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PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF CHINA HUNAN FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECT SHAOYANG CITY INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) HUNAN HYDRO AND POWER DESIGN INSTITUTE JUNE 2007 HUNAN FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECT SHAOYANG CITY INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION......................................................................................... 1 1.1. SUBPROJECT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................1 1.2. GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE............................................................................................................1 1.3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................7 1.3.1. Dikes................................................................................................................................................7 1.3.2. Culvert Gate......................................................................................................................................8 1.3.3. Design of Electric Drainage Stations....................................................................................................9 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................... 10 2.1. NATURAL RESOURCES..............................................................................................................10 2.1.1. Topography and Soil ........................................................................................................................10 2.1.2. Geology and Seismology..................................................................................................................10 2.1.3. Climate ...........................................................................................................................................10 2.1.4. Surface Water .................................................................................................................................11 2.1.5. Groundwater ...................................................................................................................................16 2.1.6. Air and Noise...................................................................................................................................16 2.2. ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................................18 2.2.1. Vegetation.......................................................................................................................................18 2.2.2. Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife ..........................................................................................................18 2.2.3. Fishes ............................................................................................................................................18 2.2.4. Rare or Endangered Species ............................................................................................................19 2.2.5. Protected Areas...............................................................................................................................19 2.3. SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................19 2.3.1. Demographic Profile.........................................................................................................................19 2.3.2. Economic Profile..............................................................................................................................19 2.3.3. Minority Profile.................................................................................................................................20 2.3.4. Archaeology, Cultural and Recreational Profile....................................................................................20 3. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION ................................. 21 3.1. APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING ..............................................................................21 3.2. SITING ....................................................................................................................................21 3.2.1. Land Acquisition and Resettlement....................................................................................................21 3.2.2. Agriculture Production ......................................................................................................................21 3.2.3. Ecological Resources.......................................................................................................................22 3.2.4. Historical and Cultural Values............................................................................................................22 3.2.5. Mineral Resources...........................................................................................................................23 3.2.6. Public Facilities................................................................................................................................23 3.3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ..................23 3.3.1. Hydrology .......................................................................................................................................23 3.3.2. Water Quality ..................................................................................................................................23 Hunan Hydro and Power Design Institute, Ministry of Water Resources June 2007 Page I HUNAN FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECT SHAOYANG CITY INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE) 3.3.3. Flora...............................................................................................................................................24 3.3.4. Fauna.............................................................................................................................................25 3.3.5. Air ..................................................................................................................................................25 3.3.6. Solid Waste.....................................................................................................................................26 3.3.7. Sound Environment..........................................................................................................................29 3.3.8. Soil Erosion.....................................................................................................................................30 3.3.9. Scenic Spots ...................................................................................................................................31 3.3.10. Public Safety ...................................................................................................................................32 3.4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES IN THE OPERATION PERIOD .......................33 3.4.1. Hydrology .......................................................................................................................................33 3.4.2. Water Quality ..................................................................................................................................33 3.4.3. Flora...............................................................................................................................................33 3.4.4. Aquatic Life .....................................................................................................................................33 3.4.5. Air ..................................................................................................................................................34 3.4.6. Traffic .............................................................................................................................................34 3.4.7. Public Safety ...................................................................................................................................34 3.4.8. Antique Buildings.............................................................................................................................34 4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION ....................................................................................... 39 4.1. PUBLIC CONSULTATION METHOD ...............................................................................................39 4.2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND OPINIONS .......................................................................................40