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Albanian Center for Economic Research Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework SFG2276 REV Public Disclosure Authorized Public DisclosurePublic Authorized REPORT Public Disclosure Authorized Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework Public Disclosure Authorized Public DisclosurePublic Authorized Prepared By Dr. Zef PREÇI, Social Safeguard Expert Prof. Dr. Seit SHALLARI, Environmental Expert Revised By ADF Environmental and Social Unit Public Disclosure Authorized July 2020 1 Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework LIST OF ACRONYMS ACER Albanian Center for Economic Research ADF Albanian Development Fund AF Additional Financing CMS Coastal Management Strategy ESU Environmental and Social Unit DCM Decision of the Council of Ministers EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan GoA Government of Albania GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IoCM Institute of the Cultural Monuments IPRO Immovable Properties Registration Office LGC Local Grievance Committee LGU Local Government Unit NEA National Environmental Agency NAPA National Agency of Protected Areas NTDS National Territorial Development Strategy MoIE Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy MoTE Ministry of Tourism and Environment MoUD Ministry of Urban Development OMP Operational Management Plan PA Protected Area PAP Project Affected Persons PCU Project Coordination Unit 2 Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework PIUTD Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development RAP Resettlement Action Plan RPF Resettlement Policy Framework WB World Bank 3 Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework Executive Summary The Government of Albania through the Ministry of Finance and Economy seeks Additional Funding (AF) from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) to support the scale up for the current Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD) to finance integrated urban and tourism development and to expand the tourism market and product development in new locations in the south Albania. The scale-up investments will be focused on Ksamil and Orikum, both of which are connected to the municipalities participating in the parent Project. The AF has necessitated updating the ESMF report to cover the expanded scope. The objective of this Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) is, to provide the basis for assessing, analyzing and evaluating environmental and social impacts of the development related activities under the expanded components of the PIUTD. Subsequently the ESMF defines appropriate mitigation measures by either avoiding, eliminating, or reducing potential adverse environmental and social impacts. The ESMF further establishes provisions for estimating and budgeting the costs of any alternate measures as part of the implementation of the mitigation guidelines. The approach to this ESMF entailed the review and update of the earlier ESMF report for the PIUTD by incorporating the expanded scope. The key activities therefore comprise the review of earlier project documents and various literature as well as additional stakeholder engagements with various other identified project actors. Other activities include the development of environmental and social screening checklist forms. The Project development objectives are to: • improve urban infrastructure. • enhance tourism assets; and • strengthen institutional capacity to support tourism-related local economic development in selected areas in the south of Albania. The original Components of the Project are the following: • Component 1. Urban Upgrading and Infrastructure Improvement – EUR 44.3 million) • Component 2 (Touristic Sites Upgrading – EUR 8.4 million) • Component 3 (Tourism Market and Product Development – EUR 7.7 million) • Component 4 (Implementation Support – EUR 3.2 million) The AF will be used to support the following activities which respond to the Project development objective and: • Component 1: Urban Upgrading and Infrastructure Improvement (EUR 27.05 million – USD 30.52 million of the AF). Scaleup of investment on urban upgrading and infrastructure improvement into two new locations in the south of Albania, namely Ksamil and Orikum • Component 3: Tourism Market and Product Development (EUR 1.3 million – USD 1.46 million of the AF). The AF will also be used to support municipalities to adapt to changing market conditions related to COVID-19 in both the promotion and presentation (considerations of social and physical distancing, personal protective 4 Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework equipment (PPE) requirements, contactless entry and exit to tourist sites, etc. • Component 4: Implementation support (Euro 1.5 million USD – USD 1.6 million of the AF). The AF will also be used to add funding to the operating costs, given the extension of the loan closing date of the AF. The relevant Albania law and regulations on environmental protection include the following: • National Environmental Legal Framework • Law on Environmental Protection • Law on Protected Areas and Biodiversity • Protection of Physical Environment Framework • Law on Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure • Law and Regulation in the Field of Cultural Heritage World Bank Safeguard policies rtriggered to support the project development objectives include the Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04), Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) and the Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12); Forestry (OP 4.36); Pest Management (4.09), WB EHS Guidelines. The potential environmental and social risks and impacts associated with the specific project component activities and their mitigation measures are listed below. Environmental, Social Proposed Mitigation Measures and Health Impact Air Quality Construction stage • Soil/sand and cement loads in transit to be well covered to reduce dust levels rising above acceptable levels. • Stockpiles of exposed soil and unpaved access roads to be sprinkled with water to regulate dust levels. • Use of good quality fuel and lubricants in vehicles, equipment and machinery. • Ensure that heaped sand delivered for construction works is covered with tarpaulin to prevent wind and water transport of soil particles • Engines of vehicles, machinery, and other equipment to be switched off when not in use. • Regular scheduled maintenance and servicing to be carried out on all vehicles and equipment to minimize exhaust emissions. • Construction and civil works to be phased out or controlled to reduce emissions from equipment and machinery in use. Operational stage • Adequate road signs to be planted on dust roads to limit vehicular speeds • Properly designed and constructed speed ramps on access roads Vibration and Noise Construction phase • Excavation and construction activities to be carried out during daylight hours. • Concrete mixer and other construction machines and equipment to be located away from sensitive environmental receptors. • Construction equipment and machinery to be regularly maintained and serviced to reduce noise generation when in use. • Engines of vehicles, equipment and machinery to be turned off when not in use. • Earthworks and other construction activities to be phased out or controlled to reduce noise generation during construction • Neighboring residents and commercial activities to be notified in advance of the project before contractor mobilizes to site • Work will not be carried out during sensitive times/ periods of day/ year to avoid disturbance to fauna Operational phase • Visible signs to be provided at suitable locations to warn tourists of excessive noise which may disturb fauna or other activities Visual Intrusion • Public to be well informed of upcoming project using appropriate signages and 5 Project for Integrated Urban Tourism Development Environmental and Social Management Framework display boards prior to contractor accessing sites; • Construction activities to be done in sections to reduce impacts of change and visual intrusions to the general public. • The construction sites to be hoarded off from public view. • Good housekeeping measures, such as regular cleaning, to be maintained at the construction site. • Ensure an acceptable post-construction site as per provisions in the contract. • Tourist facilities will be properly designed and constructed to blend with the natural environment Water Resources Construction stage Pollution • Works not to be executed under aggressive weather conditions such as rains or stormy conditions • No solid waste, fuels, or oils to be discharged into any section of a waterway. • Construction to be done in sections to minimize impacts and exposure of soil. • Excavated materials and silt, which cannot be used will be disposed of at appropriate sites as per the Waste Management Plan prepared by contractor and approved by the Assembly. • Temporary sediment barriers to be installed on slopes to prevent silt from entering water courses. • Maintenance, fueling and cleaning of vehicles and equipment to take place at off- site workshop with adequate leakage prevention measures Operational stage • Adequate sanitary facilities to be provided at tourist sites to avoid discharge of waste into water bodies • Host communities
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