ANNEX 1-C

ANNOTATED OUTLINE FOR EIA REPORTS FOR SINGLE PROJECT EXPANSION / MODIFICATION

Executive Summary
• Project Fact Sheet PD Summary
• Process Documentation of the conduct of EIA (EIA Team, EIA Study Schedule & Area, EIA Methodology,
Public Participation)
• Summary of Baseline Characterization Key Environmental Impacts and Management & Monitoring Plan
and EMF & EGF Commitments

I. Project Description

1.1 Project Location and Area

• Map showing sitio, barangay, municipality, province, region boundaries, vicinity, proposed buffers
surrounding the area and Primary & secondary impact areas
• Geographic coordinates (shape file data) of project area
• Rationale for selection primary & secondary impact areas
1.2 Project Rationale
Cite and focus on the need for the project based on national and local economic development and in terms of
contribution to sustainable development agenda or current development thrusts of the Philippines
1.3 Project Alternatives
• Cite criteria used in determining preliminary options for facility siting, development design,
process/technology selection, resource utilization including discussion of the consequences of not proceeding
with the project
• Reasons for selecting the preferred options delineated in terms of technical, commercial, social and natural
environmental aspects
• summary of the comparative environmental impacts of each alternative
1.4 Project Components
In Matrix form, describe I identify the existing, proposed expansion/modification & resulting final project scope in
terms of:
• Major components
• other Support Facilities (i.e. energy/power generating facility, water supply system)
• Pollution control devices and corresponding facilities being served or connected
• Footprint of proposed layout of project facilities
1.5 Process/ Technology Options
In Matrix form, describe I identify the existing, proposed modification & resulting final process/technology in terms
of:
• Production process (indicate type of raw material & final product) if process industry; Construction if
infrastructure such as buildings, roads & bridges
• Power generation & water supply system
• Waste Management Systems
1.6 Project Size
In Matrix form, describe the existing, proposed expansion & resulting total capacity/project scope in terms of:
• total project area in square meters or hectares
• annual production rate & working days/hours if process industry
1.7 Development Plan, Description of Project Phases and Corresponding Timeframes
Phases to be described in terms identifying specific activities (w/ special attention on those with significant
environmental impacts) and corresponding projected implementation timeframes:
• Pre-construction (planning, acquisition of rights to use land,)
• Construction (land/site clearing, temporary housing, transport of materials, health and other services
for the workforce)
• Operation (projected period of start-up/commissioning/full operation of various project components)
• Abandonment (Land/soil restoration, decontamination or remediation activities and procedures & projected
year of Abandonment).
1.8 Manpower
Tabulate the following per project phase:
• manpower requirements;
• expertise/skills needed;
• nature & estimated number of jobs available for men, women indigenous peoples (if sited in IP ancestral land);
 preferred scheme for sourcing locally from host and neighboring LGUs and those from outside
1.9 Indicative Project Investment Cost

II. Analysis of Key Environmental Impacts

2.1 LAND
2.1.1 Land Use and Classification
• Discuss actual performance/experience in terms of how impacts were addressed in the implementation of the
original project plan & any additional related issues with the proposed expansion/modification & how they will
be addressed
• Discuss historical environmental performance & how it will be improved or maintained as needed
2.1.2 Geology/Geomorphology ...
Discuss actual performance/experience in terms of how the impacts were addressed in the implementation of the
original project plan & any additional related issues with the proposed expansion/modification & how they will be
addressed
2.1.3 Pedology . .
Discuss erosion history & change in soil quality/fertility with the implementation of the original project pian & any
additional impact of the expansion/modification in terms of:
• erodability potential
• bank stability
• Change in soil quality/fertility
2.1.4 Terrestrial Biology ... s
Discuss actual environmental management performance/experience with the implementation of the original
project plan & any additional impact of the expansion/modification with respect to the following:
• Vegetation removal and loss of habitat
• Threat to existence of important local species
• Threat to abundance, frequency and distribution of important species
• Hindrance to wildlife access
2.2WATER
2.3.1 Hydrology/Hydrogeology is
Discuss actual environmental management performance/experience with the implementation of the original
project plan & any additional impact of the expansion/modification with respect to the following:
• Change in drainage morphology
• Change in stream, lake water depth
• Reduction in stream volumetric flow
• Inducement of flooding
• Water resource use and competition
• Reduction/Depletion of groundwater flow
2.3.2 Oceanography .
Discuss actual environmental management performance/experience with the implementation of the original
project plan & any additional impact of the expansion/modification with respect to the following:
• Change in circulation pattern
• Change in stream, lake water depth
• Change in bathymetry
2.3.3 Water Quality ..
• Identify additional & total source of possible pollution load and discuss assimilative carrying capacity of
the receiving water body (i.e. groundwater, stream water, lake water, marine water
• Discuss actual environmental management performance/experience with the implementation of the
original project plan & any additional impact of the expansion/modification
• Include as part of the environmental management and monitoring plan, the actual sampling site map and
any changes in sampling site as a result of the expansion/modification
2.3.4 Freshwater or Marine Ecology .
Discuss actual environmental management performance/experience with the implementation of the original
project plan & any additional impact of the expansion/modification with respect to the following:
• Threat to abundance, frequency and distribution of species
• Loss of important species
• Loss of habitat
2.3 AIR
2.3.1 Meteorology/Climatology ... ..
• Discuss the existing project’s effect on local climate and corresponding effect of the
expansion/modification, if any
• Discuss the existing project’s contribution to global greenhouse gas and corresponding effect of the
expansion/modification,if any
2.3.2 Air Quality (& Noise) .
• Identify additional & total source of possible pollution load and discuss assimilative capacity considering the
ambient air quality/noise levels in the area
2.4 PEOPLE ................................ .
Discuss how the following were handled in the original project and identify additional of such for the expansion
/modification:
2.4.1 Displacement of settlers
2.4.2 Impact of In-migration patterns as a result of project implementation
2.4.3 impacts on IPs and Culture/Lifestyle (if any)
2.4.4 project implementation’s threat to public health vis-a-vis the baseline health conditions in the area
2.4.5 local benefits expected from project implementation
2.4.6 Effect on the delivery of basic services and resource competition in the area
2.4.7 Effect on traffic situation in the area
2.4.8 Entity to be accountable for environmental management in the area
2.4.9 Effect on existing properties in the area in terms of relocation and devaluation
2.4.10 Other affected properties

III. ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Discuss actual experience with the implementation of the original project plan & any additional impact of the
expansion/modification with respect to the following:
• Chronic Risks
• Acute Risks / Worst Case Scenario

IV. IMPACTS MANAGEMENT PLAN (IMP) .

Discuss occurrence of the projected impacts and how this was managed with the original project implementation.
Discuss adjustments that should be made in consideration of the expansion/modification and present the revised
IMP.
V. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP) AND IEC IMPLEMENTATION
The SDP and IEC Framework required for all ECPs and for EIS-Based ECC applications for non ECPs (at the EMB-RO’s
discretion) for the original project shall have been implemented.
For the expansion/modification, this part of EIA Study Report shall be focused on the discussion of the status of
implementation of SDP and IEC commitments. Any necessary change in the SDP and IEC in consideration of the
expansion/modification shall be identified

VI. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING

An analysis of the “Environmental Quality Performance Level” (EQPL) monitoring for each critical parameter
identified for the original project implementation shall be discussed here. Additional monitoring parameters for the
expansion/modification or identified lacking parameters based on the monitoring results shall be presented and
incorporated in the revised monitoring plan.
A description of the monitoring scheme and mechanisms actually being employed such as the following shall be
discussed:
• Self-Monitoring Plan
• Multi-sectoral Monitoring Framework (for ECPs and ElS-based Non-ECPs as deemed necessary by EMB
RO)
• Environmental Guarantee and Monitoring Fund Commitment (for ECPs and ElS-based Non-ECPs as deemed
necessary by EMB RO)
Any proposed changes / addendum to the existing scheme shall be discussed
VII. EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY AND GENERIC GUIDELINES
Status of the implementation of the policy and generic guidelines and any proposed change shall be discussed
here.

VIII. ABANDONMENT /DECOMMISSIONING /REHABILITATION POLICIES AND GENERIC GUIDELINES

Status of the implementation of the policy and generic guidelines and any proposed change shallbe discussed here.

IX. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Update on the Table of Organization of the Proponent where the reporting line and manpower
complement/positions of the EU, MEPEO or equivalent units to higher management and relationships with
operating departments are shown