For kenya power’s last mile connectivity programme prepared by safety, health & environment department (she)-kplc august 2014
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- 1.5Environmental and social screening
- 1.6Level of Environmental Work
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- 1.8Preparation and Use of this Framework
1.4Objectives of the ESMFThe objective of this ESMF is to ensure that the implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), of which the sub-project sites are unknown at this stage, will be carried out in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. The ESMF will provide the project implementers with an environmental and social screening process that will enable them to identify, assess and mitigate potential environmental and social impacts of sub-project activities, including through the preparation of a site-specific Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) where applicable. The screening results will indicate whether additional environmental and/or social assessment will be needed or not. Thus, the ESMF is designed to ensure an appropriate level of environmental and social management, which could range from the application of simple mitigation measures (through the environmental checklists) to the preparation of an EIA Report (according to Tanzania’s Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit Regulations of 2005). More specifically, the objectives of ESMF are:
The screening process has been developed because the locations and types of subprojects to be funded under the Last Mile Connectivity are not yet known fully identified and designed and therefore potential impacts cannot be accurately identified. However, Kenya Power has been running such projects hence the impacts are well known from experience. Thus, it is expected that most sub-project activities will have short-term, site-specific, confined and reversible negative environmental and social impacts that can be managed through well-defined simple mitigation and monitoring measures. It will be the responsibility of the PIT to ensure that the requirements of the ESMF are implemented. Where ESMF approvals are required under national legislation, the responsible authority is the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). 1.5Environmental and social screeningThe objective of this Environmental and Social Screening Process (the screening process) is to ensure that the projects are designed and implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner, taking into account Kenya's relevant sector legislation as well as the donors’ Safeguard Policies. KPLC PIT - with help of regional staff - will be responsible for completing the Environmental and Social Screening Form, and based on the screening results, the appropriate level of environmental work will be determined by KPLC’s Environment unit and carried out by qualified KPLC staff. The screening process has been developed because the locations and types of the distribution and transmission component for the projects which are not known prior to the appraisal of the parent project, and therefore potential adverse localized environmental and social impacts cannot be precisely identified. Furthermore, Kenya’s environmental legislation does not provide for the environmental and social screening of small-scale projects, such as those included in the distribution and transmission component of KPLC Projects, whereas the EMCA and other international legislations and donors’ safeguard policies like on Environmental Impact Assessment requires that all projects are screened for potential adverse environmental and social impacts to determine the appropriate mitigation measures. 1.6Level of Environmental WorkThe appropriate level of environmental work could range from the application of simple mitigation measures (using the Environmental and Social Checklist); to the preparation of a comprehensive EIA Report; to no environmental work being required. The environmental and social screening process is consistent with Kenya's environmental policies and laws as discussed in this Framework, as well as with other international legislations like for the WB, JICA and AFDB safeguard policies on Environmental Assessment. It is expected that the project will have limited negative environmental and social impacts. However, potential localized adverse environmental and social impacts that would require proper mitigation and possibly the preparation of a comprehensive EIA might not occur. The Environmental and Social Screening Form will enable project implementers to identify, assess and mitigate potential negative environmental and social impacts; and to ensure proper mitigation and it is important to note that it is very unlikely to prepare any comprehensive EIA and or Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) since the project will mainly entail last mile connectivity. 1.7Coordination of Environmental and Social Screening at KPLCIt will be of critical importance during the implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity component to be coordinated closely by KPLC environment unit to ensure that the investments are consistent with those being implemented in the energy sectors. This will be achieved by ensuring the involvement of the County Environmental Officers in the evaluation of environmental impacts. 1.8Preparation and Use of this FrameworkThis ESMF has been prepared by KPLC based on previous experience on projects that have been handled. The ESMF provides a guide to be used within existing Government Policy regulations for environment and social processes and other international legislation by the donors like AFDB among others. This ESMF will be a living document that will be subject to periodic review to address specific concerns raised by stakeholders, and emerging policy requirements. It will complement the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audits guidelines provided for operationalization of provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999 which guides environmental protection and management. 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