Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 48325-001 July 2015

PHI: 150 MW Burgos Wind Farm Project Transmission Line and Jetty

Prepared by EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation for EDC Burgos Wind Power

Corporation and the Asian Development Bank.

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EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report

JULY 2015

Table of contents

1. Introduction...... 1-1 1.1 Background ...... 1-1 1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 1-1 1.3 Project Need ...... 1-3 1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report ...... 1-3 1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report ...... 1-4

2. Project Description ...... 2-1 2.1 Introduction ...... 2-1 2.2 Project location ...... 2-1 2.3 Project components ...... 2-8 2.4 Consideration of Project Alternatives ...... 2-14 2.5 Project Phases and Activities ...... 2-16 2.6 Project Wastes, Discharges, Emissions and Built-in Measures ...... 2-18 2.7 Project Schedule ...... 2-19 2.8 Project Manpower and Requirements ...... 2-20 2.9 Project Costs ...... 2-21 2.10 Environmental Management ...... 2-21 2.11 References ...... 2-22

3. Assessment Methodology ...... 3-1 3.1 ESIA Screening for Coverage ...... 3-1 3.2 ESIA Scoping of Technical Requirements ...... 3-10 3.3 Key Environmental and Social Issues per Project Phase...... 3-18 3.4 Methodology for Baseline Profiling and Impact Assessment...... 3-20

4. Land Use Assessment ...... 4-1 4.1 Introduction ...... 4-1 4.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 4-1 4.3 Baseline Condition ...... 4-2 4.4 Land Use Impacts ...... 4-34 4.5 Land Use Mitigation Measures ...... 4-35 4.6 Conclusions ...... 4-35

5. Noise and Vibration Assessment ...... 5-1 5.1 Introduction ...... 5-1 5.2 Noise Assessment ...... 5-8 5.3 Methodology ...... 5-8 5.4 Noise Receptors ...... 5-9 5.5 Baseline Noise Conditions ...... 5-9

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5.6 Construction Phase Assessment ...... 5-14 5.7 Operation Phase Assessment ...... 5-14 5.8 Conclusions ...... 5-16 5.9 References ...... 5-17

6. Terrestrial Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation ...... 6-1 6.1 Introduction ...... 6-1 6.2 Assessment methodology ...... 6-1 6.2.1 Terrestrial Flora ...... 6-1 6.2.2 Terrestrial Fauna ...... 6-11 6.2.3 Ecosystem services ...... 6-17 6.3 Baseline environmental conditions ...... 6-17 6.3.1 Terrestrial flora ...... 6-17 6.3.2 Terrestrial fauna ...... 6-32 6.3.3 Ecosystem services ...... 6-37 6.4 Impact assessment ...... 6-42 6.4.1 Potential sources of impact ...... 6-42 6.4.2 Evaluation of impacts and mitigation measures ...... 6-45 6.5 Conclusions ...... 6-51 6.5.1 Terrestrial flora ...... 6-51 6.5.2 Terrestrial fauna ...... 6-51 6.5.3 Ecosystem services ...... 6-51 6.6 References ...... 6-53

7. Marine Ecology and Seawater Quality ...... 7-1 7.1 Introduction ...... 7-1 7.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 7-1 7.3 Baseline Environmental Conditions ...... 7-10 7.4 Operation Phase Assessment ...... 7-28 7.5 References ...... 7-29

8. Water and Drainage Assessment ...... 8-1 8.1 Introduction ...... 8-1 8.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 8-1 8.3 Baseline Conditions ...... 8-2 8.4 Operation Phase Assessment ...... 8-15 8.5 Conclusions ...... 8-15

9. Soil and Groundwater Contamination Assessment ...... 9-1 9.1 Introduction ...... 9-1 9.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 9-1 9.3 Project Area ...... 9-1 9.4 Site Geology and Topography ...... 9-2 9.5 Risk assessment ...... 9-5 9.6 Conclusion ...... 9-8

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10. Air Quality Assessment ...... 10-1 10.1 Introduction ...... 10-1 10.2 Meteorology ...... 10-1 10.3 Assessment Methodology ...... 10-3 10.4 Air Quality Guidelines ...... 10-3 10.5 Baseline conditions ...... 10-4 10.6 Baseline Air Quality ...... 10-10 10.7 Construction Phase Assessment ...... 10-15 10.8 Operation Phase Air Quality Assessment...... 10-15 10.9 Conclusions ...... 10-16 10.10 References ...... 10-16

11. Heritage and Cultural Assessment ...... 11-1 11.1 Introduction ...... 11-1 11.2 Legislation ...... 11-1 11.3 Assessment Methodology ...... 11-2 11.4 Baseline Conditions ...... 11-3 11.5 Potential Sources of Impacts and Mitigation ...... 11-20 11.6 Conclusions ...... 11-25 11.7 References ...... 11-26

12. Traffic, Access and Safety Assessment ...... 12-1 12.1 Introduction ...... 12-1 12.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 12-1 12.3 Existing Conditions ...... 12-1 12.4 Impact Assessment ...... 12-12 12.5 Conclusions ...... 12-15

13. Socio-Economic Assessment ...... 13-1 13.1 Introduction ...... 13-1 13.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 13-1 13.3 Stakeholder Engagement ...... 13-1 13.4 Existing Conditions ...... 13-6 13.5 Performance of EBWPC during Construction Phase ...... 13-18 13.6 Operation Phase Assessment ...... 13-21 13.7 Conclusions ...... 13-28 13.8 References ...... 13-29

14. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment ...... 14-1 14.1 Introduction ...... 14-1 14.2 Methodology ...... 14-1 14.3 Existing Values ...... 14-7 14.4 Impact Assessment ...... 14-30 14.5 Mitigation ...... 14-47 14.6 Conclusions and Summary of Findings ...... 14-48

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15. Risk Assessment ...... 15-1 15.1 Introduction ...... 15-1 15.2 Assessment Methodology ...... 15-1 15.3 Risk Assessment Workshop ...... 15-7 15.4 Result of the Risk Assessment ...... 15-9 15.5 Risk Ranking ...... 15-15 15.6 Management of Risks ...... 15-17

16. Environmental and Social Management Plan ...... 16-1 16.1 Management Plan ...... 16-1 16.2 Monitoring Plan ...... 16-1 16.3 Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan ...... 16-11 16.4 Abandonment Plan ...... 16-11 16.5 Emergency Response Plan ...... 16-12 16.6 Waste Management Plan ...... 16-15 16.7 Social Development Plan and Performance Report ...... 16-17 16.8 Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation, and Disclosure Plan ...... 16-31 16.9 Land Leasing Process ...... 16-31 16.10 Grievance Mechanism ...... 16-36 16.11 Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines ...... 16-39 16.12 Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety, and Security Plan ...... 16-40 16.13 Transport and Access/Traffic Management Plan ...... 16-41

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Table index

Table 2 1 Barangays and Municipalities traversed by the Transmission Line ...... 2-1

Table 2 2 Location and Coordinates of the Transmission Towers ...... 2-1

Table 2 3 Alternative location for the transmission towers ...... 2-14

Table 2 4 Project phased for the Transmission Line Project ...... 2-20 Table 2 5 Workers employed during the construction phase of Transmission Line project ...... 2-20

Table 3 1 Equator Principles 1 to 10 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations ...... 3-2

Table 3 2 IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines ...... 3-6 Table 3 3 Stakeholder Consultation Activities ...... 3-12

Table 3 4 Issues and concerns raised during consultation activities ...... 3-13

Table 3 5 Key Environmental Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 3-18

Table 3 6 Key Social Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 3-19

Table 3 7 Methodology in the Establishment of Baseline Condition ...... 3-21

Table 3 8 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line ...... 3-25

Table 3 9 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty...... 3-26 Table 3 10 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line ...... 3-35

Table 3 11 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty ...... 3-36

Table 4 1 Land cover within areas traversed by the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 4-3

Table 4 2 Actual land use of areas where the transmission towers were built ...... 4-15 Table 4 3 Classification of land traversed by the Transmission Line Project ...... 4-16

Table 4 4 Classification of environmental critical areas – Transmission Line ...... 4-19

Table 4 5 Classification of environmental critical areas – Jetty Project ...... 4-27 Table 4 6 Summary of baseline condition ...... 4-34

Table 4 7 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 4-36

Table 5 1 Description of Sampling Sites along the Transmission Route and at the Jetty ...... 5-4

Table 5 2 Assessment criteria for noise (NPCC MC 1980-002) ...... 5-8

Table 5 3 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N1: Jetty area, Barangay Ablan, Municipality of Burgos ...... 5-9

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Table 5 4 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N2: Kapurpurawan, Barangay Saoit, Municipality of Burgos ...... 5-10

Table 5 5 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N3: Tower 053, Barangay Davila, Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 5-10

Table 5 6 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N4: Tower 085, Barangay Susugaen, Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 5-10 Table 5 7 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N5: Tower 107, Barangay Ngabangab, Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 5-11

Table 5 8 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N6: Tower 119, Barangay 29 Pasngal, Municipality of Bacarra ...... 5-11

Table 5 9 Recorded 24-hr noise measurements in station N7: Tower 140, Barangay 55A Barit, Municipality of Laoag ...... 5-12

Table 5 10 Summary of average baseline noise levels for a period of 2 hours for 24 hours ...... 5-12

Table 5 11 Permissible noise exposure (DOLE, 1989)...... 5-15

Table 5 12 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 5-17

Table 6 1 Location and description of sampling sites ...... 6-3

Table 6 2 Classification criteria of sampling ...... 6-10 Table 6 3 Fernando (1998) biodiversity scale ...... 6-11

Table 6 4 Description of sampling areas along the transmission line route and selected adjacent areas ...... 6-14 Table 6 5 Population density of three layers of the six transects ...... 6-18

Table 6 6 Average and range of DBH and BA ...... 6-19

Table 6 7 List of species with the highest Importance Values in all the established plots and transects ...... 6-19

Table 6 8 Overall taxa richness ...... 6-20

Table 6 9 Taxa richness in terms of vegetation cover ...... 6-21

Table 6 10 List of species with high Importance Values in all the established plots and transects ...... 6-23

Table 6 11 Endemic species recorded in the area ...... 6-24 Table 6 12 Invasive plants identified in the area ...... 6-25

Table 6 13 Species of ecological importance ...... 6-26

Table 6 14 Summary of distribution status of bird species recorded in Transmission line and Jetty area (Nov 2014) ...... 6-33

Table 6 15 Checklist of threatened species recorded in the area (August 2014) ...... 6-37

Table 6 16 Ecosystem services provided by the affected habitats ...... 6-38 Table 6 17 Provisioning services provided by the affected habitats ...... 6-40

Table 6 18 Summary of critical habitats affected by the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 6-50 Table 6 19 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 6-52

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Table 7 1 GPS coordinates of the marine sampling sites (November 2014) ...... 7-4

Table 7 2 Comparison of GPS coordinates of the 2012 and 2014 marine surveys in reference to the Burgos EBWPC Jetty ...... 7-5

Table 7 3 Categories of coral reef health based on percent cover of hard coral (Gomez et al. 1981) ...... 7-6 Table 7 4 Reef fish status categories and their corresponding values (after Hilomen et al. 2000 and Nañola et al. 2006) ...... 7-7

Table 7 5 Comparison of coral genera found in the reefs around the EBWPC Jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte ...... 7-11

Table 7 6 Species richness of reef fish in four survey sites in Burgos, Ilocos Norte ...... 7-16

Table 7 7 Diversity and percent cover of macrobenthic algae on the reef crest on both sides of the jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte ...... 7-19

Table 7 8 Mean densities (no. of animals/ 0.02 m2) and relative abundances (%) of soft- bottom fauna observed in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-24 Table 7 9 Primary productivity at the coastal area fronting the jetty at Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-25

Table 7 10 Mean (no. of cells/m3) and relative densities (%) of phytoplankton observed at four sampling stations in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-26

Table 7 11 Mean (no. of inds./m3) and relative mean densities (%) of zooplankton recorded at four sampling stations in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-27 Table 7 12 Levels of six water quality parameters measured at four stations at the vicinity of the jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-27

Table 7 13 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measues ...... 7-29

Table 8 1 Transmission towers located near bodies of water ...... 8-8

Table 8 2 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 8-15

Table 9 1 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 9-8

Table 10 1 Location of field stations (PAGASA) ...... 10-1

Table 10 2 Ambient air monitoring equipment specifications ...... 10-3

Table 10 3 Assessment criteria for ambient air quality (24 hr averaging time) ...... 10-4

Table 10 4 Recorded climatological data from PAGASA Laoag Station (1981–2010)...... 10-7

Table 10 5 Identified sensitive receptors proximate to the station ...... 10-10

Table 10 6 Air quality baseline results ...... 10-13 Table 10 7 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 10-16

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Table 11 1 Types of heritage ...... 11-2

Table 11 2 Cultural and Natural Heritage in Burgos ...... 11-4 Table 11 3 Cultural and Natural Heritage in Pasuquin ...... 11-7

Table 11 4 Cultural and Natural Heritage in Bacarra ...... 11-9

Table 11 5 Cultural heritage in Laoag City ...... 11-12 Table 11 6 National Heritage Sites in Ilocos Norte ...... 11-16

Table 11 7 Areas of Cultural and Natural Significance in Ilocos Norte ...... 11-17

Table 11 8 Summary of Impact on Historical and Cultural Resources during Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 11-20

Table 11 9 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 11-25

Table 12 1 Classification and road condition in the Municipality of Burgos ...... 12-2

Table 12 2 Classification and road condition in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 12-2

Table 12 3 Classification and road condition in the Municipality of Bacarra ...... 12-8 Table 12 4 Classification and condition of road in Laoag City ...... 12-8

Table 12 5 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 12-16

Table 13 1 Stakeholder engagement activities conducted by EBWPC ...... 13-2

Table 13 2 Major Issues and Concerns raised during the Stakeholder Engagement Activities ...... 13-2 Table 13 3 Host barangays ...... 13-6

Table 13 4 Population of Burgos...... 13-7

Table 13 5 Population and Land Area of Pasuquin ...... 13-9 Table 13 6 Population and Land Area in Bacarra ...... 13-11

Table 13 7 Population and Land Area of Laoag City ...... 13-13

Table 13 8 Number of lots affected by the transmission towers ...... 13-15 Table 13 9 Actual land use of areas where the transmission towers were built ...... 13-15

Table 13 10 Percentage of affected land area of the 189 landowners ...... 13-16

Table 13 11 Percentage of affected land of the 49 landowners ...... 13-16 Table 13 12 Lots affected by the Transmission Line Project ...... 13-18

Table 13 13 Nature of land rights ...... 13-18

Table 13 14 Safety performance of EBWPC during Construction Phase...... 13-19 Table 13 15 Origin of EBWPC Employees during the Construction of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 13-20

Table 13 16 Classification of EBWPC Employees during the Construction of Transmission Line and Jetty Projects...... 13-20

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Table 13 17 Height clearance permit secured for the Transmission Towers ...... 13-22

Table 13 18 Typical US Magnetic Field Levels associated with Transmission Lines ...... 13-26

Table 13 19 List of Towers Built near Structures ...... 13-26 Table 13 20 Key impacts and proposed mitigation/enhancement measures ...... 13-28

Table 14 1 Landscape Sensitivity ...... 14-3 Table 14 2 Landscape capacity to accommodate change ...... 14-3

Table 14 3 Magnitude of Landscape Impacts / Visual Modification ...... 14-5

Table 14 4 Assessment of receptor sensitivity ...... 14-5 Table 14 5 Duration of impacts ...... 14-6

Table 14 6 Quality of the impact ...... 14-6

Table 14 7 Significance of Impact ...... 14-7 Table 14 8 LCU1 – Forested Landscape ...... 14-10

Table 14 9 LCU2 – Agricultural/Rural Landscape ...... 14-13

Table 14 10 LCU3 – Built-up Landscape ...... 14-15 Table 14 11 VL1 – Kapurpurawan 4x4 Trail ...... 14-17

Table 14 12 VL2 – Barangay Ablan House Cluster ...... 14-18

Table 14 13 VL3 – Cape Bojeador Lighthouse ...... 14-19 Table 14 14 VL4 – Bayog Elementary School ...... 14-20

Table 14 15 VL5 – Barangay Davila Salt Vendor Kiosks ...... 14-21

Table 14 16 VL6 – Pasuquin Beach ...... 14-22 Table 14 17 VL7 – Barangay Dilavo Field ...... 14-23

Table 14 18 VL8 – Barangay Estancia Field ...... 14-24

Table 14 19 VL9 – Barangay Salpad Field ...... 14-25 Table 14 20 VL10 – Barangay Poblacion 2 Field ...... 14-26

Table 14 21 VL11 – Barangay Carusipan Field ...... 14-26

Table 14 22 VL12 – Barangay Corocor Field ...... 14-27 Table 14 23 VL13 – Bacarra River...... 14-28

Table 14 24 VL14 – Barangay Salet-Bulangon ...... 14-29

Table 14 25 VL15 - Jetty ...... 14-30 Table 14 26 LCU1 Impact Assessment ...... 14-31

Table 14 27 LCU2 Impact Assessment ...... 14-31

Table 14 28 LCU3 Impact Assessment ...... 14-32 Table 14 29 VL1 Impact Assessment ...... 14-33

Table 14 30 VL2 Impact Assessment ...... 14-34

Table 14 31 VL3 Impact Assessment ...... 14-35

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Table 14 32 VL4 Impact Assessment ...... 14-36

Table 14 33 VL5 Impact Assessment ...... 14-37

Table 14 34 VL6 Impact Assessment ...... 14-38 Table 14 35 VL7 Impact Assessment ...... 14-39

Table 14 36 VL8 Impact Assessment ...... 14-40

Table 14 37 VL9 Impact Assessment ...... 14-41 Table 14 38 VL10 Impact Assessment ...... 14-42

Table 14 39 VL11 Impact Assessment ...... 14-43

Table 14 40 VL12 Impact Assessment ...... 14-44 Table 14 41 VL13 Impact Assessment ...... 14-45

Table 14 42 VL14 Impact Assessment ...... 14-46

Table 14 43 VL15 Impact Assessment ...... 14-47 Table 14 44 Summary of Impacts ...... 14-48

Table 15 1 Estimation of likelihood ...... 15-3 Table 15 2 Consequence descriptors ...... 15-4

Table 15 3 Risk assessment matrix ...... 15-6

Table 15 4 Risk assessment workshop participants ...... 15-8 Table 15 5 Document review ...... 15-8

Table 15 6 List of issues and risks identified during the operation and maintenance of Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 15-9 Table 15 7 Extreme and high risks identified during the operation of Transmission Line Project ...... 15-10

Table 15 8 Risks identified during the operation and maintenance of the Burgos Transmission Line Project ...... 15-11

Table 15 9 High risks identified during the operation of Jetty Project...... 15-13

Table 15 10 Risks identified during the operation and maintenance of the Burgos Jetty Project ...... 15-14

Table 15 11 Risk ranking ...... 15-15

Table 16 1 Environmental and Social Management Plan Matrix during Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 16-2

Table 16 2 Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan Matrix during the Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 16-7

Table 16 3 Members of Compliance Monitoring Team ...... 16-9

Table 16 4 Toilet and hand washing facilities provided to different MDG beneficiary schools in Ilocos Norte ...... 16-19

Table 16 5 Manpower Skills Development Activities conducted by EBWPC ...... 16-25

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Table 16 6 Livelihood Training carried out by EBWPC ...... 16-27

Table 16 7 IEC Framework Plan ...... 16-31

Table 16 8 Sample grievances during pre-construction and construction phase ...... 16-37

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Figure index

Figure 2 1 Location of 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line ...... 2-6

Figure 2 2 Location of Jetty ...... 2-7

Figure 2 3 Typical design of a single circuit lattice tower ...... 2-9

Figure 2 4 Typical foundation design ...... 2-10

Figure 3 1 ESIA Study Area ...... 3-24

Figure 3 2 Project impact area–Transmission Line (1 or 7) ...... 3-27 Figure 3 3 Project impact area – Transmission Line (2 of 7) ...... 3-28

Figure 3 4 Project impact area – Transmission Line (3 of 7) ...... 3-29

Figure 3 5 Project impact area – Transmission Line (4 of 7) ...... 3-30 Figure 3 6 Project impact area – Transmission Line (5 of 7) ...... 3-31

Figure 3 7 Project impact area – Transmission Line (6 of 7) ...... 3-32

Figure 3 8 Project impact area – Transmission Line (7 of 7) ...... 3-33 Figure 3 9 Project impact area – Jetty ...... 3-34

Figure 4 1 General land use map of the Municipality of Burgos based on CLUP ...... 4-4 Figure 4 2 Existing land use of the Municipality of Pasuquin based on CLUP ...... 4-5

Figure 4 3 Existing land use of the Municipality of Bacarra based on CLUP (2012) ...... 4-6

Figure 4 4 Existing land use of Laoag City based on CLUP ...... 4-7 Figure 4 5 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (1 of 7) ...... 4-8

Figure 4 6 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (2 of 7) ...... 4-9

Figure 4 7 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (3 of 7) ...... 4-10 Figure 4 8 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (4 of 7) ...... 4-11

Figure 4 9 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (5 of 7) ...... 4-12

Figure 4 10 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (6 of 7) ...... 4-13 Figure 4 11 Land cover of the area traversed by the Transmission Line (USGS 2010) (7 of 7) ...... 4-14

Figure 4 12 Land classification map traversed by the Transmission Line and covered by the Jetty Project ...... 4-17

Figure 4 13 Areas traversed by the Transmission Line relative to the identified ECA ...... 4-25

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Figure 4 14 Location of Jetty Project relative to identified ECA ...... 4-33

Figure 5 1 Location of noise sampling stations ...... 5-2 Figure 5 2 Location of sensitive receptors against noise sampling stations ...... 5-3

Figure 5 3 Summarised arithmetic median noise levels across stations over the 24- hr sampling period ...... 5-13 Figure 5 4 Vibration dampers found at one of the transmission lines of the project ...... 5-16

Figure 6 1 Flora sampling locations ...... 6-9 Figure 6 2 Fauna sampling locations ...... 6-13

Figure 6 3 Distribution of plant species in terms of habit ...... 6-21

Figure 6 4 Species Diversity Index of the six transects ...... 6-23 Figure 6 5 Species Evenness Index of six transects ...... 6-23

Figure 6 6 Location of project site, important wetland sites and migration route in North and Central Luzon ...... 6-34 Figure 6 7 Bird species richness and abundance recorded in the Transmission Line sampling sites ...... 6-35

Figure 6 8 Bird diversity indices recorded in Transmission Line sampling sites ...... 6-36

Figure 6 9 Bird diversity indices recorded in Jetty sampling site ...... 6-36

Figure 6 10 Transmission Right-of-Way (ROW) scheme...... 6-48

Figure 6 11 Sample of positioning line marking devices on transmission lines ...... 6-49

Figure 7 1 Location of survey sites for the post-construction marine ecology and water quality assessment of the EBWPC Jetty (November 2014) ...... 7-3

Figure 7 2 Map of proposed Jetty Site in Burgos, Ilocos Norte showing reference points for directly impacted area (red), indirectly impacted area (blue), and possibly impacted areas ...... 7-4 Figure 7 3 Profile of hard (live) coral cover and that of other benthos in four reef sites in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-14

Figure 7 4 A comparison of live and dead coral and combined cover of other lifeforms in four reef sites in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-14

Figure 7 5 Comparison of average cover of live, dead coral and abiotics between the pre-construction assessment in June 2012 and the current (November 2014) assessment ...... 7-15

Figure 7 6 Profile on the generic diversity of corals in the reefs within the vicinity of the Burgos jetty before (June 2012) and after jetty construction (November 2014) ...... 7-15

Figure 7 7 Comparison of species richness across reef sites fronting the Burgos jetty ...... 7-16

Figure 7 8 Comparison of abundance of different fish groups in four reef sites in front of the jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-17

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Figure 7 9 Comparison of estimated fish biomass on four reef sites fronting the jetty (November 2014) ...... 7-17

Figure 7 10 Relative abundance of different fish groups on the reefs fronting the jetty based on population counts (left) and biomass (right) ...... 7-18

Figure 7 11 Most abundant fish families on the reefs fronting the temporary jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte based on population counts and biomass ...... 7-18 Figure 7 12 Mean percent cover and relative abundance of macrobenthic algal groups found on the high-energy reef crest in the vicinity of the temporary jetty in Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-20 Figure 7 13 Age distribution and educational attainment of fishers in Bgry. Ablan, Burgos, Ilocos Norte (November 2014) ...... 7-22

Figure 7 14 Number of years fisher-respondents in Bgry. Ablan spent on fishing (left) and a profile on livelihood (right) of respondents showing their dependence on fishing (November 2014)...... 7-22

Figure 7 15 Comparison of CPUE values of common fishing activities among Ablan fishers (November 2014) ...... 7-23

Figure 8 1 Hydrological map of the Municipality of Burgos ...... 8-3 Figure 8 2 Hydrological map of the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 8-5

Figure 8 3 Hydrological map of the Municipality of Bacarra ...... 8-6

Figure 8 4 Hydrologic map of Laoag City ...... 8-7

Figure 8 5 Map showing Tower BL095 located along Bilatag River, Barangay Sulbec in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 8-10

Figure 8 6 Map showing Towers BL128 and BL129 located along Bacarra River in the Municipality of Bacarra ...... 8-11

Figure 8 7 Flood prone areas in the Municipality of Bacarra ...... 8-13

Figure 8 8 Flood prone areas in Laoag City ...... 8-14

Figure 9 1 Geology map of the study area ...... 9-3

Figure 9 2 Regional slope map ...... 9-4 Figure 9 3 Conceptual Site Model (Transmission Lines) ...... 9-7

Figure 9 4 Conceptual Model (Burgos Jetty) ...... 9-8

Figure 10 1 Location of nearby meteorological stations ...... 10-2

Figure 10 2 Philippine climate classification ...... 10-5

Figure 10 3 Ilocos Norte projected seasonal temperature increases in 2020 and 2050 ...... 10-6 Figure 10 4 Ilocos Norte seasonal rainfall changes in 2020 and 2050 ...... 10-6

Figure 10 5 Ilocos Norte projected frequency of extreme events in 2020 and 2050 ...... 10-7

Figure 10 6 2012 Wind Rose Diagram – EBWPC Mast 1...... 10-8 Figure 10 7 2012 Wind Rose Diagram – EBWPC Mast 3...... 10-9

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Figure 10 8 2012 Wind Rose Diagram – EBWPC Mast D ...... 10-9

Figure 10 9 Location of air sampling stations ...... 10-11

Figure 10 10 Location of sensitive receptors against air sampling stations...... 10-12 Figure 10 11 Comparison of TSP and PM10 results ...... 10-14

Figure 10 12 Concentration of NO2 across sampling stations ...... 10-14

Figure 10 13 Concentration of SO2 across sampling stations ...... 10-15

Figure 11 1 Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites in the Municipality of Burgos ...... 11-6

Figure 11 2 Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 11-8 Figure 11 3 Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites in the Municipality of Bacarra ...... 11-11

Figure 11 4 Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites in Laoag City ...... 11-14

Figure 11 5 Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites in the Province of Ilocos Norte ...... 11-19 Figure 11 6 Towers BL001 to BL019 along the Access Road leading to Palpalokada Landscape and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation ...... 11-23

Figure 11 7 Tower BL031 along the Access Road leading to Cape Bojeador ...... 11-24

Figure 12 1 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL001–BL020) in the Municipality of Burgos ...... 12-3

Figure 12 2 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL021–BL042) in the Municipality of Burgos ...... 12-4

Figure 12 3 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL043–BL069) in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 12-5

Figure 12 4 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL069–BL091) in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 12-6

Figure 12 5 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL092–BL113) in the Municipality of Pasuquin ...... 12-7

Figure 12 6 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL114–BL135) in the Municipality of Bacarra...... 12-9

Figure 12 7 Access Roads near Transmission Towers (BL136–BL148) in Laoag City ...... 12-10

Figure 12 8 Access Road from the Jetty Project to Burgos Wind Project...... 12-11 Figure 12 9 Temporary access road built during the construction of the Jetty Project ...... 12-13

Figure 13 1 Location of Laoag International Airport relative to the Transmission Line ...... 13-24 Figure 13 2 Electromagnetic Spectrum ...... 13-25

Figure 14 1 Locations of Landscape Character Units (LCU) ...... 14-8 Figure 14 2 Representative Viewing Locations ...... 14-16

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Figure 15 1 Risk assessment process ...... 15-2

Figure 16 1 Compliance Monitoring Team Organization Chart ...... 16-10 Figure 16 2 Emergency Response Team ...... 16-12

Figure 16 3 ROW Acquisition Process for No Identified Landowner and Identified Landowner ...... 16-33 Figure 16 4 ROW Acquisition Process for Easement Contracts ...... 16-34

Figure 16 5 Compensation for structures ...... 16-36

Figure 16 6 Burgos Jetty Traffic Management Plan...... 16-42

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Plate index

Plate 6 1 Cassytha filiformis found at the causeway...... 6-25

Plate 6 2 Tower 18 located at a wooded area in Barangay Saoit, Burgos. Pioneer trees and shrubs have established underneath the towers ...... 6-28

Plate 6 3 Various agricultural activities along the transmission line ...... 6-29 Plate 6 4 Tower BL95 beside Sulbec River in Barangay Sulbec, Pasuquin ...... 6-30

Plate 6 5 Sulbec Rivermouth at Dirique Bridge ...... 6-30

Plate 6 6 Towers BL128 and BL129 located in Bacarra River, Barangays Cabaruan and Sangil, Bacarra ...... 6-30

Plate 6 7 Towers 41 and 43 located at the marshes of Barangay Paayas, Burgos ...... 6-31

Plate 6 8 Orthotropic reiterations seen on leaning stem at the riparian area after construction ...... 6-43

Plate 6 9 New shoots regenerating from cut stems at the second growth forest area ...... 6-46

Plate 6 10 Sample flight diverters installed in TL wires...... 6-49

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Table of contents

1. Introduction...... 1-1 1.1 Background ...... 1-1 1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects ...... 1-1 1.3 Project Need ...... 1-3 1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report ...... 1-3 1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report ...... 1-4

Table index

Table 1-1 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuances for the Burgos Wind Project Transmission Line, Substation, and Other Power Plant / Power Facilities ...... 1-2

Table 1-2 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuance for the Burgos Temporary Jetty ...... 1-3

Table 1-3 ESIA Structure ...... 1-4

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1. Introduction

1.1 Background

The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) Burgos Wind Project Corporation, also referred to as the EBWPC, is the proponent of the 150 MW Burgos Wind Project in Ilocos Norte. The Burgos Wind Project was commissioned on 05 November 2014 following its nomination for feed-in-tariff (FIT) eligibility. It was endorsed by the DOE to qualify for FIT on 11 November 2014. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued the provisional ‘authority to operate’ to the Burgos Wind Project on 18 December 2014.

The wind farm facility in Burgos, Ilocos Norte is currently transmitting electricity through the Burgos Transmission Line Project. This is a 42-km 115 kV transmission line currently owned and being operated by the EBWPC. The Burgos Transmission Line Project connects the Burgos Wind Project substation located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte to the existing substation owned and operated by the National Grid Corporation (NGCP) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The transmission line traverses 29 barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and the City of Laoag, in the Province of Ilocos Norte in Region 1.

The Burgos Wind Project was subjected to an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) in 2014; and the ESIA report was submitted to EBWPC’s nominated funding institution. Following the Lender’s review requirements, the Burgos Transmission Line Project supporting the operation of the Burgos Wind Project is being required to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment.

In addition to the Burgos Transmission Line Project, the construction of the Burgos Wind Project was completed with the use of a Jetty for delivery of equipment and wind turbine parts. The Jetty is located in the Municipality of Burgos, Ilocos Norte, approximately 6 km from the wind farm. The Jetty and Transmission Line Projects will support operation and maintenance activities of the Burgos Wind Project for its entire project life cycle. The Jetty and the Burgos Transmission Line Projects are both the subject of this environmental and social impact assessment report.

1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects

1.2.1 Burgos Transmission Line Project

The Burgos Transmission Line (TL) Project started construction in June 2013 and was completed in September 2014. Under the Philippine EIS System (Presidential Decree 1586), the Burgos TL Project with a power carrying capacity of 115 kV required the submission of a Project Description (PD) report to secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Regional Office No. 1, of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The PD report prepared by the EDC in September 2012 and submitted to DENR-EMB Region 1 contains basic project information, location and transmission line right-of-way, project rationale, components of the project, description of the project phases, manpower requirements, project cost, and an overview of the baseline environmental conditions and proposed environmental management plan. This document became the basis for the issuance of CNCs for the Burgos TL Project (Table 1-1).

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Table 1-1 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuances for the Burgos Wind Project Transmission Line, Substation, and Other Power Plant / Pow er Facilities Certificate of Non-Coverage Date Issued / Issued Coverage Number To CNC-R01-1209-008 06 September 2012 / Other power plant / power facility, EDC Burgos Wind transmission line (<138 kV power Power Corporation carrying capacity), and substation

project 220 kV power output) located in Barangays Ablan, Bayog, Bobon, Paayas, Poblacion, Nagsurot and Saoit, in Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1 CNC-R01-1209-0009 06 September 2012 / Substation, other power plant/power EDC Burgos Wind facility, and transmission line (<138 kV Power Corporation power carrying capacity) located in Barangays Davila, Dilavo, Caruan, Sulongan, Estancia, Susugaen, Salpad, Nagsanga, Sulbec, Poblacion 2, Tabungao, Ngabangab, Carusipan, Libeng and Batuli, in Municipality of Pasuquin, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1 CNC-R01-1006-0019 01 December 2010 / Other power plant / power facility, EDC Burgos Wind transmission line (<138 kV power Power Corporation carrying capacity) located in Barangays Pungto, Cabusligan, Pasngal, Corocor, Cabaruan and Sangil, in Municipality of Bacarra, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1 CNC-R01-1006-0020 01 December 2010 Other power plant / power facility, EDC Burgos Wind transmission line (< 138 kV power Power Corporation carrying capacity) located in Barangays Vira and Barit, in the City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1

The 115 kV Burgos TL Project is currently supporting the operation of the Burgos Wind Project, and supplying electricity to the grid through the substation located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

1.2.2 Burgos Jetty

The Jetty, which was initially constructed as a temporary facility to support construction of the Burgos Wind Project, is now being maintained and kept for operation and maintenance activities of the wind farm in Burgos and its ancillary facilities, such as the substation, access roads, and transmission line components.

The CNC for the Temporary Jetty was issued by the DENR-EMB Regional Office No. 1 on 31 May 2013, following the requirements under the Philippine EIS System or Presidential Decree 1586 (Table 1-2).

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Table 1-2 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuance for the Burgos Temporary Jetty Certificate of Non-Coverage Date Issued / Issued Coverage Number To CNC-R01-1305-0019 31 May 2013 / Temporary Jetty Transport Terminal First Balfour, Inc Facilities, with less than 1 hectare area without reclamation (area to be developed)

1.3 Project Need

The Burgos Wind Project requires ancillary facilities to support its operation during power generation. The EBWPC Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are necessary support facilities during the operation of the Burgos Wind Project.

1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was conducted consistent with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards and its guidance notes, which include conformance to the host country’s environmental assessment laws and regulations (i.e. the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and its Implementing Rules and Regulations).

Specifically, the ESIA was conducted post-construction to:

Document project activities which had already been undertaken

Determine the likely environmental and social impacts which may have occurred during the construction phase

Identify any outstanding impacts, if any, or enhancement measures that need to be continuously implemented to leverage on positive benefits of the project

Assess in detail the environmental, social, and health impacts that would result from the operation and maintenance of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects

Identify environmental and social mitigation measures to address the impacts identified during operation phase

Develop an appropriate Environmental and Social Management Plan for the operation and maintenance of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects based on the mitigation and enhancement measures and in accordance with the national and international regulations (e.g. DAO 2003-30 and IFC Performance Standard) The ESIA was also prepared in accordance with the Equator Principles used by the financing institutions. It was prepared based upon the Project Description Reports (PDR) and other documents submitted by EBWPC to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau Region 1 (DENR-EMB) Region 1 in compliance with the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) under Presidential Decree (PD) 1586. The structure of the ESIA for the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects is presented in Table 1-3 with reference to the corresponding IFC Performance Standard. Performance Standard 7 (Indigenous People) was not included in this report since there are no indigenous

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peoples identified in the project area as confirmed by the Certificate of Non-Overlap (CNO) issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) (Appendix A). Table 1-3 ESIA Structure Section Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects Relevant IFC Performance Standard Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Project Description Section 3 Assessment Methodology Section 4 Land Use Assessment 1 Section 5 Noise and Vibration Assessment 1, 3 Section 6 Biodiversity and Conservation 1,4,5,6,7,8 Section 7 Marine Ecology and Seawater Quality 4, 6 Section 8 Water and Drainage Assessment 1, 3 Section 9 Soil and Groundwater Contamination Assessment 1, 3 Section 10 Air Quality Assessment 1, 3 Section 11 Heritage and Cultural Assessment 8 Section 12 Traffic, Access and Safety Assessment 4 Section 13 Socio-Economic Assessment 2, 4, 5 Section 14 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment 1 Section 15 Risk Assessment 1 Section 16 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Management Plan 1 Monitoring Plan 1, 6 Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan 3 Abandonment Plan 1 Emergency Response Framework Plan 1, 4 Waste Management Plan 3 Social Development Plan and Performance Report 2, 4 Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation and Disclosure 1, 5 Plan Land Leasing Process 5 Grievance Mechanism 1, 2, 5 Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines 2 Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety, and 2, 4 Security Plan Transport and Access/Traffic Management Plan 2, 4

1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report

The conduct of assessment for the ESIA Report covers documentation of construction activities that has already been undertaken; overall performance of implementing mitigation measures to address impacts during construction phase; and identification of impacts and mitigation measures to produce an environmental and social management plan (ESMP) that will be implemented during the operation and maintenance phase of the project.

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Table of contents

1. Introduction...... 1

2. Project Description ...... 2-1 2.1 Introduction ...... 2-1 2.2 Project location ...... 2-1 2.3 Project components ...... 2-8 2.4 Consideration of Project Alternatives ...... 2-14 2.5 Project Phases and Activities ...... 2-16 2.6 Project Wastes, Discharges, Emissions and Built-in Measures ...... 2-18 2.7 Project Schedule ...... 2-19 2.8 Project Manpower and Requirements ...... 2-20 2.9 Project Costs ...... 2-21 2.10 Environmental Management ...... 2-21 2.11 References ...... 2-22

Table index

Table 2-1 Barangays and Municipalities traversed by the Transmission Line ...... 2-1 Table 2-2 Location and Coordinates of the Transmission Towers ...... 2-1

Table 2-3 Alternative location for the transmission towers ...... 2-14

Table 2-4 Project phased for the Transmission Line Project ...... 2-20 Table 2-5 Workers employed during the construction phase of Transmission Line project ...... 2-20

Figure index

Figure 2-1 Location of 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line ...... 2-6 Figure 2-2 Location of Jetty ...... 2-7

Figure 2-3 Typical design of a single circuit lattice tower ...... 2-9

Figure 2-4 Typical foundation design ...... 2-10

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2. Project Description

2.1 Introduction

This section provides the detailed description of the 115 kV Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. The Transmission Line Project conveys the electricity generated by the Burgos Wind Project (BWP) to the substation located in Laoag City. It will traverse a total of approximately 42 km, which crosses the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra and Laoag City, the Provincial Capital of Ilocos Norte.

The Jetty, on the other hand, was constructed to initially serve as a temporary facility to accommodate delivery of materials for construction of the Burgos Wind Project. EBWPC has planned to maintain the Jetty for long-term use for future delivery of materials, and maintenance/operation equipment for the Burgos Wind Project, substation, transmission line and other power generation ancillary facilities. The Jetty is located in Barangay Ablan (Buraan), in the Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Norte. It has a total footprint area of about 1.5 ha.

2.2 Project location

2.2.1 Transmission line

The 115 kV transmission line traverses 29 barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and the City of Laoag, all in the Province of Ilocos Norte in Region 1 (Figure 2-1). The transmission line connects the substation of BWP located in the Municipality of Burgos and to the substation in Laoag City. Presented in Table 2-1 is the list of barangays and municipalities traversed by the transmission line while Table 2-2 shows the as-built location and coordinates of the transmission towers. The transmission line route has an easement or right- of-way of 30 m.

Table 2-1 Barangays and Municipalities traversed by the Transmission Line City/Municipality Barangays Burgos Nagsurot Bayog Saoit Paayas Poblacion Bobon Ablan Pasuquin Caruan Estancia Sulbec Sulongan Carusipan Nagsanga Salpad Susugaen Davila Ngabangab Batuli (San Tabungao Dilavo Poblacion 2 Isidro) Bacarra Cabaruan Corocor Pungto Cabusligan Pasngal Sangil Laoag Barit Vira

Table 2-2 Location and Coordinates of the Transmission Towers Original As-built Northing Easting Barangay Municipality transmission transmission tower no. tower SP-01 BL-001 2049985.785 462955.072 Poblacion Burgos SP-02 BL-002 2049999.680 462853.639 Poblacion Burgos SP-03 BL-003 2049990.945 462757.681 Poblacion Burgos

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Original As-built Northing Easting Barangay Municipality transmission transmission tower no. tower SP-04 BL-004 2049962.082 462684.737 Saoit Burgos SP-05 BL-005 2049904.592 462605.609 Saoit Burgos SP-06 BL-006 2049828.138 462537.361 Saoit Burgos SP-07 BL-007 2049753.542 462470.772 Saoit Burgos SP-08 BL-008 2049678.947 462404.183 Saoit Burgos SP-09 BL-009 2049604.351 462337.594 Saoit Burgos SP-10 BL-010 2049529.756 462271.004 Saoit Burgos SP-11 BL-011 2049473.089 462174.778 Saoit Burgos SP-12 BL-012 2049427.575 462084.914 Saoit Burgos SP-13 BL-013 2049365.564 461983.786 Saoit Burgos SP-14 BL-014 2049335.098 461930.087 Saoit Burgos SP-15 BL-015 2049264.848 461796.717 Saoit Burgos TWR A BL-016 2049242.008 461722.810 Saoit Burgos TWR B BL-017 2049142.890 461436.760 Saoit Burgos TWR C BL-018 2048984.037 461304.525 Saoit Burgos TWR 001 BL-019 2048794.200 461146.506 Saoit Burgos TWR 002 BL-020 2048828.483 460849.206 Saoit Burgos TWR 003 BL-021 2048865.880 460524.902 Saoit Burgos TWR 004 BL-022 2048835.064 460203.180 Saoit Burgos TWR 005 BL-023 2048799.218 459829.982 Ablan Burgos TWR 006 BL-024 2048780.899 459439.319 Ablan Burgos TWR 007 BL-025 2048718.228 459075.408 Ablan Burgos TWR 008 BL-026 2048663.776 458701.872 Ablan Burgos TWR 009 BL-027 2048617.362 458344.118 Ablan Burgos TWR 010 BL-028 2048388.825 458164.703 Bayog Burgos TWR 011 BL-029 2048021.039 457962.954 Bayog Burgos TWR 012 BL-030 2047725.758 457835.519 Bayog Burgos TWR 013 BL-031 2047495.758 457822.319 Bayog Burgos TWR 014 BL-032 2047290.608 457412.799 Bayog Burgos TWR 015 BL-033 2047179.000 457173.000 Bayog Burgos TWR 016 BL-034 2047050.000 456933.000 Bayog Burgos TWR 017 BL-035 2047006.174 456604.530 Bayog Burgos TWR 018 BL-036 2046769.725 456279.510 Bobon Burgos TWR 019 BL-037 2046572.538 456002.874 Bobon Burgos TWR 020 BL-038 2046354.822 455697.436 Bobon Burgos TWR 021 BL-039 2046189.508 455465.514 Bobon Burgos TWR 022 BL-040 2046021.326 455229.569 Paayas Burgos TWR 023 BL-041 2045814.179 454938.958 Paayas Burgos TWR 024 BL-042 2045560.229 454842.775 Paayas Burgos TWR 025 BL-043 2045227.255 454937.142 Davila Pasuquin TWR 026 BL-044 2044932.661 455020.632 Davila Pasuquin

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Original As-built Northing Easting Barangay Municipality transmission transmission tower no. tower TWR 027 BL-045 2044616.849 455110.135 Davila Pasuquin TWR 028 BL-046 2044332.517 455190.716 Davila Pasuquin TWR 029 BL-047 2044132.611 455247.371 Davila Pasuquin TWR 030 BL-048 2043854.981 455326.053 Davila Pasuquin TWR 031 BL-049 2043497.273 455427.429 Davila Pasuquin TWR 032 BL-050 2043202.619 455510.936 Davila Pasuquin TWR 033 BL-051 2042767.888 455634.054 Davila Pasuquin TWR 034 BL-052 2042393.235 455740.306 Davila Pasuquin TWR 035A BL-053 2042004.441 455721.556 Davila Pasuquin TWR 035B BL-054 2041645.747 455811.830 Davila Pasuquin TWR 036 BL-055 2041556.363 455977.495 Davila Pasuquin TWR 037 BL-056 2041166.238 456088.059 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 038 BL-057 2040851.186 456177.346 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 039 BL-058 2040552.463 456262.006 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 040 BL-059 2040277.197 456329.378 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 041 BL-060 2039932.937 456448.899 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 042 BL-061 2039488.873 456582.859 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 043 BL-062 2039076.240 456707.338 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 044 BL-063 2038851.982 456774.990 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 045 BL-064 2038291.893 456943.952 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 046 BL-065 2038047.468 457017.688 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 047 BL-066 2037820.346 457086.204 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 048 BL-067 2037484.856 457187.411 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 049 BL-068 2037174.748 457277.410 Dilavo Pasuquin TWR 050 BL-069 2036898.883 457357.470 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 051 BL-070 2036462.039 457381.558 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 052 BL-071 2036217.165 457511.025 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 053 BL-072 2035900.533 457564.879 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 054 BL-073 2035586.347 457618.317 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 055 BL-074 2035293.749 457668.083 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 056 BL-075 2034912.125 457732.990 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 057 BL-076 2034559.451 457792.974 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 058 BL-077 2034234.480 457849.036 Caruan Pasuquin TWR 059 BL-078 2033868.108 457938.231 Sulongan Pasuquin TWR 060 BL-079 2033479.013 458034.368 Sulongan Pasuquin TWR 061 BL-080 2033207.928 458101.348 Sulongan Pasuquin TWR 062 BL-081 2032916.528 458173.347 Sulongan Pasuquin TWR 063 BL-082 2032640.237 458241.613 Estancia Pasuquin TWR 064 BL-083 2032347.179 458314.021 Estancia Pasuquin TWR 065 BL-084 2032008.751 458394.712 Estancia Pasuquin TWR 066 BL-085 2031714.783 458552.322 Susugaen Pasuquin

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Original As-built Northing Easting Barangay Municipality transmission transmission tower no. tower TWR 067 BL-086 2031395.877 458720.555 Susugaen Pasuquin TWR 068 BL-087 2031165.046 458843.556 Susugaen Pasuquin TWR 069 BL-088 2030921.740 458973.205 Susugaen Pasuquin TWR 070 BL-089 2030673.039 459105.729 Susugaen Pasuquin TWR 071 BL-090 2030437.604 459257.575 Nagsanga Pasuquin TWR 072 BL-091 2030060.828 459431.953 Nagsanga Pasuquin TWR 073 BL-092 2029830.014 459499.843 Nagsanga Pasuquin TWR 074 BL-093 2029562.171 459578.625 Nagsanga Pasuquin TWR 075 BL-094 2029259.764 459667.574 Nagsanga Pasuquin TWR 076 BL-095 2028983.684 459813.010 Sulbec Pasuquin TWR 077 BL-096 2028651.187 459898.250 Sulbec Pasuquin TWR 078 BL-097 2028318.927 459983.429 Poblacion 2 Pasuquin TWR 079 BL-098 2027998.075 460065.684 Poblacion 2 Pasuquin TWR 080 BL-099 2027732.892 460133.667 Poblacion 2 Pasuquin TWR 081 BL-100 2027467.407 460201.728 Poblacion 2 Pasuquin TWR 082 BL-101 2027224.437 460025.209 Poblacion 2 Pasuquin TWR 083 BL-102 2026823.192 459783.395 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 084 BL-103 2026667.220 459519.241 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 085 BL-104 2026352.155 459331.391 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 086 BL-105 2026064.623 459159.957 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 087 BL-106 2025774.728 458987.115 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 088 BL-107 2025483.150 458813.270 Batuli (San Pasuquin Isidro) TWR 089 BL-108 2025184.692 458635.322 Ngabangab Pasuquin TWR 090 BL-109 2024994.465 458521.904 Ngabangab Pasuquin TWR 091 BL-110 2024792.344 458401.394 Ngabangab Pasuquin TWR 092 BL-111 2024496.311 458312.944 Carusipan Pasuquin TWR 093 BL-112 2024165.561 458215.276 Carusipan Pasuquin TWR 094 BL-113 2023859.525 458124.905 Carusipan Pasuquin TWR 095 BL-114 2023528.484 458027.152 Pungto Bacarra TWR 096 BL-115 2023182.476 457924.978 Pungto Bacarra TWR 097 BL-116 2022839.114 457823.585 Cabusligan Bacarra TWR 098 BL-117 2022453.520 457709.717 Cabusligan Bacarra TWR 099 BL-118 2022074.774 457597.881 Pasngal Bacarra TWR 100 BL-119 2021862.335 457483.703 Pasngal Bacarra TWR 101 BL-120 2021589.174 457336.890 Pasngal Bacarra TWR 102 BL-121 2021313.481 457188.715 Corocor Bacarra TWR 103 BL-122 2021005.874 457023.389 Corocor Bacarra

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Original As-built Northing Easting Barangay Municipality transmission transmission tower no. tower TWR 104 BL-123 2020696.087 456856.888 Corocor Bacarra TWR 105 BL-124 2020388.843 456691.758 Cabaruan Bacarra TWR 106 BL-125 2020097.631 456535.243 Cabaruan Bacarra TWR 107 BL-126 2019746.143 456582.791 Cabaruan Bacarra TWR 108 BL-127 2019392.615 456630.615 Cabaruan Bacarra TWR 109 BL-128 2019067.044 456667.135 Cabaruan Bacarra TWR 110 BL-129 2018673.645 456639.928 Sangil Bacarra TWR 111 BL-130 2018253.957 456602.095 Sangil Bacarra TWR 112 BL-131 2017898.580 456570.398 Sangil Bacarra TWR 113 BL-132 2017687.405 456750.314 Sangil Bacarra TWR 114 BL-133 2017541.248 456874.836 Sangil Bacarra TWR 115 BL-134 2017332.809 456904.203 Sangil Bacarra TWR 116 BL-135 2017039.654 456945.505 Sangil Bacarra TWR 117 BL-136 2016750.000 456986.000 Vira Laoag TWR 118 BL-137 2016634.000 457058.000 Vira Laoag TWR 119 BL-138 2016304.241 457262.672 Vira Laoag TWR 120 BL-139 2015835.123 457421.530 Vira Laoag TWR 121 BL-140 2015656.858 457453.399 Vira Laoag TWR 122 BL-141 2015230.832 457708.204 Vira Laoag TWR 123 BL-142 2015016.790 457737.295 Barit Laoag TWR 124 BL-143 2014879.914 457958.918 Barit Laoag SP 124A BL-144 2014845.201 457978.510 Barit Laoag SP 125 BL-145 2014888.289 458041.463 Barit Laoag SP 126 BL-146 2014874.635 458089.644 Barit Laoag SP 127 BL-147 2014867.077 458140.006 Barit Laoag SP 128 BL-148 2014854.290 458217.182 Barit Laoag Source: EBWPC 2014

2.2.1 Jetty

The Jetty Project is located in Barangay Ablan (Buraan) in the Municipality of Burgos, Ilocos Norte (Figure 2-2). It is approximately 6 km from the Burgos Wind Project.

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BL-003 Tarrag Jetty BL-019 San Lorenzo BL-026 ! BL-020 BL-004 Bangui A Abaca Nagbalagan Poblacion Wind Fam BL-027 Pagali

BL-029 BL-028 Ablan Sarat Malasin 2,050,000 BL-005 Bacsil Lanao 2,050,000 Baruyen Masikil BL-030 Saoit BL-006 Taguiporo BL-031 Nagsurot BL-036 BL-021 BL-007 Manayon Utol Bayog BL-022 BL-008 BL-037 Bobon Banban BL-032 BL-023 BL-009 Dadaor BL-041 BL-038 BL-033 BL-024 Buduan BL-010 BL-042 BL-039 BL-025 BL-043 BL-034 BL-011 BL-044 BL-040 BL-035 BL-012 BL-045 Paayas Burgos BL-046 BL-013 Tanap

2,045,000 BL-048 BL-047 BL-014 Bangui 2,045,000 BL-049 BL-050 BL-051 BL-052 BL-055 BL-053 Davila BL-054 Dumalneg BL-056 Payac BL-057 Dumalneg

BL-058

◆ ♦❤✐ ♥❣ ❊❛✐♥❣ ❚❛♥ ♠✐ ✐ ♦♥ ■❉ ◆ ♦❤✐ ♥❣ ❊❛✐♥❣

BL-059 ❚❛♥♠✐ ✐ ♦♥ ■❉

✷✵✹✾✾✽✺✳✼✽✺ ✹✻✷✾✺✺✳✵✼✷ ❇▲✲ ✵✼✻ ✷✵✸✹✺✺✾✳✹✺✶ ✹✺✼✼✾✷✳✾✼✹

BL-060 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✶

✷✵✹✾✾✾✾✳✻✽ ✹✻✷✽✺✸✳✻✸✾ ❇▲✲ ✵✼✼ ✷✵✸✹✷✸✹✳✹✽ ✹✺✼✽✹✾✳✵✸✻

BL-061 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✷

✷✵✹✾✾✾✵✳✾✹✺ ✹✻✷✼✺✼✳✻✽✶ ❇▲✲ ✵✼✽ ✷✵✸✸✽✻✽✳✶✵✽ ✹✺✼✾✸✽✳✷✸✶ BL-062 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✸

Agaga

❇▲✲ ✵✵✹ ✷✵✹✾✾✻✷✳✵✽✷ ✹✻✷✻✽✹✳✼✸✼ ❇▲✲ ✵✼✾ ✷✵✸✸✹✼✾✳✵✶✸ ✹✺✽✵✸✹✳✸✻✽

2,040,000 BL-063 Dilavo 2,040,000

✷✵✹✾✾✵✹✳✺✾✷ ✹✻✷✻✵✺✳✻✵✾ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✵ ✷✵✸✸✷✵✼✳✾✷✽ ✹✺✽✶✵✶✳✸✹✽

BL-064 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✺

✷✵✹✾✽✷✽✳✶✸✽ ✹✻✷✺✸✼✳✸✻✶ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✶ ✷✵✸✷✾✶✻✳✺✷✽ ✹✺✽✶✼✸✳✸✹✼ BL-065 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✻

BL-066

✷✵✹✾✼✺✸✳✺✹✷ ✹✻✷✹✼✵✳✼✼✷ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✷ ✷✵✸✷✻✹✵✳✷✸✼ ✹✺✽✷✹✶✳✻✶✸

BL-067 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✼

✷✵✹✾✻✼✽✳✾✹✼ ✹✻✷✹✵✹✳✶✽✸ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✸ ✷✵✸✷✸✹✼✳✶✼✾ ✹✺✽✸✶✹✳✵✷✶

BL-068 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✽

✷✵✹✾✻✵✹✳✸✺✶ ✹✻✷✸✸✼✳✺✾✹ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✹ ✷✵✸✷✵✵✽✳✼✺✶ ✹✺✽✸✾✹✳✼✶✷

BL-069 ❇▲✲ ✵✵✾

✷✵✹✾✺✷✾✳✼✺✻ ✹✻✷✷✼✶✳✵✵✹ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✺ ✷✵✸✶✼✶✹✳✼✽✸ ✹✺✽✺✺✷✳✸✷✷ BL-070 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✵

BL-071

✷✵✹✾✹✼✸✳✵✽✾ ✹✻✷✶✼✹✳✼✼✽ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✻ ✷✵✸✶✸✾✺✳✽✼✼ ✹✺✽✼✷✵✳✺✺✺

BL-072 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✶

✷✵✹✾✹✷✼✳✺✼✺ ✹✻✷✵✽✹✳✾✶✹ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✼ ✷✵✸✶✶✻✺✳✵✹✻ ✹✺✽✽✹✸✳✺✺✻

BL-073 Caruan ❇▲✲ ✵✶✷

✷✵✹✾✸✻✺✳✺✻✹ ✹✻✶✾✽✸✳✼✽✻ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✽ ✷✵✸✵✾✷✶✳✼✹ ✹✺✽✾✼✸✳✷✵✺

BL-074 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✸

✷✵✹✾✸✸✺✳✵✾✽ ✹✻✶✾✸✵✳✵✽✼ ❇▲✲ ✵✽✾ ✷✵✸✵✻✼✸✳✵✸✾ ✹✺✾✶✵✺✳✼✷✾

BL-075 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✹

✷✵✹✾✷✻✹✳✽✹✽ ✹✻✶✼✾✻✳✼✶✼ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✵ ✷✵✸✵✹✸✼✳✻✵✹ ✹✺✾✷✺✼✳✺✼✺

BL-076 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✺

✷✵✹✾✷✹✷✳✵✵✽ ✹✻✶✼✷✷✳✽✶ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✶ ✷✵✸✵✵✻✵✳✽✷✽ ✹✺✾✹✸✶✳✾✺✸ BL-077 ❇▲✲ ✵✶✻ Sulongan

2,035,000 BL-078 2,035,000

❇▲✲ ✵✶✼ ✷✵✹✾✶✹✷✳✽✾ ✹✻✶✹✸✻✳✼✻ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✷ ✷✵✷✾✽✸✵✳✵✶✹ ✹✺✾✹✾✾✳✽✹✸

BL-079

✷✵✹✽✾✽✹✳✵✸✼ ✹✻✶✸✵✹✳✺✷✺ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✸ ✷✵✷✾✺✻✷✳✶✼✶ ✹✺✾✺✼✽✳✻✷✺ ❇▲✲ ✵✶✽ Isic

BL-080 Isic

❇▲✲ ✵✶✾ ✷✵✹✽✼✾✹✳✷ ✹✻✶✶✹✻✳✺✵✻ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✹ ✷✵✷✾✷✺✾✳✼✻✹ ✹✺✾✻✻✼✳✺✼✹

BL-081 Sapat

✷✵✹✽✽✷✽✳✹✽✸ ✹✻✵✽✹✾✳✷✵✻ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✺ ✷✵✷✽✾✽✸✳✻✽✹ ✹✺✾✽✶✸✳✵✶ BL-082 ❇▲✲ ✵✷✵

BL-083

✷✵✹✽✽✻✺✳✽✽ ✹✻✵✺✷✹✳✾✵✷ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✻ ✷✵✷✽✻✺✶✳✶✽✼ ✹✺✾✽✾✽✳✷✺

BL-084 ❇▲✲ ✵✷✶

❇▲✲ ✵✷✷ ✷✵✹✽✽✸✺✳✵✻✹ ✹✻✵✷✵✸✳✶✽ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✼ ✷✵✷✽✸✶✽✳✾✷✼ ✹✺✾✾✽✸✳✹✷✾

BL-085 Cabayo

✷✵✹✽✼✾✾✳✷✶✽ ✹✺✾✽✷✾✳✾✽✷ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✽ ✷✵✷✼✾✾✽✳✵✼✺ ✹✻✵✵✻✺✳✻✽✹ BL-086 Susugaen ❇▲✲ ✵✷✸

BL-087

✷✵✹✽✼✽✵✳✽✾✾ ✹✺✾✹✸✾✳✸✶✾ ❇▲✲ ✵✾✾ ✷✵✷✼✼✸✷✳✽✾✷ ✹✻✵✶✸✸✳✻✻✼

BL-088 Pasuquin ❇▲✲ ✵✷✹Tadao

✷✵✹✽✼✶✽✳✷✷✽ ✹✺✾✵✼✺✳✹✵✽ ❇▲✲✶✵✵ ✷✵✷✼✹✻✼✳✹✵✼ ✹✻✵✷✵✶✳✼✷✽ BL-089 ❇▲✲ ✵✷✺

BL-090 Nagsanga Salpad

❇▲✲ ✵✷✻ ✷✵✹✽✻✻✸✳✼✼✻ ✹✺✽✼✵✶✳✽✼✷ ❇▲✲✶✵✶ ✷✵✷✼✷✷✹✳✹✸✼ ✹✻✵✵✷✺✳✷✵✾

W e s t BL-091 Nalvo

✷✵✹✽✻✶✼✳✸✻✷ ✹✺✽✸✹✹✳✶✶✽ ❇▲✲✶✵✷ ✷✵✷✻✽✷✸✳✶✾✷ ✹✺✾✼✽✸✳✸✾✺ BL-092 ❇▲✲ ✵✷✼ Cabangaran

Sulbec

✷✵✹✽✸✽✽✳✽✷✺ ✹✺✽✶✻✹✳✼✵✸ ❇▲✲✶✵✸ ✷✵✷✻✻✻✼✳✷✷ ✹✺✾✺✶✾✳✷✹✶ BL-093 ❇▲✲ ✵✷✽

Philippine BL-094

❇▲✲ ✵✷✾ ✷✵✹✽✵✷✶✳✵✸✾ ✹✺✼✾✻✷✳✾✺✹ ❇▲✲✶✵✹ ✷✵✷✻✸✺✷✳✶✺✺ ✹✺✾✸✸✶✳✸✾✶ BL-095 Pragata Carusikis San Jose

2,030,000 S e a 2,030,000

✷✵✹✼✼✷✺✳✼✺✽ ✹✺✼✽✸✺✳✺✶✾ ❇▲✲✶✵✺ ✷✵✷✻✵✻✹✳✻✷✸ ✹✺✾✶✺✾✳✾✺✼

BL-096 San Juan ❇▲✲ ✵✸✵

✷✵✹✼✹✾✺✳✼✺✽ ✹✺✼✽✷✷✳✸✶✾ ❇▲✲✶✵✻ ✷✵✷✺✼✼✹✳✼✷✽ ✹✺✽✾✽✼✳✶✶✺

BL-097 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✶ Dagupan

✷✵✹✼✷✾✵✳✻✵✽ ✹✺✼✹✶✷✳✼✾✾ ❇▲✲✶✵✼ ✷✵✷✺✹✽✸✳✶✺ ✹✺✽✽✶✸✳✷✼ BL-098 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✷

BL-099 BL-101 Bago

✷✵✹✼✶✼✾ ✹✺✼✶✼✸ ❇▲✲✶✵✽ ✷✵✷✺✶✽✹✳✻✾✷ ✹✺✽✻✸✺✳✸✷✷ BL-100 Poblacion 3 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✸

Surong

✷✵✹✼✵✺✵ ✹✺✻✾✸✸ ❇▲✲✶✵✾ ✷✵✷✹✾✾✹✳✹✻✺ ✹✺✽✺✷✶✳✾✵✹ BL-102 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✹

Puyupuyan Batuli Esperanza

✷✵✹✼✵✵✻✳✶✼✹ ✹✺✻✻✵✹✳✺✸ ❇▲✲✶✶✵ ✷✵✷✹✼✾✷✳✸✹✹ ✹✺✽✹✵✶✳✸✾✹ BL-103 BL-104 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✺

Santa

✷✵✹✻✼✻✾✳✼✷✺ ✹✺✻✷✼✾✳✺✶ ❇▲✲✶✶✶ ✷✵✷✹✹✾✻✳✸✶✶ ✹✺✽✸✶✷✳✾✹✹ BL-106 Matilde ❇▲✲ ✵✸✻

Dilanis

✷✵✹✻✺✼✷✳✺✸✽ ✹✺✻✵✵✷✳✽✼✹ ❇▲✲✶✶✷ ✷✵✷✹✶✻✺✳✺✻✶ ✹✺✽✷✶✺✳✷✼✻

BL-105 Naglicuan ❇▲✲ ✵✸✼

✷✵✹✻✸✺✹✳✽✷✷ ✹✺✺✻✾✼✳✹✸✻ ❇▲✲✶✶✸ ✷✵✷✸✽✺✾✳✺✷✺ ✹✺✽✶✷✹✳✾✵✺ BL-109 ❇▲✲ ✵✸✽

BL-107

✷✵✹✻✶✽✾✳✺✵✽ ✹✺✺✹✻✺✳✺✶✹ ❇▲✲✶✶✹ ✷✵✷✸✺✷✽✳✹✽✹ ✹✺✽✵✷✼✳✶✺✷ Manarang❇▲✲ ✵✸✾

BL-108 BL-110 Tamdagan

✷✵✹✻✵✷✶✳✸✷✻ ✹✺✺✷✷✾✳✺✻✾ ❇▲✲✶✶✺ ✷✵✷✸✶✽✷✳✹✼✻ ✹✺✼✾✷✹✳✾✼✽ Dadaeman ❇▲✲ ✵✹✵

BL-111 Canaam

✷✵✹✺✽✶✹✳✶✼✾ ✹✺✹✾✸✽✳✾✺✽ ❇▲✲✶✶✻ ✷✵✷✷✽✸✾✳✶✶✹ ✹✺✼✽✷✸✳✺✽✺ Ngabangab ❇▲✲ ✵✹✶

BL-112 Santa

✷✵✹✺✺✻✵✳✷✷✾ ✹✺✹✽✹✷✳✼✼✺ ❇▲✲✶✶✼ ✷✵✷✷✹✺✸✳✺✷ ✹✺✼✼✵✾✳✼✶✼ Pangil Catalina ❇▲✲ ✵✹✷

2,025,000 BL-113 Darupidip 2,025,000

✷✵✹✺✷✷✼✳✷✺✺ ✹✺✹✾✸✼✳✶✹✷ ❇▲✲✶✶✽ ✷✵✷✷✵✼✹✳✼✼✹ ✹✺✼✺✾✼✳✽✽✶ BL-114 Binsang ❇▲✲Alsem ✵✹✸ Vintar

Carusipan

✷✵✹✹✾✸✷✳✻✻✶ ✹✺✺✵✷✵✳✻✸✷ ❇▲✲✶✶✾ ✷✵✷✶✽✻✷✳✸✸✺ ✹✺✼✹✽✸✳✼✵✸ Duripes ❇▲✲ ✵✹✹ BL-115 Macupit Paninaan

Pungto Dipilat

✷✵✹✹✻✶✻✳✽✹✾ ✹✺✺✶✶✵✳✶✸✺ ❇▲✲✶✷✵ ✷✵✷✶✺✽✾✳✶✼✹ ✹✺✼✸✸✻✳✽✾ BL-116 Cadaratan ❇▲✲ ✵✹✺

BL-118 Tubburan Malampa

✷✵✹✹✸✸✷✳✺✶✼ ✹✺✺✶✾✵✳✼✶✻ ❇▲✲✶✷✶ ✷✵✷✶✸✶✸✳✹✽✶ ✹✺✼✶✽✽✳✼✶✺ BL-117 ❇▲✲ ✵✹✻

BL-120 Pasngal Cabusligan Teppang

✷✵✹✹✶✸✷✳✻✶✶ ✹✺✺✷✹✼✳✸✼✶ ❇▲✲✶✷✷ ✷✵✷✶✵✵✺✳✽✼✹ ✹✺✼✵✷✸✳✸✽✾ Natba Cabulalaan ❇▲✲ ✵✹✼

BL-119

✷✵✹✸✽✺✹✳✾✽✶ ✹✺✺✸✷✻✳✵✺✸ ❇▲✲✶✷✸ ✷✵✷✵✻✾✻✳✵✽✼ ✹✺✻✽✺✻✳✽✽✽

BL-121 Corocor ❇▲✲ ✵✹✽

✷✵✹✸✹✾✼✳✷✼✸ ✹✺✺✹✷✼✳✹✷✾ ❇▲✲✶✷✹ ✷✵✷✵✸✽✽✳✽✹✸ ✹✺✻✻✾✶✳✼✺✽ Bani BL-122 ❇▲✲ ✵✹✾ Pipias Salsalamagui Casilian Nambaran Cabisocolan

Libtong Pulangi

✷✵✹✸✷✵✷✳✻✶✾ ✹✺✺✺✶✵✳✾✸✻ ❇▲✲✶✷✺ ✷✵✷✵✵✾✼✳✻✸✶ ✹✺✻✺✸✺✳✷✹✸ BL-123 ❇▲✲ ✵✺✵

BL-124

❇▲✲ ✵✺✶ ✷✵✹✷✼✻✼✳✽✽✽ ✹✺✺✻✸✹✳✵✺✹ ❇▲✲✶✷✻ ✷✵✶✾✼✹✻✳✶✹✸ ✹✺✻✺✽✷✳✼✾✶

✷✵✹✷✸✾✸✳✷✸✺ ✹✺✺✼✹✵✳✸✵✻ ❇▲✲✶✷✼ ✷✵✶✾✸✾✷✳✻✶✺ ✹✺✻✻✸✵✳✻✶✺ BL-125 ❇▲✲ ✵✺✷

Ganagan Bacarra

✷✵✹✷✵✵✹✳✹✹✶ ✹✺✺✼✷✶✳✺✺✻ ❇▲✲✶✷✽ ✷✵✶✾✵✻✼✳✵✹✹ ✹✺✻✻✻✼✳✶✸✺ BL-126 San ❇▲✲ ✵✺✸ Columbia

Vicente San Pedro F.

✷✵✹✶✻✹✺✳✼✹✼ ✹✺✺✽✶✶✳✽✸ ❇▲✲✶✷✾ ✷✵✶✽✻✼✸✳✻✹✺ ✹✺✻✻✸✾✳✾✷✽ BL-127 Andres I Alviar ❇▲✲ ✵✺✹

BL-128 Santo Tambidao

✷✵✹✶✺✺✻✳✸✻✸ ✹✺✺✾✼✼✳✹✾✺ ❇▲✲✶✸✵ ✷✵✶✽✷✺✸✳✾✺✼ ✹✺✻✻✵✷✳✵✾✺ Bgy. No. San ❇▲✲ ✵✺✺

2,020,000 Visaya 2,020,000

60-A, BL-129 Simon I Cristo I

✷✵✹✶✶✻✻✳✷✸✽ ✹✺✻✵✽✽✳✵✺✾ ❇▲✲✶✸✶ ✷✵✶✼✽✾✽✳✺✽ ✹✺✻✺✼✵✳✸✾✽ Caaoacan Sangil San ❇▲✲ ✵✺✻

BL-130 BL-133 Roque II

✷✵✹✵✽✺✶✳✶✽✻ ✹✺✻✶✼✼✳✸✹✻ ❇▲✲✶✸✷ ✷✵✶✼✻✽✼✳✹✵✺ ✹✺✻✼✺✵✳✸✶✹ Bgy. ❇▲✲ ✵✺✼

No. 61, BL-131 Santa

✷✵✹✵✺✺✷✳✹✻✸ ✹✺✻✷✻✷✳✵✵✻ ❇▲✲✶✸✸ ✷✵✶✼✺✹✶✳✷✹✽ ✹✺✻✽✼✹✳✽✸✻ BL-134 ❇▲✲ ✵✺✽ Cataban Filomena I Abkir

Buyon

✷✵✹✵✷✼✼✳✶✾✼ ✹✺✻✸✷✾✳✸✼✽ ❇▲✲✶✸✹ ✷✵✶✼✸✸✷✳✽✵✾ ✹✺✻✾✵✹✳✷✵✸ BL-132 ❇▲✲ ✵✺✾ Bgy. No. 62-A, Parparoroc

Navotas North BL-137

✷✵✸✾✾✸✷✳✾✸✼ ✹✺✻✹✹✽✳✽✾✾ ❇▲✲✶✸✺ ✷✵✶✼✵✸✾✳✻✺✹ ✹✺✻✾✹✺✳✺✵✺ BL-135 BL-143 ❇▲✲ ✵✻✵

BL-136 San

✷✵✸✾✹✽✽✳✽✼✸ ✹✺✻✺✽✷✳✽✺✾ ❇▲✲✶✸✻ ✷✵✶✻✼✺✵ ✹✺✻✾✽✻ Bgy. No. Ramon San ❇▲✲ ✵✻✶ Bgy. No. 55-A, Ester

62-B, Navotas BL-138 BL-144 San Roque Mabanbanag

✷✵✸✾✵✼✻✳✷✹ ✹✺✻✼✵✼✳✸✸✽ ❇▲✲✶✸✼ ✷✵✶✻✻✸✹ ✹✺✼✵✺✽ Bgy. No. ❇▲✲ ✵✻✷ South Barit-Pandan Parut Pedro

57, Pila

✷✵✸✽✽✺✶✳✾✽✷ ✹✺✻✼✼✹✳✾✾ ❇▲✲✶✸✽ ✷✵✶✻✸✵✹✳✷✹✶ ✹✺✼✷✻✷✳✻✼✷ BL-139 BL-145 San ❇▲✲ ✵✻✸

Bgy. No. 55-C, Nicolas

✷✵✸✽✷✾✶✳✽✾✸ ✹✺✻✾✹✸✳✾✺✷ ❇▲✲✶✸✾ ✷✵✶✺✽✸✺✳✶✷✸ ✹✺✼✹✷✶✳✺✸ Alejo ❇▲✲ ✵✻✹ Bgy. No. BL-140 Vira BL-146 Margaay

Bgy. No. 31, Malasig

✷✵✸✽✵✹✼✳✹✻✽ ✹✺✼✵✶✼✳✻✽✽ ❇▲✲✶✹✵ ✷✵✶✺✻✺✻✳✽✺✽ ✹✺✼✹✺✸✳✸✾✾ 32-A, La Talingaan BL-141 ❇▲✲ ✵✻✺

Paz East

✷✵✸✼✽✷✵✳✸✹✻ ✹✺✼✵✽✻✳✷✵✹ ❇▲✲✶✹✶ ✷✵✶✺✷✸✵✳✽✸✷ ✹✺✼✼✵✽✳✷✵✹ BL-147 Lubnac ❇▲✲ ✵✻✻ Piddig Bgy. No. BL-142 Bulbulala Namoroc

Bgy. No. Bgy. No. Bgy. No.

✷✵✸✼✹✽✹✳✽✺✻ ✹✺✼✶✽✼✳✹✶✶ ❇▲✲✶✹✷ ✷✵✶✺✵✶✻✳✼✾ ✹✺✼✼✸✼✳✷✾✺ Bgy. No. 55-B, ❇▲✲ ✵✻✼ 32-B, La 30-A, Suyo 2, Santa

Paz West 32-C La Salet-Bulangon BL-148

✷✵✸✼✶✼✹✳✼✹✽ ✹✺✼✷✼✼✳✹✶ ❇▲✲✶✹✸ ✷✵✶✹✽✼✾✳✾✶✹ ✹✺✼✾✺✽✳✾✶✽ Paz East Joaquina Bgy. ❇▲✲ ✵✻✽ 2,015,000 Bgy. No. 2,015,000 Laoag No. 56-A,

Bgy. No. Bgy. 30-B, Santa Bgy. No.

✷✵✸✻✽✾✽✳✽✽✸ ✹✺✼✸✺✼✳✹✼ ❇▲✲✶✹✹ ✷✵✶✹✽✹✺✳✷✵✶ ✹✺✼✾✼✽✳✺✶ Bgy. ❇▲✲ ✵✻✾ Bgy. No. 6, Bacsil North 33-B, La No. 47, No. 45, Maria 23, San Bgy. No. Libnaoan

Bgy. No. Bgy. San Agustin Matias Bgy. No. Estancia

✷✵✸✻✹✻✷✳✵✸✾ ✹✺✼✸✽✶✳✺✺✽ ❇▲✲✶✹✺ ✷✵✶✹✽✽✽✳✷✽✾ ✹✺✽✵✹✶✳✹✻✸ Paz Proper Bengcag Tangid 54-A, City ❇▲✲ ✵✼✵ Lagandit

34-A, Gabu No. 44, Bgy. Lagui-Sail 56-B, Bacsil

✷✵✸✻✷✶✼✳✶✻✺ ✹✺✼✺✶✶✳✵✷✺ ❇▲✲✶✹✻ ✷✵✶✹✽✼✹✳✻✸✺ ✹✺✽✵✽✾✳✻✹✹ Norte West Zamboanga South ❇▲✲ ✵✼✶ Bry. No. No. 46, Bry. No. Bgy. No. 28,

Bgy. No. 48-A, Nalbo San Bernardo

✷✵✸✺✾✵✵✳✺✸✸ ✹✺✼✺✻✹✳✽✼✾ ❇▲✲✶✹✼ ✷✵✶✹✽✻✼✳✵✼✼ ✹✺✽✶✹✵✳✵✵✻ 18, San Bgy. No. ❇▲✲Tangaoan ✵✼✷ 43, Cavit Cabungaan North

Bgy. No. Quirino 52-B, Lataag Calambeg

✷✵✸✺✺✽✻✳✸✹✼ ✹✺✼✻✶✽✳✸✶✼ ❇▲✲✶✹✽ ✷✵✶✹✽✺✹✳✷✾ ✹✺✽✷✶✼✳✶✽✷ Bgy. ❇▲✲ ✵✼✸ 34-B, Gabu Bgy. Bgy. No. 48-B, Maruaya Bgy. No. 54-B,

Norte East No. 36, Maab-Abaca

✷✵✸✺✷✾✸✳✼✹✾ ✹✺✼✻✻✽✳✵✽✸ Cabungaan Bgy. ❇▲✲ ✵✼✹ No. 49-B, Bgy. No. 51-A, Camangaan Araniw South No. 50,

Bgy. Raraburan San Nangalisan East Bgy. No. San

✷✵✸✹✾✶✷✳✶✷✺ ✹✺✼✼✸✷✳✾✾ Buttong ❇▲✲ ✵✼✺ Dupitac Carasi No. 35, Francisco Bgy. No. 52-A, San Andres Bgy. No. Bgy. No. 39, San Gabu Sur 53, Rioeng Mateo Sarrat 42, Apaya Santa Rosa San Gregorio Bartolome Ab-Abut Arua-Ay Virbira 235,000 240,000 245,000 250,000 255,000 260,000 265,000 LEGEND

Transmission Line A! Jetty Project Highway

Bangui Wind Farm Barangay

Municipality (! Transmission Tower

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower 0 0 2.5 5 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Revision Date 18 Jan 2016 Kilometers Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Location of 42 km 115 kV Transmission Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Line Route and Jetty Projects Figure 2-1 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig2-1_TLlocation_rev0.mxd 11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 245,000 245,500 246,000 246,500 247,000 247,500 248,000 248,500 249,000 249,500 250,000 250,500 251,000 2,052,500 2,052,500 2,052,000 2,052,000 2,051,500 2,051,500 %, %, %,

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i g h BL-018 %, w (! a %, y %, / M BL-021 a BL-022 (! BL-020 BL-024 BL-023 h (! ! (! a ( BL-019 (! r (! l BL-025 i ! k BL-026 ( a il ra BL-027 (! H T %, i 4 (! g x 2,049,500 4 2,049,500 h n w a w a ra y u rp pu BL-028 a (! K 2,049,000 2,049,000 BL-029 (! 245,000 245,500 246,000 246,500 247,000 247,500 248,000 248,500 249,000 249,500 250,000 250,500 251,000

LEGEND EDC Burgos Wind Prower Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 (! ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Revision 0 0250 500 Transmission Tower Transmission Line Watercourse Barangay Date 18 Jan 2016 %, Wind Turbine Generators Proposed Wind Farm National Highway Metres Road Network Map Projection: Transverse Mercator ! Provincial Road Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 o A Jetty Trail Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N Location of Jetty Project Figure 2-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig2-2_rev0.mxd 11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC, Google and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Jetty, Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road. OSM - River. Google Earth Pro (Date Extracted - 20140108). Created by:jcmatic

2.3 Project components

2.3.1 Transmission Line

The 115 kV Transmission Line Project, which has a total length of 42 km, consists of the following components:

127 units of single circuit lattice towers and 17 steel poles

Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductor with a total length of 126 km (42 km x 3 sets)

Suspension and strain insulators

Revenue metering equipment

The transmission line right-of-way or easement is about 30 m.

Transmission Tower The transmission towers have an average spacing of about 350 m. The basic design of the lattice type towers has a height of 36.5 m. Under certain terrain, body and leg extensions may be attached to increase its height up to 46.3 m (Figure 2-3).

Foundation All towers are supported by isolated type footing foundation over an area of about 5 x 5 m spread. Individual tower leg is anchored onto a 2.5 x 2.5 m concrete footing at depth of 3 m below ground (Figure 2-4). The average footprint of the tower is 25 m2. As shown in Plate 2-1, the entire 25 m2 is bounded by cemented sides and the entire flooring is filled with gravel. Some footprints are smaller like when only the stubs touch the ground (Plate 2-2, Plate 2-5 and Plate 2-7) but other are much bigger wherein there are engineering stabilisation measures for slopes (Plate 2-3 and Plate 2-4).

During the site visit, it was observed that different footing foundations were established depending on the location of the tower (Plate 2-1 to Plate 2-7). Foundation design is variable, such as when it is located near water bodies, on side slopes, soft soil, or rice paddies for example.

Temporary Access Road Temporary access road, also referred to as lateral access road, was also installed to accommodate transport of tower parts during construction.

2.3.2 Jetty

EBWPC constructed a Jetty, which has served as a temporary facility to accommodate delivery of materials for construction of the Burgos Wind Project. EBWPC has a plan to decommission the facility but exact date has not been determined. At present, there is no operation in the Jetty area and is under care and maintenance until it is decommissioned. A security guard was also hired to guard the facility.

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Figure 2-3 Typical design of a single circuit lattice tow er

Source: First Balfour

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Figure 2-4 Typical foundation design

Plate 2-1 As-built tower footing foundation of Tower BL143

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Plate 2-2 As-built tower footing foundation of Tower BL129

Plate 2-3 As-built tower footing foundation of Tower BL095

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Plate 2-4 As-built tower footing foundation

Plate 2-5 As-built tower footing foundation of Tower BL042

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Plate 2-6 As-built tower footing foundation of Tower BL018

Plate 2-7 As-built tower footing foundation

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2.4 Consideration of Project Alternatives

2.4.1 Alternative Location

Various factors were considered during the design phase of the transmission line. These include the land use, stakeholder consultation, biodiversity and cultural importance. The final routing of the transmission line was designed to traverse the three municipalities, one city and 29 barangays in the Province of Ilocos Norte to convey the electricity generated by the Burgos Wind Project (BWP) to the substation located in Laoag City. However, during the construction phase, minor changes in the route were implemented for the following reasons:

Result of stakeholder consultation. Some landowners preferred that transmission towers be erected at the edge of their properties while some landowners did not want any towers to be erected in their property.

Land use. Transmission line was re-routed so as to lessen traversing agricultural land.

Biodiversity. Transmission line was re-routed so as not to adversely affect species which are considered important in terms of its conservation status.

A summary of reasons in choosing the final location of each transmission tower is listed in Table 2-3. Table 2-3 Alternative location for the transmission tow ers Tower No. Reason TWR 035 It was originally planned to be located on a lot owned by Coastal View but the owner refused to negotiate. It was relocated/replaced by TWR 035A and TWR 035B making the land of Coastal View a sailover lot instead of tower lot. This strategy helped EBWPC negotiate with the owner and proceed with the construction and stringing activities. TWR 051 It was relocated as per request of the land owner so that he can continue with the plan of developing a poultry area in the lot. TWR 076 and The original locations of the towers are close to a depressed area/ridge which TWR 034 may be prone to erosion. It was recommended to move the towers from the depressed area to avoid potential risk for erosion or slip. TWR 065 It was moved to a location with better soil properties for better foundation. TWR 082 It was relocated to avoid cutting of mango trees. TWR 056 It was relocated to avoid existing creek. TWR 058 It was relocated to meet the required sag clearance of the conductors TWR 121 It was relocated to avoid affecting lot of an uncooperative land owner. TWR 123 It was relocated to avoid the structure on a sailover lot.

2.4.2 Alternative Design/Technology

Various designs and alternative technologies were considered by EBWPC and its main contractor to comply with the following codes and standards:

General compliance

– Latest Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) – Latest National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP)

Transmission towers and steel poles

– ASCE-10-1997 – ASCE-72-1990 – ISO 9001:2008

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Reinforcement Steel

– PNS 49 – ASTM A615

Concrete

– ACI Code – Latest NSCP – ACI-318 (2008)

Welding

– AWS Standards

Steel Design

– AISC Manual for Steel Construction

Corrosion Protection – ASTM A123 – ASTM A153

Earthing – ANSI/IEEE 80:2000

Insulators

– ANSI C29.2 – IEC 61109 – ANSI C29.4-1989 – ANSI 52-5 – ANSI 52-8 – CEA-LWIWG-01/02 – IEEE 1024 – IEC 1109 – IEC Document SC36B, Publication No. 575-1977

Aluminum conductors – ASTM B549 – ASTM B502 – IEC 60304 – IA/EIA 359A-1984

Aircraft Warning Spheres

– BS 1490-LM6M

Erection/Testing of Conductors, Steel Wires and OPGW

– IEEE 514-1992 – ASTM B232, B230 and B498 – ASTM A363 – IEC 793-1 – IEC 794-1 – ASTM D566

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2.4.3 Do Nothing Scenario

Most of the land traversed by the transmission line is utilised by local resident for agricultural purposes. If a do nothing scenario was chosen as an option, the land area crossed by the transmission line will continuously be used by the local residents for various activities, which include farming, grazing, etc.

This option is the most suitable alternative from an extreme environmental perspective since it ensures non-interference with the existing environmental conditions and use of the land traversed by the transmission line. However, the “do nothing” scenario is not possible considering that electricity generated by the Burgos Wind Project would have to be transmitted to the grid for distribution. From a socio-economic perspective, this scenario is the least preferred for various reasons:

There will be no added economic value to local establishments (such as transportation, accommodation, restaurant) located around the project

The proponent, local and national government will not benefit from the expected revenue from the facility

Potential benefits for the local workers (i.e. employment opportunities) will not be created

Potential benefits from the facilities (i.e. improvement of basic services and infrastructure) will not happen due to lack of revenue to the local government brought about by the project

2.5 Project Phases and Activities

2.5.1 Pre-construction/Pre-development

Transmission Line The pre-construction phase of the transmission line project involved the following activities:

Final routing and design of the transmission line

Negotiation with landowners whose properties are covered by the right-of-way or easement

Acquisition of permits from various government units

Transmission line route survey

Right-of-way staking

Engineering and procurement

Jetty The pre-construction activities involved for the Jetty Project included the following activities:

Survey works, which include negotiation with the landowner of the properties where the Jetty was built

Acquisition of permits from various government agencies

Site development activities, which include clearing and grubbing as well as tree cutting or tree balling

Engineering and procurement, which include fabrication of precast blocks.

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2.5.2 Construction

Transmission Line The construction phase involved installation of temporary access road, excavation works for the foundation of the towers and installation of towers, insulators and power cables. Vegetation clearing, site grading and excavation activities were undertaken for the laydown area, installation of transmission tower and steel poles, and developing temporary access road. Site clearing and excavation works were confined at areas where the transmission tower was constructed to minimise disturbance at the site.

Activities undertaken during construction phase are detailed in the succeeding sections.

Material delivery. Towers and poles were transported from the Manila Port to the staging area located in Caruan, Pasuquin via land. Materials were then transferred to each tower location via the national road and the temporary access road. Transporting of materials took three days for areas which are accessible and approximately eight days for areas located in mountainous sites.

Foundation works. Foundation works during construction involved the excavation of 2.5 m x 2.5 m area at 3 m depth per stub spread over 7.5 m x 7.5 m area or 56 m2 during construction works. The excavated area is backfilled immediately after concrete curing with only the stub angles protruding from the ground. The excavation process along with the curing and backfilling period takes approximately four weeks.

Tower construction and stringing of conductors. About three steel pole towers were erected in a day while one lattice tower took three days to install. Stringing of conductors involved the installation of cables from one tower to another. This activity took additional two to three weeks.

Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of the temporary access roads used during the delivery of materials was undertaken after towers were installed and inspected.

Jetty Activities undertaken during the construction of the Jetty Project includes:

Excavation.

Road compaction.

Road embankment compaction

Installation of pre-cast blocks

Rock fill

Installation of armour rocks, rubber fended, steel bollard

Detailed information on the activities during the construction of Jetty Project is found in Appendix B.

2.5.3 Operations

Transmission Line Technical activities are being undertaken during operation phase and maintenance of the transmission line. Continuous monitoring of transmission line facilities and equipment is necessary to ensure a safe and reliable electrical transmission system. Consequently, regular assessment and inspection of EBWPC personnel on the ground and along the right of way is

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necessary. Ground personnel shall investigate, report any issue, complete detailed inspection and make spot repairs on a regular basis.

Operation activities primarily involve replacing towers and insulators and clearing right of way that may possibly interfere with the safe and reliable operation of the system. Maintenance activities are required to periodically assess the transmission line’s structural integrity. Moreover, routine maintenance inspection will be done.

Jetty The major activities involved during Jetty operation includes the material and equipment delivery necessary for the construction of Burgos Wind Project, loading and unloading of materials and equipment, and storing and distribution of materials received at the Jetty.

2.5.4 Abandonment/Decommissioning

Abandonment or decommissioning will involve rehabilitation or restoration measures to bring back the areas as close as possible to its baseline condition. Requirements and/or agreements with the different local government units and agencies will be considered should the project come to a decommissioning phase at the end of its design life. The scheme to be undertaken will largely depend on the intended use of the area or on the usability of the existing facilities.

2.6 Project Wastes, Discharges, Emissions and Built-in Measures

There was no significant emission or substantial volume of wastes generated during the construction phase and the project is not expected to generate substantial wastes during the operation phase.

Minor project emissions and wastes were generated and mitigating measures were implemented during construction phase. The mitigation measures implemented are described below.

2.6.1 Air and Noise Emissions

Dust or air suspended particulates were generated during excavation works, and movement of heavy equipment and construction vehicles, especially during dry days. However, dust generation was minimal and confined within a small area.

Speed limits were provided on vehicles passing through residential areas to avoid dust generation. Watering of stockpiles was also undertaken as necessary, especially if the tower is proximate to residential areas. Further, workers were provided with dust masks to avoid inhalation of dusts, when needed.

Noise emission from construction equipment was generated; however, it is temporary and limited only at the time of preparation of foundation footings, erection of towers, and construction of jetty. Heavy equipment and machineries were provided with exhaust silencers to avoid noise generation, especially if the construction is near residential areas. Ear muffs were also provided to workers to protect them from high noise level during construction.

During operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects, air emissions are not expected, and noise levels will be limited to noise coming from motor vehicles doing maintenance and monitoring activities. Applicable mitigation measures to control noise and air emissions during operation and maintenance phase of the project are presented in Section 16.

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2.6.2 Wastes

Different types of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes that were generated during construction phase and are expected to be generated during the operation and maintenance phase are discussed in this section. Waste management plan was implemented to adequately reduce impacts of wastes generated. Waste management plan will also be implemented during the operation and maintenance phase as detailed in Section 16.

Solid Non-Hazardous Waste Solid non-hazardous wastes generated during the construction phase include cut-off trees and vegetation, scrap steel, paper, insulations, scrap metals, sanitary wastes and others. Similar wastes are expected to be generated during the operation and maintenance phase but significantly minimal in weight or volume.

Solid non-hazardous waste that will be generated during operation phase is the PVC coated wires or cables that will be used in stringing. Wires are often coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which commonly contains numerous additives. These types of hazardous wastes are also expected during the operation and maintenance phase in smaller volume.

When practicable, solid non-hazardous wastes are recycled while wastes that cannot be recycled are disposed of in designated sanitary landfill. Prior to disposal, wastes are properly segregated, stored, collected and transported to DENR-accredited waste operator for proper disposal.

Hazardous Wastes Hazardous wastes generated during construction phase mainly resulted from the operation and maintenance of equipment and motor vehicles (e.g. used oil).

In compliance with RA 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Act of 1990, EBWPC and its contractors implemented hazardous waste management activities (Section 16) during the construction phase. Similar management activities will be observed during the operation and maintenance phase.

2.7 Project Schedule

The construction of the 148 transmission towers took at least a year and three months, from June 2013 to September 2014. On the other hand the construction of the jetty took at least three months from April to June 2013. As shown Table 2-4, delivery or shipment of materials in the Jetty Project were undertaken from September 2013 to April 2014. From April 2014 to present, no operation activities (transportation and delivery of materials) are being planned for the Jetty Project and it is currently maintained as is.

On the other hand, operation and maintenance activities for the Transmission Line Project will continuously be implemented. A Routine Maintenance Plan, which will include detailed schedule of activities, will be prepared. It will include schedule of maintenance for tower and pole structures, conductor and accessories, foundations, insulation and line hardware and vegetation.

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Table 2-4 Project phased for the Transmission Line Project Phases Start Finish Design and engineering works (route survey, June 2013 May 2014 geotechnical investigations, transmission line design, tower and poles foundation design, design of miscellaneous civil structures) Procurement July 2013 November 2013 Steel pole design, manufacturing and shipment July 2013 June 2014 Pre-Construction June 2013 November 2013 Project documentation and approval (method October 2013 August 2014 statement and test results) Manufacturing and shipment of other materials September 2013 April 2014 (conductors and OHGW, OPGW, insulators and hardwares, miscellaneous materials) Construction Civil/Foundation works October 2013 August 2014 Tower/Pole erection works January 2014 July 2014 Dressing and stringing works April 2014 August 2014 Commissioning September 2014 September 2014 Operation and Maintenance October 2014 Ongoing

2.8 Project Manpower and Requirements

Transmission Line The company and its contractors employed about 40 persons during the pre-construction phase and more than 400 persons during the construction phase of the Transmission Line Project. During the construction phase, workers were assigned for tower foundations, pole foundations, tower erection and dressing and pole erection and dressing. Number and skills of workers employed during the construction phase is summarised in Table 2-5.

During the operation phase, a small number of skilled workers and unskilled labourers are needed for maintenance of the transmission line. Manpower requirements include 10 unskilled labour, two technicians, three engineers and four right of way coordinators.

Table 2-5 Workers employed during the construction phase of Transmission Line project Position/Skills (EBWPC) Number Position/Skills (First Balfour and Number subcontractor) Logistics assistant 1 Project management 2 General clerk 1 Project Engineer/Field Engineer 14 Para legal 2 Quantity Surveyor/Tracker 6 Land negotiator 13 QA/QC Engineer 6 Right-of-way patrol 5 Materials Engineer/Controller 2 Forester 1 EHS Supervisor/Safety Aide 7 Nurse 1 Nurse/First Aider 3 Driver 2 Administration (Accounting, HR, Office 5 Clerk) Utility workers 3 Document Control/CADD 4

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Position/Skills (EBWPC) Number Position/Skills (First Balfour and Number subcontractor) Security guards 6 Instrument Man 4 Contractual drivers 16 Survey Aide 9 Total 51 Liaison Coordinator/Staff 4 Timekeeper/Utility 7 Maintenance/Helper Electrician 8 Lineman/Erector/Carpenter/Mason 45 Technician/Foreman/Operator/ 9 Leadman/Rigger Welder/Fabricator/Laborer 3 Heavy equipment operator 26 Laborer 226 Security guard 3 Total 393 Source: EBWPC and First Balfour 2014

Jetty During the construction phase of Jetty Project, EBWPC, through its subcontractor, employed at least 12 labourers including the project engineer. During its current operation, a security guard is employed to oversee and maintain security in the Jetty area.

2.9 Project Costs

The project costs for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are approximately PHP350 million and PHP50 million, respectively.

2.10 Environmental Management

The environmental management measures that were implemented by EBWPC and its contractors during the construction phase are enumerated in this section and discussed in detail in Sections 4 to 14.

To protect the workers from noise generated during construction, ear muffs/plugs were provided. Other personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety helmet, gloves, shoes, goggles and harness were also loaned to each worker.

Immediate rehabilitation of disturbed areas after construction activities

Compliance to the Special Earth-Balling Permit obtained from DENR

Compensation or provision of disturbance fees for the affected trees and crops

Implementation of Social Development Plan (SDP) and Information Education and Communication (IEC) Plan

Proper siting of transmission towers to avoid negative impacts to the water quality

Siting of transmission towers away from areas of cultural and natural significance

Inspection and maintenance of vehicles

Proper disposal of excavated materials and hazardous materials to prevent soil and water contamination

Implementation of management plans:

– Traffic Management Plan – Emergency Response Plan

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– Waste Management Plan – Occupational Health and Safety Plan – Security Plan

2.11 References

Energy Development Corporation. Project Description (PD) Report for the 115 kV burgos- Laoag Transmission Line and Substation Project. PNPC Complex, Merritt Road Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila.

First Balfour, Inc. Burgos Wind Farm Construction of Burgos Jetty Method Statement Rev 0 14 October 2013

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Table of contents

3. Assessment Methodology ...... 3-1

3.1 ESIA Screening for Coverage ...... 3-1

3.2 ESIA Scoping of Technical Requirements ...... 3-10

3.3 Key Environmental and Social Issues per Project Phase...... 3-18

3.4 Methodology for Baseline Profiling and Impact Assessment...... 3-20

Table index

Table 3-1 Equator Principles 1 to 10 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations ...... 3-2

Table 3-2 IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines ...... 3-6

Table 3-3 Stakeholder Consultation Activities ...... 3-12

Table 3-4 Issues and concerns raised during consultation activities ...... 3-13 Table 3-5 Key Environmental Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 3-18

Table 3-6 Key Social Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase ...... 3-19

Table 3-7 Methodology in the Establishment of Baseline Condition ...... 3-21 Table 3-8 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line ...... 3-25

Table 3-9 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty...... 3-26

Table 3-10 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line ...... 3-35 Table 3-11 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty ...... 3-36

Figure index

Figure 3-1 ESIA Study Area ...... 3-24

Figure 3-2 Project impact area–Transmission Line (1 or 7) ...... 3-27 Figure 3-3 Project impact area – Transmission Line (2 of 7) ...... 3-28

Figure 3-4 Project impact area – Transmission Line (3 of 7) ...... 3-29

Figure 3-5 Project impact area – Transmission Line (4 of 7) ...... 3-30 Figure 3-6 Project impact area – Transmission Line (5 of 7) ...... 3-31

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Figure 3-7 Project impact area – Transmission Line (6 of 7) ...... 3-32

Figure 3-8 Project impact area – Transmission Line (7 of 7) ...... 3-33 Figure 3-9 Project impact area – Jetty ...... 3-34

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3.1 ESIA Screening for Coverage

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was prepared in compliance with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (PS) which underpin the Equator Principles and the World Bank safeguard principles. It also includes conformance to the host country’s environmental and social assessment laws and regulations (i.e. the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and the Revised Procedural Manual for DENR Administrative Order 30 Series of 2003 of DAO 2003-30).

3.1.1 Project Categorisation

The Equator Principles (EP) were adopted by the Equator Principles Financial Institutions (EPFIs) to ensure that development projects are developed in a manner that is socially responsible and to ensure that the project complies with sound environmental management practices.

As stated in Principle 1 (Review and Categorisation) of the EPFI, projects proposed for financing will be categorised based on magnitude of its potential environmental and social risks and impacts in accordance with the environmental and social categorisation process of IFC. This includes:

Category A – projects with potential significant adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented

Category B – projects with potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are few in number, generally site specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures

Category C – projects with minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts Based on above categorisation, the proposed Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects of EBWPC are classified under Category B. The Burgos Wind Project (BWP) was also categorised under Category B.

3.1.2 Reference Regulations and Guidelines for ESIA Technical Coverage

Equator Principles are based on the performance standards established by the IFC of the World Bank. The corresponding Philippine environmental and social regulations in correspondence with the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards are presented in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2, respectively.

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Table 3-1 Equator Principles 1 to 10 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations

The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

Principle 1: Review and Categorization DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Projects will be categorised based on magnitude of its potential environmental Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and social risks and impacts. The screening will be based on the System – Section 4 of the IRR environmental and social categorisation process of the IFC as:

Category A – Project with potential significant adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented

Category B – Projects with potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are few in number, generally site specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures

Category C – Projects with minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/ or impacts

Principle 2: Environmental and Social Assessment DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and For Category A and B Projects, an Assessment Document that includes Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) should be prepared. In System – Section 5 of the IRR high risk circumstances, it may be appropriate to complement its ESIA with specific human rights due diligence. For other projects, a limited or focused environmental or social assessment, or straight-forward application of environmental siting, pollution standards, design criteria, or construction standards.

Principle 3: Applicable Environmental and Social Standards Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and In addition to compliance with applicable IFC Performance Standards and Impacts Industry Specific EHS Guidelines, the assessment process should address compliance with relevant host country laws, regulations and permits that – DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and pertain to environmental and social issues. Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement The assessment process will establish the Project’s overall compliance with, (EIS) System

or justified deviation from, the applicable standards. Labor and Working Conditions IFC Performance Standards include: – PD 422: Labor Code of the Philippines

Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts – Republic Act 6727: Wage Rationalization Act

Labor and Working Conditions – Republic Act 6758: Standardization of salaries – RA 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002

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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention – RA 6725: An act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against

Community Health, Safety and Security women with respect to terms and conditions of employment

Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement – RA 7658: An Act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years of age

Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land and

Natural Resources Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention

Indigenous Peoples – RA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its IRR (DENR AO 2000- 81) Cultural Heritage – PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines – RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and its IRR – DENR AO 1990-34: Revised Water Usage and Classification/Water Quality Criteria – DENR AO 1990-35: Revised Effluent Regulations of 1990 – PNSWD 2007: Philippine National Standards of Drinking Water – RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and its IRR (DENR AO 2001-34) – RA 6969: Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 and its IRR (DENR AO 2003-34) – RA 9729: Climate Change Act of 2009

Community Health and Safety

– DOLE AO 1998-13: Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry – DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards – PD 856: Sanitation Code of the Philippines – RA 7877: Anti-sexual Harassment Act of 1995

Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement

– The 1987 Philippine Constitution (Article II, Section 10-11; Article III,

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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

Section 9 and 11) – RA 8947: An Act to Facilitate Right-of-Way, Site or Location for National Government Infrastructure Projects and for Other Purposes of 2000

Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land and Natural Resources

– RA 9147: Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 – RA 7586: National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 – DAO 1992-25: IRR of RA 7586 – DAO 2004-15: Establishing the List of Terrestrial Threatened Species and their Categories and List of Other Wildlife Species Pursuant to RA 9147 – DAO 2007-01: Establishing the National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their Categories, and the List of Other Wildlife Species – PD 705 The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines – Proclamation No 2152 Declaring the entire province of Palawan and certain parcels of the public domain and/or parts of the country as Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserves – Proclamation No 2146 Proclaiming certain areas and types of projects as Environmentally Critical Areas and within the scope of the EIS System established under PD 1586 – RA 8435 The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act

Indigenous Peoples

– RA 8371: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 – National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Administrative Order 1998- 01: IRR of RA 8371

Cultural Heritage

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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

– RA 10066: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 and its IRR – RA 7356: An Act creating the National Commission on Culture and the Arts

Principle 4: Environmental and Social Management Systems and Equator DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Principles Action Plan Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) The developer will prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan System (ESMP) to address issues raised in the Assessment process and incorporate actions required to comply with the applicable standards.

Principle 5: Stakeholder Engagement DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and The developer should demonstrate effective Stakeholder Engagement as an Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) ongoing process in a structured and culturally appropriate manner with System affected communities and, where relevant, other stakeholders. RA 7160: Local Government Code, Sections 26 and 27 on multi- The developer will take into account of, and document, the results of the stakeholder consultations and approvals by the LGU councils for stakeholder engagement process, including any actions agreed resulting from government projects. such process.

Principle 6: Grievance Mechanism DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and The developer should establish a grievance mechanism designed to receive Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances about the Project’s System environmental and social performance. RA 7160: The Local Government Code of the Philippines It will seek to resolve concerns promptly, using an understandable and transparent consultative process that is culturally appropriate, readily accessible, at no cost and without retribution to the party that originated the issue or concern. Principle 7: Independent Review None The lender will carry out an independent review of the assessment documentation to assess compliance with the Equator Principles

Principle 8: Covenants DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and The developer will covenant in the financing documentation to comply with all Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relevant host country environmental and social laws, regulations and permits. System

Furthermore, it will covenant the following: Applicable permits and approvals issued by different Government

✁ to comply with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Agencies and local government units such as Forest Land Use Agreement and the Equator Principle Action Plan (FLAg),National Water Regulatory Board (NWRB) Permit, Memorandum of

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to regularly report compliance Agreement with LGUs and other organizations, tree cutting permit from DENR, building permit, construction permit, etc. (complete set of permits to decommission the facilities, where applicable and appropriate, in accordance with an agreed decommissioning plan are summarised and attached in Appendix C and Appendix D). When developer fails to comply, the lender may exercise the right to exercise remedies, as considered appropriate.

Principle 9: Independent Monitoring and Reporting ✁ DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and An independent consultant or experienced external experts must be Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) appointed to verify its monitoring information during the life of the project and System – Section 9 of IRR report on compliance.

Principle 10: Reporting and Transparency The following reporting requirements in addition to disclosure requirements should be conducted by the developer:

✁ to ensure that, at a minimum, a summary of the ESIA is accessible and available online

✁ to publicly report GHG emission levels during the operational phase for Projects emitting over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.

Table 3-2 IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 in correspondence with List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

IFC Performance Standard The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines

PS 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and ✁ PD 1586: Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and its IRR Impacts (DAO 2003-30) Objectives:

✁ To identify and evaluate environmental and social risks and impacts of the project

✁ To adopt a mitigation hierarchy to anticipate and avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize, and where residual impacts remain, compensate/offset for risks and impact to workers, affected communities, and the environment

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PS 2: Labor and Working Conditions PD 422: Labor Code of the Philippines Objectives:

RA 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002

To promote the fair treatment, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity of

workers RA 6725: Act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and condition of employment

To establish, maintain, and improve the worker-management relationship

Republic Act 6727 – Wage Rationalization Act

To promote compliance with national employment and labor laws

Republic Act 6758 – Standardization of salaries

To protect workers, including vulnerable categories and workers such as

children, migrant workers, workers engaged in third parties, and workers in Republic Act 7658 – An act prohibiting the employment of children below the client’s supply chain 15 years of age

To promote safe and healthy working conditions, and health of workers

To avoid the use of forced labor

PS 3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention RA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its IRR (DENR AO 2000-

Objectives: 81)

To avoid or minimize adverse impacts on human health and the PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines environment by avoiding or minimizing pollution from project activities

RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and its IRR

To promote more sustainable use of resources, including energy and

water DENR AO 1990-34: Revised Water Usage and Classification/Water Quality Criteria

To reduce project-related GHG emissions

DENR AO 1990-35: Revised Effluent Regulations of 1990

PNSWD 2007: Philippine National Standards of Drinking Water

RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and its IRR (DENR AO 2001-34)

RA 6969: Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 and its IRR (DENR AO 2003-34)

RA 9729: Climate Change Act of 2009

PS 4: Community Health, Safety and Security DOLE AO 1998-13: Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health

Objectives: in the Construction Industry

To anticipate and avoid adverse impacts on the health and safety of the DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards affected community during the project life from both routine and non-

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routine circumstances. PD 856: Sanitation Code of the Philippines

To ensure that the safeguarding of personnel and property is carried out in RA 7877: Anti Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 accordance with relevant human rights principles and in a manner that avoids or minimizes risks to the affected communities.

PS 5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement The 1987 Philippine Constitution: Objectives: – Article II, Section 10-11

To avoid, and when avoidance is not possible, minimize displacement by exploring alternative project designs. – Article III, Section 9 and 11

RA 8947: An Act to Facilitate Right-of-Way, Site or Location for National

To avoid forced eviction. Government Infrastructure Projects and for Other Purposes of 2000

To anticipate and avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize adverse social and economic impacts from land acquisition or restrictions on land use by (i) providing compensation for loss of assets at replacement cost and (ii) ensuring that resettlement activities are implemented with appropriate disclosure of information, consultation, and the informed participation of those affected.

To improve, or restore, the livelihoods and standards of living of displaced persons.

To improve living conditions among physically displaced persons though the provision of adequate housing with security of tenure at resettlement sites.

PS 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living RA 9147: Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 Resources

RA 7586: National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 Objectives:

DAO 1992-25: IRR of RA 7586 To protect and conserve biodiversity.

DAO 2004-15: Establishing the List of Terrestrial Threatened Species and To maintain the benefits from ecosystem services. their Categories and List of Other Wildlife Species Pursuant to RA 9147

To promote the sustainable management of living natural resources

through the adoption of practices that integrates conservation needs and DAO 2007-01: Establishing the National List of Threatened Philippine development priorities. Plants and their Categories, and the List of Other Wildlife Species

PD 705 The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines

Proclamation No 2152 Declaring the entire province of Palawan and certain parcels of the public domain and/or parts of the country as

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IFC Performance Standard The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserves

Proclamation No 2146 Proclaiming certain areas and types of projects as Environmentally Critical Areas and within the scope of the EIS System established under PD 1586

RA 8435 The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act

PS 7: Indigenous Peoples RA 8371: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Objectives:

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Administrative Order 1998-

To ensure that the development process fosters full respect for the human 01: IRR of RA 8371 rights, dignity, aspirations, culture, and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples.

To anticipate and avoid adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts.

To promote sustainable development benefits and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner.

To establish and maintain an ongoing relationship based on Informed Consultation and Participation (ICP) with the Indigenous Peoples affected by a project throughout the project’s life-cycle.

To ensure the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) of the Affected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in this Performance Standard are present.

To respect and preserve the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples

PS 8: Cultural Heritage RA 10086: Strengthening Peoples’ Nationalism Through Philippine History

Objectives: Act

To protect cultural heritage from the adverse impacts of project activities RA 10066: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 and its IRR and support its preservation.

RA 7356: An Act creating the National Commission on Culture and the

To promote the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of cultural Arts heritage.

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3.2 ESIA Scoping of Technical Requirements

3.2.1 Scoping requirements of IFC PS, EP and the Philippine EIS System

Scoping determines the terms of reference of the ESIA Report. Scoping is defined as “the stage where information and project impact assessment requirements are more definitely established and focused to provide the proponent and the stakeholders the final scope of work and terms of reference for the EIS.”

Based on Revised Procedural Manual/DAO 2003-30, transmission line projects with a power carrying capacity of 115kV (<138) and jetty projects less than one hectare (without reclamation area) are categorised under Group III or Non-Environmentally Critical Project in Non- Environmentally Critical Areas (Non-ECP in Non-ECAs), hence it is not covered by the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) process. Projects categorised as Non-ECP in Non-ECAs are required to submit a Project Description Report (PDR) to confirm the benign nature of the project as a basis for the issuance of Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC). In other projects under Group III, submission of PDR is not a requirement as a basis to secure a CNC but proponents can submit for its own purpose (e.g. financing prerequisite).

The outline of the PDR submitted to the EMB for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects, as required in the Revised Procedural Manual DAO 2003-30 is as follows:

Basic information on the project and proponent

Project description – Project location and area – Project rationale – Project development plan, process and components – Description of project phases – Project emission/effluent/hazardous waste/solid waste/other wastes – Manpower – Project cost – Project duration and schedule

Overview and generic description of the baseline environment (land, water, air and people)

Environmental management plan

Annexes

PDRs were submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 1, which has jurisdiction over the projects, and CNCs for both projects were issued, though submission of PDR is optional and not required by the Revised Procedural Manual/DAO 2003-30, especially for projects under Group III. Copies of the CNC for the Burgos Transmission Line and Burgos Jetty are presented in Appendix E and Appendix F, respectively. In conformance with the IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 and Equator Principles 1 to 10, additional studies were undertaken as part of this ESIA Report for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Key aspects of the Equator Principles relevant to this assessment include:

Undertake environmental and social impact assessment, which include all aspects covered by the IFC Performance Standards as references in Equator Principle 3

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Comply with industry-specific guidelines, which include the IFC Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution and Ports

Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report which includes an Action Plan of all planned mitigation activities in all phases of project development

Based on the requirement of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles, the ESIA Report for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects consists of the following:

Land use assessment

Noise and vibration assessment

Biodiversity and conservation

Marine ecology and seawater quality

Water and drainage assessment

Soil and groundwater contamination assessment

Air quality assessment

Heritage and cultural assessment

Traffic, access and safety assessment

Socio-economic assessment

Landscape and visual impact assessment

Environmental and social management and monitoring

– Management plan – Monitoring plan – Energy and resource efficiency plan – Abandonment plan – Emergency response framework plan – Social development plan and performance report – Stakeholder engagement, consultation and disclosure plan – Grievance mechanism – Human rights, community, health and safety and security plan – Transport and access/traffic management plan Since the preparation of this ESIA report for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was undertaken after the construction phase, the assessment has focused on identifying long term impacts during the operation and maintenance phase of the projects. To better understand the status of the project at the time of the assessment, however, the ESIA also includes defining what impacts have occurred as a result of construction activities and how these impacts were mitigated or addressed.

3.2.2 Stakeholder Engagement and Agency Consultation

EBWPC conducted stakeholder and public participation activities (Table 3-3) in various levels such as barangay, municipal/city, and provincial to discuss the project activities based on Proponent’s internal company policy and required in Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of the Philippines (Section 2c, 26 and 27). Issues and concerns raised by the stakeholders during the consultation activities are listed in Table 3-4.

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Table 3-3 Stakeholder Consultation Activities

Date and venue Title of activity Participants 20 July 2010 Courtesy Visit to Bacarra Municipal Mayor of Bacarra Bacarra Municipal Hall Municipal Officials on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project 21 July 2010 Consultation with Barangay Burgos Municipal LGU and Burgos Central Elementary Officials of the Municipality of Barangays Ablan, Bayog, School Burgos, Ilocos Norte on the 42 Bobon and Paayas km 115 kV Transmission Line Project 22 July 2010 Consultation with Barangay 29 Barangay Officials from Pasuquin Sangguniang Officials of Pasuquin, Ilocos the impact barangays of Bayan Session Hall Norte on the 42 km 115 kV Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Transmission Line Project 25 July 2010 Consultation Meeting with Barangay Council Members Barit Elementary School residents of barangay Barit on and 90 Residents of the 42 km 115 kV Barangay Barit, Laoag City Transmission Line Project 25 July 2010 Consultation Meeting with Barangay Council Members Vira Elementary School residents of Barangay Vira on and 70 Residents of the 42 km 115 kV Barangay Vira, Laoag City Transmission Line Project 21 July 2010 Presentation before the Laoag Laoag City Council Laoag City Hall City Council on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project 16 January 2012 Consultation with the Ilocos Norte Provincial Ilocos Norte Provincial Hall members of the Ilocos Norte Council Provincial Council regarding the entire project (e.g. wind farm, substation, transmission line, and jetty)

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Table 3-4 Issues and concerns raised during consultation activities Date Issues and concerns Raised by EBWPC Response Stakeholder/ Sector 20 July Will Bacarra benefit from the project? Bacarra Energy projects are mandated by law to extend financial benefits to host communities. There is 2010 Municipal a royalty tax prescribed by the Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which Mayor mandates power producers to allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law. Preferential employment will be provided to residents where the facilities are to be located 20 July The cost of electricity in Ilocos Norte is Bacarra Right now, electric power that comes from clean energy sources is expensive. But the cost can 2010 still high despite the presence of Municipal be reduced through the so-called Feed-in-Tariff (FIT). This mechanism allows renewable energy windmills. Is there a way to reduce the Mayor (RE) power facilities to get viable revenue from operating the RE plants for a certain number of price? years. The price of power from the RE plant will be diffused as all consumers connected to the grid will share this cost. If we can get a good FiT rate from ERC, we can charge a cheaper price for the electricity that will come from Burgos Wind Power Plan (BWPP). 20 July How about the royalty payment to local Bacarra As a non-host LGU of the power plant, your royalty and ER 1-94 benefit will come from the 2010 government by virtue of local Municipal share of the Province of Ilocos Norte. You can petition the provincial government for your autonomy? Mayor equitable share. 21 July We’ve been hearing about the project Burgos Vice We apologise for the delay of the project. If we pursued the project earlier, the price of 2010 for almost 10 years. We hope that it Mayor electricity would be too high. At least today we have the Renewable Energy or RE Law to be will materialize because we want our able to provide cheaper and cleaner source of energy. municipality to develop. Implementation of the project will depend on the result of negotiation with the ERC regarding Feed-in-Tariff (FIT). This negotiation is important since to determine the price of the electricity that comes from the wind farm. If the negotiation went well, we hope to receive Notice to Proceed this September so we could start project construction. 21 July What will be the basis of compensation Barangay Land compensation or lease agreement will be based on fair market value. 2010 for the landowners? Chairman of Bobon and Ablan, Burgos 21 July What benefit can we get from the Barangay We will make sure that contractors will prioritize local workers. 2010 transmission line project? Chairman of The municipality and its impact barangays will benefit from the royalty tax prescribed by the Paayas, Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which mandates power producers to Burgos allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host

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Date Issues and concerns Raised by EBWPC Response Stakeholder/ Sector LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law. 22 July What will EBWPC do to the properties Barangay EBWPC can either rent or purchase the land that will be traversed by the transmission line. The 2010 that will be affected by the Chairman of compensation will be based on the fair market value of land in Pasuquin. transmission line route? San Isidro, Expropriation can also be implemented, if necessary. Pasuquin In any case, just compensation of properties will be provided by EBWPC. 22 July What will EBWPC do to the affected Barangay Crop compensation will be provided to the owners of the trees/plants/crops that will be affected 2010 trees and/or plants? Chairman of by the project. San Isidro, Pasuquin 22 July Have you talked to the landowners? Barangay Yes, negotiation with the landowners is being undertaken by EBWPC Land Negotiation/Right-of- 2010 Chairman of Way Team Sulbec, Pasuquin 22 July What about safety measures? Are Barangay Yes, transmission towers are safe. EBWPC will undergo all the necessary steps and follow 2010 transmission lines/towers safe? Chairman of safety requirements to make sure that our transmission towers are safe. One of the measures Sulongan, that will be implemented is to erect the towers away from the residential areas. Pasuquin 22 July How can we benefit from the proposed Barangay EBWPC can provide employment to local workers during construction phase. It is EBWPC’s 2010 project? Chairman of mandate to prioritize locals in employment opportunities. This will eventually provide benefit to San Isidro, the barangay thru ‘multiplier effect’. Pasuquin There is a royalty tax prescribed by the Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which mandates power producers to allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law 25 July Are you going to compensate our land Barangay Yes. This is mandated in the Philippine Constitution, Bill of Rights Article 3. EBWPC’s Land 2010 if it will be traversed by the project? Resident of Negotiation Team are currently negotiating with the land owners regarding this issue Barit, Laoag City 25 July Is there a possibility to reduce price of Barangay This is possible through the ‘feed-in-tariff’ program. 2010 electricity? Resident of Barit, Laoag City 25 July What will you do to the houses that will Barangay As much as possible, transmission line will not traverse residential areas to minimize impact.

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Date Issues and concerns Raised by EBWPC Response Stakeholder/ Sector 2010 be affected by the transmission line? Resident of But if this is not possible, just compensation will be provided. Barit, Laoag City 25 July Is it possible for EBWPC to provide Barangay No. EBWPC cannot do anything on the price of electricity because the government sets the 2010 50% discount on electric bill to the Chairman of price of electricity. residents of Barangay Barit? Barit, Laoag City 25 July When will you start the project? Barangay We will start the project as soon as we get the FiT rate. 2010 Resident, Barit, Laoag City 25 July If the transmission tower is located Barangay EBWPC will make sure that accident (i.e. tower collapse) will not happen; we will comply with 2010 near houses what will happen in case Chairman of national and international standard in terms of transmission tower integrity. there is accident? Vira, Laoag City 25 July We are concerned on high voltage and Barangay “Lightning arrestor” devices are commonly installed in transmission towers/lines to prevent such 2010 lighting, how will EBWPC address this Resident of events. issue? Vira, Laoag City 25 July What benefit can we expect from the Barangay We will advise contractor to prioritize hiring of workers from the host barangay during 2010 project in terms of employment? Resident of construction phase. Vira, Laoag City 25 July When will ‘feed-in-tariff’ be approved? Barangay According to ERC, it will be issued this August. 2010 Secretary of Vira, Laoag City 25 July Is there competition with North Wind? Barangay There will be no competition; our project will only produce additional capacity to the grid. 2010 If there is, can the competition reduce Secretary of the electricity rate? Vira, Laoag City

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Date Issues and concerns Raised by EBWPC Response Stakeholder/ Sector 25 July The transmission tower will cross Barangay We will provide just compensation to the damaged crops or structures that will be affected by 2010 structures or plants; what will EBWPC Resident of the project. do with these? Vira, Laoag City 25 July What is the distance of transmission Barangay We will observe 30 m easement. 2010 tower easement/right-of-way? Resident of Vira, Laoag City 21 July If this will be pushed thru, what Laoag City Indirect benefit is that Ilocos Norte will become the wind farm capital of the Philippines; local 2010 benefits will the constituents get? Council tourism will be enhanced given Laoag’s strategic position as entry and exit point. Member 21 July May we knoe how the 1% of the gross Laoag City Yes, we will provide the figures. 2010 receipts is computed? Council Member 21 July Other companies have applied for the Laoag City We are going to have our own; there can be an arrangement where other companies may use 2010 same permit. May we know if there Council the TL by paying rent. We will conduct consultation exercises in Barangays Barit and Vira. will be a separate transmission line for Member every company that will establish wind farm? Are you going to have your own? 21 July I have a relative who has not yet Laoag City We have Land Negotiation Team who are in-charge of the negotiations with the land owners. 2010 received rental/payment of land; how Council will you address this issue? Member 21 July Will this project be beneficial to the Laoag City Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) will be provided through the Renewable Energy law. The construction of the 2010 people of Laoag City? They said that it Council transmission line is necessary to connect the wind project to the national grid. will reduce cost of electricity; can we Member get assurance from you? 21 July What kind of environmental Laoag City We conducted the usual environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and social acceptability 2010 compliance certificate (ECC) was Council processes, which were reviewed by a technical review committee of the DENR. As part of the secured for the project? Member process, an ECC was secured several years ago; recently, it was also declared by the DENR that the TL project will be covered by a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).

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Date Issues and concerns Raised by EBWPC Response Stakeholder/ Sector 21 July I heard that this 1% of gross proceeds Laoag City The distribution is 20-45-35; the share of the LGUs outside of the host municipality will come 2010 will be shared by the province, city and Council from the province’s share. barangay? Member 21 July May I know the result of consultation Association There were two consultations conducted—the first is on social acceptability; this time, the 2010 with Barangays Vira and Barit? I of Barangay purpose is to request for endorsement. suggest you should also conduct a Council general assembly for the barangays so (ABC) that the sentiments of the barangay President of residents will also be covered. Laoag City 21 July Did you also consult the young people Association The social acceptance was conducted in compliance with the ECC, but the purpose of the 2010 of Barit? of Barangay presentation now is for endorsement. Council (ABC) President of Laoag City 21 July Can you provide us copies of the Association We will submit to you the project description as well as benefits. 2010 consultation activities as well as of Barangay information/references for the project Council to make sure that the project is safe (ABC) and the residents can benefit from it? President of Laoag City

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3.3 Key Environmental and Social Issues per Project Phase

This section presents the environmental and social issues identified during the operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Impacts identification focused on activities during operation phase of the Project, rather than during the construction phase, since transmission towers and the jetty were already built prior to the conduct of GHD’s site assessment and evaluation on 08–26 November 2014.

Environmental Issues Presented in Table 3-5 are the key environmental issues identified during the operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Detailed discussion and assessment of the issues and concerns identified as well as mitigating measures identified are detailed in the succeeding sections.

Table 3-5 Key Environmental Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase Environmental issues Positive/ Potential significance Negative Transmission Jetty Line Land use

Conflict in land use Negative High None

Encroachment in environmentally Negative None Low critical areas (ECA) Noise and vibration

Increase in ambient noise levels Negative Low Low

Crackling or humming sound Negative High None

Noise produced by wind-induced Negative Low None vibrations Biodiversity and conservation (flora and fauna)

Loss of species habitat and/or habitat Negative Low High fragmentation

Hindrance to wildlife access Negative High None

Collision and electrocution Negative High None

Threat to abundance, frequency and Negative High High distribution of important species

Increase access to critical areas Negative Low None Biodiversity and conservation services

Ecosystem service Negative High None – Provisioning services – reduced area for crops and livestock production – Regulating services – reduced area for habitat pollinators and seed dispersers; reduced infiltration and water storage capability – Supporting services – reduced capability of land to host micro-

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Environmental issues Positive/ Potential significance Negative Transmission Jetty Line organisms responsible for accelerating soil formation, and enhancing nutrient cycling – Cultural services – change in landscape Marine ecology and seawater quality

Changes in seawater quality Negative None Insignificant

Effect of jetty operation on plankton, Negative None Insignificant soft-bottom and fish communities Water and drainage

Depletion of water resources/ water Negative Insignificant None competition

Foundation or tower collapse Negative High None Soil and groundwater contamination

Accidental release of contaminants Negative Low None onto the surface soil and potentially leach into the groundwater

Accidental release of fuel stored in Negative None High boats/ship that would dock at the jetty into the sea Air quality

Vehicle emission, dust generation Negative Low Low and re-suspension

Social Issues The impacts during operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are presented in Table 3-6. Evaluation of impacts was undertaken while mitigating measures were enumerated to ensure that issues and concerns raised are properly addressed. The impact evaluation is presented in succeeding sections.

Table 3-6 Key Social Issues during the Operation and Maintenance Phase Social issues Positive/ Potential significance Negative Transmission Jetty Line Heritage and cultural resources

Loss of local recreational use Negative None None

Loss of local religious use Negative None None

Visual impact on local recreation area Negative Low None Traffic, access and safety

Traffic congestion due to delivery of materials, Negative Low Low replacement of tower parts, and maintenance activities

Vehicular and pedestrian accident Negative Low Low Socio-economic and public health issues

Displacement and disturbance of properties Negative High None (permanent or temporary loss of productive land)

Occupational and community health and safety Negative Low Low

Aircraft safety navigation Negative Low None

Electric and magnetic fields Negative High None

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Social issues Positive/ Potential significance Negative Transmission Jetty Line

Creation of local employment opportunities Positive High High

Wider economic (taxes and revenue) and Positive High High employment benefits (indirect employment)

3.4 Methodology for Baseline Profiling and Impact Assessment

3.4.1 Establishment of Baseline Conditions

Baseline environmental conditions were established based on pre-identified sources of impacts from the project and the preliminary screening of potential impacts. Data collection used in this study was based on Philippine best practice and internationally-accepted guidelines and scientific methods. Baseline profiling methodology is summarised in Table 3-7 and discussed in detail in the succeeding sections. Further, study area for the ESIA is presented in Figure 3-1.

As presented in Table 3-7, only secondary data gathering was undertaken for water (surface and ground) and soil considering the limited and insignificant impact of the project on these aspects. Moreover, the project was already constructed at the time of the ESIA study and there were no recorded impacts on water and soil.

On the other hand, one primary data collection was conducted November 2015, which is considered as dry season, to determine the terrestrial and marine biodiversity in the area. Transmission line and jetty projects were already constructed at the time of sampling and there were no significant impacts recorded; hence, one baseline sampling was undertaken.

In general, assessment of baseline condition was undertaken after the construction phase of both the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. There was no operation (e.g. delivery of materials) in the jetty area at the time of assessment. Further, there were no recorded significant impacts during the construction and operation of the jetty as well as construction of the transmission line project.

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Table 3-7 Methodology in the Establishment of Baseline Condition Module Study area Nature of Methodology for data gathering Inclusive data dates Land use Impact barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin Primary and Consultation with local government units (LGU), 2010 to and Bacarra, and Laoag City secondary especially the Municipal Assessors, and various 2012 data government agencies Noise Sampling stations were established near sensitive Primary and Selection of sampling stations 19–26 receptors: secondary Conduct of 24-hours noise measurement in seven November

N1 – Jetty Area, Barangay Ablan (Buraan), Burgos data stations 2014

N2 – Kapurpurawan, Barangay Saoit, Burgos Analysis of recorded ambient noise levels and

N3 – Tower BL053, Barangay Davila, Pasuquin assess against adopted standards

N4 – Tower BL085, Barangay Susugaen, Pasuquin

N5 – Tower BL107, Barangay Ngabangab, Pasuquin

N6 – Tower BL119, Barangay 29 Pasngal, Bacarra

N7 – Tower BL140, Barangay 55A Barit, Laoag City Flora Sampling sites were established near and along the Primary and Site reconnaissance 19–22 transmission line and jetty projects representing different secondary Field survey and assessment November ecosystems and landscapes. data Evaluation of overstorey, intermediate and 2014

Transect 1 – Located along Jetty understorey

Transect 2 – Located near Towers BL028 to BL030

Transect 3 – Located near Towers BL064 to BL 066

Transect 4 – Located near Towers BL136 to BL138

Transect 5 – Located along the public road leading to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

Transect 6 – Located along the road going to Kapurpurawan and National Highway Fauna Sampling sites were selected covering direct and indirect Primary and Site reconnaissance 11–15 impact areas representing different ecosystems and secondary Field survey and assessment November landscapes. data 2014

Site 1 – Located within wind farm adjacent to the road

Site 2 – Located along Buraan River

Site 3 – Located near the Bojeador Lighthouse along built-up area

Site 4 – Located near swamp and dragon fruit farm

Site 5 – Located near Curaan River

Site 6 – Located along access road adjacent to rice fields

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Module Study area Nature of Methodology for data gathering Inclusive data dates

Site 7 – Located along rice fields adjacent to access road of a residential area (subdivision)

Site 8 – Located within Bislak River, Bacarra

Site 9 – Located adjacent to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) substation in Laoag City

Site 10 – Located in Paoay Lake Natural Park

Site 11 – Located in Jetty Area Marine Sites adjacent to the jetty project: Primary and Reef benthos survey 9–11

Ecology and Jetty Location secondary Survey of reef associated fish communities November

Seawater Coral reef stations data Macrobenthic algal survey 2014

Quality Seaweed stations Capture fisheries survey

Plankton stations Soft bottom fauna survey

Marine water quality stations Identification of plankton communities Assessment of primary productivity

Water and Water bodies in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin Secondary Desktop review of Municipal Profiles 11–15 Drainage and Bacarra, and Laoag City data November 2014

Soil and Direct impact area of TL and Jetty in the Municipalities Secondary Desktop review of secondary data provided by 19–26 Groundwater of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Laoag City data client. November 2014 Air quality Stations were established proximate to the project site and Primary data TSP sampling using filtration method by high- 19–26 along potential receptor areas: volume sampler November

A1 – Jetty Area, Barangay Ablan, Burgos PM10 sampling using filtration method by high- 2014

A2 – Kapurpurawan, Barangay Saoit, Burgos volume sampler

A3 – Tower BL053, Barangay Davila, Pasuquin NO2 and SO2 sampling using absorption in liquids

A4 – Tower BL085, Barangay Susugaen, Pasuquin for gaseous pollutants

A5 – Tower BL107, Barangay Ngabangab, Pasuquin

A6 – Tower BL119, Barangay 29 Pasngal, Bacarra

A7 – Tower BL140, Barangay 55A Barit, Laoag City

Heritage and Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Secondary Desktop review of existing heritage and cultural 11–15 cultural Laoag City data resources November resources Province of Ilocos Norte Site visit 2014 Ocular survey

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Module Study area Nature of Methodology for data gathering Inclusive data dates

Traffic, Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Secondary Desktop review of municipal profile and information 11–15 access and Laoag City data provided by EBWPC November safety 2014 Landscape Representative publicly accessible viewpoints include the Primary data Defining the visual catchment 11–15 and visual following: Site survey November impact Viewing Location 1 (VL1) – Kapurpurawan 4x4 Trail Defining zone of theoretical visibility 2014

assessment Viewing Location 2 (VL2) – Barangay Ablan House Description of existing conditions Cluster Defining the landscape character areas

Viewing Location 3 (VL3) – Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Selection of receptor viewpoints Viewing Location 4 (VL4) – Bayog Elementary School

Viewing Location 5 (VL5) – Barangay Davila Field Assessment of landscape impacts

Viewing Location 6 (VL6) – Pasuquin Beach Assessment of visual impacts

Viewing Location 7 (VL7) – Barangay Dilavo Field

Viewing Location 8 (VL8) – Barangay Estancia Field

Viewing Location 9 (VL9) – Barangay Salpad Field

Viewing Location 10 (VL10) – Barangay Poblacion 2 Field

Viewing Location 11 (VL11) – Barangay Carusipan Field

Viewing Location 12 (VL12) – Barangay Corocor Field

Viewing Location 13 (VL13) – Bacarra River

Viewing Location 14 (VL14) – Barangay Salet-Bulangon

Viewing Location 15 (VL15) – Jetty

Socio- Profile of Landowners Secondary Desktop review of Municipal Profiles and secondary 11–15

economic Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and data data provided by EBWPC (i.e. household survey, November and public Laoag City stakeholder consultation activities, etc.) 2014

health Province of Ilocos Norte

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2,015,000 Laoag 2,015,000 City Piddig

d Sarrat a o R 230,000 235,000 240,000 245,000 250,000 255,000 260,000 LEGEND A! Jetty Project (! Flora Sampling Site Flora Transect Barangay LCU2 - Agricultural/Rural landscape Bangui Wind Farm WX Seeweed Station A! Fauna Sampling Site Highway Municipality LCU3 - Built-up landscape ^[ Landscape Character Units Coral Reef Station >! Air Sampling Station (! Transmission Tower Road

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower 0 0 2.5 5 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Revision Date 18 Jan 2016 Kilometers Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o ESIA Study Area Figure 3-1 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-1_ESIA.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic

3.4.2 Potential Receptors

This section of the study dealt with the assessment of the Operation and Maintenance Phase. The ESIA study area coverage was based on identified impact areas during the baseline data gathering. Further, the impact areas were derived based on visual and landscape impact assessment. The delineated direct and indirect impact areas of the Transmission Line are shown in Figure 3-2 to Figure 3-8, while Figure 3-9 shows the impact areas of the Jetty Projects.

Environment In terms of physical environment, the direct impact areas are those areas where the transmission towers and jetty are constructed or located and where all operations are to be undertaken. The 30 m transmission line route easement or right-of-way (ROW) is also considered as direct impact area.

On the other hand, areas outside the 30 m ROW and access road leading to the transmission towers, which will be used during the operation and maintenance activities, are considered as indirect impact areas for the TL Project. For the Jetty Project, areas outside the jetty and road network that will be used during the delivery of materials and equipment for the operation, maintenance, repair of jetty components were considered as indirect impact areas. Presented in Table 3-8 and Table 3-9 are the direct and indirect impact areas for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects, including the potential impacts and options for mitigation and/or enhancement measures.

Table 3-8 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures Direct impact area

Location of Partial loss of land used for Continue compensation for lease of land

transmission crop production Landowners are allowed to continue their towers agricultural activities

30 m right-of- Increase in ambient noise Maintain Installation of corona rings way (crackling or humming sound Application of surface treatments (i.e. due to corona discharge effect) semiconductor layer, high voltage putty or corona dope)

Regular close inspections of transmission lines

Loss of species habitat and/or Ensure that there is minimum clearing of habitat fragmentation vegetation

Continue revegetation using indigenous species

Retain and enhance unaffected vegetation and habitat/ecosystem

Hindrance to wildlife access Limit activities to designated area and ROW pathway

Maintain corridor or buffer zones

Collision and electrocution Marking of static wires with aviation spheres and flight diverters

Threat to abundance, Prohibit feeding of wild animals to prevent frequency and distribution of behavioural change

important species Conduct monitoring of bird collisions or electrocutions

Put additional wire-markings reflectors if significant number of bird collision is evident

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Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures

Reduction in ecosystem Implementation of offset services

Depletion of water No significant impact during operation resources/water competition and maintenance phase

Contamination of surface Regular maintenance of vehicles (that will waters and leaching into be used during monitoring) to ensure that groundwater of oily hydrocarbon containment is free from spills/discharge from vehicles defects.

or improper storage/disposal of Oil change in gasoline station

hazardous wastes Proper disposal of hazardous waste Indirect impact area

Access road Vehicular emission, dust Proper maintenance of inspection leading to the generation and re-suspension vehicles

transmission Observe speed limits if driving along dirt towers roads

Implementation of Logistics and Travel Plan

Table 3-9 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement mesures Direct impact area

Location of Increase in ambient noise Negligible impact to the community.

jetty Workers are advised to wear ear plugs Indirect impact area

Outside the Encroachment in EBWPC can support Municipal or Barangay jetty environmentally critical Coastal Resource Management activities as Road network areas as of their CSR Program leading to and from the jetty Seawater quality Check compliance of shipping agency with contamination due to oil maritime requirements

spills and sea discharges Install spill boom

from seafaring vessels Coordinate with PPA and other relevant and runoffs from vehicles agencies regarding spills

on jetty Comply with navigation routes

Prepare and implement Oil Spill Management Plan

Vehicular emission, dust Proper maintenance of delivery vehicles

generation and re- Observe speed limits if driving along dirt roads

suspension Implementation of Logistics and Travel Plan

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3

4

5 6 2,053,000 2,053,000 7

Other land, Other

2,052,000 cultivated, 2,052,000 land, cultivated, annual crop perennial crop

Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded Jetty land, wooded

2,051,000 grassland 2,051,000 A! Other land, BL-002 built-up area BL-003 BL-001 BL-004 Other land, BL-005 natural, BL-006 barren land BL-007 Other BL-008 Other wooded land, BL-009 land, wooded built-up area BL-012 BL-010 grassland BL-014 BL-011 BL-013 BL-016 BL-017 BL-015 2,050,000 2,050,000 Other land, Inland BL-018 Other wooded cultivated, water land, shrubs BL-021 annual crop BL-022 BL-020 BL-024 BL-023 BL-019 BL-025 BL-026 BL-027

BL-028 2,049,000 2,049,000 Burgos

Other land, built-up area 2,048,000 2,048,000

Other wooded land, shrubs Other land, Other land, cultivated, cultivated, perennial crop annual crop

2,047,000 Other land, 2,047,000 natural, grassland

Other land, natural, Other land, Other land, Other wooded grassland 2,046,000 natural, natural, land, wooded 2,046,000 grassland grassland grassland 248,000 249,000 250,000 251,000 252,000 253,000 254,000 LEGEND Road Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, grassland Municipality A! Jetty 30 meters Right of Way Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, shrubs !( Transmission Tower General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Transmission Line Inland water Other land, natural, barren land Highway

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 1 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (1 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 242,000 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000

1 2

3

4

5 Jetty Other land, 2,051,000 cultivated, 2,051,000 6 A! perennial crop 7

Other wooded land, shrubs 2,050,000 2,050,000 Other land, cultivated, annual crop BL-024 BL-025 BL-026 BL-027

BL-028 2,049,000 2,049,000 BL-029

y a w h ig BL-030 Other land, H a ik cultivated, rl a annual crop h a BL-031 /M y a w h ig H e in BL-033 BL-032 Other land, pp Other ili built-up Ph - BL-034 2,048,000 area land, built-up 2,048,000 n BL-035 a area P

BL-036 Other land, Other wooded BL-037 cultivated, land, shrubs annual crop Other wooded Other wooded BL-038 land, wooded land, shrubs grassland Other land, BL-039 built-up Burgos area BL-040 2,047,000 2,047,000 Other land, cultivated, BL-041 Other land, perennial crop cultivated, annual crop Other land, cultivated, annual crop BL-042

Other land, natural, BL-043 grassland Other land,

2,046,000 natural, 2,046,000

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BL-051 242,000 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 LEGEND Road Open forest, broadleaved Other land, natural, barren land Municipality A! Jetty 30 meters Right of Way Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, grassland !( Transmission Tower General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, shrubs Transmission Line Inland water Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Highway

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 2 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (2 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 242,000 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000

Other wooded BL-047 Other land,

2,045,000 land, shrubs cultivated, 2,045,000 annual crop 1 2 BL-048

3 BL-049 4 Other land, Other land, built-up natural, area grassland 5 BL-050 Other land,

2,044,000 6 2,044,000 natural, Burgos 7 barren land

BL-051 Other land, Open forest, Other land, cultivated, broadleaved cultivated, perennial crop annual crop BL-052

Other wooded 2,043,000 2,043,000 BL-053 land, wooded grassland Other land, built-up area BL-054 BL-055

BL-056 2,042,000 2,042,000

Other land, BL-057 natural, grassland Pasuquin

Other land, BL-058 cultivated, Other land, annual crop natural,

barren land P a BL-059 n

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BL-063

Other wooded Other wooded land, shrubs land, shrubs

Other wooded BL-064 land, wooded grassland

2,039,000 BL-065 2,039,000

BL-066

BL-067

BL-068 2,038,000 2,038,000

Other wooded BL-069 land, shrubs

BL-070

Other wooded land, shrubs BL-071 Other land, cultivated, Other wooded

2,037,000 annual crop land, wooded 2,037,000 grassland BL-072 242,000 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 LEGEND !( Transmission Tower Road Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, grassland Municipality

Transmission Line 30 meters Right of Way Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, shrubs

Highway General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Open forest, broadleaved Other land, natural, barren land

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 3 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (3 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 250,000 Other land, Other natural, wooded barren land land, shrubs BL-068 2,038,000 2,038,000 1 2 BL-069

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a Other wooded y land, wooded Other 2,036,000 grassland wooded 2,036,000 land, shrubs BL-075

BL-076

BL-077 2,035,000 2,035,000

BL-078

BL-079 Other wooded land, shrubs

Pasuquin BL-080 2,034,000 2,034,000

BL-081

Other land, built-up Open forest, BL-082 area broadleaved

BL-083 2,033,000 2,033,000 BL-084 Other wooded land, shrubs Other land, built-up area BL-085 Other land, natural, grassland Other land, BL-086 built-up area BL-087 2,032,000 2,032,000

BL-088

Other land, BL-089 built-up area

BL-090

2,031,000 BL-091 2,031,000

BL-092

Other land, cultivated, annual crop BL-093 Inland water BL-094 Other land, Other wooded cultivated, land, shrubs 2,030,000 annual crop 2,030,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 250,000 LEGEND !( Transmission Tower Road Open forest, broadleaved Other land, natural, grassland Municipality

Transmission Line 30 meters Right of Way Other land, built-up area Other wooded land, shrubs

Highway General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Inland water Other land, natural, barren land

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 4 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (4 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 250,000 251,000 Other wooded BL-089 Other land, Other land, Other built-up area land, shrubs natural, grassland land, built-up area BL-090 1 Other wooded 2 land, shrubs

2,031,000 3 2,031,000 BL-091 4 BL-092 5 BL-093 6 Other land, cultivated, 7 annual crop BL-094 2,030,000 2,030,000

BL-095 Other land, cultivated, annual crop

Other land, BL-096 Other wooded built-up area Inland water land, wooded grassland Other land, Other land, built-up area BL-097 cultivated, annual crop 2,029,000 2,029,000

BL-098 Other land, cultivated, annual crop BL-099

BL-100 Other land, cultivated, BL-101 annual crop 2,028,000 2,028,000 Other land, cultivated, Other land, annual crop BL-102 cultivated, BL-103 annual crop

BL-104

Pasuquin

2,027,000 BL-105 2,027,000

BL-106

Other land, built-up area Other wooded Other land, BL-107 land, shrubs cultivated, perennial crop

BL-108 2,026,000 2,026,000 BL-109

BL-110

y a w h ig BL-111 H a k i Other land, l r a cultivated, h a annual crop M / BL-112 y a

2,025,000 Other wooded 2,025,000 w Other land, h land, shrubs g cultivated, i Other land, Other land, H Other wooded perennial crop built-up e land, wooded natural, n i BL-113 barren land area p grassland p Other land, i l i

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P

area -

Other land, Other land, n

built-up area built-up area a BL-114 P Other wooded land, shrubs Other land, built-up area Other BL-115 Other land, land, 2,024,000 Other land, Bacarra 2,024,000 built-up built-up area built-up area area Other wooded Other land, land, wooded Other land, built-up area BL-116 grassland built-up area Other land, Other land, built-up area built-up area Other land, Other land, built-up area Other land, cultivated, built-up Other wooded land, Other wooded land, annual crop BL-117 area wooded grassland wooded grassland 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 250,000 251,000 LEGEND !( Transmission Tower Road Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, grassland Municipality

Transmission Line 30 meters Right of Way Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, shrubs

Highway General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Inland water Other land, natural, barren land

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 5 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (5 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 Other wooded Other wooded Other wooded BL-109 Other land, land, land, shrubs land, shrubs cultivated, shrubs annual crop BL-110 1 2 Other wooded Other land, land, shrubs 3 cultivated, BL-111 perennial crop Other land, cultivated, 4 annual crop BL-112 Other wooded 2,025,000 5 2,025,000 Other land, land, shrubs built-up Other land, Pasuquin 6 built-up area BL-113 Other area 7 land, natural, barren land Other land, built-up area Other land, BL-114 built-up area

Other land, built-up area Other BL-115 Other wooded Other land, land, 2,024,000 land, shrubs 2,024,000 built-up built-up area area

BL-116 Other land, Other land, Other land, natural, built-up area barren land built-up area

Other land, Other land, built-up BL-117 built-up area area Other land, built-up area Other land, Inland Other land, Other wooded built-up area land, wooded

2,023,000 water BL-118 built-up area 2,023,000 grassland Other wooded land, shrubs Other land, cultivated, Other land, BL-119 built-up area annual crop Other land, built-up area Other land, built-up area Inland BL-120 Other land, Other land, built-up area water Other land, built-up area BL-121 Other land, built-up Other land, Other land, built-up built-up area Other wooded built-up area area Other land, land, shrubs area Other built-up Other land, land, Other area 2,022,000 natural, built-up area land, cultivated, 2,022,000 Other land, barren land BL-122 perennial crop built-up area Other land, Other land, built-up area Other wooded built-up Other wooded BL-123 land, wooded Other land, Other land, Other land, Other land, area land, shrubs grassland built-up area built-up area natural, built-up area barren land Other land, BL-124 Other land, built-up Other land, built-up area area natural, Other wooded barren land land, Bacarra shrubs BL-125 Other wooded 2,021,000 2,021,000 land, shrubs

Other land, built-up area BL-126 Other land, built-up Inland area water Other land, BL-127 cultivated, Other land, annual crop built-up area Other land, Other land, built-up area 2,020,000 built-up BL-128 2,020,000 area Other land, built-up area Other land, Other land, Other land, Other land, built-up cultivated, area perennial crop BL-129 natural, Other land, natural, barren land barren land cultivated, annual crop

Other Other land, Other land, BL-130 land, natural, natural, built-up area Laoag barren land barren land Other Other land, 2,019,000 land, City 2,019,000 cultivated, built-up area perennial crop BL-131 Other land, Other land, built-up built-up area area Other land, BL-132 natural, Other land, grassland built-up area BL-133 Other land, Other wooded Other land, built-up area land, shrubs Other built-up area Other wooded Other land, land, BL-134 land, built-up built-up area area shrubs

2,018,000 Other Other land, 2,018,000 BL-135 land, built-up area built-up area Other land, Other land, Other land, built-up area cultivated, Other wooded built-up area land, shrubs BL-136 annual crop 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 LEGEND !( Transmission Tower Road Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, grassland Municipality

Transmission Line 30 meters Right of Way Other land, cultivated, annual crop Other wooded land, shrubs

Highway General Land Cover Other land, cultivated, perennial crop Other wooded land, wooded grassland Inland water Other land, natural, barren land

Job Number 71-12098 Paper Size A3 EDC Burgos Wind Prower Revision 0 0 500 1,000 ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project Date 18 Jan 2016 Meters Map Projection: Transverse Mercator Project Impact Area - Page 6 of 7 Horizontal Datum: WGS 1984 Grid: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 51N o Transmission Line (6 of 7) Figure 3-2 \\mnl-na-001\MNL_Projects\71\12098\GIS\Maps\MXD\BurgosTL&Jetty\Rev 0\7112098_Fig3-2_ProjectImpactTL_rev0.mxd11/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 Chino Roces Avenue corner EDSA, Makati City 1232 Philippines T 63 2 479 5600 F 63 2 479 5601 E [email protected] W www.ghd.com © 2016. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare this map, GHD, EDC and NAMRIA make no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and cannot accept liability and responsibility of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason. Data source: EDC - Transmission Towers and Line (2014). NAMRIA - Municipality, Road, River. Created by:jcmatic 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 Other land, natural, barren land BL-127 Other land, 1 cultivated, 2 Other land, annual crop Other land, Other land, Other land, natural, cultivated, built-up built-up barren land annual crop 2,020,000 area 3 area BL-128 Other wooded 2,020,000 Other Other land, land, shrubs land, built-up built-up area 4 area Other land, Other land, Bacarra Other land, built-up cultivated, natural, 5 area perennial crop BL-129 Other land, barren land Other land, cultivated, 6 natural, annual crop barren land 7 Other land, Other land, Other land, built-up BL-130 natural, natural, area barren land barren land 2,019,000 2,019,000 Inland BL-131 water Other land, Other land, built-up built-up area area Other land, BL-132 natural, Other land, grassland built-up area BL-133 Other land, Other land, Other land, built-up area built-up built-up area Other wooded area Other land, BL-134 built-up Other land, land, area built-up area shrubs

2,018,000 Other Other land, 2,018,000 BL-135 land, built-up area built-up area Other land, built-up area Other BL-136 land, Other land, built-up area built-up BL-137 area

Other land, Other land, Other land, Other land, built-up area built-up built-up area BL-138 built-up area area Other land, built-up area Other land, 2,017,000 built-up 2,017,000 area Vintar BL-139

BL-140

Other land, Other land, built-up Other wooded cultivated, area BL-141 land, shrubs perennial crop

2,016,000 Other land, 2,016,000 BL-142 built-up area Other land, Other land, built-up BL-146 BL-143 BL-145BL-147 cultivated, area BL-144 Other land, BL-148 annual crop . built-up area e v Other land, Other land, Other land, A cultivated, o built-up built-up area d Other land, annual crop Laoag n Other land, area u built-up Other land, g built-up City Other land, e area built-up S area built-up . area n area e

G Other land, Other land, built-up built-up area 2,015,000 area 2,015,000

Other land, cultivated, Other land, Other wooded annual crop built-up land, shrubs area Other land, natural, Other barren land land, natural, barren land Other land, Other land, built-up built-up area Other land, area built-up area 2,014,000 Other land, 2,014,000 Other land, built-up Other land, area built-up natural, Other land, area grassland natural, barren land

Other land, cultivated, Other land, annual crop natural, barren land

Other land, built-up Other 2,013,000 area land, 2,013,000 built-up area Gilbert Bridge Other land, cultivated, Other land, annual crop built-up area Other land, natural, barren land

Other land, Inland water built-up area 243,000 244,000 245,000 246,000 247,000 248,000 249,000 LEGEND !( Transmission Tower Road Other land, built-up area Other land, natural, barren land Municipality

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Social In terms of the socio-economic and public health impact, landowners or land users where the transmission towers and jetty are located as well as the transmission line easement or ROW are considered as direct impact area.

Indirect impact communities for the transmission line include the 29 host barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Laoag City, the Province of Ilocos Norte, and the whole Ilocos Region (Table 3-10). On the other hand, the indirect impact communities for the Jetty Project include residents of Barangay Ablan, Municipality of Burgos where the jetty was built (Table 3-11). Road users using roads leading to the transmission towers and jetty area are indirectly impacted by the projects.

Presented in the table below are the potential impacts in the directly and indirectly affected communities during the operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Options for mitigation and/or enhancement measures for the identified impacts were also enumerated. Evaluation of these impacts is detailed in the succeeding sections.

Table 3-10 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures Direct impact

Landowners Displacement and Just compensation of affected land based on or land users disturbance of properties lease agreement with the landowners where Impacts on workers’ and Implementation of the Transmission transmission community health and Maintenance Manual and HSE Policy towers are safety Use of permanent and temporary signs or located barriers

Conduct of IEC activities or coordinate with LGUs

Electric and magnetic field Conduct of IECs about EMF studies Indirect impact

Barangays in the Visual impact on the local Continue revegetation of quarried and Municipalities and recreation area excavated areas of Burgos, (heritage and cultural Trees planted to screen tower footings should Pasuquin and resources) be maintained Bacarra and Addition of roadside vegetation, if necessary Laoag City and maintenance of roadside vegetation to traversed by limit view of transmission towers from the the cultural resources transmission Continue coordination with local Tourism line Council to prevent adverse impacts

Province of Traffic congestion during Continue coordination with the municipal and Ilocos Norte operation and barangay LGUs, DPWH and NGCP to inform Ilocos Region maintenance activities about the repair and maintenance activities of (Region 1) (i.e. replacement of tower transmission towers (e.g. traffic management)

parts) that may potentially During repair and maintenance activities, lead to vehicular and/or information should be disseminated to local pedestrian media to help inform the public about such accident/incident activities

Implement traffic management plan during repair and maintenance activities in coordination with the concerned LGUs and residents

Occupational and Implementation of the Transmission

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Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures community health and Maintenance Manual and HSE Policy

safety Use of permanent and temporary signs or barriers

Conduct of IEC activities or coordinate with LGUs

Aircraft safety navigation Coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

Installation of aerial marker balls or aircraft warning markers, lights or other attention grabbing devices

Creation of local Prioritize local workers in employment employment opportunities opportunities

Wider economic (taxes Coordination with the LGUs in the and revenues) and implementation of Social Development Plan employment benefits (SDP) (indirect employment)

Table 3-11 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures Direct impact

Landowners Displacement and Impact is minimal or land users disturbance of properties where the jetty was located Indirect impact

Barangay Traffic congestion during For oversized materials, contractors should Ablan, material delivery which schedule material delivery during lean hours Municipality of may potentially lead to or days

Burgos vehicular and/or Permitting and/or compliance on rules Province of pedestrian accident particularly on occupational health and safety Ilocos Norte for the overload/over dimensional goods

Implementation of Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

Creation of local Prioritize local workers in employment employment opportunities opportunities

Wider economic (taxes Coordination with the LGUs in the and revenues) and implementation of Social Development Plan employment benefits (SDP) (indirect employment)

3.4.3 Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is the process of identifying risk events (hazard/threat, fault/failure/cause and impacts/consequences); evaluating likelihood (probability and exposure) and consequence of positive or negative environmental effect that may occur as a result of exposure to the hazards or threat.

Risk assessment workshop for the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was undertaken on 9 January 2015 with the objective of identifying any adverse impact associated with the operation and maintenance activities. The process used during the workshop was

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consistent with the general risk management process outlined in the standard AS/NZS 3100:2009 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines.

The following steps were undertaken during the workshop:

Identify the risk associated with project related activities during the operation and maintenance phase of the project.

Identify the risks based on recognised standards and review of related documents in parallel with the knowledge of GHD staff involved in the operation and maintenance of transmission line.

Identify the individual and collective risks on the receiving environment associated with the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects

Provide consistent approach and risk rating system across the various technical study areas to enable a comparative assessment of risk across all study areas

Identify residual risks rankings for the specific activities assessed based on existing mitigation measures in design or standard operation

Identify risks requiring additional mitigation measures to reduce their residual risk rating to levels that are acceptable (i.e. tolerable and as low as reasonably practicable – ALARP)

3.4.4 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) was prepared in compliance with the requirements of the IFC Performance Standard 1, which stipulated that “an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) is required where environmental and social risks and impacts are identified”.

Action plans to mitigate potential environmental and social impacts and enhance positive impacts of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are discussed in Section 16 and summarised as follows:

Management and Monitoring Plan The Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMoP) was prepared taking into account some impacts that were observed/validated to occur since operation and maintenance has started while others are projected as potential impacts. Further, some measures have been implemented while others remain as options on how to address potential risks and impacts. Options/measures to mitigate potential adverse impacts and enhance positive impacts of the projects on the immediate environment and community were incorporated in the management plan. Responsible entity, cost, and financial arrangements were also identified to complete the ESMP.

The Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan (ESMoP) was designed in compliance with IFC Performance Standard 1, Equator Principle 4 and Equator Principle Action Plan (EPAP).

Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan The Energy Resource and Efficiency Plan of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was prepared in compliance with the IFC Performance Standard 3, which aims to avoid or minimise adverse impacts on human health or minimise pollution from project activities; to promote a more sustainable use of resources, including energy and water; and to reduce project-related gas emissions. In compliance with the standard, technical considerations were considered to maximise energy resource and efficiency of energy production. This includes site considerations and spacing the towers to more than 350 m or more to minimise the impact on

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the environment. Operation and maintenance schemes will also be implemented to minimise pollution.

Abandonment Plan The objective of creating an abandonment plan is to ensure that the project area will be rehabilitated and restored to an environmental condition approximating prior to start of the project according to government approvals and other commitments entered into by EBWPC with concerned stakeholders as long as consistent with government regulations applicable to the decommissioning phase of the project at the end of its design life. More importantly, the abandonment plan was formulated to ensure public safety and environmental stability is maintained after project decommissioning phase. Potential risks of the project after its design life and its potential impact to the community were also considered in the preparation of the abandonment plan.

Social Development Plan A social develop plan (SDP) was developed in compliance to EBWPC’s commitment to support community development as embodied in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program. SDP was developed to organise programs, management strategies and social measures to include agreed programs with the LGU based on its local development plan in addition to programs that will be implemented to address social issues associated with the projects. The SDP was prepared in partnership with the host communities and focuses on five key areas including livelihood, health and sanitation, education, environment and culture.

Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation, and Disclosure Plan The stakeholder engagement, consultation and disclosure plan was prepared to assist the program team in addressing and managing issues rasied by the stakeholders. The plan was also prepared to allow regular and continuous feedback mechanism for concerns.

Grievance Mechanism Grievance mechanism was prepared to capture, process and address all issues, questions, information requests, complaints, comments and suggestions from the stakeholders during the operation and maintenance phase of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Responsible entities were also identified to manage the grievance system.

Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines The occupational health, safety and environmental guidelines for the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was prepared to provide guidance on how works will be managed and controlled to ensure protection in terms of health, safety and welfare of all personnel engaged in the project, including the general public, who may be affected by any activities during the operation and maintenance of Transmission Line and Jetty Projects.

Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety, and Security Plan The Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety and Security Plan was prepared in compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Philippine Human Rights laws. Policies included in the plan are equality, freedom, and community responsibility. Training of EBWPC personnel and monitoring activities was also identified to ensure the implementation and performance of the plan.

Transport and Access/Traffic Management Plan The traffic management plan was prepared to ensure the provision of reasonably safe, efficient and unhampered road access of both road and pedestrian users through and around the areas

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that would be affected by the project. The plan was also prepared to provide reasonable protection for workers, traffic responders and equipment during regular operations and emergency situations.

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