INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AC3902 Public Disclosure Authorized Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 10/30/2008 I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country: China Project ID: P114107 Project Name: Wenchuan Earthquake Recovery Task Team Leader: Mara K. Warwick Estimated Appraisal Date: November 13, Estimated Board Date: December 16, 2008 2008 Managing Unit: EASCS Lending Instrument: Emergency Recovery Public Disclosure Authorized Loan Sector: General water, sanitation and flood protection sector (44%);Roads and highways (39%);Health (13%);General education sector (4%) Theme: Natural disaster management (P);Pollution management and environmental health (S);Access to urban services and housing (S) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 710.00 IDA Amount (US$m.): 0.00 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: Borrower 30.00 30.00 Public Disclosure Authorized B. Project Objectives [from section 2 of PCN] To restore essential infrastructure, health, and education services to at least pre-earthquake levels and reduce vulnerability to seismic and flood hazards in project areas. C. Project Description [from section 3 of PCN] The proposed emergency recovery loan (ERL) will span Sichuan and Gansu provinces and will be processed using a programmatic approach, which will include the following key areas: (a) identification, selection, and appraisal of individual investment projects, including technical standards; (b) safeguards; (c) procurement; (d) financial management; and (e) monitoring and evaluation. During preparation, frameworks will be developed to guide the selection, appraisal and implementation of the individual investments during project implementation. Public Disclosure Authorized The components of the ERL cover three main sectors: infrastructure, health and education. For Sichuan province (US$510 million), investments would be financed in 21 counties/cities/ districts within 7 municipalities (Chengdu, Deyang, Mianyang, Guangyuan, Bazhong, Nanchong and Ya’an). Two components will be covered: a) infrastructure; and b) health. The infrastructure component would comprise a range of investments in roads, bridges, water supply pipelines, drainage and sewerage networks, solid waste management, and embankments. The health component would support reconstruction/rehabilitation of county hospitals, maternal and child health care facilities and township level health clinics. In Gansu, investments will total US$200 million with three components: infrastructure, health, and education. The infrastructure component would be similar to that of Sichuan Province. The health component would include repair/reconstruction of city and county hospitals. The education component would comprise the repair/ reconstruction of primary and secondary schools. The project financed investments in both provinces will mostly comprise the reconstruction of destroyed or damaged assets, although some system enhancements may also be included. These details will be finalized during appraisal. D. Project location (if known) The geographical areas for the ERL will include seven municipalities (Chengdu, Deyang, Mianyang, Guangyuan, Bazhong, Nanchong and Ya’an) in southern and eastern Sichuan, and 1 prefecture (Longnan) in southern Gansu; the two most affected provinces. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PCN] Implementation arrangements for the project are still under consideration. Where possible, the project will use existing provincial and municipal PMOs to manage the project including safeguards implementation. In Sichuan, the urban infrastructure PMO within the Sichuan Provincial Construction Commission is experienced in managing category ‘A’ World Bank- financed loans (e.g., the Sichuan Urban Development Project, and previously the Sichuan Urban Environment Project), and is therefore experienced in both safeguards analysis and implementation of mitigation measures. This PMO will likely manage the urban infrastructure component in Sichuan, which is the largest component. However, there is no comparable PMO for the health sector in Sichuan Province or for any sectors in Longnan Prefecture in Gansu Province. Therefore, the capacity of local agencies for these components will be assessed during appraisal. Overall, the safeguards management approach is designed to facilitate standardized approaches, from the screening of potential sub-project impacts to the contracting of reconstruction works with the incorporation of technical standards to guide contractors in adequate environmental mitigation practices. The social impacts of potential subprojects will be more carefully assessed in the forthcoming missions to both provinces. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Mr Carter J. Brandon (EASCS) Ms Chongwu Sun (EASCS) Mr Chaohua Zhang (SASDI) Mr Songling Yao (EASCS) Mr Chaogang Wang (EASCS) Mr Ning Yang (EASCS) II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X Although the majority of the investments are for reconstruction/repair works, and given that investment levels are likely to be in the range of USD 7 to 40 million per county (with each of the individual investments being much less), it is expected that some category A activities may be financed by the project and therefore category ‘A’ is proposed. Consistent with the Procedural Guidelines for the OP 8.00 operations, a safeguards management framework (Environmental and Social Screening and Assessment Framework - ESSAF) will be prepared by the Bank staff, in collaboration with the implementing agencies and their consultants, prior to the Decision Meeting. For the majority of investments that are expected to be reconstruction of existing infrastructure at the county level, significant environmental or social (including resettlement and land acquisition) impacts are not foreseen. Therefore, the safeguards requirements for such investments would be handled through simplified screening and standard environmental and social management procedures. For new or significant expansion activities funded under the project, such as expanded water supply networks, new landfills, etc, a review would be needed on a case by case basis. The ESSAF developed during appraisal will include criteria to determine whether expansion activities are considered significant or not. If yes, the EASSF will include procedures that will be used to prepare (when necessary) the required Environmental Assessments (EAs), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and/or Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPPs) (called Minority Development Plans in China, or MDPs). The Bank team will work closely with the client and their consultants to fully understand and incorporate the national requirements (including many special-purpose reconstruction regulations) into the safeguards framework, to ensure consistency and alignment within the project’s safeguards requirements. Responsiveness to client needs and providing adequate and timely support to ensure the client’s technical and institutional capacity during preparation and implementation will be cornerstones to the environmental and social safeguard management approach. Frameworks, processes, and other instruments to be developed within the Earthquake Reconstruction Loan for the Sichuan and Gansu Provinces will build upon country, regional and local regulations, institutions and knowledge to ensure maximum ownership of the process by the client and the beneficiaries. Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X The extent to which natural habitats may be present in the project area will be assessed through screening during project appraisal. Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X No impacts on forests will be caused by the project. Pest Management (OP 4.09) X No pesticides will be procured under the project. Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) X The extent to which physical cultural resources may be present in the project area will be assessed through screening during project appraisal. A chance finds clause will be included in all project construction contracts. Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Indigenous Peoples are likely to be present in some of the project counties, especially in Longnan Prefecture in Gansu. Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X While most of the proposed investments will be reconstruction of existing assets damaged by the earthquake, and therefore unlikely to cause IR impacts, some land acquisition and resettlement may be required for expansion projects. Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Based on the preliminary project information available, it is not anticipated that OP 4.37 on Dam Safety will be triggered. However, if the proposed investments include dam/reservoir repairs and/or significant potential impacts on upstream dams, OP 4.37 on Dam Safety may be triggered. Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X There are no international waterways in the project area. Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X There are no disputed areas in the project area. Environmental Category: A - Full Assessment III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS would be prepared: 11/12/2008 B. For simple projects that will not require a QER, the target date for preparing the PAD-stage ISDS: 11/12/2008 C. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The specific studies and their timing1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS. The EASSF will be prepared during the combined preparation/appraisal mission to be conducted from October 7, 2008 - November 6, 2008. 1 Reminder: The Bank’s Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) at the InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. IV. APPROVALS Signed and submitted by: Task Team Leader: Ms Mara K. Warwick 10/06/2008 Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Mr Peter Leonard 10/09/2008 Comments: Sector Manager: Mr Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez 10/31/2008 Comments: .