Step 2: Categorization and Appraisal process

Figure 6.5. Decision paths in the project categorization and appraisal process by SETENA

6.4.2Appraisal

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  Sworn Statement of Environmental Commitments (DJCA):
  

(i) Government of Costa Rica requirements:

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  compliance with all the environmental management and mitigation measures submitted by the project proponent in Form D1;
  
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  compliance with all the environmental management measures explicitly indicated by SETENA in its Resolution on Form D1; and
  
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  environmental guidelines set forth in the Code of Good Environmental Practices and in the applicable environmental regulations;
  

(ii) World Bank requirements:

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  preparation of environmental mitigation measures; and
  
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  the inclusion and implementation of environmental conditions in contract clauses with the subcontractors for the construction phase (See Annex 10, Sample Language of Environmental Contract Clauses).
  

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  Forecast-Environmental Management Plan (P-PGA):
  

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  Sworn Statement of Environmental Commitments (DJCA).
  

(i) Government of Costa Rica requirements:

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  environmental measures intended to prevent, mitigate, correct, compensate and restore potential environmental impacts; and
  
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  estimated costs, terms and responsibilities for its application;
  

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  compliance with the Code of Good Environmental Practices;
  
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  the establishment of a guarantee; and
  
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  the designation of an environmental coordinator.  
  

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  an EMP with environmental mitigation measures;
  
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  if sub-project converts or degrades natural habitats, inclusion of specific mitigation measures, to minimize natural habitat loss;
  
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  if physical cultural resources are likely to be affected, a physical cultural resources management plan (see OP 4.11);
  
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  if the subprojects are established within indigenous peoples territories, an indigenous peoples planning framework (see OP 4.10);
  
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  public consultation and project disclosure; and
  
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  the inclusion and implementation of environmental conditions in contract clauses (see Annex 10 Sample Language of Environmental Contract Clauses).
  

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  Environmental Impact Study (EsIA):
  

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  Forecast-Environmental Management Plan (P-PGA); and
  
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  Sworn Statement of Environmental Commitments (DJCA);
  

(i) Government of Costa Rica requirements:

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  the establishment of an environmental guarantee; and
  
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  the appointment of an environmental coordinator;
  

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  terms of reference (ToR) for the EsIA;
  
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  an EIA;
  
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  alternatives analysis: re-assess the location and design of the subproject to ensure there are no alternatives which minimize or avoid potential environmental and social impacts;
  
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  if sub-project converts or degrades natural habitats, inclusion of specific mitigation measures, to minimize natural habitat loss;
  
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  if physical cultural resources are likely to be affected, a physical cultural resources management plan (see OP 4.11);
  
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  if the subprojects are established within indigenous peoples territories, an indigenous peoples planning framework (see OP 4.10);
  
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  public consultation and project disclosure; and
  
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  the inclusion and implementation of environmental conditions in contract clauses (see Annex 10 Sample Language of Environmental Contract Clauses).
  

No further action is required by the project proponent for subprojects that fall in these categories.

The environmental appraisal and review procedure described in more detail in the Investor Manual of the Ministry of Trade (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior, COMEX (see http://www.tramites.go.cr/manual/).