5.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAJOR BRIDES

Step 1: Preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR)

Step 2: Public Consultations and Disclosure

Step 3: IEE Studies

Step 4: Report to be Complied With

Step 5: Monitoring and Evaluation

Environmental Issues for Road and Bridges

Example of Environmental Management Plan of Bridge Project – Sunkoshi Bridge

6.SOCIAL SAFEGUARD PROCEDURES OF ROAD AND BRIDGE

7.PROCUREMENT OF CIVIL WORKS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

8.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, CLAIMS AND DISPUTE HANDLING

9.HAND-OVER OF COMPLETED BRIDGES AND DOCUMENTATION

10.BRIDGE INSPECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND REHABILITATION

11.MISCELLANEOUS CHAPTER

APPENDIX

5.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAJOR BRIDES

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required for the construction of major bridges. The primary objective of the IEE is to assess and inform decision makers about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and to suggest appropriate and pragmatic measures to mitigate and / or minimize the adverse impacts so that the Project can be implemented in an environmentally friendly manner.

The environmental assessment to be undertaken have to follow procedures as directed by Nepal Government’s Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1996 and Environmental Protection Regulation, 1997 (First Amendment, 1999 and National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines, 1993.

The steps to be followed for Environmental Assessment for a Bridge Project under IEE are presented below.

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