E-372 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INDIA MADHYA PRADESH DISTRICT POVERTY INITIATIVE PROJECT r 44 2 3 46 eV 12 ~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~36 6 Pilot Districts (Narsinghpur, Guna, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Vidisha) Rest Districts (Sagar, Shivpuri, Damoh, Rewa, Raisen, Sidhi, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh) l - - - - : - - l~~~~ I Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 1.1 STUDYAREA ............................................. 1.2 REGIONAL PROFILE.................................................................................. 1.2.1 THE PLATEAU OF MAL WA ................................................................. 1.2.2 THEPLATEAUOFcENTRAL INDIA.................................................... 1.2.3 THE PLA TEA U OF BUNDELKHA ND ................................................... 1.2.4 THE PLATEAU OF REWA AND PANNA.............................................. 1.2.5 THE PLA TEA U OF NARMADA-SONE VALLEY.................................. 1.3 THE TYPE OF ACTIVITIES TO BE FINANCED UNDER THE COMMUNITY INVEST FUNDS CAN BE BROADLY GROUPED INTO 1.3.1. SOCIAL SECTOR AND RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED ACTIVITIES 1.3.2. INCOME GENERATING 1.4 SCOPE OF WORK...................................................................................... TASK I .............................................................................................................. TASK I1 ............................................................................................................. TASK 111 ............................................................................................................ TASK IV............................................................................................................ CHAPTER 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ............................................... 2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANAL YSIS.................................................................... 2.2 CRITERIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING...................................... 2.3 SCREENING PROCEDURE........................................................................ 2.3.1 FIRST STEP: Location of the project.................................................... 2.3.2 SECOND STEP: Classification of sub projects..................................... 2.3.3 STEP THREE: Environmental Assessment .......................................... 2.4 RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................... 2.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW................................................................ 2.4.2 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT...................................... 2.4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENT....................................... CHAPTER 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING CHECKLISTS........................... 3.1 LOCATION SENSITIVE CHECKLIST.......................................................... 3.1.1 HIGHLY SENSITIVE AREAS (A OR D) ................................................ 3.1.2 MODERATELY SENSITIVE AREAS (BORE)..................................... 3.1.3 LESS SENSITIVEAREAS (C) .............................................................. 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF AREAS ..... TABLE:1 1...... LOCATION SENSITIVENESS OF THE AREA 3.3 GENERIC CHECK LIST.............................................................................. 3.3.1 REPAIRS AND UPGRADATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES ......... 3.3.2 NEW SUBPROJECTS.......................................................................... 3.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (ER)....................................................... 3.3.4 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (LEA) ............................ 3.3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENT (EIA).............................. Page 1 3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL A TTRIBUTES FOR SCREENING AND CLASSIFICA TION OF SUBPROJECTS ..................................................... 1 RURAL ROADS.......................................................................................... 2 BRIDGES.................................................................................................... 3 COMMUNITY HALLS ................................................................................ 4 SCHOOLS / TRAINING CENTERS / OTHER EDUCA TIONAL CENTERS 17 5 HEALTH CENTERS! CLINICS.................................................................... 6 MARKETS.................................................................................................. 7 DRINKING WA TER SUPPLY ..................................................................... 8. SANITATION FACCILTIES. 9 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. 10 FLOOD! EROSION PROTECTION BARRIERS. 11 MINOR IRRIGATION. 12 CROPS. 13 HORTICULTURE........................................................................................ 14 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY............................................................................ 15 SERICULTURE....................................................................................... 16 PISCICUL TURE AND RESTOCKING OF VILLAGE PONDS.................. 17 ENERGY.................................................................................................... 18 PASTURE DEVELOPMENT/SOCIAL FORESTRY ................................... TABLE: 2 . GENERIC CHECKLIST 3.5 CONCLUSIONS........................................................................................... CHAPTER 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT IN MP-DPIP.............................. 4.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS PROPOSED FOR THE PROJECT28 4.2 DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................. Page 2 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION Madhya Pradesh District Poverty Initiatives Programme aims at Poverty alleviation in 14 districts of the State using a judicious development strategy that is sustainable both economically and environmentally. The development projects for poverty alleviation would address the environmental aspects so as to ensure that environment is not endangered and that development needs of the present are met without compromising on the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. The environmental strategy for DPIP hopes to meet the following objectives * Contributes to the goal of poverty alleviation by helping the project to better address the linkages between environmental degradation and poverty and, * Prevents environmental degradation as a result of either (i) the cumulative effect of many small DPIP investments that individually have negligible impact, or (ii) the impact of individually harmful sub projects; * Does not impose an unnecessarily administrative burden: 1.1. Study Area: The districts selected under MP-DPIP are Vidisha, Guna, Narsinghpur, Rewa, Sidhi, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Sagar, Damoh, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Raisen. These fall into 5 broad natural regions - Plateau of Malwa, Plateau of Bundelkhand, Plateau of Central India, Plateau of Rewa and Panna, Plateau of Narmada-Sone river valley. 1.2. Regional Profiles: 1.2.1. The Plateau of Malwa: Covering almost the entire western region of Madhya Pradesh, this plateau, formed by the Deccan trap rocks, starts north of the Narmada and extends up to the Chambal river in the north. In the east it reaches Sagar, dividing the Ganga and Narmada valleys. The Vindhyas extend from Neemuch eastward to Sagar. The height ranges between 300 to 500 m. The plateau is drained by the Chambal, Narmada and Betwa rivers and covers 18 districts of the States. The capital Bhopal lies at one edge of the plateau. The average annual rain fall in the plateau is over 900 mm. The climate is moderate though in month of May, temperatures touch f 42 to 430 C. The temperature in winter is rarely 8c C. While the northern portion of the plateau has almost no forests, the southern portion consisting of Raisen has good deal of teak forest. Soil type of this region is medium black. Raisen, Sagar, Shajapur, Rajgarh, Guna and Vidisha DPIP districts fall into this region. Per capita land availability in this region varies between 0.45 to 0.50 ha. Narsinghgarh sanctuary (Rajgarh), Noradehi sanctuary (Sagar), MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 3 of 33 3 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR Singhori, Ratapani sanctuaries (Raisen) fall into these DPIP districts. 1.2.2. The plateau of Central India: This region covers the northern part of the State in the lower basin of the Champbal river. It is formed by the Vindhyan rock groups with the Decacan trap in the south and the Bundelkhand gneiss rocks in the east. The Bundi and Karauli hills form it western boundary. The region presents and amalgam of low land and up land topography. The area is marked by the deep ravines of the Chambal, Kalisindh and Parwati rivers. The plateau is 200 - 300 m high but close to the Yamuna river and on the northern side, the average hight is less than 150 m. The average rainfall is less 750mm and the area undergoes a vide range of temperature, fluctuation rising to 42.50 C during summer and falling as low as 5.10C in winter. Alluvial soil is found in this region. The region has no mineral resources and per capita land availability is 0.35 to 0.45ha. Shivpuri district falls into this region. Madhava National Park and Karera Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary lies in this district. 1.2.3. The plateau of the Bundelkhand: This plateau lies to the east of the central India plateau and is bounded on the north - east by the Rewa - Panna plateau. The area consists of granite rocks of the Archean era. Generally the plateau is a flat marginal slope and the general topography is smooth and undulating. One third of the northern plan area is monotonously flat and stands in strong contrast with the Vindhya tableland, which rises, in three well- marked escarpments roughly delineated by 300, 375 and 450m contours. It is drained by the Betwa, Dhasan, Ken and Sindh rivers. The average rainfall is 750 - 1030mm and the temperature ranges between 42.50C and 7.50C. The region consists of Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh districts and is poor in mineral resources. Mixed red and black soil is found in this region. The per capita land availability is 0.35 to 0.45 ha. Ken, Ghariyal sanctuary lies in Chhatrpur district and Orchha sanctuary lies in Tikamgarh district. 1.2.4. The plateau of Rewa and Panna: This is also known as Vindhyan plateau and lies to the north east of the Bundelkhand plateau. The max. height of the plateau is 750m. The Bhander hills of the Vindhyan shale group and Kymore ranges have no. of waterfalls with heights up to 450m. The area is drained by the Ken, Sonar, Berma, and Tones rivers. The average rainfall is between 1125 to 1250mm and the temperature ranges between 42.50C and 12.50C. The region has thick forests with an abundance of bamboo and is also rich in mineral resources. Panna in fact is the only diamond- MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 4 of 33 4 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR producing district in the country. Rewa and Damoh districts also fall into this region. Per capita land availability of this region varies between 0.25 to 0.45ha. Soil type is mixed red and black. Panna National Park, Gangau sanctuary falls into Panna district and virangana sanctuary is situated in the Damoh district. 1.2.5. The Narmada-Sone river valley: This is largest valley in the State, extending from the north - east to west with an average height 300m. It is bounded by the Vindhyan, Bhander and Kaimur hills in the north of the valley, the Satpura, and Maikal hills in the south and Baghelkhand highlands in the east. The valley is narrow, and the trap falls in the Narmada river do not allow much navigation. It is drained by the Narmada and Sone rivers. The Narmada valley contains lime stone, fire - clay, manganese and marble, while the sone valley has limestone and coal mines Sidhi and Narsinghpur districts fall into this region. Per capita land availability is 0.35 to 0.50ha. Deep black soil is found in Narsinghpur whereas mixed red &black soil is found in Sidhi. Narsinghpur district has no wild life sanctuary or National Park. Sanjay National Park, Bagdara, Sanjay (Dubri), and Sone Ghariyal sanctuaries are situated in Sidhi district. Sidhi district has low level of irrigation development and low agricultural productivity. The average annual rainfall is 1000mm to 1200mm. 1.3. The type of activities to be financed under the community invest funds can be broadly grouped into: 1.3.1. Social sector and rural infrastructure related activities: health, education, and community asset creation. Income Generating Activities: Integrated land and water Management, Agriculture productivity related, Agriculture Allied Sector and Micro enterprises. MP-EAR-Report l.doc Page 5 of 33 5 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR CHAPTER 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The philosophy and the practice of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Environmental Assessment (EA) is not only to assimilate and integrate a broad range of geological, physical, cultural and legislative considerations along with that of environmental aspects, but also to maintain inherent simplicity and flexibility of the approach. One of the main objectives of E.A. study is to ensure that potential problems are foreseen and addressed at an early stage (the project planning and design stage) to prevent environmental degradation by equipping the decision-makers with good information about consequences that development could possibly have on the environment. 2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Environmental analysis focuses on the relationship between the project activities and its surrounding environment. It first examines how the project might affect human health and the stocks of natural resources. It then goes on to consider what measures might be introduced to mitigate the damaging environmental effects of the project. Finally it tries to inform the decision-makers on the options for avoiding or reducing the adverse impacts and to analyze the trade-off involved in choosing between alternative actions. In principle, all subproject proposals can have potential environmental effects and should therefore be subjected to environmental appraisal. However, certain types of subprojects can be excluded from environmental appraisal, as the magnitude of environmental impact expected will be low due to the size or nature of the subproject. Hence certain screening criteria are required to identify the degree or level of environmental studies required for the proposed subproject activity. For example in case of 'Repair of Rural Roads', the impact on environment will be minimal and hence an environmental review with standard mitigative measures would be sufficient for environmental clearance. But in case of "New Roads" the impacts on the environment may have to be reviewed from a broader perspective before being cleared, hence requiring a Limited environmental Assessment. 2.2 CRITERIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING MP-DPIP project, the screening checklists prepared for screening the proposals are simple and clear, so that a non-specialist (with no environmental background) can use them with suitable training. 2.3 SCREENING PROCEDURE There are basically 3 steps in the screening process. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 6 of 33 6 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 2.3.1 FIRST STEP: Location of the project In the first step, the location of the subproject plays an important role in broadly classifying the areas into three categories and in predicting the range of impacts and their magnitude based on the sensitivity of the area. Thus the areas of the sub projects can be broadly identified as Environmentally highly sensitive-A, Environmentally moderately sensitive-B and Environmentally less sensitive-C, depending on the terrain, vegetation and other natural resources in the region. It is the responsibility of the PFT member who will be trained for this purpose to categorize the subproject location into one of the above classes with the help of the "Location sensitivity checklist" given in table 3.1. 2.3.2 SECOND STEP: Classification of sub projects In the second step depending on the location category, type of activities proposed in the subprojects, the possible range and magnitude of environmental impacts and the mitigative measures required, the subprojects will be categorized into four classes. These are i. Environmentally beneficial: Subprojects with positive environmental impacts on the environment. ii. Environmentally benign: Subprojects likely to have some less significant impacts on the environment but for which standard mitigative measures have been identified. iii. Minor Potential Environmental Impacts: Projects that have some moderately significant environmental impacts (which do not set off a chain of other environmental impacts) for which standard mitigative measures are not readily identifiable. iv. Significant Potential Impacts: Subprojects that have potentially significant impacts and may set off a chain of other environmental impacts or impacts requiring detailed environmental studies. 2.3.3 STEP THREE: Environmental Assessment In the third step, the level of environmental analysis or study required is decided keeping in view the different environmental considerations and actions required. They are Environmental Review, Limited Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (ER): It is required for subprojects that are Environmentally beneficial or Environmentally benign (screening categories i&ii). Environmental Review checklists (ER) with standard mitigative measures for various sub projects are annexed (Annexure I) LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (LEA): It is required for subprojects with minor potential impacts (screening category iii). LEA checklists with Terms of Reference (TOR) for various sub projects are annexed (Annexure 11) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA): It is required for subprojects with significant potential impacts (screening category iv). In most of the cases these subprojects will not be eligible for funding. MP-EAR-Report 1.doc Page 7 of 33 7 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR The above classification with level of environmental Studies required is in-built in the Generic checklist. 2.4 RESPONSIBILITIES Depending on the level of analysis required, the responsibilities for the environmental screening, mitigation and clearance of subprojects are shown in figure 1. 2.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW If the subproject requires ER according to the Generic checklist, then the PFT member will fill up environmental review checklist. The filled up checklist will be submitted to PFT Coordinator for review prior to the subproject approval by the VDC. 2.4.2 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In case of subprojects which require LEA as per the Generic checklist the DPSU will be responsible for ensuring that it is conducted according to the TOR by specialist or by a trained person at DPSU. 2.4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT In case of a subproject requiring an EIA as per the Generic checklist, the DPSU or SPSU will decide if the subproject proposal is to be rejected, or whether a full EIA is warranted (likely to be only in few cases). The screening flow chart with the level of involvement and responsibilities (of people) is given in figure 1. Figl SCREENING PROCESS PROJECT IMPACT CATEGORY ACTION REQUIRED AND RESPONSIBILITIES Environmentally beneficial i Environmental Review to be conducted by PFT member. YES ADDroved bv PFT Coordinator NO4r Environmentally benign ii Environmental Review to be conducted by PFT member. YES Approved by PFT Coordinator Limited Environmental Minor Potential Environmental Assessment to be conducted. Impacts It is DPSU staffs responsibility for contracting approved environmental consultant for YES carrying out the study as per LEA guidelines or having it carried out by their own DPSU trained staff. SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR Significant Potential Impacts. IV Environmental Impact Assessment is required. In most cases project will not be funded. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 9 of 33 9 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR CHAPTER 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING CHECKLISTS 3.1 LOCATION SENSITIVE CHECKLIST The Location sensitive checklist (LSC) for sub projects shown in Tablel is prepared taking into consideration environmentally sensitive parameters like terrain, vegetation, slope, population etc to identify and classify the areas into Environmentally Highly Sensitive-A, Environmentally Moderately Sensitive-B and Environmentally Less Sensitive-C. 3.1.1 HIGHLY SENSITIVE AREAS (A OR D) Those areas where, if the subproject is taken up, the possibility of direct impact with considerable magnitude due to the project activities is high on the area. 3.1.2 MODERATELY SENSITIVE AREAS (B OR E) Those areas, within which if the subproject is located, possibility of direct impact of considerable magnitude on the area due to the proposed activities is low, but the indirect impacts can be of appreciable magnitude. 3.1.3 LESS SENSITIVE AREAS (C) Those areas, within which if the subproject is located, the possibility of direct or indirect impact of appreciable magnitude on the area due to the proposed activities is low. 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF AREAS The Environmental attributes taken into consideration for the classifications of these areas are: 1. SLOPE: During the subproject execution, the slope of the terrain will have a significant influence on the type and magnitude of the environmental impact. Hence based on slope as criteria (as per Indian Road Congress rules) the areas have been divided into the following three groups keeping in view the possible type & magnitude of impacts: A. Mountain or Steep terrain as highly sensitive B. Rolling or undulating terrain as moderately sensitive Level or plain terrain as less sensitive. 2. PERENNIAL FRESH WATER BODIES: In order to preserve and reduce the possible impact due to the proposed subproject activity on the water bodies, MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 10 of 33 10 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR these areas have been classified depending on the distance from the water bodies: A. The areas within 50 m from the water bodies as highly sensitive B. The areas between 50 to 500m from the water bodies as moderately sensitive C. The areas with distance more than 500 m as less sensitive 3. NATURAL HABITATSNEGETATION/ RESERVED FOREST: In order to preserve and reduce the possible impact due to the proposed subproject activity on natural habitats/vegetation/ reserved forest, these areas have been classified as The areas within 50 m from natural habitats/vegetation/ reserved forest as highly sensitive. The areas between 50 to 500m from the natural habitats/vegetation/ reserved forest as moderately sensitive. The areas with distance more than 500 m from the natural habitats/vegetation/ reserved forest as less sensitive 4. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES. As these have endangered species or protected wildlife, no activity must be allowed or encouraged around them. The areas surrounding them are classified into The areas within 500 m from National park/ sanctuaries as highly sensitive. The areas between 500 m to 1 Km from National park/ sanctuaries as moderately sensitive. The areas with distance more than 1 Km from National park/ sanctuaries as less sensitive. 5. SITES OF CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Care must be taken to preserve the historical monuments and traditional centers of national /state/local importance. Hence activities which can endanger their existence must be avoided. The area surrounding them have been classified into A. The areas within 50 m from sites of cultural or historical significance as highly sensitive. MP-EAR-Report I .doc Page I 1 of 33 11 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR B. The areas between 50 to 500m from sites of cultural or historical significance as moderately sensitive. The areas with distance more than 500 m from sites of cultural or historical significance as less sensitive 6. POPULATION DENSITY: The villages/ habitations are divided into 2 classes depending on their population, (1 )Having more than 2000 people and (2) Having less than 2000 people. This classification is made considering Issues like the amount of resources required (like water etc) and wastes generated (like waste water, solid waste etc). The distance from the habitat is used to classify areas to plan suitable mitigative measures to minimize the adverse impacts of the proposed activity on the people. D. The areas within 500 m from habitation with a population > 2000 as highly sensitive. E. The areas between 500 m to 1 Km from habitation with a population > 2000 as moderately sensitive. The areas with distance more than 1 Km from habitation with a population > 2000 or the villages with a population < 2000 people as less sensitive. Table1 gives the list of environmental attributes taken into consideration for the classification of these areas. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 12 of 33 12 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR Table:1 LOCATION SENSITIVENESS OF THE AREA S.n OTHER CHARACTERISTICS SENSITIVITY Pleas 0 CATEGORY e Tick 1 SLOPE ( Cross slope of the country) Mountainous or steep terrain( Slope > 25% ) A Rolling terrain ( slope 10-25%) B Level or plain terrain ( Slope < 10 %) C 2 PERENNIAL FRESH WATER BODIES Distance of river, channel, drains, lakes, ponds or any other water bodies Less than 50 m A Between 50 and 500 m B More than 500 m C Distance from Creeks/back water/High Tide line/mangroves Less than 50 m A Between 50 and 500m B More than 500m C 3 NATURAL HABITATSNEGETATION/RESERVED FORESTS Distance from gazette forest reserves /Reed lands/ mangroves/ swamp forest Less than 50 m A Between 50 and 500m B More than 500m C 4 NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES Distance from National Parks or sanctuaries Less than 500 m A Between 500 and 1 KM B More than 1 KM C 5 SITES OF CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Distance from sites of cultural or historical significance Less than 50 m A Between 50 and 500m B More than 500m C 6 POPULATION DENSITY Distance from nearest habitation with a population more than 2000 people Less than 500m D 500 to 1 Km E More than 1 Km C MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 13 of 33 13 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR The PFT member will classify the location of the proposed subproject into one of the 3 categories for each of the attributes in the location sensitive checklist. The area is declared as category A, if it falls under it at least in case of one attribute in checklist. Else, in case of the area not falling under category A, if it falls under B for at least one attribute then it is declared as category B. Else it is declared as category C. 3.3 GENERIC CHECK LIST While preparing the Generic checklist the following issues were given due importance 1) These projects are basically meant for meeting the minimum requirements of the habitats. 2) In most of the cases the cost of the sub projects will be between Rs.10, 000.00 - Rs.25000.00 3) There is no major rehabilitation required for taking up these projects. Depending on the subproject type, activities and location, the checklist identifies the level of environmental analysis or study required for the proposed subproject. In some cases the sub projects have also been classified depending on parameters like number of people, size of the project, area affected, ground water utilization and depth etc to incorporate the already existing guidelines or standards being followed by the concerned departments in their already existing or completed projects. Hence keeping the above issues in view the sub projects have been mostly divided into three categories: a) Repairs or Rehabilitation b) Up gradation and c) New ones depending upon type of expected activities, their impacts and level of environmental analysis required. 3.3.1 REPAIRS AND UPGRADATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES As the subproject under consideration is already existing, it only needs to be improvised to meet today's needs and demands, and to increase its utilization and survival. In most of these cases the impacts of these activities are not of considerable magnitude. Hence an environmental review with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. In very few cases due to some environmentally sensitive conditions a Limited Environmental Assessment may be required. 3.3.2 NEW SUBPROJECTS In most of the cases, the impacts due to the proposed activity may have to be reviewed from a broader perspective with more details. It may require more information and data of the prevailing conditions in order to take up suitable mitigative measures or look into other possible alternatives. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 14 of 33 14 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR In few cases due to a number of inter linking conditions and factors the subprojects may require a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment to know the environmental impact of the project. The Table 2 gives the generic checklist. 3.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (ER) It refers to a very simple level of environmental assessment. It does not require sophisticated environmental expertise and can be adequately completed by the PFT member. The checklist basically identifies all the possible impacts due to the proposed activity perceived from the past experiences of similar projects. It also provides suitable mitigative measures to reduce or nullify the adverse impacts expected. The PFT members can identify the likely and applicable impacts of the proposed subproject from the ones listed in the relevant checklist. Then he must look into the corresponding mitigative measures suggested and see that they are implemented. The ER checklists are annexed. 3.3.4 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (LEA) Certain projects might have some unforeseen impacts. In order to withstand these impacts, one needs to know the profile of the region and the projects in greater detail. LEA helps in equipping with the relevant information with the help of which any number of unforeseen impacts can be managed with certain mitigative measures. Thus, a subproject requiring a LEA needs to be reviewed by an environmental/technical specialist. The information regarding baseline conditions and potential site-specific impacts must be analysed. The outline for collection of baseline information is given in the LEA checklist. The mitigative measures recommended by the expert must be incorporated into the design by the PFT members or the implementers of the project. For subprojects requiring a LEA, it is important to monitor the work, both during construction and also operation to ensure that mitigative measures are implemented and that no unforeseen negative impacts are left unmanaged. The LEA checklists are annexed. 3.3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) An EIA would be required in the event of significant direct or indirect impacts due to the proposed subproject. Such subprojects would generally be subjected to national requirement for an EIA. The necessity of a full EIA appears to be very rare for DPIP subprojects: normally, a subproject requiring this kind of environmental analysis would be refused funding. MP-EAR-Report 1.doc Page 15 of 33 15 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SCREENING AND CLASSIFICATION OF SUBPROJECTS 1 RURAL ROADS Considering the activities associated with the repair and up gradation of rural roads, the impact will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence ER with standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up these projects in all categories of areas. For construction of new roads/widening in areas (B, C, D and E) LEA is required because the impacts due to the proposed activities are far fetched and must be looked into from a broader perspective. They may require more information and data (location specific features like slope and drainage pattern etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. In the case of construction of new road/widening falling under category A (e.g. area very close to sanctuaries or hilly terrain), the sub project may have significant and long-term impact, which needs detailed impact evaluation. Hence it requires an EIA. 2 BRIDGES & Culverts The sub projects under this category generally constitute repairs to the existing bridges or construction of new bridges on existing roads. Considering the activities associated with the sub project and the costs allocated, the impact will be marginal irrespective of the location. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. Where as in the case of construction of new minor bridges in all areas, site specific data (like drainage pattern of the area, upstream and down stream activities etc) is required for evaluating the impact of the project on the surroundings and to suggest suitable mitigative measures. Hence it requires a LEA. 3 COMMUNITY HALLS Keeping in view the utilization of the multi purpose community halls (for activities like group meetings, social functions, community festivals, cyclone, flood rehabilitation etc.) and the activities associated with repair and rehabilitation in all areas and construction of new community halls in areas falling under category B, C, E, the impacts on the surrounding environment will be marginal and concern mostly waste disposal considerations. Hence they can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. So an ER with standard mitigative measures regarding waste disposal, sanitation facilities etc., is sufficient to take up the project. In case of D and A categories which are nearer to sensitive zones like sanctuaries and habitats etc., LEA is required because the impacts due to the proposed activities on surrounding environment should be looked into specific to the context of community fetes and festivals etc. Hence it may require more MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 16 of 33 16 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR information and data (location specific features ]ike water availability and ground water details) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. 4 SCHOOLS / TRAINING CENTERS / OTHER EDUCATIONAL CENTERS Keeping in view the proposed activities for which it will be used (like, schools etc.) and the activities during repair and rehabilitation (in all categories), the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. In case of construction of new ones (in all categories) the evaluation of impacts due to the waste generation on the surrounding environment will require more site-specific information and data (like quantity of waste generated, ground water levels, drainage pattern etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. 5 HEALTH CENTERS/ CLINICS The health centers are meant for health care in the village. Owing to the gravity of the cases, the quantity and characteristics of wastes (organic especially biomedical and inorganic) generated and the population of habitats (number of people using the facility), the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and concern mainly disposal of waste, both biomedical and general. As the scale of the projects is very small, these issues can be addressed by following standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project in B, C, D, E category areas. Whereas in case of health centers located in category A will require site specific data like the degree of impact that can be allowed taking into consideration the importance of the area and species in the surrounding for careful handling and disposal of the wastes generated. Hence a LEA is required. 6 MARKETS Keeping in view the proposed activities, the quantity and characteristics of wastes (organic and inorganic) generated and the population of habitations (number of people using the facility), the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and concern mainly waste disposal. Hence they can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Therefore, an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project in B, C and E category areas. The location of Markets/ Commercial centers in category A and D must be avoided as far as possible. The amount of organic and inorganic waste generated will be of considerable magnitude posing health problems, increasing congestion and enhancing the human interference in the sensitive/protected areas. In case of unavoidable circumstances an EIA study is required for clearance of such subprojects. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 17 of 33 17 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 7 DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SURFACE WATER Keeping in view the proposed activities during up gradation of multipurpose village ponds and the waste (organic and inorganic) generated due to such activities on the surrounding environment, the impacts will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. In case of construction of new multipurpose village ponds in areas C and E which are environmentally less sensitive require a ER as the impact due to change in drainage pattern on the aquatic life will be minimal and standard mitigative measures can be suggested to reduce them. LEA will be required is case of subprojects located in category B as it may require more information and data (location specific features like drainage pattern, aquatic life etc.) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. The construction of new multipurpose village ponds in category A and D must be avoided as far as possible. As Problems associated water stagnation and change in drainage pattern can have irreversible damage in the sensitive areas (like A) and spread diseases in the surrounding areas (like D). In case of unavoidable circumstances an EIA study is required for clearance of such subprojects. GROUND WATER NEW OR UP GRADATION OF (TUBE WELLS/OPEN WELLS/HAND PUMPS) In case of dark areas where the ground water exploitation is more than 85% of the available water, the up gradation or new construction of tube wells will require a LEA because the impacts due to the proposed activities may result in depletion of water resources. Moreover it may require additional information and data (location specific features like drainage pattern, groundwater aquifer details etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. In case of Grey or white area the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. PIPED WATER SUPPLY OR GRAVITY SCHEMES The major activities in this subproject are digging, laying of pipes and refilling the trench. The impact of these activities on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project in categories B, C, D, E. Whereas in case of subprojects located in category A require site specific data to propose suitable mitigative measures. Hence a LEA is required. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 18 of 33 18 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 8. SANITATION FACILITIES The individual latrines with soak pits in areas where the ground water depth is within 10 m require a LEA because the possibility of ground water contamination has to be looked into. This will require additional information and data (location specific features like ground water table, aquifer characteristics and ground water movement etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. Where as in areas where the ground water depth is more than 10m the possibility of ground water contamination is less. Hence the impact of these activities on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. The community open channel drainage system is mostly required in C, D and E category areas. It may create foul odor, health risks and community conflicts. In order to address these problems, site-specific information is required for suggesting suitable mitigative measures. Hence a LEA is required. Where as in case of subprojects located in category A & B require an EIA as a detailed study is required to identify suitable mitigative measures to minimise the impact. Some of the impacts can create serious environmental and health problems that will be irreversible if not managed properly. The compost pits must be allowed only in category C area as they can create serious environmental and health problems. It requires an EIA because in some cases there might be irreversible environmental damage due to the proposed activity. So an in depth study is required to propose suitable mitigative measures. 9 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Keeping in view the proposed activities, the quantity and characteristic of wastes (organic and inorganic) generated and the population using the facility, the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. The construction of new waste disposal sites must be allowed only in category C areas as they can create ser[ous environmental, health problems and social conflicts. It requires an EIA because in some cases there might be irreversible environmental damage due to the proposed activity. So an in depth study is required to propose suitable mitigative measures. 10 FLOOD/ EROSION PROTECTION BARRIERS The impacts of structural barriers (dams, reservoirs, dikes etc) and non-structural barriers (involving zoning, floodplain regulations) vary from each other. The project overall would be beneficial as flooding recharges soil moisture and helps in preservation of topsoil and nutrient enrichment. The activities related to the subproject would involve only marginal impacts and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures, which are sufficient to take up the project. Only in MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 19 of 33 19 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR case of construction of new embankments with height greater than 2 m in category A areas may require a LEA. As site specific information like area that will get submerges and water-logging etc is required for predicting the magnitude of impacts. 11 MINOR IRRIGATION TUBE WELLS In dark areas as there is over exploitation of the ground water and any additional pressure on it must be very carefully analysed from the environmental point of view. It requires an in depth study to avoid grave environmental problems. Hence an EIA is required. Moreover these must be allowed only in Category C so that there is protect highly sensitive and moderately sensitive areas from further exploitation of ground water. In Grey areas suitable mitigative measures are to be suggested to prevent the region from becoming a dark area. For this purpose site-specific information such as aquifer details, ground water availability etc., is required. They must be allowed only in category C, and E, to avoid conversion of forests to agricultural use. Hence a LEA needs to be carried out. The sanction of new bore holes in category B areas must be avoided as far as possible. As they may initiate series of impacts of which some be irreversible. Hence requires an EIA for their sanctions. In the case of white areas as the pressure on ground water is less the impact due to the proposed activity on the environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures in category C and E areas. Hence for these ER with standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project in Category C and E. In case of projects at category B will require an LEA as site specific data (like as aquifer details, topography etc) are required to predict the impacts and suitable mitigative measures. Where as in case of sanction of new bore holes in category A areas must be avoided as far as possible. As they may initiate series of impacts of which some be irreversible. Hence requiring an EIA. STOP DAMS, CHECK DAMS, EARTHEN PONDS, TANKS AND PERCOLATION TANKS REHABILITATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES Keeping in view the proposed activities in the subproject and the waste (organic and inorganic) generated the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures for sub projects located in categories C and E. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. Where as a LEA is required in case of sub projects located in Category B areas, as it requires site-specific information (like drainage pattern, and aquatic life etc). MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 20 of 33 20 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STRUCTURES In the case of construction of new ones LEA is required as the impacts due to the proposed activities may have to be looked into from a broader perspective. Hence it may require more information and data (location specific features like drainage pattern, aquatic life, submergence area details etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. They must be allowed only in category C and E to avoid conversion of forests to agricultural use. . But in case of unavoidable circumstances an EIA study is required for clearance of such subprojects in category B areas. IRRIGATION CHANNEL REHABILITATION OF EXISTING CHANNELS Keeping in view the proposed activities in the subproject and the waste (organic and inorganic) generated the impact on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. They must be allowed only in category C and E to avoid conversion of forests to agricultural use. Where as a LEA is required in case of sub projects located in Category B areas, as it requires site specific information (like drainage pattern, and aquatic life etc). But in case of unavoidable circumstances an EIA study is required for clearance of such subprojects in category A areas. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CHANNELS In case of construction of new ones LEA is required as the impacts due to the proposed activities may have to be looked into from a broader perspective. Hence it may require more information and data (location specific features like drainage pattern, and aquatic life etc) to come up with suitable mitigative measures. They must be allowed only in category C and E areas to avoid conversion of forests or sensitive areas to agricultural use. But in case of unavoidable circumstances an EIA study is required for clearance of such subprojects in category B areas. 12 CROPS IMPROVED FARM/CROP MANAGEMENT GREY AND WHITE AREAS The project includes new and improved techniques of farming so as to improve crop varieties as well as management practices so that better yield is obtained in a limited area of given land. The activity is environmentally beneficial but needs an ER so as to maintain the improved condition on a long-term basis. DARK AREA It will require a LEA because the impacts due to the proposed activities (like suitability of soil, increase in water uses and fertilizers etc) may have to be looked into from a broader perspective. Moreover location specific features (like drainage pattern, type of soil, microenvironment and type of fertilizers used etc) are required to come up with suitable mitigative measures. They must be allowed MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 21 of 33 21 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR only in category C areas to avoid conversion of forests or sensitive areas to agricultural use. AGRICULTURE TOOL DEVELOPMENT Keeping in view the type of agricultural tools developed and the number, the impact of the proposed activity on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. They must be allowed in category B, C, D and E to minimise/discourage the use of forest and sensitive area resources like (felling of trees or animal bones etc) for tool development. 13. HORTICULTURE/VEGETABLE GROWING DARK AREA An activity related with extraction of the ground water in dark areas must be evaluated carefully to avoid the serious environmental problems (micro climatic changes eg conversion to barren lands etc). Hence it requires a LEA as additional information and data (location specific features like drainage pattern, ground water potential, quantity of water required and type of fertilizers used etc) is required to come up with suitable mitigative measures. They must be allowed only in category C and E areas to avoid reduction of availability of water to habitats or conversion of sensitive areas for the above purpose. It must be discouraged to take up such activities in category B areas. But in unavoidable situation a detailed environmental analysis is requires to identify the possible impacts of the proposed activity on the environment and to come up with suitable mitigative measures. Hence an EIA is required GREY AND WHITE AREAS The impact of the activities involved with horticulture (like use of ground water or surface etc) on the surrounding environment will be marginal and can be addressed by standard mitigative measures. Hence an ER with suitable and standard mitigative measures is sufficient to take up the project. They can be allowed in category B, C, D and E areas. The use of category A areas must be avoided to protect them from land cleaning and encroachments. In unavoidable circumstances an EIA study must be carried for taking a decision regarding clearance of the project. 14 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY GOAT, SHEEP REARING, DAIRY AND POULTRY FARM (Stall Fed) STOCK IMPROVEMENT The activities under the project are intended to support the livestock population providing stall-feeding facilities to prevent grazing in the surrounding areas or encroaching into core forest lands. The project will involve sheep rearing, dairy, poultry farming. The impacts arising through these are negligible and can be undertaken with the help of an ER with standard mitigative measures in cases of MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 22 of 33 22 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR sub projects involving Dairy and sheep in categories C, B & E areas and Poultry form in category C. A LEA is required for sub projects involving Poultry form in category B and sheep rearing which are not stall-fed, as location specific information like water availability, vegetation, demography and drainage pattern of the area is required for predicting the impacts. 15 SERICULTURE Sericulture is a highly remunerative programme and therefore helps in increasing the economic gains of the local population. It can also be supported in the conventional fields along margins, along contours of less sloppy areas, and in the form of terrace cultivation along highly sloppy regions. The impacts due to the sericulture on environment are very marginal, as all types of wastes such as waste from reeling units, double cocoons, silk waste, pupae etc are put to use in some form or the other. The only problem that can be foreseen is the use of dyes and wastes from dyes. Hence suitable standard mitigative measures through an Environmental Review are sufficient to take up the project in category C area. Where as LEA will be required in case of sub projects located in category B areas, as site specific information (like water availability, drainage pattern etc) is required to predict the possible impacts. 16 PISCICULTURE AND RESTOCKING OF VILLAGE PONDS These projects involve taking up fish culture activities in already existed village ponds or in ponds constructed under the DPIP sub projects while restocking of village ponds will aim at increase in fish production, by providing good quality fish seed to replenish the normally available fish stock in the existing village ponds. It is environmentally benign but needs an ER to ensure proper management to avoid over dense fish population, change in productivity of pond. 17 ENERGY The sub projects in energy involve using of smokeless chulhas or fuel -efficient cooking stoves. As these are environmentally beneficial but still need to be looked into regarding Fuel wood resources, an Environmental Review with suitable measures would be sufficient. 18 PASTURE DEVELOPMENT / SOCIAL FORESTRY/PLANT NURSURIES The project has a number of positive impacts by way of planting of species for fodder, fuel and fruit production to meet the needs of the inhabiting human and livestock population. It can enhance slope stabilization, form shelterbelts and act as wind breaks, form live fences etc. and helps in increasing the soil fertility, moisture content and soil nutrients. However, it needs an ER with standard mitigative measures in category areas B and C. This is because care must be taken with regard to the choice of species for specific purposes, suitable to the region taken up for the project. Also the activity is to be restricted only to the MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 23 of 33 23 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR buffer zones and should not be allowed to encroach the core forest areas keeping in view the serenity of the habitat. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 24 of 33 24 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR Table: 2 GENERIC CHECKLIST S. no Subproject Type Screening category ER LEA EIA 1 Rural Roads a) Repair A,B,C,D, b) Upgrading without widening E c) Construction of a new road/widening A,B,C,D, B,C,D,E A E 2 Bridges & Culverts a) Repair A,B,C,D. b) Upgrading, widening E c) Construction of new bridge A,B,C,D, 1) Piped Culverts E 2) Minor Bridges A,B,C,D, A,B,C,D, E E 3 Community Halls a) Repairing/Rehabilitation A,B,C,D, b) Construction of new one E A,D B,C,D,E 4 School /training centers/ educational centers a) Repairs/Rehabilitation A,B,C,D, b) Construction of new ones E A,B,C,D, E 5 Health centers/clinics B,C,D,E A 6 Markets/Commercial centers B,C,E A,D 7 Drinking water supply a) Surface Water multipurpose village pond 1) Up gradation A,B,C,D, 2) Construction E B D,A b) Ground water (New or Up gradation of C,E (tube/open) wells) 1) Dark Areas A,B,C,D, 2) Grey or White areas E c) Piped water supply or gravity A,B,C,D, E schemes E C,B MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 25 of 33 25 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR S. no Subproject Type Screening catego y ER LEA EIA 9 Solid waste disposal a) Up gradation of existing collection A,B,C,D, (segregation) and disposal system E b) Construction of new waste disposal C sites ( ex land fills ) 10 Flood / erosion protection barriers ( soil protection) a) Rehabilitation of existing embankment A,B,C,D, b) Construction of new embankment < 2 E m AB,C,D,E A c) Construction of new embankment >2 B,C,D,E m A,B,C,D, d) Lining of river banks (with rocks, E poles, etc.) 11 Minor-Irrigation projects a) Tube wells 1) Dark areas C 2) Grey C,E B 3) White areas C,E B A b) Check dams, pond, lakes and percolation tanks 1) Rehabilitation of existing ones C,E B 2) Construction of new ones C,E B (Submergence area < 0.5 Ha) c) Irrigation Channels 1) Rehabilitation of existing ones C,E B A 2) Construction of new ones C,E B 12 Crops a) Improved farm/crop management 1) Grey or white areas B,C,D,E 2) Dark areas C b) Agriculture tool development C,D,E B 13 Horticulture with new irrigation source/vegetable growing with existing C,E B irrigation source B,C,D,E A a) Dark areas b) Grey or white areas 14 Animal Husbandry a) Dairy, Goat and sheep (Stall feed) C,B,E b) Poultry form C B 15 Sericulture C B 16 Pisciculture and Restocking of village A,B,C,D, ponds with indigenous fish species or E ._____ fishponds. _ MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 26 of 33 26 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 17 Energy (renewable) a) Improved cooking/smokeless Chulha A,B,C,D, 18 Pasture development and social B,C A Forestry/Plant Nursuries. 3.5 CONCLUSIONS A comprehensive environmental screening procedure, which is simple and appropriate to the size and nature of the subproject must be evolved and implemented. This should not only look into the relevant environmental issues but must also help the decision-makers in speedy clearance of the subproject proposals. Keeping the above issues in view the present exercise is a first step to integrate the environmental issues into project planning at an early stage. This will not only help the policy planners and decision makers to foresee the environmental problems in advance but also to evaluate the influence on the over all objective of the proposed mission. By ignoring the environmental factors at the project initiation stage, project costs go up due to additional environmental precautions and measures needed. For instance, instead of proposing a tube well in the dark area where the ground water exploitation is high, a rainwater collection pond or water shed management will be more feasible and may lead towards sustainable development by recharging the groundwater aquifer. Moreover there are two main reasons why environmental development planning has given great importance to the issue of the interrelationship between development and environment. The first is that the destructive effect on environment has negative repercussions on development itself. The second is that adequate considerations of natural resources and the environment development strategies, plans and policies constitute rich source of opportunities for improved social and economic development, while mitigating the effects of the proposed subproject activity. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 27 of 33 27 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR CHAPTER 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT IN MP-DPIP The activities to be financed under this project would be demand driven and community- based. These projects will be targeted to mobilise poor rural community to seek fulfillment of felt needs and to improve their access to services provided by the public institutions. The comprehensive administrative structure for MP-DPIP projects has be addressed in detail in the Project Appraisal Document (PAD). 4.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS PROPOSED FOR THE PROJECT In accordance with the proposed institutional arrangements agreed with GOMP, a district level autonomous society dealing directly with the CIGs will be established. The management structure proposed for the MP-DPIP project consists of 5 levels 1) State Steering Committee (SSC) 2) State Project Support Unit (SPSU) 3) Zila Panchayat Support Unit (ZPSU) 4) District Project Support Unit (DPSU) 5) Project Facilitating Team (PFT) 6) Gram Panchayat Village Development Committee (GP-VDC) 7) Common Interest Groups (CIG). The key elements of the institutional arrangements for Environmental management of the MP-DPIP is designed keeping the above management structure and sequences of activities involved in formulation, implementation and monitoring & evaluation of the sub projects. The sequences of activities is illustrated below 1) Need for the project is felt and identified by CIGs in consultation with the PFT member. 2) The PFT MEMBER will help the CIGs in formulating the project proposal and filling up the required application forms. 3) PFT MEMBER will screen the sub projects using the Location Sensitivity Checklist (LSC) and Generic Checklist (GC) included in the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR). In most cases, it is expected that the checklists will indicate that only an Environmental Review (ER) is required, which will also be conducted by the PFT member using the Environmental Review Guidelines (ERG) included in the EAR. 4) The PFT MEMBER will submit the completed screening checklists and relevant sections of the ERG to the District Project Support Unit (DPSU) as part of the subproject proposal. 5) The DPSU staff will review the completed LSA, GC and if submitted the ERG. MP-EAR-Reportl.doc Page 28 of 33 28 SPSU- DPIP-MP EAR 6) If the screening checklists indicate that a Limited Environmental Assessment (LEA) is required, then DPSU staff will be responsible for contracting approved environmental consultants. 7) The State Project Support Unit (SPSU) will appoint an Environmental Agency (EA). EA or its environmental consultant will follow the Limited Environmental Assessment Guidelines (LEAG) to carry out the study. 8) In the few cases that the screening checklists indicate that a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required, if the subproject costs less than Rs: 10 lakh, the DPSU will request an estimate of the EIA cost from the EA. If the subproject requiring an EIA costs more than Rs. 10 lakh, the DPSU will refer the subproject to the SPSU's subproject appraisal expert, who will request an estimate of the cost from EA. 9) For subprojects costing less than Rs. 10 lakh, if the estimate of the EIA cost exceeds 20% of the total subproject cost, the proposal will not be approved. If the EIA cost estimate is less than 20% of the total cost, then subproject preparation may continue at the DPSU's discretion. 10)For subprojects costing more than Rs. 10 lakh, the SPSU subproject appraisal expert will decide whether to approve further processing of the subproject proposal based on a comparison of the EIA costs and expected economic benefits. 11) In the unusual case that a subproject requiring an EIA is approved, it will be undertaken by the EA under separate contracts with the DPSU or SPSU. 12)ln accordance with the finding of the EIA study, the DPSU or SPSU subproject appraisal expert will decide on the funding of the subproject. 13)The environmental agency shall carryout monitoring and supervision of the project as per the guidelines given in chapter on Monitoring and supervision. For carrying out the above activities related to environmental issue the administrative structure proposed is shown in the figure below & table 3. 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