events embankments due to possible climate change can have indirect impacts on the subproject area in terms of implications of increase incidence of flooding Construction Phase Temporary warehouse Environmental pollution i) Upon completion Contractor, Cost included in of materials and housing due to construction site of the construction LGED District Office and subproject cost of workers wastes works temporary Upazila Engineer estimates structures will be carefully demolished and removed without residual impact. ii) Septic tanks will be de-sludged and waste properly disposed of. iii) Bunding work will be undertaken to ensure pollutants do not Generation of solid drain into waterways. wastes from construction site i) Disposal of municipal solid wastes and construction debris will be done on government-approved sites only Tree cutting, land Tree cutting/Terrestrial i) Plant10 new trees Upazila Engineer and Cost included in clearing biodiversity loss for every tree removed WMCA subproject cost and maintain. estimates Equipment operation Noise, vibration, and i) Machinery fitted Contractor, Cost included in and unpaved road travel fugitive dust emissions with approved noise LGED District Office and subproject cost suppressor equipment Upazila Engineer estimates and maintained.

ii) Machinery only operating between

Project Stage Project Activity Potential Proposed Mitigation Institutional Cost Estimates Environmental Impacts Measures Responsibilities 0700hrs and 1900hrs

iii) Workers provided with ear protection and required to wear them. iv) water suppression of dust. Operation and Increase in irrigation Possible increase use of Introduction of ICM DAE field operatives Included in Project Maintenance Phase water supply chemical fertilizer & including IPM post implementation costs pesticides, and deterioration of soil and water quality

Leaching of soil nutrient Require guidelines and due to excessive use of motivation of farmers on irrigation water optimum use of crop water

Small water retaining Natural fishery loss Improved system Regional Assistant structures will be operation through Engineer (Water constructed across the training of WMCAs by Resources), LGED Purba Sarail-Madai Khal operation and District Office, Upazila which may impact on maintenance (O&M) Engineer, PIC downstream water users facilitators, Upazila and migratory fish, Engineer, Regional level posing adverse Assistant Engineer environmental impacts Water Resources and project implementation consultants (PIC) specialist staff. Incorporate fish friendly design features such as fish passes to improve access for migration.

Attachment F: Environmental Monitoring Plan 24 Mitigation Measure Parameters to be Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost Monitored Pre- Ensure at least 20% Embankment design 7.427 kilometer Meters One-time LGED District Part of Construction freeboard on the canal parameter and actual Purbai Sarail - review of Office and Upazila subproject Phase embankments construction Madai khal and 2 embankment Engineer cost freeboard height retaining design structures parameters and once before completion of khal re- excavation Construction Upon completion of the Demolition of all Project Visual 1 month after Contractor, Part of Phase construction works temporary structures construction site completion of LGED District contractor’s temporary structures construction Office and Upazila obligations will be carefully Engineer demolished and removed without residual impact. Desludging of septic Construction site Visual 1 month after Contractor, Part of Septic tanks will be de- tanks used during completion of LGED District contractor’s sludged and waste construction construction Office and Upazila obligations properly disposed of. Engineer

Presence of bunds Construction site Visual monthly, during Contractor, Part of Bunding work will be construction LGED District contractor’s undertaken to ensure phase Office and Upazila obligations pollutants do not drain Engineer into waterways. Location of disposal To be determined Visual monthly, during Contractor, Part of Disposal of municipal sites construction LGED District contractor’s solid wastes and phase Office and Upazila obligations construction debris will Engineer be done on government-approved sites only Plant10 new trees for Number, specie, To be determined Inventory Quarterly LGED District Part of every tree removed location of tree Office and Upazila contractor’s and maintain. planted, and survival Engineer obligations rate. Machinery fitted with Presence of mufflers Construction site Inventory Every month Contractor, Part of approved noise and silencers on during LGED District contractor’s suppressor equipment machineries construction Office and Upazila obligations

Mitigation Measure Parameters to be Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost Monitored and maintained. phase Engineer

Machinery only Construction and Noise monitoring Monthly operating between Noise levels between nearest 0700hrs and 1900hrs 0700 to 1900 hrs residential area

Workers provided with Construction site inspection of Monthly ear protection and Personal protective workers required to wear them. equipment Monthly dust Monthly Water suppression of Construction site concentration dust If required. Total suspended and nearest particulates residential area Operation Introduction of ICM Training design, Upazilas Inventory Quarterly WMCA and Included in and including IPM actual conduct of Department of Project costs Maintenance training, and number Agriculture Phase of trainees attended Extension (DAE) on ICM. Re-excavation Water quality Monthly Downstream start (0+000 km) sampling and concentration of and end (6+800 analysis pesticides and km) nutrients

Comprehensive Preparation of WMCA None One time WMCA, Upazila Included in training and capacity approved system Engineer project costs building of WMCAs operation manual and LGED personnel in system operation. Subproject None To be agreed WMCA, Upzila To be Joint development of System operator with WMCA Engineer/System financed by system operation plan. appointed Operator WMCA

Regulator and Gate opening, Daily for gate System operator Gate opening, water control sections gauge reading opening and None levels and rate of along channel and depth of gauge reading siltation recorded in siltation in control and weekly for operator's log book section siltation

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Attachment G: Subproject Implementation Schedule Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Stage 1. Identification and Feasibility Proposal Approved by DLIAPEC Meeting

Stage 2. Design and Institutional Establishment Organizing Committee Recruit and Train Community Assistant Information Campaign First Management Committee Prepare Engineering Design IEE and EMMP Present Design, IEE and EMMP to Stakeholders Finalize RP, incl. Land Acquisition Plan Seek ADB and DOE approval to IEE and EMMP Sign Implementation Agreement

Stage 3. Construction and First-Year Joint O&M Tendering and Issue Work Order Construction of Structures Form and Train Labor Contracting Societies Construction of earthworks by LCS Groups LGED construction supervision WMCA monitoring during construction WMCA Institutional Establishment and Training Agriculture and Fisheries Support Poverty Reduction Plan First-Year Joint O&M Establish O&M Committee and Plan O&M Implement RP and EMMP Signature of Lease Agreement (Handover) WMCA operates and maintain subproject IWRMU support

Attachment H: Public Consultation Type of Methods for Stakeholder Agenda for Methods for Mitigation to be taken if Information to Disclosure of Stakeholder Comments Group Consultation Consultation necessary be Disclosed Information Householders Inconvenience Consultation During May, 2008 Household Of 41 respondents, all said that they Mitigation measures will be in and around during sub- with survey were unconcerned with temporary implemented as described subproject area project const- householders inconvenience of the nature in the EMMP. ruction in and around described. No respondents said including noise, subproject area they would be concerned about dust and loss of temporary inconvenience. access Householders Possible Consultation During May, 2008 Household Of 41 respondents, all said they There will be no change to in and around changes to river with house- survey would be unaffected by changing the surface or ground water subproject area and canal flow, holders in and water conditions around the regime that will cause groundwater around subproject area including adverse effects. and flood subproject groundwater regimes. No patterns area. respondents said they would by changes to flow, groundwater and flood patterns.. Householders Possible Consultation During May, 2008 Household Of 41 respondents, one was Annex F3.2 of the in and around decline in with house- survey concerned for a possible decline in Subproject Feasibility subproject area fisheries holders in and fisheries production. Report indicates a potential around increase to fish production subproject area following subproject implementation. Householders Possibility of Consultation During May, 2008 Household Of 41 respondents, two were The Subproject Feasibility in and around increased with house- survey concerned for a possible increase in Report indicates there will subproject area flooding outside holders in and flooding outside the subproject area. be less flooding in or subproject area around outside the subproject area subproject area as a result of subproject implementation. Government Full description Focus Group 14 May 2008 at Focus Group Stakeholders requested Officials (7) of proposed Discussion Kalai Upazila Discussion implementation of subproject as subproject Engineers Office soon as possible. Beneficiaries ll description of Focus Group 14 April 2008 at Focus Group Stakeholders requested and Affected proposed Discussion Punat Union Discussion implementation of subproject as People. (20) subproject Parishad Office soon as possible. Beneficiaries Full description Focus Group 14 April 2008 at Focus Group Concern was expressed that some Loss of land will ne and Affected of proposed Discussion Madai Primary Discussion agricultural land might be affected minimized and AP People (18) subproject School by the re-excavation of the Purba compensated under terms Sarail-Madai Khal. of Resettlement Plan.