ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP E758 Donor May 2003 World Bank Client Palestinian Water Authority Consultant Engineering and Management Consulting Center Report Prepared by Dr. Rifat Rustom, Dr. Yahya Sarraj, Dr. Attia Mousa, and Eng. Salah Taha ................ ................................................................................................................................... Engineering & Management -Ij c Consulting Center o ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP TABLE OF CONTENTS - ^ 1. INTRODUCTION. . . 3 2. EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT BACKGROUND. 3 2.1 EWP Objectives.4 2.2 The Emergency Water Project Components .4 3. OBJECTIVES AND FEATURES OF THE EMP. 5 4. ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY. 5 4.1 Data Collection.s 4.2 Impact Assessment .6 4.3 EMP Development.6 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND BASELINE INFORMATION. 7 6. GENERAL FINDINGS. 7 6.1 Environmental Positive Impacts .7 6.2 Socioeconomic Positive Impacts .7 6.3 Environmental Negative Impacts and Mitigation Measures .8 7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN ..10 7.1 Institutional Componente nt. 7.1.1 Institutional Overview and Strengthening Needs .10 7.1.2 Strengthening Environmental Expertise .11 7.1.3 Environmental Capacity Building and Training Program . 1 7.1.3 Project Documentation .12 7.2 Environmental Mitigationn.12 7.2.1 Potential Environmental Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Plan . 12 7.2.2 EMP Cost Estimate and Schedule .13 8. REFERENCES ..................................... 18 9. ANNEXES ..................................... 19 Annex I Guidelines and Regulatory Standards ..................................... 19 Annex II Brief Description of Projects ...................................... 19 Annex III ..................................... Base Line Environmentli Annex IV Stakeholders Meetings ..................................... 19 ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ...................... . . . . . .......... . ............ . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . g Engineering & Management m~II Consulting Center ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP List fAbbreviations - ; CDP Community Development Program CDP-II Community Development Program -Phase II EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan EWP Emergency Water Project EQA Environmental Quality Authority ERP-2 The second emergency rehabilitation project ERSP Emergency Response Program ESSP Emergency Services and Supporting Program ICDP Integrated Community Development Program LGU Local Government Unit MOA Ministry of Agriculture MOH Ministry of Health MOF Ministry of Finance MOL Ministry of Labor MOLG Ministry of Local Government MOPIC Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation MOPW Ministry of Public Works MOTA Ministry of Tounsm and Antiquities PCBS Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics PMU Project Management Unit PECDAR Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction PNA Palestinian National Authority PWA Palestinian Water Authority WBG West Bank and Gaza WHO World Health Organization F1K ... .................. ................................................................................................................................... ffot Engineering & Management F,- T Consulting Center 2 FICCOn &Mngmn ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP 1. INTRODUCTION In parallel, PWA with donor support (USAID, AFD and the WB) intends to accelerate the implementation of a program of priority capital investments that would increase available water in the southern West Bank by drilling and equipping five deep wells as well as laying related primary transmission and distribution pipelines. This integrated program would convey additional water throughout the southern area where the water supply situation is dire. As a part of the comprehensive program, PWA proposed' an Emergency Water Project to alleviate the deteriorated water supply services within the southern area of the West Bank by supporting priority investment packages focusing on enhancing water conveyance and distribution networks. The proposed Emergency Water Project would finance on grant basis the critical components of the priority program described above where water are already available would be quickly conveyed and distributed to consumers. No major negative environmental impacts are envisaged since the project will invest in activities that support rehabilitation and improvements of infrastructure and service delivery and provide improved and systematic operational and maintenance systems. Potential negative impacts that are localized and limited in nature will be avoided by providing instructions in the contract document which specifically address environmental issues in a manner acceptable to the Bank, as well as following Good Management Practices during construction and service delivery given the above justification, this project is categorized as a "B" project in accordance with the World Bank Operational Policy 4.01 (January 1998) and requires the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The Palestinian Water Authority commissioned the Engineering and Management Consulting Center (EMCC) to prepare the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the Emergency Water Project to satisfy the World Bank Operational Policy 4.01 (January 1998). The key implementing agencies involved in the project are the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and the World Bank. 2. EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT BACKGROUND Following nearly of two and a half years of protracted and often violent conflict since October 2000, which has caused severe damages to the West Bank and Gaza's physical and institutional infrastructure, including housing, public facilities, as well as vital water, wastewater and electrical networks. Municipal and village distribution networks suffered direct damage. Municipal maintenance crews were unable to carry out effective repairs and conduct routine maintenance. Consequently, reliable piped and safe water supplies were severely impacted. The closures and curfews crimped the ability to supply water by tankers on regular basis. Consequently, to the extent that tankers can deliver water the price of water rose sharply putting additional economic burden on households. As a result, large portions of the population continue to be without water for extended periods of time. Levels of household water usage have decreased and health risks increased because of failed wastewater and chlorination systems In order to overcome these health and environmental impacts, An Emergency Water Project (EWP) is proposed to improve the water supply conditions in the southern area of the west bank. The proposed project will increase the capacity of the existing systems, rehabilitate deteriorated networks, improve accessibility, quality and quantity of water. .................................................................................................................................................... : Engineering & Management Consulting Center 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP Recognizing the increased threat to public health brought about by increased exposure to water- and sanitation-borne disease and increased economic burden on households, the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) with support from the donor and NGO community established the Emergency Water Operations Center (EWOC) in April 2002. The purpose of the EWOC is to assist in responding to the humanitarian crisis described above through restoration of basic water and sanitation services in the West Bank. In the first six months of operation EWOC disbursed about $1.15 million for emergency repair work. An additional US$4.4 million are available for continued emergency work, restocking of supplies and to help improve preparedness. 2.1 EWP Objectives The main development objectives of the proposed project are: * yImprove the sufficiency of water and wastewater services in the Southern Area of the West Bank (Hebron and Bethlehem Governorates). * Improve the efficiency of water and wastewater services supply to customers in terms of quality and quantity. * Improve the management of water services by building on existing authorities; the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WSSA) and the municipal and village water departments within Bethlehem and Hebron Governorates. * Prepare for and implement an appropriate institutional framework for water and wastewater services provision including the implementation of a performance based management contract (MC). * Strengthening regulatory and institutional capacity in the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA). 2.2 The Emergency Water Project Components The Emergency Water Project (EWP) for the southern area of the West Bank will focus on five packages. Table (1) below summarizes the proposed packages. Brief description and full details of these projects are given in annex (I1) Table (1): Proposed Packages of the Emergency Water Project 14o Project Name - Description Benefici Budget I = - , - aries M-US$ 1. Water * 9 km of 16-inches diameter water transmission line from 280,000 4.5 Transmission existing Halhoul regional water reservoir to Kharas and Line Nuba. Construction of 500 cubic meters on-ground water reservoir near Kharas 2. Rehabilitation * Rehabilitation of existing water distribution networks in 2.5 of water o Kharas area, 5,123 Networks o Nuba area, and 3,220 o Tarqumia area 10,567 3. East Herodian * Supply and installation of electromechanical works for the 450,000 2.5 Well (No 2) newly drilled East Herodian (No 2) Water Well including: o Well pump, o Booster pump, and o Accessories. .................................................................................................................................................... Engineering & Management l^rco Consulting Center 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT- EWP 94o - Project Name Description Benefici Budget aries M-US$ 4. Water * 7.5 km of 16-inches diameter water transmission line from 450,000 2 5 Transmission the East Herodian (No 2) water well to an existing main Line north-south transmission pipeline. 5. Design of * Design and preparation of tender documents for the Dura 1,938 0.5 water and Yatta villages' distribution networks. 30,823 networks * Beneficiaries according to PCBS 1997. This proposed emergency project, would contribute to environmental improvements by sustaining water service in terms of quality and coverage. 3. OBJECTIVES AND FEATURES OF THE EMP The main features of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) are an assessment of the proposed packages and project components with an assessment of potential impacts and mitigation measures. Based on the assessment, an EMP is prepared highlighting the following main elements: * Outline key environmental issues through an environmental assessment of the proposed packages; * Ensure adequate public consultation during the assessment process; * Develop an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan. 4. ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY The EMP gives general guidance on environmental issues, as well as on site assessments and designs that will be prepared for the water infrastructure facilities to be rehabilitated and sustained under this project. The EMP also elaborates on potential environmental impacts and recommends mitigation measures. The need for mitigation measures is likely to be limited knowing the nature of the projects proposed. If any, the costs would be financed out of the allocation of the packages. In close coordination with the PWA team - West Bank- and the World Bank officials, site visits to the proposed packages were arranged. The site visits are very essential in order to draw a comprehensive overview about the projects sites and their surrounding environment. In order to prepare the EMP and achieve its objectives, the consultant carried out the following activities: 4.1 Data Collection o Collected and reviewed existing studies conducted on the environmental situation in the West Bank specifically the environmental profiles; West Bank, Bethlehem District and Hebron District, the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan, the EMPs prepared under the World Bank financed Community Development Projects and the Emergency Services Support Projects. o Reviewing the environmental laws, strategies and actions plan that were adopted by the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA). ................................................................................................................................................... eJ Engineering & Management I>MUt' Consulting Center 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP o World Bank Report, Project Appraisal document for the Southern Area Water and Sanitation Improvement Project, April 1999. • Information on the environmental attributes 'of the study area. Infrastructure, transportation links, and utilities are documented from available reports produced by PWA and other relevant institutions. o Detailed design drawings of the proposed projects. o Along with the background review, the assessment is based on field survey, site visits, and interviews to explore current practices in rehabilitation and maintenance activities. Site visits to the selected project were conducted to document the main features and impacts of each project on the environmental components. Photos were also taken to different locations of the projects. o A set of meetings with relevant stakeholders was conducted in order to collect the necessary information and complete the projects description and their impacts. Brief description and full details of these projects are given in annex (II) 4.2 Impact Assessment o The study team conducted the environmental assessment and evaluated the environmental impacts of the projects during all development stages; Planning and Design, Construction and Operation Stages. o The potential impacts of each project are described and evaluated for the construction and post-construction stages of the project in order to identify the mitigation measures which should be stated in the project contract documents and must be enforced by the responsible authorities. The mitigation measures for the negative impacts are presented as shown in Table (2). 4.3 EMP Development Based on the collected data and reports, site visits, interviews with involved staff and consultant's experience, the consultant team developed the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the proposed Emergency Water Project, which includes feasible and cost effective measures to minimize or mitigate negative impacts and the actions to be adopted during the screening process and implementation phases of the project. Also, the EMP is prepared to integrate environmental concerns into the design and implementation of the proposed projects. The EMP includes three basic components; institutional component, environmental mitigation, and environmental monitoring. The cumulative potential adverse environmental effects without these projects, however, can be substantial, particularly as they relate to water quality, the ecology, and impact on the regional socioeconomic and socio-cultural framework. The projects implementation and operation should mitigate the nsks to humans, the impacts on ecology and natural resources. All potential environmental effects and measures to mitigate these effects must be adequately identified in a comprehensive environmental Management Plan as outlined in the subsequent sections. ... .... ....:........................................................................................................................................... o Engineering & Management >\.t. i Consulting Center 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND BASELINE INFORMATION The baseline information for the Southern Area of the West Bank; Bethlehem and Hebron Governorates considered the environmental issues listed below which are described in details in Annex (M). o Climate, Air Quality and Noise. O Available Water Resources and Water Quality. o Transportation and Land use. L Vegetations, Wildlife and Marine Life Resources. o Agricultural Resources. O Population and Housing. O Employment and Income. o Archaeological Resources, Recreation and Tourism. o Public Health. 6. GENERAL FINDINGS Through the assessment process of these projects it is expected that significant benefits would accrue to the population. Significant environmental benefits are expected after implementation of the EWP, which also can benefit positively the economical conditions. Women and children as well as most community categories would benefit from the proposed project components. 6.1 Environmental Positive Impacts The identified positive environmental impacts would include the following: * Improvement in the accessibility and efficiency of water supply service delivery by further reducing the losses due to water leakage and illegal house connections and increasing the capacity of the systems in terms of quality and quantity. * Improve water quality (in terms of disinfection) and more regular supply to customers with fewer breaks in service. * Construction of water tanks can balance the water,shortage in distribution networks and ensure long pumping periods and availability of sufficient water quantities. * Improvement in public health and environmental conditions due to expansion and rehabilitation of water networks. * Such projects will improve the capacity of the distribution systems. * After construction, the implemented projects will have no impacts on most of the physical environment factors such as noise, dust, and air pollution. 6.2 Socioeconomic Positive Impacts The entire population within the service areas under the Southern Area Water and Sanitation Lmprovement Project (estimated around 450,000) of the total population of the Southern Area of the West Bank which are 542,950 (137,286 in Bethlehem and 405,664 in Hebron) [PCBS 1997] will benefit from these projects. The proposed emergency packages are estimated to provide 250,000 of low-income households and rural communities with adequate (100 liters per capita per day) and reliable water supply for the medium term. This EWP will ensure the beneficiaries access to reliable piped water supplies at much lower prices that charged by ............... g... &.... M....a..... -a.g.............--t........................................................................................................ @t Engineering & Management s. Monitor construction materials transportation and storage and construction activities. > Follow up the environmental management plan during construction activities inside the project area. > Coordinate with PMU, PWA, LGUs, EQA and other involved parties in order to mitigate the environmental impacts by providing instructions for the implementing agencies. > Site-specific environmental screening review and assessment of key environmental issues through an environmental audit of sample projects. > Preparation of the progress reports which follow-up the implementation of EMP and recommendations that rise-up during site visits of the sample projects. 7.1.3 Environmental Capacity Building and Training Program The training program would be designed and implemented by local or international consultants in cooperation with PWA and EQA. The training would target three levels: ............... n"g................... ....a""'""ment........................................................................................................ ^fC Engineering & Management l> c Consulting Center 11 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFrREPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP l- On-the-job training for a dedicated PMU staff to direct activity planning, design, and implementation with respect to environmental protection. 2- Training for staff of local authortles, municipalities, and village councils. The training should be provided through short duration seminars and workshops. Oriented site visits and intensive training, one-month duration, should also be provided for selected staff members. The overseas trainings and visits will enhance the long-term capacity of the PWA, LGUs and the MOLG staff. 3- Training for contractors should be provided, including one or two days workshops for local contractors, focusing on: preparation and use of the appraisal/mitigation forms, use of environmental guidelines, and implementation of mitigation measures. Also, they should be trained on safety, measures for construction works, proper waste disposal and cleaning measures during construction. A comprehensive capacity building program is needed to provide a range of aids that can be used to engender skill development and knowledge transfer. This can include: o Developing a library of environmental assessment reports and maintaining a database of information collected during the assessment; o Collecting examples of good practice and establishing environmental awards in the workplace; o Holding an environment 'day', inviting guest speakers on environmental issues; and o Producing desk aids such as a yearly calendar based on environmental themes and designing corporate environmental posters 7.1.3 Project Documentation The TOR and tender documents of the Projects packages should reflect the importance of the environmental management and monitoring plan. The impacts, mitigation measures and responsibility of execution should be annexed to the contract documents and the contractors should be informed that all the possible environmental impacts listed in the EMP must be avoided by the appropriate identified mitigation measures. According to the EMP, all the responsibilities of contractors that listed in the EMP (Table 3) should be emphasized in the contract. 7.2 Environmental Mitigation Environmental mitigation includes a matrix identifying the issues, mitigation measures, responsibility for carrying out the mitigation measures and the approximate cost estimates for the actions. 7.2.1 Potential Environmental Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Plan In order to implement sufficient and adequate EMP in terms of project monitoring, reporting and supervision, the following actions are recommended: o Site-specific environmental screening and review process conducted at least twice a month for randomly selected projects. I-J Engineering & Management _____ Consulting Center 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP The screening and review process should be conducted in close coordination with PMI, PWA and EQA. Local experts shall conduct environmental review. Specific projects that have been earmarked will be subjected to detailed site review and the implementation of construction works shall be closely monitored. A standard appraisal / mitigation form shall be used. The form should basically include: a- Current environmental problems such 'as water supply contamination at the site, dust and air pollution. b- Any potential environmental impacts of the project, if any, due to the project. c- Mitigation measures. o Prepare a monthly progress report (Environmental Audit) addressing the environmental issues, status of mitigation measures taken and recommendations. The projects and activities implemented under EWP should be subjected to site specific environmental assessment and review process. Environmental mitigation and monitoring actions are presented in a simple matrix format. This includes identifying the issues, mitigation measures, and responsibility for carrying out the mitigation measures, environmental monitoring, and responsibility for carrying out the monitoring actions. Table 3 handles these issues in more details. 7.2.2 EMP Cost Estimate and Schedule The estimated cost for the EMP is $ 92,000 and includes hiring an environmental expert, capacity building and training programs. Table 4 lists the main components of the EMP and the related cost. A schedule for the implementation of the various activities of the Environmental Management Plan is prepared and shows the activities duration and timing of the proposed periodic assessments. Table 5 shows the schedule of the project's major activities during the proposed period of the project. ...................................i....:... .............................................................................. 3i~1~1 Engineering & Management ,ccE 13Consulting Center 13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFr REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECr - EWP Table (3): Potential Environmental Impacts, Mitigation, and Monitoring Plan. Phase Potential Im_pacts MitigationMeasures' Responsibility e Met & Monitorng and of Executioin MoitrigMethod e nrforcement I j [ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Responsibility General - Potential accidental break of - Survey of existing facilities dunng the LGU - Monitor the excavation PMU construction existing water lines design, monitor the excavation, and PMU activities and complaint LGU activities for - Risk of water contamunation immediate repair if happened Contractor momitonng. PWA any project through distnbution system in Drinking water quality EQA case of breaks. monitoring regularly Consultant - Dust generated by construction - Proper activity scheduling and working Contractor - Construction site PMU activities hours and days and limit the activities to monitoring through LGU - Increasing the concentration of day times and prevent any construction complaint monitonng Consultant pollutant emissions. activity in weekends for regular work - Construction activities would activities inside urban areas. intermuttently and temporarily - Traffic regulation signs and traffic calming generate noise levels above measures and Provision of adequate existing ambient levels in the notification procedures for any road project vicinity due to the use of closures. heavy machinery. - Dust suppressants, watenng the site, and proper transporting and storage of construction materials. _ _ - Localized disturbance of traffic - Wanming signs, protection of excavation Contractor - Check safety compliance PMU and accidents risks sites, providing-detours and coordination and road safety measures LGU with traffic department MOT - Provision of adequate notification Consultant procedures for any road closures - Obstacle the accessibility and - Proper scheduhng and monitor of any PMU - Site monitoring and PMU increase the nsk of accidents nsky activities such as excavation and Contractor check for safety LGU - Lead to injunes, or death of backfilling. compliance MOL workers and local residents - Warning signs, fencing, safety instruction, Consultant - Potential risk of accidents due to excavation and backfilling scheduling excavation for manholes and - Monitor the use of safety measures and trenches tools and enforce adherence to safety procedures. - Incorporate safety provisions in design, operating procedures and traimng. EiEngineering & Management Consulting Center 14 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAF REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP Phase Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility Mno ing M 1 Monitoring and -of Execution Monitorin Measure & ]Enforcement { Method I ~~~Responsibititv - Prepare contingency plan for accident response. - Follow safety instructions, worker should wear proper clothing - Loss of habitats of threatened and - Implement a re-vegetation plan. PMU - Check proper PMU endangered (animal and - Avoid cutting trees if they do not make a Contractor implementation before LGU vegetative) terrestnal species. real obstacle. Some trees may be trimmed, handover process EQA - Uprooting of trees planting new trees - Design and Consultant implementation monitonng - Disturbance due to construction - Proper and safe handling, transporting, Contractor, - Site monitonng during PMU debns and disposal and dumping of waste material including PMU excavations and LGU - Localized disturbance of fencing and public awareness signs. backfilling Consultant surrounding areas - Proper plans for disposing off construction - Check the site before waste to be included in the contact handover documents. - Off-site disposal locations for matenals and debns should be determined to be acceptable. - Proper construction management, and reshape the site conditions to its ongin or as mentioned in the project document - Possible Damage of ~valuable - Additional survey for potential sites PMU - Site monitoring during PMU histonc, religious, and cultural MOTA excavations LGU resources. MOTA - Reduction of tourist or recreational activity Operation and - The proposed project would - Implement proper tanff structure, and PMU - Monitor consumption PMU Maintenance increase the demand for water public education awareness programs for LGU patterns PWA Phase services and could potentially water conservation PWA LGU impact the municipal limited - Implement water resources management Consultant water supplies. plan. - Alter hydrology and degrade water quality. - Change groundwater flow due to Engineering & Management Consulting Center ,5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT- EWP Phase Potential Impacts | . MitigationMeasures Responsibility Monitoring Measure & | Monitoring and . I, of Execution Method Enforcement .______________________________ _ ____________' __________ R esponsibility over abstraction. - The proposed project would - At the long run, increase the capacity of PMU - Check the capacity of PMU increase the demand for sanitary the sewer mains and sewer facilities. Also, LGU the available facilities PWA sewer services and inflow to design a comprehensive sewerage system and monitor the LGU existing cesspits for the non-serviced areas. operation (flow and Consultant pressure) - Dust due to the unpaved parts of - Repave the opened portions of the street, PMU - Implement PMU the street after construction. which undergone excavation. Contractor comprehensive LGU maintenance plans Consultant - Site monitoring - Digging wide areas to locate - Follow as-built drawings Contractor - Supply the PMNU covered manholes and pipelines. - Supply the municipalities with proper municipalities with LGU equipment for locating manholes and proper equipment for Consultant pipes. locating manholes and pipes. - Failure to achieve public health - Conduct sanitation and hygiene education PMU - Consult a social expert PMU improvement in serviced areas. program. Consultant or consultant LGU - Community Objection and un- - Supporting public education and - Social recommendations Consultant satisfaction awareness programs concernig water and auditing reports. conservation and proper usage - Implement community accepted projects. - Consult community -during identification and mobilization phases - Provide work opportunities for the community in the project activities. - Unplanned induced urbanization - Strengthening land use control regulations of areas facilitated by new and and installation comprehensive infrastructure - Integrate planning for infrastructure in l__________.____ facilities urban development projects. - Cleaning of networks and storage - Control and monitor disposal process; the Contractor Monitor daily activities PMU tanks waste must be removed to the nearest LGU landfill with proper transportation vehicle. EQA I I I I Consultant Engineering & Management Consulting Center 16 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP Table: 4 EMP Cost Estimates Components of EMP Qty. 'Unit Rate Cost in Thousands USD Total Foreign Local I Environmental Expert Hired in PMU for 2 24MM $1000/MM 24 0.0 24 years (Part Time) Capacity Building and Training a) Training for staff within implementing 2 agency and sector Ministries - 4 times 12,000 48 24 24 Semninars / Workshops b) Training for Contractors 2 times 5,000 10 0.0 10 Contingency budget for archaeological chance 4 find support fr om Palestinian Department of 1,000 5 0.0 5 Archaeology 5 Miscellaneous 5 0.0 5 TOTAL 92 24 68 Table: 5 Tentative EMP Implementation Schedule Months Major Project Activities i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 .i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 I Environmental Expert Hired in PMU . - . for 2 years (Part Time) - - 2. Capacity Building and Training a) Training for staff within implementing agency and - sector Ministries - SemtinarsI Workshops b) Training for Contractors 3.Contingency budget for archaeological chance find _ _. support from Palestinian . Department of Archaeology - Engineering & Management _____ Consulting Center 1 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP 8. REFERENCES I. EMCC Report, Environmental Impact Assessment, the development of the Environmental management plan, Water and Sanitation Project (Gaza II), Gaza, March 2001. 2. EMCC Report, Institutional Assessment of Small Municipalities and Villages, Integrated Community Development Program (ICDP), Gaza strip and West Bank, Gaza, October 2001. 3. EMCC Report, Preparing the Environmental Management Plan, The Emergency Municipal Rehabilitation Project (EMSRP), Gaza, November 2002. 4. Ministry of Environmental Affairs (MEnA), Environmental Assessment Policy, Gaza, 2000. 5. Ministry of Environmental Affairs (MEnA), Environmental Law, Gaza, 1999. 6. Palestinian Water Authority, Environment Mitigation Plan, Southern Area Water & Sanitation Service Improvement Project, 2003. 7. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), General Statistics, Ramallah, 1997. 8. World Bank, Project Appraisal Document on A proposed Trust Credit in an amount of US$ 21 Million to the West Bank and Gaza for the Southern Area Water and Sanitation Improvement Project, report No. (19168-GZ), West Bank and Gaza Country Management Unit, Middle East and North Africa Region, April 1999. 9. Palestinian Water Authority, Completion Report of East Herrodian -II Production Well, Ramallah, November 2000. 10. Applied Research Institute, Environmental Profile for the West Bank, Volume-i: Bethlehem District, Jerusalem, June 1995. 11. Applied Research Institute, Environmental Profile for the West Bank, Volume-3: Hebron District, Jerusalem, October 1995. 12. Applied Research Institute, the Status of the Environment in the West Bank, Jerusalem, 1997. Engineering & Management .___ l Consulting Center . . , ....-------------------------.-.-----------.-.-.----- -- ,- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT REPORT EMERGENCY WATER PROJECT - EWP 9. ANNEXES Annex I Guidelines and Regulatory Standards Annex II Brief Description of Projects Annex III Base Line Environment Annex IV Stakeholders Meetings Engineering & Management i FSMbgConsulting Center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... .. ... .