INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET RESTRUCTURING STAGE Note: This ISDS will be considered effective only upon approval of the project restructuring Public Disclosure Copy Report No.: ISDSR9030 Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 18-Aug-2014 Date ISDS Approved/Disclosed: 19-Aug-2014 I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. Basic Project Data Country: Colombia Project ID: P101279 Project Name: Solid Waste Management Program Project (P101279) Task Team John Morton Leader: Estimated 12-Dec-2008 Estimated 04-Aug-2009 Appraisal Date: Board Date: Managing Unit: GSURR Lending Sector Investment and Instrument: Maintenance Loan Sector: Solid waste management (100%) Theme: City-wide Infrastructure and Service Delivery (100%) Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and No Emergencies)? Financing (in USD Million) Public Disclosure Copy Total Project Cost: 31.50 Total Bank Financing: 20.00 Financing Gap: 0.00 Financing Source Amount Borrower 11.50 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 20.00 Total 31.50 Environmental A - Full Assessment Category: Is this a No Repeater project? 2. Current Project Development Objectives The proposed Project development objective is to improve public health and the quality of basic solid waste management services in Colombia. Specifically, the P roject aims to: (i) reduce exposure to pollutants and disease vectors associated with solid waste by financing the closing of open-air dumps; (ii) promote comme Page 1 of 9 rcial and operational modernization in the sector through the development of reg ional landfills and the associated optimization of collection, transport and tra nsfer services within regional SWM systems; (iii) reinforce incentives for the c Public Disclosure Copy ontinued transition to the ?specialized operator? model for SWM in the country: (iv) strengthen the regulatory framework in the sector and build capacity amongs t national, regional and local actors in its appropriate application; (v) deepen efforts to encourage waste minimization, recycling and source separation in the context of commercially viable regional operations; and (vi) reduce poverty an d vulnerability amongst waste pickers through the development of appropriate soc ial inclusion and economic transition programs. Proposed New PDO (from Restructuring Paper) The proposed Project development objective is to improve public health and the quality of basic solid waste management services in Colombia. Specifically, the P roject aims to: (i) reduce exposure to pollutants and disease vectors associated with solid waste by financing the closing of open-air dumps; (ii) promote comme rcial and operational modernization in the sector through the development of reg ional landfills and the associated optimization of collection, transport and tra nsfer services within regional SWM systems; (iii) reinforce incentives for the c ontinued transition to the ?specialized operator? model for SWM in the country: (iv) strengthen the regulatory framework in the sector and build capacity amongs t national, regional and local actors in its appropriate application; (v) deepen efforts to encourage waste minimization, recycling and source separation in the context of commercially viable regional operations; and (vi) reduce poverty an d vulnerability amongst waste pickers through the development of appropriate soc ial inclusion and economic transition programs. 3. Project Description The project was restructured to expand the types of investments and allocate loan funds for Public Disclosure Copy institutional strengthening and project management to help the project reach its intended project development objective and help confront the challenges faced by the solid waste sector. More specifically under Component 1, eligible investments were expanded to include complementary investments in collection and treatment technologies and to cover investments in smaller landfills; Component 2 and 3 are now funded through loan resources and include activities related to skill development for human resources, technical and entrepreneurial strengthening for landfill operators and undertaking of studies on a national level (Component 2); and project management (Component 3). The revised project description is as follows: Component 1: Development of and Investments in Solid Waste Disposal Systems: (i) Carrying out and supervising investments in solid waste management infrastructure consisting of civil works, equipment and services in support of the rehabilitation, construction, and/or expansion of landfills, waste treatment systems (including associated waste collection, transfer and transport systems and biogas management systems) in selected sites, and the closing of non-sanitary open-air landfills. (ii) Provision and supervision of technical advisory services for the development of solid waste management Investments, including with respect to their regionalization, engineering designs, environmental impact assessments, social assessments and other related studies and (iii) Development and implementation of social inclusion, skills building and entrepreneurial programs Page 2 of 9 for waste pickers to mitigate potential adverse impact on their livelihoods as may be caused by the closing of open-air dumps and, in connection therewith, the provision of financing for the carrying out of the resettlement and compensation processes in respect of any potential loss of property or Public Disclosure Copy income arising out of solid waste management investment. Component 2: Institutional and Technical Strengthening in Solid Waste Management: (i) Provision of advisory services to strengthen the technical, operational and commercial capacity of solid waste management operators; (ii) Carrying out studies to strengthen the management of solid waste at the national level. Component 3: Project Management: Supporting MVCT’s technical, environmental, communication, administrative, and fiduciary capacity in managing the administrative and financial aspects of the Project, through the financing of goods, consultants’ services, Training and Operating Costs, including the financing of Project audits, evaluations and other related Project management activities. 4. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) The Project is a framework operation under which specific investments are identified during implementation. Eligible projects have been identified in the Departments of Caldas, Meta, Santander, Narino, Risaralda, Guaviare and Putumayo with the possibility of further projects being identified in the future. The Project has defined framework technical, financial, economic, social and environmental guidelines applied to the identification of eligible projects, including their location. Some of the project sites may have nearby closed areas of the landfill or areas that are currently in operation. The project design considers the impacts of these areas looking at the site in a comprehensive manner and developing associated environmental measures. Some sites have informal waste pickers operating for which social inclusion plans are needed. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Public Disclosure Copy Carlos Vargas Bejarano (GENDR) Carlos Alberto Molina Prieto (GURDR) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/ Yes This policy is applied considering the impacts BP 4.01 generated during the execution of the construction works and the closure of open dumpsites as well as as part of operation. The principal environmental impacts relate to i) sanitary and nuisance impacts related to the solid waste facilities; ii) potential impacts on soil and wáter quality near the site; iii) emisions of gases and odors; and iv) altered landscape. The project is considered a Category A project due to the impacts related to landfill investments. The environmental assessment procedures are outlined in the Environmental and Social Assessment Framework and comply with World Bank and Colombia policy. Page 3 of 9 Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 Yes This policy is triggered as a precaution, in the event that a landfill should be located near important natural habitats. Decree 838 ibn Public Disclosure Copy Colombian law prevents direct location or impact conditions at important natural habitats. However, in the unlikely event an ecosystem or natural habitat should be indirectly affected , the policy requires preparation, appraisal and supervision of subproject investments that take into account the views of the groups involved, including non- governmental organizations and local communities that are affected by projects financed by the Bank that are related to natural habitats, as stated in Policy 4.04. This participation could generate measures of conservation and management of protected areas and other natural habitats as well as monitoring and evaluation of specific projects. Forests OP/BP 4.36 No The project will not have any impact on forested areas. Pest Management OP 4.09 No No utilization, promotion or acquisition of pesticides is foreseen during road construction under the project. Physical Cultural Resources OP/ Yes This policy is trigger as a precaution in the event BP 4.11 of finding and / or affecting cultural resources related to subprojects that incorporate transfer stations. The Colombian regulations set Public Disclosure Copy restrictions and prohibitions to locate and build landfills in areas of cultural heritage. Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No The project does not affect communities of indigenous peoples as characterized in OP 4.10. Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP Yes During implementation of the project no cases of 4.12 population resettlement have been identified, however, a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) was prepared as part of the Environmental and Social Management Framework in the event it may be encountered. Informal recyclers may be affected by the project works. t has been agreed with the MVDT will need to develop a Social inclusion Plan that would be implemented with the local authorities and according to the content and scope to be agreed with World Bank specialists. These Social Inclusion Plans are included in projects that identify the presence of informal recyclers directly related to sanitary landfills as part of the preparation. Page 4 of 9 Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No The project does not support the construction or rehabilitation of dams nor will it support other investments which rely on the services of existing Public Disclosure Copy dams. Projects on International No The project does not take place or impact any Waterways OP/BP 7.50 international waterways. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP No The project does not take place in any disputed 7.60 areas. II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the Restructured project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: In general the project aims to prevent, reduce, control and mitigate environmental impacts related to inadequate solid waste disposal practices on the ground and will support the municipalities and operators to improve the environmental conditions of operation of existing landfills and contribute resources to mitigate environmental liabilities of the operation. Environmental Assessment Policy (OP-4.01): This policy is applied considering the impacts generated during the execution of the construction works and the closure of open dumpsites as well as as part of operation. The principal environmental impacts relate to i) sanitary and nuisance impacts related to the solid waste facilities; ii) potential risks to soil and wáter quality near the site; iii) emissions of gases and odors; and iv) altered landscape. Natural Habitats Policy (OP-4.04) This policy is triggered as a precaution, in the event that a landfill should be located near important natural habitats. Decree 838 in Colombian law prevents Public Disclosure Copy direct location or impact conditions at important natural habitats. However, in the unlikely event an ecosystem or natural habitat should be indirectly affected , the policy requires preparation, appraisal and supervision of subproject investments that take into account the views of the groups involved, including non-governmental organizations and local communities that are affected by projects financed by the Bank that are related to natural habitats, as stated in Policy 4.04. This participation could result in measures of conservation and management of protected areas and other natural habitats as well as monitoring and evaluation of specific projects Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP-4.12): During implementation of the project no cases of population resettlement have been identified, however, a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) was prepared as part of the Environmental and Social Management Framework in the event it may be encountered. Subprojects have involved works on or adjacent to operating landfill areas that do not require new land acquisition. Social Inclusion Plans are included in projects that identify the presence of informal recyclers directly related to sanitary landfills as part of the preparation. A few subprojects (4) have informal recyclers active on site or nearby and require social inclusion plans. Lessons from implementation have indicated that social inclusion plans are the responsibility of the municipalities in coordination with landfill operators. For this reason, Social inclusion Plans would be implemented with the local authorities and according to the content and scope outlined in the ESMF. Page 5 of 9 Physical and Cultural Resources Policy (OP-4.11), This policy is trigger as a precaution in the event of finding and / or affecting cultural resources related to subprojects that incorporate transfer stations. The Colombian regulations set restrictions and prohibitions to locate and build landfills in Public Disclosure Copy areas of cultural heritage. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: In the medium and long term, the project will benefit mainly in terms of (i) Public Health, (ii) Well-being and quality of life of the inhabitants of municipalities (iii) protection of bodies of water and soil and (iv) ambient air quality. Additionally, the rehabilitation and improvement works of operational sanitary landfills will enable operators to correct and remedy weaknesses that have negative environmental impacts, such as lack of intermediate and final cover, leachate treatment, environmental monitoring, lack of machinery; and manage closed cells. The project also foresees training of sanitary landfill operators to support them in carrying out requirements stated in operating manuals and environmental management plans required by the Environmental Permits. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. In terms of locations for new sanitary landfills, the Colombian Environmental Legal Framework sets out the conditions that must be met for evaluation of alternatives in the selection of landfill sites (Decree 838 of 2015). Additionally, there are aeronautical restrictions for location and operation (Civil Aeronautics Resolution No 3152 2004). All landfill projects financed with resources from the World Bank must comply with these standards. Once the site of the new landfills is selected the detailed designs should incorporate environmental site conditions, hydrological conditions, and slope stability considerations , site hydrology, among others. Finally the EIA establishes an Environmental Management Plan including documents which are to be approved by ways of the Environmental License. 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an Public Disclosure Copy assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. Environmental and Social Management Framework: An environmental and social management framework (ESMF) was been developed at appraisal in compliance with Colombian law and World Bank safeguards policies and adjusted as part of the restructuring to reflect project lessons. It outlines the process of project screening, planning, environmental and social assessment procedures and development of environmental and social plans, their implementation and supervision. The project has implemented this framework with subprojects that have been prepared screened and accordingly applied the environmental assessment policy for all subprojects and the preparation of social inclusion strategies was undertaken for several subprojects due to the presence of informal recyclers. The framework was revised as part of restructuring to include lessons learned from implementation and restructuring, in particular: (i) Subproject viability criteria to be met by solid waste management subprojects; (ii) specifying that upgrading, improvement and expansion of landfills include diagnostics and solutions for the previously used landfill areas as some projects that the MVDT included within the Program with the World Bank have previously operated cells with environmental weaknesses in the operation, for example lack of intermediate and final landfill cover; this in some situations has represented environmental risks, triggers of spontaneous and/or induced fires (in a adjacent landfill cell to the works in the Guaratara site, for example); and (iii) the social inclusion plan content was optimized based on the actual conditions found in the project sites. Page 6 of 9 Institutional Strengthening for Local Authorities: The restructured project includes a component to provide institutional strengthening for operation of the facilities including environmental and social safeguards management. Public Disclosure Copy Strengthening of the Project Implementation Unit (UEP-MVCT). The Project Implementation Unit is linked to the Department of Programs at the Vice Ministry of Water and Sanitation. The Implementation Unit, is supported by the Planning Advisory Office and the General Secretary of the Ministry. The Technical Team consists of a coordinator and engineers responsible for environmental monitoring that are included in the program with the World Bank. The restructuring includes funding from the loan to support this team including their safeguards professionals. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The key stakeholders are the provincial and local governments and the communities around the project works including any informal recycling communities. The ESMF includes procedures for consultation of local stakeholders including project affected populations. MVCT has undertaken socialization of the ESMF with the responsible provincial and local authorities. At appraisal an advance draft of the ESMF was disclosed in country and on the Bank InfoShop on December 8, 2007. The task team has also submitted a summary of the ESMF in English to the regional safeguards team for clearance on July 24, 2008, prior to circulation to the Board. The ESMF that has been updated as part of the restructuring was also disclosed on August 15, 2014 The implementation of ESMF including its adjustments as part of the restructuring will be consulted with the relevant stakeholders (provincial and local governments, nearby communities and informal recyclers) as part of the subproject implementation process and for new projects before works begin. B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Public Disclosure Copy Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank 12-Aug-2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 15-Aug-2014 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive 28-Jul-2008 Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors "In country" Disclosure Colombia 15-Aug-2014 Comments: Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank 12-Aug-2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 15-Aug-2014 "In country" Disclosure Colombia 15-Aug-2014 Comments: If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, the Page 7 of 9 respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/ Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: Public Disclosure Copy C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] report? If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Practice Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] Manager (PM) review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] in the credit/loan? OP/BP 4.04 - Natural Habitats Would the project result in any significant conversion or Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] degradation of critical natural habitats? If the project would result in significant conversion or Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] degradation of other (non-critical) natural habitats, does the project include mitigation measures acceptable to the Bank? OP/BP 4.11 - Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] property? Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] potential adverse impacts on cultural property? OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/ Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] process framework (as appropriate) been prepared? Public Disclosure Copy If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] Practice Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] World Bank's Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] in the project cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Page 8 of 9 Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? Public Disclosure Copy III. APPROVALS Task Team Leader: John Morton Approved By Regional Safeguards Name: Francis V. Fragano (RSA) Date: 18-Aug-2014 Coordinator: Practice Manager/ Name: Date: Manager: Public Disclosure Copy Page 9 of 9