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Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Tranche 2 Initial Environment Examination Project Number: 40648-033 January 2014 IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2 Submitted by Government of Uttarakhand, Dehrdaun This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. c;;;~;G7 "1 Program Management Unit (~~~ Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (AD.B Assisted - Loan No. 2833, India) ulmpfy <"j{P.donri! Govt. of Uttarakhand Government of Uttarakhand PanditDeendyalUpadhayaParyatanBhawan, Near ONGC Helipad GarhiCantt, Dehradun -248003 Tel: 91-135-2559987, Fax: 91-135-2559988 E-mail: [email protected] Ref: 1-35/2-10-ADB(PMU)/(IDIPT}/16/2011-12 Date: 12.12.2013 To ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK INRf\:1 Country Director COU~!H.'\ !"'li'~Fc ''. >FFICE Indian Resident Mission (INRM), 1 B ! Jr r. Z013r,)& Plot no -4, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, RECE I V~D New Delhi 110021, PB No-53311 (HPO) Sub:-Loan No. 2833 IND-Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism- Initial Environment Examination Reports Ref: Fax dt. 14 November 2013 and Fax dt. 6 December 2013 (received vide mails dt. zoth 'Nov, and 10th Dec respectively) Respected Sir, Kindly refer to IEE document submitted vide letter dt. 01.08.13 and ADB's comments on the same received vide referred letter. Comments pertaining to "Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities at Asan Barrage, Dehradun, Lot-1" (contract Package No. UKIDIPT/DDN/01) have been incorporated and accordingly updated IEE document is being sent for your kind perusal and approval. Encl.:- As above tional Program Director ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK INRM b . ~ \f\ 2 7 uEC 2013 1/~ RECEIV Response Matrix Sr. No. as per From ADS Remarks/Response suggestion/ Comments from ADB 2 We note that there are no changes in the Agreed scope of works originally approved (ADB At TA stage DPR was not approved IEE report of November 2011) , prepared, IEE was developed on and the submission of updated IEE the basis of conceptual design. reports is to ensure compliance with the Now revised IEE is developed agreed environmental safeguards related considering specific project arrangements for the Loan. components as pointed out in detailed design report and complying loan covenants. 3 Based on the desk review of the No deviation. information provided with the updated Revised IEE reports indicate IEE reports and the IEE report of categorization of the project as "B" November 2011 ; the environment as per level of impact category of the sub-projects continues to be "B", and the sub projects are eligible for financing under the Loan from environmental safeguards perspective. 4 We note from the IEE reports that all Complied as per conservation sub-projects are outside the boundaries /development plans of the relevant of environmentally sensitive areas such regulatory agencies in case of sub as national parks, sanctuaries, etc., and project "Asan Barrage, Dehradun the proposed activities are in line with (Lot 1)" the approved conservation /development No project components are plans of the relevant regulatory selected within environmental agencies. sensitive area 5 During our desk review, we noted that In 2011 TA stage IEE report was certain environmental impacts (and prepared for entire program associated mitigation and monitoring considering number of sub projects measures) identified for these sub­ and mitigation measures were projects in the ADB approved IEE report developed in generic way, not as were missing in the updated IEE reports. per specific work components, It is likely that on account of certain other locations and specific sub projects. initiatives undertaken during the past 24 Now IEE is revised as per specific months, since the approval of earlier IEE work components (which suppose report (not referred to in these IEE to be revised again in form of "site reports), these impacts no longer exist. specific EMP") and that's the We request you to provide a rationale for reason of deviation from earlier not considering these impacts (and generic mitigation measures associated mitigation and monitoring against impacts. measures) at this stage, especially when For e.g no blasting and impact on the scope has remained unchanged. religious structures expected as per final design and wo rk components 1 As per suggestion mitigation measures under EMP reviewed o.nce again and revised wherever required 6 The public consultation section requires During preparation of IEE (design to be strengthened by providing details stage) consultation has been of consultations with local people. The carried out with primary and section should elaborate on (i) whether secondary stakeholders. During the environmental assessment, either consultation project components, draft IEE reports of the anticipated possible impacts and mitigation impacts and proposed mitigation measures were explained in local measures (in local language) were Hindi language shared with the local community prior to consultations; (ii) the issues raised by Issues raised by locals have been locals during the meetings; and (iii) the considered for development of methodology adopted to incorporate mitigation measures and action those issues in the final design. Form the plan. details furnished, it appears that the majority of consultations have been with Further local level community local government officials. Some of the consultation particularly related to photo plates attached with IEE reports environmental attributes attached are the same. A clarification should be in the revised IEE report. Additional included in those IEE reports stating that photographs are included in the the stakeholders including local revised report.(Appendix-9) communities are the same for such sub­ projects. It is also not very clear whether After approval executive the IEE reports or summaries (after summaries of the IEE will be incorporating the consultation translated to local Hindi language discussions) in local language have been and to be disclosed to program shared with local people or disclosed at website, local offices, line agencies easily accessible places. and public places like libraries/ villaae oanchvat office/ ULBs 7 We request you ~o ensure that (i) Statutory regulations of India at the Complied and to be comply as per national. State and local levels are loan covenant. complied with; the relevant clearances, consents, permissions, etc. are obtained All will be reflected in quarterly and prior to commencement of works; the semiannual report terms and conditions stipulated therein are fully complied with; and the relevant clearances, consents, permissions are renewed in timely manner. (ii) All proposed improvement or Complied and to be comply as per augmentation measures in loan covenant. environmentally sensitive areas are in accordance with the respective All will be reflected in quarterly and regulatory authority approved semiannual report manaaement plans; 2 (iii) The permissions are obtained from the Obtained as per requirement/ relevant regulatory agencies for the sub- selection of project components projects in or close to protected location monuments; (iv) The environmental budget mentioned in Environmental budget for the IEE report is included in the overall monitoring and application of sub-project cost and made available mitigation measures during implementation and O&M phases; (v) The environmental management and Environmental management and monitoring plans are made a part of the monitoring plans is attached in BID bidding documents (stating that the document. Entire IEE is available associated IEE reports could be made for observation by contractor. available to interested bidders and/or by Revised and approve IEE will be providing a web link of disclosed I EE disclosed in the web site report); and subsequently in the works contracts; ,. (vi) The contractors and other agencies Will be complying by concerned responsible for the implementation of contractor as per EMMP. EMMPs understand the environmental Monitoring report will show level of safeguards related requirements agreed compliance under the sub-project; (vii) The proposed bio-manipulation activities Not applicable for this IEE in the Naukuchiatal lake would be carried out in consultation with the concerned regulatory authorities and the agencies with expertise in the subject; As per BID condition Works under Supply of "Permanent Equipment" for Bio-Manipulation of Naukuchiatal Lake (Schedule II) and Operation of Bio Manipulation work for three (3) years (Schedule IV) shall be executed by the nominated Agency, College of Fisheries, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. (viii) In case of any unanticipated Agreed. environmental risks or impacts or in case In case of changes in scope and of any changes in the scope of location IEE will be revised and to subproject during implementation, you be send to ADB for review and shall promptly inform ADB about such approval. risks, impacts or changes; and prior to All will be reflected in quarterly and commencinQ with works in such semiannual report 3 sections, undertake environ menta I assessment for further revision of I EE reports as deemed necessary, and submit to ADB for review and approval. 4 t. Environmental Assessment Document Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Project Number: 40648/IND Revised December 2013 Infrastructure
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