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Initial Environmental Examination
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Project Number: 48325-001 July 2015
PHI: 150 MW Burgos Wind Farm Project Transmission Line and Jetty
Prepared by EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation for EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation and the Asian Development Bank.
EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report
JULY 2015
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1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects .......................... 1-1
1.3 Project Need .................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report .................................... 1-4
1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects .......................... 1-1
1.3 Project Need .................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report .................................... 1-4
Table index
Table 1-1 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuances for the Burgos Wind Project
Transmission Line, Substation, and Other Power Plant / Power Facilities ...................... 1-2
Table 1-2 Certificate of Non-Coverage Issuance for the Burgos Temporary Jetty .......................... 1-3
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1. Introduct ion
1.1 Background
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) Burgos Wind Project Corporation, also referred to
as the EBWPC, is the proponent of the 150 MW Burgos Wind Project in Ilocos Norte. The
Burgos Wind Project was commissioned on 05 November 2014 following its nomination for
feed-in-tariff (FIT) eligibility. It was endorsed by the DOE to qualify for FIT on 11 November
2014. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued the provisional ‘authority to operate’ to
the Burgos Wind Project on 18 December 2014.
The wind farm facility in Burgos, Ilocos Norte is currently transmitting electricity through the
Burgos Transmission Line Project. This is a 42-km 115 kV transmission line currently owned
and being operated by the EBWPC. The Burgos Transmission Line Project connects the
Burgos Wind Project substation located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte to the existing substation owned
and operated by the National Grid Corporation (NGCP) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The
transmission line traverses 29 barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra,
and the City of Laoag, in the Province of Ilocos Norte in Region 1.
The Burgos Wind Project was subjected to an environmental and social impact assessment
(ESIA) in 2014; and the ESIA report was submitted to EBWPC’s nominated funding institution.
Following the Lender’s review requirements, the Burgos Transmission Line Project supporting
the operation of the Burgos Wind Project is being required to conduct an environmental and
social impact assessment.
In addition to the Burgos Transmission Line Project, the construction of the Burgos Wind Project
was completed with the use of a Jetty for delivery of equipment and wind turbine parts. The
Jetty is located in the Municipality of Burgos, Ilocos Norte, approximately 6 km from the wind
farm. The Jetty and Transmission Line Projects will support operation and maintenance
activities of the Burgos Wind Project for its entire project life cycle.
The Jetty and the Burgos Transmission Line Projects are both the subject of this environmental
and social impact assessment report.
1.2 Overview and Status of Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty
Projects
1.2.1 Burgos Transmission Line Project
The Burgos Transmission Line (TL) Project started construction in June 2013 and was
completed in September 2014. Under the Philippine EIS System (Presidential Decree 1586),
the Burgos TL Project with a power carrying capacity of 115 kV required the submission of a
Project Description (PD) report to secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from the
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Regional Office No. 1, of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The PD report prepared by the EDC in September 2012 and submitted to DENR-EMB Region 1
contains basic project information, location and transmission line right-of-way, project rationale,
components of the project, description of the project phases, manpower requirements, project
cost, and an overview of the baseline environmental conditions and proposed environmental
management plan. This document became the basis for the issuance of CNCs for the Burgos
TL Project (Table 1-1).
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Table 1-1 Cert ificate of Non-Coverage Issuances for the Burgos Wind Project
Transmission Line, Substat ion, and Other Pow er Plant / Pow er
Facilit ies
Certificate of Non-Coverage Number
Date Issued / Issued To
Coverage
CNC-R01-1209-008 06 September 2012 / EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation
Other power plant / power facility, transmission line (<138 kV power carrying capacity), and substation project �220 kV power output) located in Barangays Ablan, Bayog, Bobon, Paayas, Poblacion, Nagsurot and Saoit, in Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1
CNC-R01-1209-0009 06 September 2012 / EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation
Substation, other power plant/power facility, and transmission line (<138 kV power carrying capacity) located in Barangays Davila, Dilavo, Caruan, Sulongan, Estancia, Susugaen, Salpad, Nagsanga, Sulbec, Poblacion 2, Tabungao, Ngabangab, Carusipan, Libeng and Batuli, in Municipality of Pasuquin, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1
CNC-R01-1006-0019 01 December 2010 / EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation
Other power plant / power facility, transmission line (<138 kV power carrying capacity) located in Barangays Pungto, Cabusligan, Pasngal, Corocor, Cabaruan and Sangil, in Municipality of Bacarra, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1
CNC-R01-1006-0020 01 December 2010 EDC Burgos Wind Power Corporation
Other power plant / power facility, transmission line (< 138 kV power carrying capacity) located in Barangays Vira and Barit, in the City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte, Region 1
The 115 kV Burgos TL Project is currently supporting the operation of the Burgos Wind Project,
and supplying electricity to the grid through the substation located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
1.2.2 Burgos Jetty
The Jetty, which was initially constructed as a temporary facility to support construction of the
Burgos Wind Project, is now being maintained and kept for operation and maintenance activities
of the wind farm in Burgos and its ancillary facilities, such as the substation, access roads, and
transmission line components.
The CNC for the Temporary Jetty was issued by the DENR-EMB Regional Office No. 1 on
31 May 2013, following the requirements under the Philippine EIS System or Presidential
Decree 1586 (Table 1-2).
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Table 1-2 Cert ificate of Non-Coverage Issuance for the Burgos Temporary
Jetty
Certificate of Non-Coverage Number
Date Issued / Issued To
Coverage
CNC-R01-1305-0019 31 May 2013 / First Balfour, Inc
Temporary Jetty Transport Terminal Facilities, with less than 1 hectare area without reclamation (area to be developed)
1.3 Project Need
The Burgos Wind Project requires ancillary facilities to support its operation during power
generation. The EBWPC Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are necessary support
facilities during the operation of the Burgos Wind Project.
1.4 Purpose and Structure of the Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment Report
The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was conducted consistent with the
International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards and its guidance notes, which
include conformance to the host country’s environmental assessment laws and regulations
(i.e. the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations).
Specifically, the ESIA was conducted post-construction to:
� Document project activities which had already been undertaken
� Determine the likely environmental and social impacts which may have occurred during
the construction phase
� Identify any outstanding impacts, if any, or enhancement measures that need to be
continuously implemented to leverage on positive benefits of the project
� Assess in detail the environmental, social, and health impacts that would result from the
operation and maintenance of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects
� Identify environmental and social mitigation measures to address the impacts identified
during operation phase
� Develop an appropriate Environmental and Social Management Plan for the operation
and maintenance of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects based on the
mitigation and enhancement measures and in accordance with the national and
international regulations (e.g. DAO 2003-30 and IFC Performance Standard)
The ESIA was also prepared in accordance with the Equator Principles used by the financing
institutions. It was prepared based upon the Project Description Reports (PDR) and other
documents submitted by EBWPC to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-
Environmental Management Bureau Region 1 (DENR-EMB) Region 1 in compliance with the
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) under Presidential Decree (PD)
1586.
The structure of the ESIA for the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects is presented in
Table 1-3 with reference to the corresponding IFC Performance Standard. Performance
Standard 7 (Indigenous People) was not included in this report since there are no indigenous
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peoples identified in the project area as confirmed by the Certificate of Non-Overlap (CNO)
issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) (Appendix A).
Table 1-3 ESIA Structure
Section Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects Relevant IFC Performance Standard
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Project Description
Section 3 Assessment Methodology
Section 4 Land Use Assessment 1
Section 5 Noise and Vibration Assessment 1, 3
Section 6 Biodiversity and Conservation 1,4,5,6,7,8
Section 7 Marine Ecology and Seawater Quality 4, 6
Section 8 Water and Drainage Assessment 1, 3
Section 9 Soil and Groundwater Contamination Assessment 1, 3
Section 10 Air Quality Assessment 1, 3
Section 11 Heritage and Cultural Assessment 8
Section 12 Traffic, Access and Safety Assessment 4
Section 13 Socio-Economic Assessment 2, 4, 5
Section 14 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment 1
Section 15 Risk Assessment 1
Section 16 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring
Management Plan 1
Monitoring Plan 1, 6
Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan 3
Abandonment Plan 1
Emergency Response Framework Plan 1, 4
Waste Management Plan 3
Social Development Plan and Performance Report 2, 4
Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation and Disclosure Plan
1, 5
Land Leasing Process 5
Grievance Mechanism 1, 2, 5
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines 2
Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety, and Security Plan
2, 4
Transport and Access/Traffic Management Plan 2, 4
1.5 Scope of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Report
The conduct of assessment for the ESIA Report covers documentation of construction activities
that has already been undertaken; overall performance of implementing mitigation measures to
address impacts during construction phase; and identification of impacts and mitigation
measures to produce an environmental and social management plan (ESMP) that will be
implemented during the operation and maintenance phase of the project.
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(whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason.
EDC Burgos Wind Prower
ESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project
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Location of 42 km 115 kV TransmissionLine Route and Jetty Projects
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(whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any expenses, losses, damages and/or costs (including indirect or consequential damage) which are or may be incurred by any party as a result of the map being inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable in any way and for any reason.
EDC Burgos Wind ProwerESIA for the Transmission Line and Jetty Project
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Location of Jetty Projecto
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2.3 Project components
2.3.1 Transmission Line
The 115 kV Transmission Line Project, which has a total length of 42 km, consists of the
following components:
� 127 units of single circuit lattice towers and 17 steel poles
� Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductor with a total length of 126 km
(42 km x 3 sets)
� Suspension and strain insulators
� Revenue metering equipment
The transmission line right-of-way or easement is about 30 m.
Transmission Tower
The transmission towers have an average spacing of about 350 m. The basic design of the
lattice type towers has a height of 36.5 m. Under certain terrain, body and leg extensions may
be attached to increase its height up to 46.3 m (Figure 2-3).
Foundation
All towers are supported by isolated type footing foundation over an area of about 5 x 5 m
spread. Individual tower leg is anchored onto a 2.5 x 2.5 m concrete footing at depth of 3 m
below ground (Figure 2-4). The average footprint of the tower is 25 m2. As shown in Plate 2-1,
the entire 25 m2 is bounded by cemented sides and the entire flooring is filled with gravel.
Some footprints are smaller like when only the stubs touch the ground (Plate 2-2, Plate 2-5 and
Plate 2-7) but other are much bigger wherein there are engineering stabilisation measures for
slopes (Plate 2-3 and Plate 2-4).
During the site visit, it was observed that different footing foundations were established
depending on the location of the tower (Plate 2-1 to Plate 2-7). Foundation design is variable,
such as when it is located near water bodies, on side slopes, soft soil, or rice paddies for
example.
Temporary Access Road
Temporary access road, also referred to as lateral access road, was also installed to
accommodate transport of tower parts during construction.
2.3.2 Jetty
EBWPC constructed a Jetty, which has served as a temporary facility to accommodate delivery
of materials for construction of the Burgos Wind Project. EBWPC has a plan to decommission
the facility but exact date has not been determined. At present, there is no operation in the Jetty
area and is under care and maintenance until it is decommissioned. A security guard was also
hired to guard the facility.
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Figure 2-3 Typical design of a single circuit lat t ice tow er
Source: First Balfour
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Figure 2-4 Typical foundat ion design
Plate 2-1 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion of Tow er BL143
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Plate 2-2 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion of Tow er BL129
Plate 2-3 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion of Tow er BL095
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Plate 2-4 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion
Plate 2-5 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion of Tow er BL042
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Plate 2-6 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion of Tow er BL018
Plate 2-7 As-built tow er foot ing foundat ion
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2.4 Considerat ion of Project Alternat ives
2.4.1 Alternat ive Locat ion
Various factors were considered during the design phase of the transmission line. These
include the land use, stakeholder consultation, biodiversity and cultural importance. The final
routing of the transmission line was designed to traverse the three municipalities, one city and
29 barangays in the Province of Ilocos Norte to convey the electricity generated by the Burgos
Wind Project (BWP) to the substation located in Laoag City. However, during the construction
phase, minor changes in the route were implemented for the following reasons:
� Result of stakeholder consultation. Some landowners preferred that transmission towers
be erected at the edge of their properties while some landowners did not want any towers
to be erected in their property.
� Land use. Transmission line was re-routed so as to lessen traversing agricultural land.
� Biodiversity. Transmission line was re-routed so as not to adversely affect species which
are considered important in terms of its conservation status.
A summary of reasons in choosing the final location of each transmission tower is listed in Table
2-3.
Table 2-3 Alternat ive locat ion for the transmission tow ers
Tower No. Reason
TWR 035 It was originally planned to be located on a lot owned by Coastal View but the owner refused to negotiate. It was relocated/replaced by TWR 035A and TWR 035B making the land of Coastal View a sailover lot instead of tower lot. This strategy helped EBWPC negotiate with the owner and proceed with the construction and stringing activities.
TWR 051 It was relocated as per request of the land owner so that he can continue with the plan of developing a poultry area in the lot.
TWR 076 and TWR 034
The original locations of the towers are close to a depressed area/ridge which may be prone to erosion. It was recommended to move the towers from the depressed area to avoid potential risk for erosion or slip.
TWR 065 It was moved to a location with better soil properties for better foundation.
TWR 082 It was relocated to avoid cutting of mango trees.
TWR 056 It was relocated to avoid existing creek.
TWR 058 It was relocated to meet the required sag clearance of the conductors
TWR 121 It was relocated to avoid affecting lot of an uncooperative land owner.
TWR 123 It was relocated to avoid the structure on a sailover lot.
2.4.2 Alternat ive Design/Technology
Various designs and alternative technologies were considered by EBWPC and its main
contractor to comply with the following codes and standards:
� General compliance
– Latest Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
– Latest National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP)
� Transmission towers and steel poles
– ASCE-10-1997
– ASCE-72-1990
– ISO 9001:2008
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� Reinforcement Steel
– PNS 49
– ASTM A615
� Concrete
– ACI Code
– Latest NSCP
– ACI-318 (2008)
� Welding
– AWS Standards
� Steel Design
– AISC Manual for Steel Construction
� Corrosion Protection
– ASTM A123
– ASTM A153
� Earthing
– ANSI/IEEE 80:2000
� Insulators
– ANSI C29.2
– IEC 61109
– ANSI C29.4-1989
– ANSI 52-5
– ANSI 52-8
– CEA-LWIWG-01/02
– IEEE 1024
– IEC 1109
– IEC Document SC36B, Publication No. 575-1977
� Aluminum conductors
– ASTM B549
– ASTM B502
– IEC 60304
– IA/EIA 359A-1984
� Aircraft Warning Spheres
– BS 1490-LM6M
� Erection/Testing of Conductors, Steel Wires and OPGW
– IEEE 514-1992
– ASTM B232, B230 and B498
– ASTM A363
– IEC 793-1
– IEC 794-1
– ASTM D566
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2.4.3 Do Nothing Scenario
Most of the land traversed by the transmission line is utilised by local resident for agricultural
purposes. If a do nothing scenario was chosen as an option, the land area crossed by the
transmission line will continuously be used by the local residents for various activities, which
include farming, grazing, etc.
This option is the most suitable alternative from an extreme environmental perspective since it
ensures non-interference with the existing environmental conditions and use of the land
traversed by the transmission line. However, the “do nothing” scenario is not possible
considering that electricity generated by the Burgos Wind Project would have to be transmitted
to the grid for distribution. From a socio-economic perspective, this scenario is the least
preferred for various reasons:
� There will be no added economic value to local establishments (such as transportation,
accommodation, restaurant) located around the project
� The proponent, local and national government will not benefit from the expected revenue
from the facility
� Potential benefits for the local workers (i.e. employment opportunities) will not be created
� Potential benefits from the facilities (i.e. improvement of basic services and infrastructure)
will not happen due to lack of revenue to the local government brought about by the
project
2.5 Project Phases and Act ivit ies
2.5.1 Pre-construct ion/Pre-development
Transmission Line
The pre-construction phase of the transmission line project involved the following activities:
� Final routing and design of the transmission line
� Negotiation with landowners whose properties are covered by the right-of-way or
easement
� Acquisition of permits from various government units
� Transmission line route survey
� Right-of-way staking
� Engineering and procurement
Jetty
The pre-construction activities involved for the Jetty Project included the following activities:
� Survey works, which include negotiation with the landowner of the properties where the
Jetty was built
� Acquisition of permits from various government agencies
� Site development activities, which include clearing and grubbing as well as tree cutting or
tree balling
� Engineering and procurement, which include fabrication of precast blocks.
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2.5.2 Construct ion
Transmission Line
The construction phase involved installation of temporary access road, excavation works for the
foundation of the towers and installation of towers, insulators and power cables.
Vegetation clearing, site grading and excavation activities were undertaken for the laydown
area, installation of transmission tower and steel poles, and developing temporary access road.
Site clearing and excavation works were confined at areas where the transmission tower was
constructed to minimise disturbance at the site.
Activities undertaken during construction phase are detailed in the succeeding sections.
� Material delivery. Towers and poles were transported from the Manila Port to the staging
area located in Caruan, Pasuquin via land. Materials were then transferred to each tower
location via the national road and the temporary access road. Transporting of materials
took three days for areas which are accessible and approximately eight days for areas
located in mountainous sites.
� Foundation works. Foundation works during construction involved the excavation of
2.5 m x 2.5 m area at 3 m depth per stub spread over 7.5 m x 7.5 m area or 56 m2 during
construction works. The excavated area is backfilled immediately after concrete curing
with only the stub angles protruding from the ground. The excavation process along with
the curing and backfilling period takes approximately four weeks.
� Tower construction and stringing of conductors. About three steel pole towers were
erected in a day while one lattice tower took three days to install. Stringing of conductors
involved the installation of cables from one tower to another. This activity took additional
two to three weeks.
� Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of the temporary access roads used during the delivery of
materials was undertaken after towers were installed and inspected.
Jetty
Activities undertaken during the construction of the Jetty Project includes:
� Excavation.
� Road compaction.
� Road embankment compaction
� Installation of pre-cast blocks
� Rock fill
� Installation of armour rocks, rubber fended, steel bollard
Detailed information on the activities during the construction of Jetty Project is found in
Appendix B.
2.5.3 Operat ions
Transmission Line
Technical activities are being undertaken during operation phase and maintenance of the
transmission line. Continuous monitoring of transmission line facilities and equipment is
necessary to ensure a safe and reliable electrical transmission system. Consequently, regular
assessment and inspection of EBWPC personnel on the ground and along the right of way is
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Operation activities primarily involve replacing towers and insulators and clearing right of way
that may possibly interfere with the safe and reliable operation of the system. Maintenance
activities are required to periodically assess the transmission line’s structural integrity.
Moreover, routine maintenance inspection will be done.
Jetty
The major activities involved during Jetty operation includes the material and equipment delivery
necessary for the construction of Burgos Wind Project, loading and unloading of materials and
equipment, and storing and distribution of materials received at the Jetty.
2.5.4 Abandonment/Decommissioning
Abandonment or decommissioning will involve rehabilitation or restoration measures to bring
back the areas as close as possible to its baseline condition. Requirements and/or agreements
with the different local government units and agencies will be considered should the project
come to a decommissioning phase at the end of its design life. The scheme to be undertaken
will largely depend on the intended use of the area or on the usability of the existing facilities.
2.6 Project Wastes, Discharges, Emissions and Built -in
Measures
There was no significant emission or substantial volume of wastes generated during the
construction phase and the project is not expected to generate substantial wastes during the
operation phase.
Minor project emissions and wastes were generated and mitigating measures were
implemented during construction phase. The mitigation measures implemented are described
below.
2.6.1 Air and Noise Emissions
Dust or air suspended particulates were generated during excavation works, and movement of
heavy equipment and construction vehicles, especially during dry days. However, dust
generation was minimal and confined within a small area.
Speed limits were provided on vehicles passing through residential areas to avoid dust
generation. Watering of stockpiles was also undertaken as necessary, especially if the tower is
proximate to residential areas. Further, workers were provided with dust masks to avoid
inhalation of dusts, when needed.
Noise emission from construction equipment was generated; however, it is temporary and
limited only at the time of preparation of foundation footings, erection of towers, and
construction of jetty. Heavy equipment and machineries were provided with exhaust silencers to
avoid noise generation, especially if the construction is near residential areas. Ear muffs were
also provided to workers to protect them from high noise level during construction.
During operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects, air emissions
are not expected, and noise levels will be limited to noise coming from motor vehicles doing
maintenance and monitoring activities. Applicable mitigation measures to control noise and air
emissions during operation and maintenance phase of the project are presented in Section 16.
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2.6.2 Wastes
Different types of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes that were generated during
construction phase and are expected to be generated during the operation and maintenance
phase are discussed in this section. Waste management plan was implemented to adequately
reduce impacts of wastes generated. Waste management plan will also be implemented during
the operation and maintenance phase as detailed in Section 16.
Solid Non-Hazardous Waste
Solid non-hazardous wastes generated during the construction phase include cut-off trees and
vegetation, scrap steel, paper, insulations, scrap metals, sanitary wastes and others. Similar
wastes are expected to be generated during the operation and maintenance phase but
significantly minimal in weight or volume.
Solid non-hazardous waste that will be generated during operation phase is the PVC coated
wires or cables that will be used in stringing. Wires are often coated with polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), which commonly contains numerous additives. These types of hazardous wastes are
also expected during the operation and maintenance phase in smaller volume.
When practicable, solid non-hazardous wastes are recycled while wastes that cannot be
recycled are disposed of in designated sanitary landfill. Prior to disposal, wastes are properly
segregated, stored, collected and transported to DENR-accredited waste operator for proper
disposal.
Hazardous Wastes
Hazardous wastes generated during construction phase mainly resulted from the operation and
maintenance of equipment and motor vehicles (e.g. used oil).
In compliance with RA 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Act
of 1990, EBWPC and its contractors implemented hazardous waste management activities
(Section 16) during the construction phase. Similar management activities will be observed
during the operation and maintenance phase.
2.7 Project Schedule
The construction of the 148 transmission towers took at least a year and three months, from
June 2013 to September 2014. On the other hand the construction of the jetty took at least
three months from April to June 2013.
As shown Table 2-4, delivery or shipment of materials in the Jetty Project were undertaken from
September 2013 to April 2014. From April 2014 to present, no operation activities
(transportation and delivery of materials) are being planned for the Jetty Project and it is
currently maintained as is.
On the other hand, operation and maintenance activities for the Transmission Line Project will
continuously be implemented. A Routine Maintenance Plan, which will include detailed schedule
of activities, will be prepared. It will include schedule of maintenance for tower and pole
structures, conductor and accessories, foundations, insulation and line hardware and
vegetation.
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Table 2-4 Project phased for the Transmission Line Project
Phases Start Finish
Design and engineering works (route survey, geotechnical investigations, transmission line design, tower and poles foundation design, design of miscellaneous civil structures)
June 2013 May 2014
Procurement July 2013 November 2013
Steel pole design, manufacturing and shipment July 2013 June 2014
Pre-Construction June 2013 November 2013
Project documentation and approval (method statement and test results)
October 2013 August 2014
Manufacturing and shipment of other materials (conductors and OHGW, OPGW, insulators and hardwares, miscellaneous materials)
September 2013 April 2014
Construction
Civil/Foundation works October 2013 August 2014
Tower/Pole erection works January 2014 July 2014
Dressing and stringing works April 2014 August 2014
Commissioning September 2014 September 2014
Operation and Maintenance October 2014 Ongoing
2.8 Project Manpow er and Requirements
Transmission Line
The company and its contractors employed about 40 persons during the pre-construction phase
and more than 400 persons during the construction phase of the Transmission Line Project.
During the construction phase, workers were assigned for tower foundations, pole foundations,
tower erection and dressing and pole erection and dressing. Number and skills of workers
employed during the construction phase is summarised in Table 2-5.
During the operation phase, a small number of skilled workers and unskilled labourers are
needed for maintenance of the transmission line. Manpower requirements include 10 unskilled
labour, two technicians, three engineers and four right of way coordinators.
Table 2-5 Workers employed during the construct ion phase of Transmission
Line project
Position/Skills (EBWPC) Number Position/Skills (First Balfour and subcontractor)
Number
Logistics assistant 1 Project management 2
General clerk 1 Project Engineer/Field Engineer 14
Table 3-10 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase –
Transmission Line .......................................................................................................... 3-35
Table 3-11 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operations and Maintenance Phase – Jetty ............ 3-36
Figure index
Figure 3-1 ESIA Study Area ........................................................................................................... 3-24
Figure 3-2 Project impact area–Transmission Line (1 or 7) ........................................................... 3-27
Figure 3-3 Project impact area – Transmission Line (2 of 7) ......................................................... 3-28
Figure 3-4 Project impact area – Transmission Line (3 of 7) ......................................................... 3-29
Figure 3-5 Project impact area – Transmission Line (4 of 7) ......................................................... 3-30
Figure 3-6 Project impact area – Transmission Line (5 of 7) ......................................................... 3-31
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Figure 3-7 Project impact area – Transmission Line (6 of 7) ......................................................... 3-32
Figure 3-8 Project impact area – Transmission Line (7 of 7) ......................................................... 3-33
Figure 3-9 Project impact area – Jetty ........................................................................................... 3-34
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3. Assessment Methodology
3.1 ESIA Screening for Coverage
The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Transmission Line and Jetty
Projects was prepared in compliance with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Performance Standards (PS) which underpin the Equator Principles and the World Bank
safeguard principles. It also includes conformance to the host country’s environmental and
social assessment laws and regulations (i.e. the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
System and the Revised Procedural Manual for DENR Administrative Order 30 Series of 2003
of DAO 2003-30).
3.1.1 Project Categorisat ion
The Equator Principles (EP) were adopted by the Equator Principles Financial Institutions
(EPFIs) to ensure that development projects are developed in a manner that is socially
responsible and to ensure that the project complies with sound environmental management
practices.
As stated in Principle 1 (Review and Categorisation) of the EPFI, projects proposed for
financing will be categorised based on magnitude of its potential environmental and social risks
and impacts in accordance with the environmental and social categorisation process of IFC.
This includes:
� Category A – projects with potential significant adverse environmental and social risks
and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented
� Category B – projects with potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or
impacts that are few in number, generally site specific, largely reversible and readily
addressed through mitigation measures
� Category C – projects with minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or
impacts
Based on above categorisation, the proposed Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects of
EBWPC are classified under Category B. The Burgos Wind Project (BWP) was also categorised
under Category B.
3.1.2 Reference Regulat ions and Guidelines for ESIA Technical Coverage
Equator Principles are based on the performance standards established by the IFC of the World
Bank. The corresponding Philippine environmental and social regulations in correspondence
with the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards are presented in Table 3-1 and
Table 3-2, respectively.
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Table 3-1 Equator Principles 1 to 10 in correspondence w ith List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulat ions
The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
Principle 1: Review and Categorization
Projects will be categorised based on magnitude of its potential environmental and social risks and impacts. The screening will be based on the environmental and social categorisation process of the IFC as:
� Category A – Project with potential significant adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented
� Category B – Projects with potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts that are few in number, generally site specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures
� Category C – Projects with minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/ or impacts
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System – Section 4 of the IRR
Principle 2: Environmental and Social Assessment
For Category A and B Projects, an Assessment Document that includes Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) should be prepared. In high risk circumstances, it may be appropriate to complement its ESIA with specific human rights due diligence.
For other projects, a limited or focused environmental or social assessment, or straight-forward application of environmental siting, pollution standards, design criteria, or construction standards.
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System – Section 5 of the IRR
Principle 3: Applicable Environmental and Social Standards
In addition to compliance with applicable IFC Performance Standards and Industry Specific EHS Guidelines, the assessment process should address compliance with relevant host country laws, regulations and permits that pertain to environmental and social issues.
The assessment process will establish the Project’s overall compliance with, or justified deviation from, the applicable standards.
IFC Performance Standards include:
� Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
� Labor and Working Conditions
� Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
– DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) System
� Labor and Working Conditions
– PD 422: Labor Code of the Philippines
– Republic Act 6727: Wage Rationalization Act
– Republic Act 6758: Standardization of salaries
– RA 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
� Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
� Community Health, Safety and Security
� Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
� Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land and Natural Resources
� Indigenous Peoples
� Cultural Heritage
– RA 6725: An act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against
women with respect to terms and conditions of employment
– RA 7658: An Act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years
of age
� Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
– RA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its IRR (DENR AO 2000-
81)
– PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines
– RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and its IRR
– DENR AO 1990-34: Revised Water Usage and Classification/Water
Quality Criteria
– DENR AO 1990-35: Revised Effluent Regulations of 1990
– PNSWD 2007: Philippine National Standards of Drinking Water
– RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and its IRR
(DENR AO 2001-34)
– RA 6969: Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act
of 1990 and its IRR (DENR AO 2003-34)
– RA 9729: Climate Change Act of 2009
� Community Health and Safety
– DOLE AO 1998-13: Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and
Health in the Construction Industry
– DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards
– PD 856: Sanitation Code of the Philippines
– RA 7877: Anti-sexual Harassment Act of 1995
� Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
– The 1987 Philippine Constitution (Article II, Section 10-11; Article III,
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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
Section 9 and 11)
– RA 8947: An Act to Facilitate Right-of-Way, Site or Location for
National Government Infrastructure Projects and for Other Purposes of
2000
� Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land and Natural Resources
– RA 9147: Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
– RA 7586: National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
– DAO 1992-25: IRR of RA 7586
– DAO 2004-15: Establishing the List of Terrestrial Threatened Species
and their Categories and List of Other Wildlife Species Pursuant to RA
9147
– DAO 2007-01: Establishing the National List of Threatened Philippine
Plants and their Categories, and the List of Other Wildlife Species
– PD 705 The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines
– Proclamation No 2152 Declaring the entire province of Palawan and
certain parcels of the public domain and/or parts of the country as
Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserves
– Proclamation No 2146 Proclaiming certain areas and types of projects
as Environmentally Critical Areas and within the scope of the EIS
System established under PD 1586
– RA 8435 The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
� Indigenous Peoples
– RA 8371: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997
– National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Administrative Order
1998- 01: IRR of RA 8371
� Cultural Heritage
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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
– RA 10066: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 and its IRR
– RA 7356: An Act creating the National Commission on Culture and the
Arts
Principle 4: Environmental and Social Management Systems and Equator Principles Action Plan
The developer will prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to address issues raised in the Assessment process and incorporate actions required to comply with the applicable standards.
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System
Principle 5: Stakeholder Engagement
The developer should demonstrate effective Stakeholder Engagement as an ongoing process in a structured and culturally appropriate manner with affected communities and, where relevant, other stakeholders.
The developer will take into account of, and document, the results of the stakeholder engagement process, including any actions agreed resulting from such process.
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System
� RA 7160: Local Government Code, Sections 26 and 27 on multi-stakeholder consultations and approvals by the LGU councils for government projects.
Principle 6: Grievance Mechanism
The developer should establish a grievance mechanism designed to receive and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances about the Project’s environmental and social performance.
It will seek to resolve concerns promptly, using an understandable and transparent consultative process that is culturally appropriate, readily accessible, at no cost and without retribution to the party that originated the issue or concern.
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System
� RA 7160: The Local Government Code of the Philippines
Principle 7: Independent Review
The lender will carry out an independent review of the assessment documentation to assess compliance with the Equator Principles
None
Principle 8: Covenants
The developer will covenant in the financing documentation to comply with all relevant host country environmental and social laws, regulations and permits.
Furthermore, it will covenant the following:
✁ to comply with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and the Equator Principle Action Plan
� DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System
� Applicable permits and approvals issued by different Government Agencies and local government units such as Forest Land Use Agreement (FLAg),National Water Regulatory Board (NWRB) Permit, Memorandum of
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The Equator Principle The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
� to regularly report compliance
� to decommission the facilities, where applicable and appropriate, in accordance with an agreed decommissioning plan
When developer fails to comply, the lender may exercise the right to exercise remedies, as considered appropriate.
Agreement with LGUs and other organizations, tree cutting permit from DENR, building permit, construction permit, etc. (complete set of permits are summarised and attached in Appendix C and Appendix D).
Principle 9: Independent Monitoring and Reporting
An independent consultant or experienced external experts must be appointed to verify its monitoring information during the life of the project and report on compliance.
✁ DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System – Section 9 of IRR
Principle 10: Reporting and Transparency
The following reporting requirements in addition to disclosure requirements should be conducted by the developer:
✁ to ensure that, at a minimum, a summary of the ESIA is accessible and available online
✁ to publicly report GHG emission levels during the operational phase for Projects emitting over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
Table 3-2 IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 in correspondence w ith List of Philippine Environmental and Social Regulat ions
and Guidelines
IFC Performance Standard The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
PS 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
Objectives:
✁ To identify and evaluate environmental and social risks and impacts of the project
✁ To adopt a mitigation hierarchy to anticipate and avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize, and where residual impacts remain, compensate/offset for risks and impact to workers, affected communities, and the environment
✁ PD 1586: Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and its IRR (DAO 2003-30)
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IFC Performance Standard The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
PS 2: Labor and Working Conditions
Objectives:
� To promote the fair treatment, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity of workers
� To establish, maintain, and improve the worker-management relationship
� To promote compliance with national employment and labor laws
� To protect workers, including vulnerable categories and workers such as children, migrant workers, workers engaged in third parties, and workers in the client’s supply chain
� To promote safe and healthy working conditions, and health of workers
� To avoid the use of forced labor
� PD 422: Labor Code of the Philippines
� RA 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
� RA 6725: Act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and condition of employment
� Republic Act 6727 – Wage Rationalization Act
� Republic Act 6758 – Standardization of salaries
� Republic Act 7658 – An act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years of age
PS 3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
Objectives:
� To avoid or minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment by avoiding or minimizing pollution from project activities
� To promote more sustainable use of resources, including energy and water
� To reduce project-related GHG emissions
� RA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its IRR (DENR AO 2000- 81)
� PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines
� RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and its IRR
� DENR AO 1990-34: Revised Water Usage and Classification/Water Quality Criteria
� DENR AO 1990-35: Revised Effluent Regulations of 1990
� PNSWD 2007: Philippine National Standards of Drinking Water
� RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and its IRR (DENR AO 2001-34)
� RA 6969: Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 and its IRR (DENR AO 2003-34)
� RA 9729: Climate Change Act of 2009
PS 4: Community Health, Safety and Security
Objectives:
� To anticipate and avoid adverse impacts on the health and safety of the affected community during the project life from both routine and non-
� DOLE AO 1998-13: Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry
� DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards
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IFC Performance Standard The Philippine Environmental and Social Regulations and Guidelines
routine circumstances.
� To ensure that the safeguarding of personnel and property is carried out in accordance with relevant human rights principles and in a manner that avoids or minimizes risks to the affected communities.
� PD 856: Sanitation Code of the Philippines
� RA 7877: Anti Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
PS 5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
Objectives:
� To avoid, and when avoidance is not possible, minimize displacement by exploring alternative project designs.
� To avoid forced eviction.
� To anticipate and avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize adverse social and economic impacts from land acquisition or restrictions on land use by (i) providing compensation for loss of assets at replacement cost and (ii) ensuring that resettlement activities are implemented with appropriate disclosure of information, consultation, and the informed participation of those affected.
� To improve, or restore, the livelihoods and standards of living of displaced persons.
� To improve living conditions among physically displaced persons though the provision of adequate housing with security of tenure at resettlement sites.
� The 1987 Philippine Constitution:
– Article II, Section 10-11
– Article III, Section 9 and 11
� RA 8947: An Act to Facilitate Right-of-Way, Site or Location for National Government Infrastructure Projects and for Other Purposes of 2000
PS 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Resources
Objectives:
� To protect and conserve biodiversity.
� To maintain the benefits from ecosystem services.
� To promote the sustainable management of living natural resources through the adoption of practices that integrates conservation needs and development priorities.
� RA 9147: Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
� RA 7586: National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
� DAO 1992-25: IRR of RA 7586
� DAO 2004-15: Establishing the List of Terrestrial Threatened Species and their Categories and List of Other Wildlife Species Pursuant to RA 9147
� DAO 2007-01: Establishing the National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their Categories, and the List of Other Wildlife Species
� PD 705 The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines
� Proclamation No 2152 Declaring the entire province of Palawan and certain parcels of the public domain and/or parts of the country as
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Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserves
� Proclamation No 2146 Proclaiming certain areas and types of projects as Environmentally Critical Areas and within the scope of the EIS System established under PD 1586
� RA 8435 The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
PS 7: Indigenous Peoples
Objectives:
� To ensure that the development process fosters full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture, and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples.
� To anticipate and avoid adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts.
� To promote sustainable development benefits and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner.
� To establish and maintain an ongoing relationship based on Informed Consultation and Participation (ICP) with the Indigenous Peoples affected by a project throughout the project’s life-cycle.
� To ensure the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) of the Affected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in this Performance Standard are present.
� To respect and preserve the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples
� RA 8371: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997
� National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Administrative Order 1998-01: IRR of RA 8371
PS 8: Cultural Heritage
Objectives:
� To protect cultural heritage from the adverse impacts of project activities and support its preservation.
� To promote the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of cultural heritage.
� RA 10086: Strengthening Peoples’ Nationalism Through Philippine History Act
� RA 10066: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 and its IRR
� RA 7356: An Act creating the National Commission on Culture and the Arts
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3.2 ESIA Scoping of Technical Requirements
3.2.1 Scoping requirements of IFC PS, EP and the Philippine EIS System
Scoping determines the terms of reference of the ESIA Report. Scoping is defined as “the
stage where information and project impact assessment requirements are more definitely
established and focused to provide the proponent and the stakeholders the final scope of work
and terms of reference for the EIS.”
Based on Revised Procedural Manual/DAO 2003-30, transmission line projects with a power
carrying capacity of 115kV (<138) and jetty projects less than one hectare (without reclamation
area) are categorised under Group III or Non-Environmentally Critical Project in Non-
Environmentally Critical Areas (Non-ECP in Non-ECAs), hence it is not covered by the
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) process. Projects categorised as Non-ECP in
Non-ECAs are required to submit a Project Description Report (PDR) to confirm the benign
nature of the project as a basis for the issuance of Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC). In other
projects under Group III, submission of PDR is not a requirement as a basis to secure a CNC
but proponents can submit for its own purpose (e.g. financing prerequisite).
The outline of the PDR submitted to the EMB for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects, as
required in the Revised Procedural Manual DAO 2003-30 is as follows:
� Basic information on the project and proponent
� Project description
– Project location and area
– Project rationale
– Project development plan, process and components
� Overview and generic description of the baseline environment (land, water, air and
people)
� Environmental management plan
� Annexes
PDRs were submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental
Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 1, which has jurisdiction over the projects, and
CNCs for both projects were issued, though submission of PDR is optional and not required by
the Revised Procedural Manual/DAO 2003-30, especially for projects under Group III. Copies
of the CNC for the Burgos Transmission Line and Burgos Jetty are presented in Appendix E and
Appendix F, respectively.
In conformance with the IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 and Equator Principles 1 to 10,
additional studies were undertaken as part of this ESIA Report for the Transmission Line and
Jetty Projects. Key aspects of the Equator Principles relevant to this assessment include:
� Undertake environmental and social impact assessment, which include all aspects
covered by the IFC Performance Standards as references in Equator Principle 3
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� Comply with industry-specific guidelines, which include the IFC Environmental, Health
and Safety (EHS) Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution and Ports
� Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report which
includes an Action Plan of all planned mitigation activities in all phases of project
development
Based on the requirement of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles, the ESIA
Report for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects consists of the following:
� Land use assessment
� Noise and vibration assessment
� Biodiversity and conservation
� Marine ecology and seawater quality
� Water and drainage assessment
� Soil and groundwater contamination assessment
� Air quality assessment
� Heritage and cultural assessment
� Traffic, access and safety assessment
� Socio-economic assessment
� Landscape and visual impact assessment
� Environmental and social management and monitoring
– Management plan
– Monitoring plan
– Energy and resource efficiency plan
– Abandonment plan
– Emergency response framework plan
– Social development plan and performance report
– Stakeholder engagement, consultation and disclosure plan
– Grievance mechanism
– Human rights, community, health and safety and security plan
– Transport and access/traffic management plan
Since the preparation of this ESIA report for the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was
undertaken after the construction phase, the assessment has focused on identifying long term
impacts during the operation and maintenance phase of the projects. To better understand the
status of the project at the time of the assessment, however, the ESIA also includes defining
what impacts have occurred as a result of construction activities and how these impacts were
mitigated or addressed.
3.2.2 Stakeholder Engagement and Agency Consultat ion
EBWPC conducted stakeholder and public participation activities (Table 3-3) in various levels
such as barangay, municipal/city, and provincial to discuss the project activities based on
Proponent’s internal company policy and required in Republic Act 7160 or the Local
Government Code of the Philippines (Section 2c, 26 and 27). Issues and concerns raised by the
stakeholders during the consultation activities are listed in Table 3-4.
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Table 3-3 Stakeholder Consultat ion Act ivit ies
Date and venue Title of activity Participants
20 July 2010
Bacarra Municipal Hall
Courtesy Visit to Bacarra Municipal Officials on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
Municipal Mayor of Bacarra
21 July 2010
Burgos Central Elementary School
Consultation with Barangay Officials of the Municipality of Burgos, Ilocos Norte on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
Burgos Municipal LGU and Barangays Ablan, Bayog, Bobon and Paayas
22 July 2010
Pasuquin Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall
Consultation with Barangay Officials of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
29 Barangay Officials from the impact barangays of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
25 July 2010
Barit Elementary School
Consultation Meeting with residents of barangay Barit on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
Barangay Council Members and 90 Residents of Barangay Barit, Laoag City
25 July 2010
Vira Elementary School
Consultation Meeting with residents of Barangay Vira on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
Barangay Council Members and 70 Residents of Barangay Vira, Laoag City
21 July 2010
Laoag City Hall
Presentation before the Laoag City Council on the 42 km 115 kV Transmission Line Project
Laoag City Council
16 January 2012
Ilocos Norte Provincial Hall
Consultation with the members of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Council regarding the entire project (e.g. wind farm, substation, transmission line, and jetty)
Ilocos Norte Provincial Council
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Table 3-4 Issues and concerns raised during consultat ion act ivit ies
Date Issues and concerns Raised by Stakeholder/Sector
EBWPC Response
20 July 2010
Will Bacarra benefit from the project? Bacarra Municipal Mayor
Energy projects are mandated by law to extend financial benefits to host communities. There is a royalty tax prescribed by the Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which mandates power producers to allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law.
Preferential employment will be provided to residents where the facilities are to be located
20 July 2010
The cost of electricity in Ilocos Norte is still high despite the presence of windmills. Is there a way to reduce the price?
Bacarra Municipal Mayor
Right now, electric power that comes from clean energy sources is expensive. But the cost can be reduced through the so-called Feed-in-Tariff (FIT). This mechanism allows renewable energy (RE) power facilities to get viable revenue from operating the RE plants for a certain number of years. The price of power from the RE plant will be diffused as all consumers connected to the grid will share this cost. If we can get a good FiT rate from ERC, we can charge a cheaper price for the electricity that will come from Burgos Wind Power Plan (BWPP).
20 July 2010
How about the royalty payment to local government by virtue of local autonomy?
Bacarra Municipal Mayor
As a non-host LGU of the power plant, your royalty and ER 1-94 benefit will come from the share of the Province of Ilocos Norte. You can petition the provincial government for your equitable share.
21 July 2010
We’ve been hearing about the project for almost 10 years. We hope that it will materialize because we want our municipality to develop.
Burgos Vice Mayor
We apologise for the delay of the project. If we pursued the project earlier, the price of electricity would be too high. At least today we have the Renewable Energy or RE Law to be able to provide cheaper and cleaner source of energy.
Implementation of the project will depend on the result of negotiation with the ERC regarding Feed-in-Tariff (FIT). This negotiation is important since to determine the price of the electricity that comes from the wind farm.
If the negotiation went well, we hope to receive Notice to Proceed this September so we could start project construction.
21 July 2010
What will be the basis of compensation for the landowners?
Barangay Chairman of Bobon and Ablan, Burgos
Land compensation or lease agreement will be based on fair market value.
21 July 2010
What benefit can we get from the transmission line project?
Barangay Chairman of Paayas, Burgos
We will make sure that contractors will prioritize local workers.
The municipality and its impact barangays will benefit from the royalty tax prescribed by the Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which mandates power producers to allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host
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Date Issues and concerns Raised by Stakeholder/Sector
EBWPC Response
LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law.
22 July 2010
What will EBWPC do to the properties that will be affected by the transmission line route?
Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Pasuquin
EBWPC can either rent or purchase the land that will be traversed by the transmission line. The compensation will be based on the fair market value of land in Pasuquin.
Expropriation can also be implemented, if necessary.
In any case, just compensation of properties will be provided by EBWPC.
22 July 2010
What will EBWPC do to the affected trees and/or plants?
Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Pasuquin
Crop compensation will be provided to the owners of the trees/plants/crops that will be affected by the project.
22 July 2010
Have you talked to the landowners? Barangay Chairman of Sulbec, Pasuquin
Yes, negotiation with the landowners is being undertaken by EBWPC Land Negotiation/Right-of-Way Team
22 July 2010
What about safety measures? Are transmission lines/towers safe?
Barangay Chairman of Sulongan, Pasuquin
Yes, transmission towers are safe. EBWPC will undergo all the necessary steps and follow safety requirements to make sure that our transmission towers are safe. One of the measures that will be implemented is to erect the towers away from the residential areas.
22 July 2010
How can we benefit from the proposed project?
Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Pasuquin
EBWPC can provide employment to local workers during construction phase. It is EBWPC’s mandate to prioritize locals in employment opportunities. This will eventually provide benefit to the barangay thru ‘multiplier effect’.
There is a royalty tax prescribed by the Renewable Energy Law and the Local Government Code, which mandates power producers to allocate 1% of the gross income from the power facility; 40% of which will be given to host LGUs, which will be shared based on the scheme provided in the law
25 July 2010
Are you going to compensate our land if it will be traversed by the project?
Barangay Resident of Barit, Laoag City
Yes. This is mandated in the Philippine Constitution, Bill of Rights Article 3. EBWPC’s Land Negotiation Team are currently negotiating with the land owners regarding this issue
25 July 2010
Is there a possibility to reduce price of electricity?
Barangay Resident of Barit, Laoag City
This is possible through the ‘feed-in-tariff’ program.
25 July What will you do to the houses that will Barangay As much as possible, transmission line will not traverse residential areas to minimize impact.
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Date Issues and concerns Raised by Stakeholder/Sector
EBWPC Response
2010 be affected by the transmission line? Resident of Barit, Laoag City
But if this is not possible, just compensation will be provided.
25 July 2010
Is it possible for EBWPC to provide 50% discount on electric bill to the residents of Barangay Barit?
Barangay Chairman of Barit, Laoag City
No. EBWPC cannot do anything on the price of electricity because the government sets the price of electricity.
25 July 2010
When will you start the project? Barangay Resident, Barit, Laoag City
We will start the project as soon as we get the FiT rate.
25 July 2010
If the transmission tower is located near houses what will happen in case there is accident?
Barangay Chairman of Vira, Laoag City
EBWPC will make sure that accident (i.e. tower collapse) will not happen; we will comply with national and international standard in terms of transmission tower integrity.
25 July 2010
We are concerned on high voltage and lighting, how will EBWPC address this issue?
Barangay Resident of Vira, Laoag City
“Lightning arrestor” devices are commonly installed in transmission towers/lines to prevent such events.
25 July 2010
What benefit can we expect from the project in terms of employment?
Barangay Resident of Vira, Laoag City
We will advise contractor to prioritize hiring of workers from the host barangay during construction phase.
25 July 2010
When will ‘feed-in-tariff’ be approved? Barangay Secretary of Vira, Laoag City
According to ERC, it will be issued this August.
25 July 2010
Is there competition with North Wind? If there is, can the competition reduce the electricity rate?
Barangay Secretary of Vira, Laoag City
There will be no competition; our project will only produce additional capacity to the grid.
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Date Issues and concerns Raised by Stakeholder/Sector
EBWPC Response
25 July 2010
The transmission tower will cross structures or plants; what will EBWPC do with these?
Barangay Resident of Vira, Laoag City
We will provide just compensation to the damaged crops or structures that will be affected by the project.
25 July 2010
What is the distance of transmission tower easement/right-of-way?
Barangay Resident of Vira, Laoag City
We will observe 30 m easement.
21 July 2010
If this will be pushed thru, what benefits will the constituents get?
Laoag City Council Member
Indirect benefit is that Ilocos Norte will become the wind farm capital of the Philippines; local tourism will be enhanced given Laoag’s strategic position as entry and exit point.
21 July 2010
May we knoe how the 1% of the gross receipts is computed?
Laoag City Council Member
Yes, we will provide the figures.
21 July 2010
Other companies have applied for the same permit. May we know if there will be a separate transmission line for every company that will establish wind farm? Are you going to have your own?
Laoag City Council Member
We are going to have our own; there can be an arrangement where other companies may use the TL by paying rent. We will conduct consultation exercises in Barangays Barit and Vira.
21 July 2010
I have a relative who has not yet received rental/payment of land; how will you address this issue?
Laoag City Council Member
We have Land Negotiation Team who are in-charge of the negotiations with the land owners.
21 July 2010
Will this project be beneficial to the people of Laoag City? They said that it will reduce cost of electricity; can we get assurance from you?
Laoag City Council Member
Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) will be provided through the Renewable Energy law. The construction of the transmission line is necessary to connect the wind project to the national grid.
21 July 2010
What kind of environmental compliance certificate (ECC) was secured for the project?
Laoag City Council Member
We conducted the usual environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and social acceptability processes, which were reviewed by a technical review committee of the DENR. As part of the process, an ECC was secured several years ago; recently, it was also declared by the DENR that the TL project will be covered by a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).
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Date Issues and concerns Raised by Stakeholder/Sector
EBWPC Response
21 July 2010
I heard that this 1% of gross proceeds will be shared by the province, city and barangay?
Laoag City Council Member
The distribution is 20-45-35; the share of the LGUs outside of the host municipality will come from the province’s share.
21 July 2010
May I know the result of consultation with Barangays Vira and Barit? I suggest you should also conduct a general assembly for the barangays so that the sentiments of the barangay residents will also be covered.
Association of Barangay Council (ABC) President of Laoag City
There were two consultations conducted—the first is on social acceptability; this time, the purpose is to request for endorsement.
21 July 2010
Did you also consult the young people of Barit?
Association of Barangay Council (ABC) President of Laoag City
The social acceptance was conducted in compliance with the ECC, but the purpose of the presentation now is for endorsement.
21 July 2010
Can you provide us copies of the consultation activities as well as information/references for the project to make sure that the project is safe and the residents can benefit from it?
Association of Barangay Council (ABC) President of Laoag City
We will submit to you the project description as well as benefits.
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3.3 Key Environmental and Social Issues per Project Phase
This section presents the environmental and social issues identified during the operation and
maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Impacts identification focused on
activities during operation phase of the Project, rather than during the construction phase, since
transmission towers and the jetty were already built prior to the conduct of GHD’s site
assessment and evaluation on 08–26 November 2014.
Environmental Issues
Presented in Table 3-5 are the key environmental issues identified during the operation and
maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Detailed discussion and assessment
of the issues and concerns identified as well as mitigating measures identified are detailed in
the succeeding sections.
Table 3-5 Key Environmental Issues during the Operat ion and Maintenance
Phase
Environmental issues Positive/ Negative
Potential significance
Transmission Line
Jetty
Land use
� Conflict in land use Negative High None
� Encroachment in environmentally critical areas (ECA)
Negative None Low
Noise and vibration
� Increase in ambient noise levels Negative Low Low
� Crackling or humming sound Negative High None
� Noise produced by wind-induced vibrations
Negative Low None
Biodiversity and conservation (flora and fauna)
� Loss of species habitat and/or habitat fragmentation
Negative Low High
� Hindrance to wildlife access Negative High None
� Collision and electrocution Negative High None
� Threat to abundance, frequency and distribution of important species
Negative High High
� Increase access to critical areas Negative Low None
Biodiversity and conservationservices
� Ecosystem service
– Provisioning services – reduced
area for crops and livestock
production
– Regulating services – reduced
area for habitat pollinators and
seed dispersers; reduced
infiltration and water storage
capability
– Supporting services – reduced
capability of land to host micro-
Negative High None
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Environmental issues Positive/ Negative
Potential significance
Transmission Line
Jetty
organisms responsible for
accelerating soil formation, and
enhancing nutrient cycling
– Cultural services – change in
landscape
Marine ecology and seawater quality
� Changes in seawater quality Negative None Insignificant
� Effect of jetty operation on plankton, soft-bottom and fish communities
Negative None Insignificant
Water and drainage
� Depletion of water resources/ water competition
Negative Insignificant None
� Foundation or tower collapse Negative High None
Soil and groundwater contamination
� Accidental release of contaminants onto the surface soil and potentially leach into the groundwater
Negative Low None
� Accidental release of fuel stored in boats/ship that would dock at the jetty into the sea
Negative None High
Air quality
� Vehicle emission, dust generation and re-suspension
Negative Low Low
Social Issues
The impacts during operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are
presented in Table 3-6. Evaluation of impacts was undertaken while mitigating measures were
enumerated to ensure that issues and concerns raised are properly addressed. The impact
evaluation is presented in succeeding sections.
Table 3-6 Key Social Issues during the Operat ion and Maintenance Phase
Social issues Positive/ Negative
Potential significance
Transmission Line
Jetty
Heritage and cultural resources
� Loss of local recreational use Negative None None
� Loss of local religious use Negative None None
� Visual impact on local recreation area Negative Low None
Traffic, access and safety
� Traffic congestion due to delivery of materials, replacement of tower parts, and maintenance activities
Negative Low Low
� Vehicular and pedestrian accident Negative Low Low
Socio-economic and public health issues
� Displacement and disturbance of properties (permanent or temporary loss of productive land)
Negative High None
� Occupational and community health and safety Negative Low Low
� Aircraft safety navigation Negative Low None
� Electric and magnetic fields Negative High None
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Social issues Positive/ Negative
Potential significance
Transmission Line
Jetty
� Creation of local employment opportunities Positive High High
� Wider economic (taxes and revenue) and employment benefits (indirect employment)
Positive High High
3.4 Methodology for Baseline Profiling and Impact Assessment
3.4.1 Establishment of Baseline Condit ions
Baseline environmental conditions were established based on pre-identified sources of impacts
from the project and the preliminary screening of potential impacts. Data collection used in this
study was based on Philippine best practice and internationally-accepted guidelines and
scientific methods. Baseline profiling methodology is summarised in Table 3-7 and discussed in
detail in the succeeding sections. Further, study area for the ESIA is presented in Figure 3-1.
As presented in Table 3-7, only secondary data gathering was undertaken for water (surface
and ground) and soil considering the limited and insignificant impact of the project on these
aspects. Moreover, the project was already constructed at the time of the ESIA study and there
were no recorded impacts on water and soil.
On the other hand, one primary data collection was conducted November 2015, which is
considered as dry season, to determine the terrestrial and marine biodiversity in the area.
Transmission line and jetty projects were already constructed at the time of sampling and there
were no significant impacts recorded; hence, one baseline sampling was undertaken.
In general, assessment of baseline condition was undertaken after the construction phase of
both the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. There was no operation (e.g. delivery of
materials) in the jetty area at the time of assessment. Further, there were no recorded
significant impacts during the construction and operation of the jetty as well as construction of
the transmission line project.
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Table 3-7 Methodology in the Establishment of Baseline Condit ion
Module Study area Nature of data
Methodology for data gathering Inclusive dates
Land use Impact barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Laoag City
Primary and secondary data
Consultation with local government units (LGU), especially the Municipal Assessors, and various government agencies
2010 to 2012
Noise Sampling stations were established near sensitive receptors:
Conduct of 24-hours noise measurement in seven stations
Analysis of recorded ambient noise levels and assess against adopted standards
19–26 November 2014
Flora Sampling sites were established near and along the transmission line and jetty projects representing different ecosystems and landscapes.
� Transect 1 – Located along Jetty � Transect 2 – Located near Towers BL028 to BL030 � Transect 3 – Located near Towers BL064 to BL 066 � Transect 4 – Located near Towers BL136 to BL138 � Transect 5 – Located along the public road leading to
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation � Transect 6 – Located along the road going to
Kapurpurawan and National Highway
Primary and secondary data
Site reconnaissance
Field survey and assessment
Evaluation of overstorey, intermediate and understorey
19–22 November 2014
Fauna Sampling sites were selected covering direct and indirect impact areas representing different ecosystems and landscapes.
� Site 1 – Located within wind farm adjacent to the road � Site 2 – Located along Buraan River � Site 3 – Located near the Bojeador Lighthouse along
built-up area � Site 4 – Located near swamp and dragon fruit farm � Site 5 – Located near Curaan River � Site 6 – Located along access road adjacent to rice
fields
Primary and secondary data
Site reconnaissance
Field survey and assessment
11–15 November 2014
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Module Study area Nature of data
Methodology for data gathering Inclusive dates
� Site 7 – Located along rice fields adjacent to access road of a residential area (subdivision)
� Site 8 – Located within Bislak River, Bacarra � Site 9 – Located adjacent to the National Grid
Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) substation in Laoag City
� Site 10 – Located in Paoay Lake Natural Park � Site 11 – Located in Jetty Area
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3.4.2 Potent ial Receptors
This section of the study dealt with the assessment of the Operation and Maintenance Phase.
The ESIA study area coverage was based on identified impact areas during the baseline data
gathering. Further, the impact areas were derived based on visual and landscape impact
assessment. The delineated direct and indirect impact areas of the Transmission Line are
shown in Figure 3-2 to Figure 3-8, while Figure 3-9 shows the impact areas of the Jetty Projects.
Environment
In terms of physical environment, the direct impact areas are those areas where the
transmission towers and jetty are constructed or located and where all operations are to be
undertaken. The 30 m transmission line route easement or right-of-way (ROW) is also
considered as direct impact area.
On the other hand, areas outside the 30 m ROW and access road leading to the transmission
towers, which will be used during the operation and maintenance activities, are considered as
indirect impact areas for the TL Project. For the Jetty Project, areas outside the jetty and road
network that will be used during the delivery of materials and equipment for the operation,
maintenance, repair of jetty components were considered as indirect impact areas. Presented
in Table 3-8 and Table 3-9 are the direct and indirect impact areas for the Transmission Line
and Jetty Projects, including the potential impacts and options for mitigation and/or
enhancement measures.
Table 3-8 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operat ions and
Maintenance Phase – Transmission Line
Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures
Direct impact area
Location of transmission towers
30 m right-of-way
Partial loss of land used for crop production
� Continue compensation for lease of land � Landowners are allowed to continue their
agricultural activities
Increase in ambient noise (crackling or humming sound due to corona discharge effect)
� Maintain Installation of corona rings � Application of surface treatments (i.e.
semiconductor layer, high voltage putty or corona dope)
� Regular close inspections of transmission lines
Loss of species habitat and/or habitat fragmentation
� Ensure that there is minimum clearing of vegetation
� Continue revegetation using indigenous species
� Retain and enhance unaffected vegetation and habitat/ecosystem
Hindrance to wildlife access � Limit activities to designated area and ROW pathway
� Maintain corridor or buffer zones
Collision and electrocution � Marking of static wires with aviation spheres and flight diverters
Threat to abundance, frequency and distribution of important species
� Prohibit feeding of wild animals to prevent behavioural change
� Conduct monitoring of bird collisions or electrocutions
� Put additional wire-markings reflectors if significant number of bird collision is evident
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Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures
Reduction in ecosystem services
� Implementation of offset
Depletion of water resources/water competition
� No significant impact during operation and maintenance phase
Contamination of surface waters and leaching into groundwater of oily spills/discharge from vehicles or improper storage/disposal of hazardous wastes
� Regular maintenance of vehicles (that will be used during monitoring) to ensure that hydrocarbon containment is free from defects.
� Oil change in gasoline station � Proper disposal of hazardous waste
Indirect impact area
Access road leading to the transmission towers
Vehicular emission, dust generation and re-suspension
� Proper maintenance of inspection vehicles
� Observe speed limits if driving along dirt roads
� Implementation of Logistics and Travel Plan
Table 3-9 Direct and Indirect Impact Areas for the Operat ions and
Maintenance Phase – Jetty
Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement mesures
Direct impact area
Location of jetty
Increase in ambient noise � Negligible impact to the community. � Workers are advised to wear ear plugs
Indirect impact area
Outside the jetty
Road network leading to and from the jetty
Encroachment in environmentally critical areas
� EBWPC can support Municipal or Barangay Coastal Resource Management activities as as of their CSR Program
Seawater quality contamination due to oil spills and sea discharges from seafaring vessels and runoffs from vehicles on jetty
� Check compliance of shipping agency with maritime requirements
� Install spill boom � Coordinate with PPA and other relevant
agencies regarding spills � Comply with navigation routes � Prepare and implement Oil Spill Management
Plan
Vehicular emission, dust generation and re-suspension
� Proper maintenance of delivery vehicles � Observe speed limits if driving along dirt roads � Implementation of Logistics and Travel Plan
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Project Impact Area - Transmission Line (2 of 7)
Date
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Date
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Date
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Project Impact Area - Transmission Line (5 of 7)
Date
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Social
In terms of the socio-economic and public health impact, landowners or land users where the
transmission towers and jetty are located as well as the transmission line easement or ROW are
considered as direct impact area.
Indirect impact communities for the transmission line include the 29 host barangays in the
Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra, and Laoag City, the Province of Ilocos Norte,
and the whole Ilocos Region (Table 3-10). On the other hand, the indirect impact communities
for the Jetty Project include residents of Barangay Ablan, Municipality of Burgos where the jetty
was built (Table 3-11). Road users using roads leading to the transmission towers and jetty
area are indirectly impacted by the projects.
Presented in the table below are the potential impacts in the directly and indirectly affected
communities during the operation and maintenance of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects.
Options for mitigation and/or enhancement measures for the identified impacts were also
enumerated. Evaluation of these impacts is detailed in the succeeding sections.
Table 3-10 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operat ions and Maintenance
Phase – Transmission Line
Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures
Direct impact
Landowners or land users where transmission towers are located
Displacement and disturbance of properties
� Just compensation of affected land based on lease agreement with the landowners
Impacts on workers’ and community health and safety
� Implementation of the Transmission Maintenance Manual and HSE Policy
� Use of permanent and temporary signs or barriers
� Conduct of IEC activities or coordinate with LGUs
Electric and magnetic field � Conduct of IECs about EMF studies
Indirect impact
Barangays in the Municipalities of Burgos, Pasuquin and Bacarra and Laoag City traversed by the transmission line
Province of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Region (Region 1)
�
Visual impact on the local and recreation area (heritage and cultural resources)
� Continue revegetation of quarried and excavated areas
� Trees planted to screen tower footings should be maintained
� Addition of roadside vegetation, if necessary and maintenance of roadside vegetation to limit view of transmission towers from the cultural resources
� Continue coordination with local Tourism Council to prevent adverse impacts
Traffic congestion during operation and maintenance activities (i.e. replacement of tower parts) that may potentially lead to vehicular and/or pedestrian accident/incident
� Continue coordination with the municipal and barangay LGUs, DPWH and NGCP to inform about the repair and maintenance activities of transmission towers (e.g. traffic management)
� During repair and maintenance activities, information should be disseminated to local media to help inform the public about such activities
� Implement traffic management plan during repair and maintenance activities in coordination with the concerned LGUs and residents
Occupational and � Implementation of the Transmission
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Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures
community health and safety
Maintenance Manual and HSE Policy � Use of permanent and temporary signs or
barriers � Conduct of IEC activities or coordinate with
LGUs
Aircraft safety navigation � Coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
� Installation of aerial marker balls or aircraft warning markers, lights or other attention grabbing devices
Creation of local employment opportunities
� Prioritize local workers in employment opportunities
Wider economic (taxes and revenues) and employment benefits (indirect employment)
� Coordination with the LGUs in the implementation of Social Development Plan (SDP)
Table 3-11 Direct and Indirect Impact for the Operat ions and Maintenance
Phase – Jetty
Impact area Potential impacts Committed and/or ongoing mitigation/enhancement measures
Direct impact
Landowners or land users where the jetty was located
Displacement and disturbance of properties
� Impact is minimal
Indirect impact
Barangay Ablan, Municipality of Burgos
Province of Ilocos Norte
Traffic congestion during material delivery which may potentially lead to vehicular and/or pedestrian accident
� For oversized materials, contractors should schedule material delivery during lean hours or days
� Permitting and/or compliance on rules particularly on occupational health and safety for the overload/over dimensional goods
� Implementation of Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
Creation of local employment opportunities
� Prioritize local workers in employment opportunities
Wider economic (taxes and revenues) and employment benefits (indirect employment)
� Coordination with the LGUs in the implementation of Social Development Plan (SDP)
3.4.3 Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is the process of identifying risk events (hazard/threat, fault/failure/cause and
impacts/consequences); evaluating likelihood (probability and exposure) and consequence of
positive or negative environmental effect that may occur as a result of exposure to the hazards
or threat.
Risk assessment workshop for the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects was
undertaken on 9 January 2015 with the objective of identifying any adverse impact associated
with the operation and maintenance activities. The process used during the workshop was
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consistent with the general risk management process outlined in the standard AS/NZS
3100:2009 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines.
The following steps were undertaken during the workshop:
� Identify the risk associated with project related activities during the operation and
maintenance phase of the project.
� Identify the risks based on recognised standards and review of related documents in
parallel with the knowledge of GHD staff involved in the operation and maintenance of
transmission line.
� Identify the individual and collective risks on the receiving environment associated with
the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects
� Provide consistent approach and risk rating system across the various technical study
areas to enable a comparative assessment of risk across all study areas
� Identify residual risks rankings for the specific activities assessed based on existing
mitigation measures in design or standard operation
� Identify risks requiring additional mitigation measures to reduce their residual risk rating to
levels that are acceptable (i.e. tolerable and as low as reasonably practicable – ALARP)
3.4.4 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan
The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) was prepared in compliance with the
requirements of the IFC Performance Standard 1, which stipulated that “an Environmental and
Social Management System (ESMS) is required where environmental and social risks and
impacts are identified”.
Action plans to mitigate potential environmental and social impacts and enhance positive
impacts of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects are discussed in Section 16 and
summarised as follows:
Management and Monitoring Plan
The Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMoP) was prepared
taking into account some impacts that were observed/validated to occur since operation and
maintenance has started while others are projected as potential impacts. Further, some
measures have been implemented while others remain as options on how to address potential
risks and impacts. Options/measures to mitigate potential adverse impacts and enhance
positive impacts of the projects on the immediate environment and community were
incorporated in the management plan. Responsible entity, cost, and financial arrangements
were also identified to complete the ESMP.
The Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan (ESMoP) was designed in compliance with IFC
Performance Standard 1, Equator Principle 4 and Equator Principle Action Plan (EPAP).
Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan
The Energy Resource and Efficiency Plan of the Burgos Transmission Line and Jetty Projects
was prepared in compliance with the IFC Performance Standard 3, which aims to avoid or
minimise adverse impacts on human health or minimise pollution from project activities; to
promote a more sustainable use of resources, including energy and water; and to reduce
project-related gas emissions. In compliance with the standard, technical considerations were
considered to maximise energy resource and efficiency of energy production. This includes site
considerations and spacing the towers to more than 350 m or more to minimise the impact on
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the environment. Operation and maintenance schemes will also be implemented to minimise
pollution.
Abandonment Plan
The objective of creating an abandonment plan is to ensure that the project area will be
rehabilitated and restored to an environmental condition approximating prior to start of the
project according to government approvals and other commitments entered into by EBWPC with
concerned stakeholders as long as consistent with government regulations applicable to the
decommissioning phase of the project at the end of its design life. More importantly, the
abandonment plan was formulated to ensure public safety and environmental stability is
maintained after project decommissioning phase. Potential risks of the project after its design
life and its potential impact to the community were also considered in the preparation of the
abandonment plan.
Social Development Plan
A social develop plan (SDP) was developed in compliance to EBWPC’s commitment to support
community development as embodied in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.
SDP was developed to organise programs, management strategies and social measures to
include agreed programs with the LGU based on its local development plan in addition to
programs that will be implemented to address social issues associated with the projects. The
SDP was prepared in partnership with the host communities and focuses on five key areas
including livelihood, health and sanitation, education, environment and culture.
Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation, and Disclosure Plan
The stakeholder engagement, consultation and disclosure plan was prepared to assist the
program team in addressing and managing issues rasied by the stakeholders. The plan was
also prepared to allow regular and continuous feedback mechanism for concerns.
Grievance Mechanism
Grievance mechanism was prepared to capture, process and address all issues, questions,
information requests, complaints, comments and suggestions from the stakeholders during the
operation and maintenance phase of the Transmission Line and Jetty Projects. Responsible
entities were also identified to manage the grievance system.
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines
The occupational health, safety and environmental guidelines for the Burgos Transmission Line
and Jetty Projects was prepared to provide guidance on how works will be managed and
controlled to ensure protection in terms of health, safety and welfare of all personnel engaged in
the project, including the general public, who may be affected by any activities during the
operation and maintenance of Transmission Line and Jetty Projects.
Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety, and Security Plan
The Human Rights, Community, Health and Safety and Security Plan was prepared in
compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Philippine Human Rights
laws. Policies included in the plan are equality, freedom, and community responsibility.
Training of EBWPC personnel and monitoring activities was also identified to ensure the
implementation and performance of the plan.
Transport and Access/Traffic Management Plan
The traffic management plan was prepared to ensure the provision of reasonably safe, efficient
and unhampered road access of both road and pedestrian users through and around the areas
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that would be affected by the project. The plan was also prepared to provide reasonable
protection for workers, traffic responders and equipment during regular operations and