MAKO PROJECT Initial Environmental Examination of Preliminary Works for the Houay Soup Resettlement Area FINAL Prepared for By June 2015 IEE: Preliminary Access Works RECORD DISTRIBUTION Copy No. Company / Position Name 1 Director, ESD NNP1 Mr. Prapard PAN-ARAM 2 EMO Manager, NNP1 Mr Viengkeo Phetnavongxay 3 Deputy Compliance Manager, NNP1 Mr. Cliff Massey DOCUMENT REVISION LIST Revision Status/Number Revision Date Description of Revision Approved By Rev0 15 June 2015 Working Draft Nigel Murphy Rev1 18 June 2015 Draft Nigel Murphy Rev2 26 June 2015 Revised Draft Tom Callander Rev3 06 July 2015 Final Tom Callander This report is not to be used for purposes other than those for which it was intended. Environmental conditions change with time. The site conditions described in this report are based on observations made during the site visit and on subsequent monitoring results. 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FINAL i i IEE: Preliminary Access Works Contents 0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................... 1 0.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 0.2 Key Findings .............................................................................................................. 1 0.3 Key Recommendations .............................................................................................. 2 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Background ............................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Objectives and Scope of the IEE ............................................................................... 3 1.3 HSRA Preliminary Works Developer and IEE Consultant ........................................... 4 1.3.1 Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company ......................................................................... 4 1.3.2 Contractors ...................................................................................................... 4 1.3.3 Earth Systems ................................................................................................. 4 1.4 Methodology .............................................................................................................. 4 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE HSRA PRELIMINARY WORKS ..................................... 7 2.1 HSRA Preliminary Works Location ............................................................................. 7 2.2 HSRA Preliminary Works Description ........................................................................ 7 2.3 HSRA Preliminary Works Design ............................................................................... 8 2.3.1 Design Characteristics ..................................................................................... 8 2.4 HSRA Preliminary Works Schedule ........................................................................... 9 2.5 HSRA Preliminary Works Alternatives ...................................................................... 12 2.5.1 Alternative Access Route ............................................................................... 12 2.5.2 No Project Alternative .................................................................................... 12 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................... 13 3.1 Physical Components .............................................................................................. 13 3.1.1 Atmosphere and Climate ............................................................................... 13 3.1.2 Topography .................................................................................................... 13 3.1.3 Soils and Erosion ........................................................................................... 13 3.1.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................................... 13 3.1.5 Surface and Ground Water Quality ................................................................ 13 3.1.1 Protected Areas and Forests ......................................................................... 15 3.1.2 Vegetation / Habitat Types ............................................................................. 15 3.1.3 Land Use, Habitat Distribution and Quality..................................................... 18 FINAL i i IEE: Preliminary Access Works 3.1.4 Terrestrial Flora .............................................................................................. 22 3.1.5 Terrestrial Fauna ............................................................................................ 22 3.1.6 Aquatic Habitat .............................................................................................. 23 3.1.7 Aquatic Biology .............................................................................................. 23 3.2 Social and Cultural Components .............................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Communities .................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Land Resource Use ....................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Forest Resource Use ..................................................................................... 26 3.2.4 Water Resource Use ...................................................................................... 26 3.2.5 Cultural Heritage ............................................................................................ 26 4 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES .......................................................................... 27 4.1 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ..................................................... 27 4.1.1 Terrestrial Biodiversity .................................................................................... 27 4.1.2 Invasive Vegetation ........................................................................................ 28 4.1.3 Hydrology ...................................................................................................... 28 4.1.4 Erosion and Sediment Transportation ............................................................ 29 4.1.5 Water Quality ................................................................................................. 29 4.1.6 Aquatic Habitat and Biology ........................................................................... 30 4.1.7 Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste .......................................................... 31 4.1.8 Operation of the Barge .................................................................................. 32 4.1.9 Decommissioning of Temporary Infrastructure ............................................... 32 4.2 Social Impacts and Mitigation Measures .................................................................. 33 4.2.1 Loss of Land, Assets and Livelihoods ............................................................ 33 4.2.2 Access to the Right Bank and HSRA ............................................................. 33 4.2.3 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage ................................................................ 33 4.2.4 UXO............................................................................................................... 33 4.2.5 Noise and Air Quality and Vibration ................................................................ 34 4.2.6 Workforce ...................................................................................................... 34 5 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ................................................................................................................... 36 5.1 Institutional Arrangements ....................................................................................... 36 5.1.1 Environmental and Social Department (ESD) ................................................ 36 FINAL ii IEE: Preliminary Access Works 5.1.2 NN1PC Technical Department ....................................................................... 36 5.1.3 Other Monitoring Institutions .......................................................................... 36 5.2 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan-Construction Phase (ESMMP-CP) ........................................................................................................... 36 5.3 Management and Monitoring Program ..................................................................... 37 6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ........................ 41 6.1 Objectives of Public Consultation and Disclosure .................................................... 41 6.2 Consultation Activities .............................................................................................. 41 6.2.1 Meeting with PONRE ..................................................................................... 41