Reference framework for the environmental management of telecommunications projects

6Reference framework for the environmental management of telecommunications projects

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  Applicable national regulations (see Section 3 Legislative, Regulatory and Institutional Framework);
  
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  World Bank safeguard policies (see Section 2.4 World Bank Safeguard Policies Triggered); and
  
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  International best practice in environmental management (see Annex 5 Inventory of International Best Practice).
  

The Reference Framework is in effect a management system to identify and effectively mitigate potential future impacts of telecommunication subprojects which the project is likely to finance.

6.1Project Implementing Agency

The project implementing agency will be the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications (MINAET). MINAET will be responsible for ensuring that the screening and impact mitigation mechanisms are implemented. However, the National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA), will provide the oversight mechanism, reviewing the environmental process and documentation for subprojects, ensuring that the process is properly implemented.
Given that the differential responsibilities of each agency are not entirely clear (e.g., where MINAET’s responsibilities end and SETENA’s begin), it is recommended that this is a part of the project that requires additional attention, and that the two agencies’ roles should be very clearly demarcated. Additionally, it is highly recommended that training and capacity building be provided to both MINAET and SETENA, preferably a joint training, and that their exact differential and complementary responsibilities be one focus of the training.

Figure 6.1. Screening, appraisal and implementation process for FONATEL

Project Appraisal Process by the Environmental Agency SETENA

Classified as A, B1 or B2 without PR

Classified as C or B2 with PR

Project proponent complete Form D1

Project proponent complete Form D2

SETENA’s evaluation and decision paths:

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  Rejected
  
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  Incomplete or deficient: requires extension or modification
  
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  Approval: formalize commitment and pay guarantee.
  

SETENA supervises subproject implementation in compliance with approved environment instrument.

SETENA determines subproject monitoring frequency and supervises monitoring reports approved in EMP.

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  Identification of subproject
  
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  Site selection (natural habitats and cultural resources considerations)
  
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  Subproject screening (A, B, or C)
  

WB Environmental and Social Safeguard Requirements (OP 4.01, 4.04, 4.10, 4.11 and 4.36)

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  Review EMP findings and results for subprojects by implementing institution, environmental agency or technical advisor.
  
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  Request additional EMP work; public consultation and institutional capacity (if needed
  
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  Approval on the basis of compliance with safeguard policies (OP 4.01, 4.04, 4.11 –and 4.10 and 4.36 if triggered) and national legislation.
  
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  Disclosure of sub project
  

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  Ensure implementation of mitigation measures addressed in EMP and legal agreements.
  
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  Capacity building and training of project staff, local GoCR officers and communities.
  
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  Public consultation and disclosure
  

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  Ensure regular monitoring established in EMP
  
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  Capacity building and training of project staff, local GoCR officers and communities.
  
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  Public consultation and disclosure
  

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