CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – EIA (Schedule II) Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – (Schedule II) 2.0 INTRODUCTION This Terms of Reference (TOR) is for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for “Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – (Schedule II). Hereinafter, it is referred to as the ‘Project’. The TOR report is complemented and should be review with Environmental Scoping Information (ESI) which provides further elaboration and shall serve as evidence on how the Project Proponents are derives the TOR for the logging project. 2.1 LIST OF CONSULTANTS AND STUDY TEAM The key personnel involved in this project are shown in Table 2.1, details of project proponent, while Table 2.2 is details of environmental consultants. NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – EIA (Schedule II) Table 2.1: Details of Project Proponents PROJECT PROPONENT PERSON IN-CHARGE DATARAN WAJA SDN. BHD. 17A, Persiaran Muhibbah Jaya 1, Taman Muhibbah Jaya, 31100 Sungai Siput (U), Perak Darul Ridzuan. PLOT A (BLOCK/ PLOT A) MCGF Sdn. Bhd. MEWAH SUCI SDN. BHD. No. 206, Taman Okid, No.15-B, Kampung Suak Plang, 31100 Sungai Siput (U), 31100 Sungai Siput (U), Perak Darul Ridzuan. Perak Darul Ridzuan. PLOT B (BLOCK/ PLOT B) Person in-charge : Lim Chee Meng TUNAS DERAS SDN. BHD. Tel. No.: 05 - 598 7226, NO.238-B, Kampung Baru Lasah, Fax. No.: 05 – 598 7226 31100 Sungai Siput (U), PLOT C Perak Darul Ridzuan. E-mail: (BLOCK/ PLOT C) [email protected] SYARIKAT SRI BERSIA SDN. BHD. No.5, Kampung Simpang Temin, 31100 Sungai Siput (U), PLOT D Perak Darul Ridzuan. (BLOCK/ PLOT D) NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-2 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – EIA (Schedule II) Table 2.2: Details of Environmental Consultants EIA CONSULTANT NILAIMAS SERVICES No. 17, Level 2 & 3, Jalan Equine 10D, Taman Equine, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Tel: 03-8940 9959, Fax:03-8940 9958 Contact Person: Mohd Nawahidudin Bin Mohd Isa Designation: Managing Director EIA Team Members Table 2.3 shows the EIA team members involved in EIA logging project. NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-3 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – EIA (Schedule II) Table 2.3: EIA Team Members Registration with DOE No Proposed Signature & Name Qualifications ID Valid . Category Area / Field Study Area Date No. Date A. EIA Study Team Leader 1. Mohd B. Sc Construction EIA Socio-Economic & C0350 30 Socio-Economic Nawahidudin Management (Anglia Consultant Traffic Impact August & Traffic Impact Bin Mahamad Polytechnic As Team Assessment 2021 Assessment Leader Isa University), Diploma Town 31 July 2019 Planning (UiTM) B. EIA Study Team Member -Water Quality -Water Quality Mohd Zikri B. Eng. Chemical EIA 31 May -Air Quality 2. -Air Quality C0398 Bin Azmi (UPM) Consultant 2021 -Noise Level -Noise Level 31 July 2019 EIA 3. Mohd Afandy B. Sc. (Biology and Ecological Studies Consultant bin Baba@ Ecology), MSc (Terrestrial Flora & 31 May Flora & Fauna C0359 Abdul Kadir (Aquatic Biology) Fauna), Fisheries 2021 Study 31 July 2019 NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-4 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – EIA (Schedule II) 4. Ir Dr. Farid Ph.D. Research in Geotechnical SS1329 30 -Certified Bin Ahmad Ground Improvement Studies, Certified January Professional Erosion & Area (USM) CPESC 2020 Sediment Subject M.Sc Geotechnical Control Consultant Engineering (USM) (CPESC) B.Eng Civil 31 July 2019 (University of -Geotechnical Wollongong, Aus) Studies 5. En. BSc. (Civil EIA Hydrology C0748 31 May Hydrology Kamarul Engineering), M. Consultant 2022 Azlan Bin Civil Engineering (Hydraulics & Mohd Hydrology) 31 July 2019 Nasir 6. Fennyharty Bs. Tech EIA Solid and C0393 03 May Water Modelling Bt. Hazli Environemntal Consultant Scheduled Waste 2021 Techology Management 31 July 2019 NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-5 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE EIA Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – (Schedule II) 2.2 SCOPE OF PROJECT The Project Proponents, Dataran Waja Sdn. Bhd., Mewah Suci Sdn. Bhd., Tunas Deras Sdn. Bhd. and Syarikat Sri Bersia Sdn. Bhd. intend to carry out the logging project on Block A, Block B, Blok C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) at Mukim Kenering, Hutan Simpan Bintang Hijau, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan. The overall total acreage of the proposed site at Block A (101 ha), Block B (101 ha), Block C (100 ha) and Block D (115 ha) are 417 hectares (1,030.43 acres). This logging project site can be accessed through old logging road from the main road of Jalan Baling – Gerik (A173 – Jalan Negeri) also known as FT4 (Jalan Persekutuan Lama). There is existing three (3) meters width timber track with lead to the proposed project site and distance is about 13 km from the main road. Almost 88% of the project site elevation is 300 meters above mean sea level. According to the subsection 34A of the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impacts Assessment) Order, 2015 the project falls under Schedule 2, Activity Forestry, 5(b)(i): Logging or conversion of forest to other land use within- a catchment area of reservoirs used for municipal water supply, irrigation or hydro power; and 5(c): Logging, or cutting or taking of timber from at 300 meters or more above mean sea level covering an area of 100 hectares or more, outside permanent reserved forest. For the logging activity, the prime activities expected to generate potential environmental impacts which include the following: • Boundary demarcation and positioning; • Mobilization of workforce; • Transport of equipment and supplies; • Site Clearing; • Construction of haulage road and working platform; • Improvement to drainage system; • Construction of silt trap, and ESCP; • Managing wastes at the Project Site; • Clearing of site involving forest clearing; • Loading and transportation of logs; and • Stockpile. NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-6 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE EIA Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – (Schedule II) 2.3 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERATIONS This logging project will generate economic benefits by providing employment opportunities to the local community and will uplift the quality of life of the people in the surrounding area which is a key issue in the sustainability platform. The future potential of this activity is foreseen to be promising in view of market demands. The proposed project will follow all guidelines by Department of Environment (DOE) in order to give minimum impacts to the environment. The detail of alternative consideration is show in Chapter 3 of Environmental Scoping Information Report. 2.4 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO BE STUDIED The details of environmental element are shown in Chapter 7 of ESI. Based on the projected activities, the significant environmental impacts that may potentially arise from this Project include the following. • Soil erosion and associated sediment pollution of the watercourses – due to the site clearing, construction of haulage road and preparation of working platform; • Loss of topsoil – loss of topsoil may be due to soil erosion and mixing with the overburden materials during the earthwork activities; • Air Pollution – in general; the activities are short-term in nature, and no burning of biomass is allowed. Biomass may be left on-site to biodegrade. Potential pollution may also be due to transportation activities, but the site is far from residential areas; • Loss of fauna, flora and habitats – may impact the habitat of existing fauna which may lead to migration to other undisturbed neighboring land ; • Noise Pollution – noise from heavy machinery and chain saws will be restricted to day time and the impact will be short-term and localized; • Generation of solid and liquid wastes – these includes biomass wastes, solid waste and liquid wastes are minimal as all workers shall be commuting daily to the site; • Aesthetics – due to the changes of the landscape. The modification of the existing topographical features shall be able to screen the visibility of this operation from adjacent interests; and • Socio-economic impacts – in terms of employment and business opportunities and upgrading of infrastructure in the area. NILAIMAS SERVICES – EIA & TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Page 2-7 CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE EIA Proposed Logging Project on Block A, Block B, Block C and Block D With An Area of 417.00 Hectares (1,030.43 Acres) At Mukim Kenering, Daerah Hulu Perak, Perak Darul Ridzuan – (Schedule II) 2.5 LAND USE AND VISUAL Basically, the project site is within Hutan Simpan Bintang Hijau which is secondary forest surrounded with flora and fauna.