Government of Nepal

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport

Singhadurbar, Kathmandu
Nepal

Terms of Reference (ToR)

For
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Singhiya River
Bridge (60 m)
Morang District, Province No.1

Submitted through:
Department of Roads
Road Division Biratnagar
Morang

Prepared By: Proponent:

Abhiyanta Solutions Pvt. Ltd Department of Roads
Bijulibazaar-11, Kathmandu Division Road Office, Biratnagar
Phone: 9841550425 Phone: 021-522177
E-mail: lokesh.sapkota.27@gmail.com Fax No: 021-530721

SEPTEMBER, 2019
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Asml Average Sea Mean Level

BMS Boulder Mixed Soil
BoQ Bill of Quantities
CBO Community Based Organization
CFUG Community Forest User Group
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora
DA Directly Affected
DFO Division Forest Office
DIZ Direct Impact Zone
DoR Department of Roads
DRO Division Road Office
EMAP Environment Management Action Plan
EPA Environment Protection Act
EPR Environment Protection Rule
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
GESU Geo-Environment and Social Unit
GoN Government of Nepal
GPS Global Positioning System
HH Households
Hr Hour
IA Indirectly affected
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
IIZ Indirect Impact Zone
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
Ltd. Limited
MoPIT Ministry of Physical Infrastructure & Transport
Pvt. Private
RM Rural Municipality
ToR Terms of Reference
ZoI Zone of Influence

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................I
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PROPONENT WITH ORGANIZATION
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING IEE..........................................................................1
1.1 The Proponent...................................................................................................................1
1.2 Name of Consultant Preparing ToR..................................................................................1
2. PROPOSALS....................................................................................................................2
2.1 General Introduction.........................................................................................................2
2.2 Relevancy of the Proposal.................................................................................................2
2.3 Objectives of Proposal......................................................................................................2
2.4 Rationality of conducting IEE...........................................................................................2
2.5 Objectives of IEE..............................................................................................................3
2.6 Objectives of ToR.............................................................................................................3
2.7 Project Description............................................................................................................4
2.7.1 Project salient features...............................................................................................6
2.7.2 Project Area Delineation............................................................................................7
2.8 Existing Environment of the project.................................................................................7
2.8.1 Physical environment.................................................................................................7
2.8.2 Biological environment.............................................................................................8
2.8.3 Socio-economic environment....................................................................................8
3. PROCEDURE TO BE ADOPTED WHILE PREPARING THE REPORT..............9
3.1 Data Requirement for the study........................................................................................9
3.2 Procedure for data collection..........................................................................................11
3.2.1 Desk Study...............................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Field Study...............................................................................................................11
 Data Collection on Physical Environment......................................................................11
 Data Collection on Biological Environment...................................................................13
 Data Collection on Chemical Environment....................................................................14
 Data Collection on Socio-economic and Cultural Environment.....................................14
3.2.3 Data Analysis...........................................................................................................15
3.2.4 Report Preparation...................................................................................................17
4. REVIEW OF RELEVANT ACTS, LAWS, POLICIES, RULES, REGULATION AND
GUIDELINES WHILE PREPARING THE REPORT......................................................18

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 4.1 Review of Constitution...................................................................................................18
4.2 Review of Plan and Policy..............................................................................................18
4.3 Review of Environmental Related Acts..........................................................................18
4.4 Review of Environmental Related Rules........................................................................19
4.5 Review of Environmental Standards...............................................................................19
4.6 Review of Guidelines / Manuals / Directives.................................................................19
4.7 Review of Environment Related Conventions................................................................19
5. REQUIRED TIME, HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUDGET FOR PREPARING THE
REPORT.................................................................................................................................20
5.1 Time Schedule:...............................................................................................................20
5.2 Estimated Budget............................................................................................................21
5.3 Necessary Experts...........................................................................................................21
6. DELETED……………………. (BY FIRST AMENDMENT)....................................22
7. SPECIFIC IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL ON THE ENVIRONMENT...............23
7.1 Beneficial Issues.............................................................................................................23
7.2 Adverse Issues.................................................................................................................23
7.2.1 Physical Environment..............................................................................................23
7.2.2 Biological Issues......................................................................................................24
7.2.3 Chemical Environment............................................................................................24
7.2.4 Socio-economic Issues.............................................................................................24
7.2.5 Cultural Environment..............................................................................................25
7.3 Enhancement Activities and Management Activities.....................................................25
7.4 Other likely Issues raised by Public................................................................................25
8. ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL.........26
8.1 Design.............................................................................................................................26
8.2 Technology and Procedures of operation........................................................................26
8.3 Schedules and Raw Materials to be used........................................................................26
8.4 Environment Management System.................................................................................26
8.5 Whether or not the risks resulting from the implementation of the proposal can be
accepted.....................................................................................................................................26
8.6 Others..............................................................................................................................26
9. MATTERS CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF THE IMPACT OF THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL ON THE ENVIRONMENT....................27

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10. MATTERS TO BE MONITORED WHILE IMPLEMENTING THE PROPOSAL29
10.1 Baseline Monitoring....................................................................................................29
10.2 Compliance Monitoring..............................................................................................29
10.3 Impact Monitoring.......................................................................................................29
11. OTHER NECESSARY MATTERS.............................................................................31
1.1 IEE Report Format..........................................................................................................31
1.2 Other Deliverables..........................................................................................................31
12. REFERENCES...............................................................................................................32

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List of Tables

Table 2-1: Salient features of the project.........................................................................................6

Table 2-3 Households and Population of the Study Area................................................................8
Table 5-1 The time schedule for the completion of IEE report.....................................................20
Table 5-2 Man months of the necessary experts...........................................................................21
Table 9-1 Adverse/Beneficial Impacts and Proposed Mitigation/Augmentation Measures.........28
Table 10-1 Matters to be monitored while implementing the proposal (Environmental
Monitoring Plan)............................................................................................................................30

List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Location map of Singhiya River Bridge........................................................................4

Figure 2-2 Proposed bridge Project in Google Earth Image............................................................5

ANNEXES
ANNEX I: CHECKLIST AND QUESTIONNAIRES
ANNEX II: FORMAT OF PUBLIC NOTICE

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1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PROPONENT WITH
ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING IEE

1.1 The Proponent

The proponent of the proposed Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Singhiya Bridge,
Morang is Division Road Biratnagar, Morang. The Name and Address of the Proponent is as
mentioned hereunder:

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT)
Department of Roads (DoR)
Division Road Biratnagar, Morang
Phone: 021-522177
Fax No: 021-530721

1.2 Name of Consultant Preparing ToR

Abhiyanta Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has undertaken the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of
Singhiya Bridge, Morang for and on behalf of the proponent as per the provision of Environment
Protection Act (EPA), 1997 and Environment Protection Rule (EPR), 1997. The Address of the
Consulting firm is as mentioned hereunder:

Abhiyanta Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Bijulibazaar-11, Kathmandu
Phone: 9841550425
E-mail: lokesh.sapkota.27@gmail.com

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2. PROPOSALS

2.1 General Introduction

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Physical Planning and Transport, Department of Roads,

Division Road Office, Biratnagar has proposed to construct 60 m long Pre stressed RCC Type
Bridge across Singhiya river, Morang joining Gramthan rural municipality (then Tetariya VDC
ward no -5) and Budhiganga rural municipality (then Hattimuda VDC ward no-2) of Morang
district. The proposal aims to deliver services related to transportation and public movement
between local bodies of Morang district.

2.2 Relevancy of the Proposal

During every monsoon, number of people of Budhiganga rural Municipality, Gramthan Rural
Municipality and other adjoining local bodies have faced difficulties for transportation due to
flood in Singhiya river. Peoples of this area cross the river each day for different purposes i.e.
education, employment, business, health & social services, etc. Thus, construction of Singhiya
bridge is the most important for safer transportation and better access to services.

2.3 Objectives of Proposal

The objective of the proposal is to construct 60 m long Singhiya River Bridge and its approach
road (590 m) on either side of the bridge across the Singhiya River Morang. The bridge connects
Hattimuda and Tetariya of Morang district.

2.4 Rationality of conducting IEE

Singhiya River Bridge has been proposed to be constructed on Duhabi- Tetariya Road of
Morang district. Thus, as per schedule 1-D-4 of the Rule 3 of the Environment Protection
Rules 1997 (EPR 1997; first amendment in 1999), D. Road sector, No.4 “Construction of
major bridges” require an IEE study for implementation of a proposal. The agency responsible
for approval of this IEE report is the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT).

The purpose of an IEE is not just to fulfill the legal requirement but also to make the bridge
construction activities environmentally sound and to enhance beneficial impacts and mitigate
adverse impacts.

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2.5 Objectives of IEE
The main objectives of IEE are:
i. To collect the physical, biological and socio-economic and cultural baseline information
of the project area
ii. To identify, predict and evaluate beneficial and adverse environmental impacts of the
project
iii. To identify and implement mitigation measures and enhancement measures
iv. Develop and implement Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP) and
Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP)
v. Define the institutional framework for the execution of monitoring and environment
management programs
vi. Provide an opportunity of public involvement in the planning stage of the project.
vii. To make sure whether IEE is sufficient for the proposal implementation or not.

2.6 Objectives of ToR

The main objective of the TOR is to guide the preparation of the subsequent Initial
Environmental examination (IEE) study and to produce a comprehensive and coherent IEE
report as per the Environment Protection Act, 1997 (EPA 1997) and Environment Protection
Rules, 1997 (EPR 1997) and amendments. The specific objectives of the study are to collect
baseline data and information on physical, biological, chemical, and socio-economic and cultural
resources, and to identify the positive and negative impacts on social and environmental aspects
of the project area. The objectives of TOR are outlined as:

i. Identify the major issues that may arise as a result of proposed works on bio-physical,
socio-economic and cultural environment of the project area
ii. Delineation of scope of works for IEE study, the potential environmental issues that need
further evaluation in terms of impact significance, mitigation actions, monitoring plan
and overall environmental management during project development and operation
iii. Systematize the IEE working procedures in compliance with the EPA 1997, EPR 1997 as
amended and other sectorial policies and legislations
iv. Accomplish the IEE study in the stipulated timeframe

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2.7 Project Description
Proposed bridge project lies on the Singhiya River in Morang district, Province 1. This bridge
will connect Budhiganga rural municipality ward no -5 and Gramthan rural municipality ward no
- 5 of Morang district and also join Biratnagar road at Tetariya. It also connects the Banigama
road at Hathimudha. The location Map of the Singhiya River Bridge, Morang is shown in the
following figure;

Figure 2-1 Location of Singhiya River Bridge

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Figure 2-2 Proposed bridge Project in Google Earth Image

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2.7.1 Project salient features
Table 2-1: Salient features of the project
S.N Parameters Description
Right Bank: Budhiganga Gaupalika-5, Morang
Left bank: Gramthan Gaupalika-5, Morang
1 Location
E-87°19'6.57"
N-26°33'46.77"
2 Road 
a Name of Road Duhabi- Tetariya Road
b Length of Road from Highway 4km north from Itahari Biratnagar Highway
c Road Classification Local Road (Class IV)
d Road Condition Earthen, 3.5m wide, no side drain
e Approach Road Required 150m average at both side of the bridge site
3 Soil Type of Bridge Site Light gray silty gravelly sand
4 Bank to Bank Distance 115m
5 Designed bridge Span 60m (30m x 2 Nos. of Span)

6 Bridge Type PSC-I beam

7 Foundation Type Pile Foundation
Both bank are plain in terrain with flooded area
8 Bank Condition
and edge cutting at river bank with small erosions.
River training works required at both stream for
9 Bank Protection
channelizing
Catchment area 73.8 km2
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Design Discharge 428.472 m3/s
11 High Flood level 73.757m MSL
12 Any Problem No social issue
Sand, Stone, Aggregate: Singhiya Khola and Local
Quarries
13 Construction Material Availability
Reinforcement, Cement, Gabion: Duhabi, 4 Km
(Gravel)
(Source: DPR of Singhiya River Bridge, Morang; 2019)

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2.7.2 Project Area Delineation
Proposed Singhiya River Bridge lies in Morang district in Province No. 1 of Nepal. The study
area covers Gramthan rural Muinicipality (then Tetariya VDC) and Budhiganga Rural
Municipality (then Hattimuda VDC) of Morang district. Since these local bodies are directly
benefitted from the proposed project, Direct Impact Zone (DIZ) will be considered as the area
where the project structures (temporary & permanent) will be located while the areas where
no any project structures will be located but will have some consequences on existing
environmental condition will be considered as Indirect Impact Zone (IIZ).

 Direct Impact Zone (DIZ): Area within 500 m around the bridge i.e. upstream,
downstream, left and right bank which are directly affected during construction and operation
of the project will be considered as Direct Impact Zone.

 Indirect Impact Zone (IIZ): Areas located within 500m beyond the periphery of the DIZ
will be considered as indirect impact zone.

 Zone of influence (ZoI): Gramthan Rural Muncipality ward No 5 and Budhiganga Rural
Municipality ward No 5 of Morang district will be considered as the Zone of Influence (ZoI).

2.8 Existing Environment of the project

2.8.1 Physical environment
 Topography
Most of the lower Terai lies in the zone of interaction between the Gangetic alluvium and the
deposits of its meandering and braided tributaries. It is almost flat and the sediments are
represented by sand, silt, and clay with some pebbles.

 Climate
Project site lies in Morang district which has tropical type of climate with 1312 mm average
annual rainfall and 30.6°C and 14.2°C average annual maximum and minimum temperatures,
respectively.

 Land use
Land use pattern around the project area can be classified into cultivated land, forest land and
settlements. Most of the land around the proposed bridge project is cultivated land and forest
area. There is a large forested land on the southern direction of the proposed bridge and
cultivable land on the either side of the river bank.

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 Air, Noise and Water Quality
As there are not any large-scale development project and industries in the project area, the
quality of Air and Water is observed to be good. Only water in the local streams gets polluted
with flash flood, which carries sediments with it during rainy season. No serious causes of
noise pollution are observed.
2.8.2 Biological environment
The proposed bridge lies on tropical zone. The vegetation at lower and higher elevation is
dominated by Sal forests. The plant species recorded around the proposed bridge area are Sal,
Sisau, Simal etc. and the wild fauna found in this area are tiger, leopard, jackal etc.

The proposed bridge project area does not lies in conservation area and any other
environment and ecologically sensitive areas.

2.8.3 Socio-economic environment

The proposed bridge connects Gramthan rural municipality -5 and Budhiganga rural
municipality- 5 of Morang district. The main occupation of the people living in this area is
agriculture. Most of the land on the either side of riverbank is cultivable land. Paddy, Maize
and wheat are the main cultivated crops in this area.

The population and household of the influence area of the proposed bridge is given below:

Table 2-2 Households and Population of the Study Area

Name of Rural Municipality Household Total Population

Gramthan Rural Municipality 7,920 32,717
Budhiganga Rural Municipality 9,621 41,586
(Source: National Population and Housing Census, 2017)

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3. PROCEDURE TO BE ADOPTED WHILE PREPARING THE
REPORT

The procedure for preparing the IEE report will be as per the EPA and EPR. The IEE study
adopts the methods as presented in the following sub-sections:
3.1 Data Requirement for the study
During IEE, the consultant will acquire data / information needed to assess the impacts on
two broad aspects:

 to prepare existing environmental condition i.e. the Baseline of the existing situation
of the physical, biological and socio-economic and cultural aspects of the
environment, and
 data / information pertaining to prioritized issues and anticipated impacts

The required data for physical, biological and socio-economic includes:

Physical Aspects
General physical parameters for baseline data shall be collected for:

 Topography around bridge

 Land use pattern around bridge
 Site and regional climate,
 Geology around bridge
 Air, noise and water quality,
 Hydrological aspects of rivers and streams such as flood, minimum flow, water
availability, existing water use, bank erosion etc.
 phenomenon of occurrence/ dimension/ activity
 Condition of slope stability and soil erosion in and around project component sites

Following information shall also be included in the study:

 Spoil disposal sites

 Spoil volume
 Quarry sites
 Labor Camp sites
 Waste disposal sites

Biological Aspects
The precise information on existing forest situation and likely loss of forest including type of
tree, number, dimensions, and volume of wood of the forest area to be cleared for bridge
construction shall be collected. In addition, the status of NTFPs and its use shall be studied,
including the following aspects:

 NTFPs /Plants having medicinal, agro-forestry, and ethno-botanical values;

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Adequate information on wild mammals, birds, reptiles and fishes, their habitat, situation of
biodiversity shall be collected as part of biological environment. The following aspects shall
be studied:

 Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitat of wild fauna (affected by bridge project);

 movement/migration corridor affected by bridge project;

Data of Wildlife Habitat will be collected, pertaining to:

 Site Description (Water body/holes, Vegetation cover, Ground and soil / rock
features),
 Important Habitat Type / Features-Tree / Herb / Shrub / Epiphyte / others,
 State of habitat in terms of – Degradation / Fragmentation / Human encroachments.

Socio-Economic Aspects
The Socio-economic environment survey will be carried out by a public consultation in order
to collect the baseline information on socio-economic environment While collecting data and
information pertaining to socio-economic and cultural environment, general districts level
information shall be collected, followed by affected rural municipality/municipality level
information, and then project level information shall be collected. Data and information
pertaining to project component level information – location / separation ( within the
construction site or at some distance) of structures / components / facilities / services / places
of activities pertaining to the socio-economic baseline components will be collected with
respect to the purposed project’s components, facilities, activities, and zone of influence.
Following social data shall be collected:

 Population distribution and ethnicity

 Literacy and gender status
 Population out-migration, in-migration situation
 Drinking water sources and toilet facilities
 Availability of local workers and labor situation
 Major economic activities and income levels
 Agro-economic aspects and production levels
 Social service facilities
 Cultural practices and religious sites

Project Affected Families

The affected families shall be categorized as; Project Affected Families (PAF) and the related
data to be acquired as:

 Number of houses, sheds and fruit trees to be acquired

 Possible damage to private property

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 Cultural Aspects

 Religious, places of worship/ rites/ ritual, and cultural sites around the bridge project

3.2 Procedure for data collection

3.2.1 Desk Study
The report and documents relevant to the projects will be reviewed to the extent possible and
to the extent they are available.
3.2.1.1 Preparation of Checklist and household survey questionnaire

The checklist for collection of data on physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural
baseline environment of the project area will be prepared. Moreover, the household
questionnaire for impacted household will be prepared. The checklist to be used during IEE
study are attached in Annex-I.

3.2.1.2 Literature Review and Map study

The prepared detail project report of the Singhiya River Bridge will be reviewed and
important data and information will be noted for further use during IEE study. Furthermore,
topographical maps published by the department of survey, GoN, will be studied in detail, the
project area (i.e. direct and indirect zones of influences (ZOI) will be delineated tentatively
on the topographic map. This map will be verified during site visit through consultation with
local people. Demographic and other relevant data of project affected areas published by
Central Bureau of Statistics will be studied. Environment and Social Management
Framework published by Department of Roads will also be reviewed during IEE study.
3.2.2 Field Study
3.2.2.1 Walk through survey
The IEE team will conduct a detailed walkthrough survey around the project affected area.
The significant environment features of the project area will be collected by making
necessary measurement inspection and observations. The measurement and tracking of
features will be done by using GPS. The information collection will cover the socio-
economic and cultural, physical and biological aspects of the environment, the baseline data
will include, but will not be limited, the following:

 Data Collection on Physical Environment

Baseline information on physical environment will be collected from field investigation from
predefined checklist. Field observation and walk through survey will be adopted from the
team of environmental expert, biologist, sociologist and field level enumerators. The required

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data from physical aspects includes; geological, land use pattern, water, air and noise quality,
solid waste management system/spoil disposal, work camp and labor camp other information
concerning physical resources of the project will be collected.

Following, in-site instruments will be installed for pollution measurement especially for air
and noise while incase for water, sample will be collected and transferred to lab in controlled
setting for testing.

Table 3-1: Methods of Survey for Air, Water and Noise Quality
Pollutan
S.N t
Parameters Units Method of Measurement
. Categor
y
1. PM10 & µg/m3 Gravimetric (LVAS), JIS Z 8814 (1981) method
Air PM2.5
2. TSP µg/m3
3. Color 2120 B. APHA 23st edition
4. Electrical µS/cm
Conductivit 2510 B. APHA 23st edition
y
5. pH at 24oC 4500 H+ B. APHA 23st edition
6. Total Solid NTU 2540 B. APHA 23st edition
7. Turbidity mg/L 2130 B. APHA 23st edition
8. Ammonia-N mg/L 4500 NH3 F. APHA 23st edition
Water
9. Chloride mg/L 4500-Cl- B. APHA 23st edition
10. Iron mg/L 3500-Fe B. APHA 23st edition
11. Nitrate-N mg/L 4500 NO3- B. APHA 23st edition
12. Total mg/L
Hardness as
2340 C. APHA 23st edition
CaCO
3

13. Coliform P/A Vials

14. Noise Noise Digital Sound Level Meter
Pollution
[Leq (db)]

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The obtained air, water and noise data will be then checked on compliance perspectives with
National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS-2012), National Drinking Water Quality
Standard (NDWQS-2012) and National Noise Quality Standard (NNQS-2012) respectively
for analyzing the results to way out possible solutions to minimize the extent of pollution
within the range of standards.
Physical environment survey will be carried out by delineating the impact area, which will be
affected by the proposal activities during construction and operation of the bridge
construction main components and support facilities. Sound meter will be used to measure
sound level in the project area. Temperature and rainfall data of the project area will be
brought from Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for the analysis. Field survey will
be carried out for the topography, geology, soil, water, air, noise, land stability, drainage
characteristics, rainfall, meteorological conditions, etc. Focus Group Discussion, Public
Consultation and Key Informant Interview will be carried out along with the field survey.

Site specific information on the above sectors will be collected by:

 Direct observations and
 Consultations with the local communities
 Checklists
 Questionnaire
 Map interpretation
 Identification of physically critical areas particularly flood prone areas and erosion prone
areas etc.

 Data Collection on Biological Environment

Vegetation pattern, forest and property affected, forest type, wildlife movement area,
ecological sensitive areas, location of plantation area and human uses of natural resources
will be studied. Total loss of trees, their types and distribution will be counted and analyzed.
Forest and vegetation types of the project area will be recorded. Total enumeration of trees
will be done for the total wood volume loss.
The vegetation survey will be carried out by walkthrough survey throughout the project direct
impact areas. Type of vegetation and forest will be identified based on the species
composition. Biodiversity value of the indirect impact area will be estimated as low,
moderate and high applying standard tools.

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Plants of medicinal and cultural value will be recorded. The plant species likely to be felled
or removed will also be recorded by estimation of volume. Total tree loss enumeration will be
done by calculating basal area and tree volume of tree by using following formula:

The basal area will be calculated by using following formula

Tree basal Area =πd2/4,
Where, d=diameter at breast height in m. Basal area is in m2
Similarly, Tree Volume will be calculated by using following Formula
Tree Volume= Basal area * Height
Where, d=diameter at breast height in m, Basal area is in m2 Tree Volume is in m3.
Clinometer will be used to measure the height of tree where the DBH of the tree will be
measured by using meter tape.

Nests of the birds and pub marks of the animals will also be taken into consideration for the
observation of the wildlife found in the forest area. Likewise, prevalence and occurrence of
different wildlife, birds and herpeto-fauna near project area will be recorded/listed and
subjected for impact analysis. The abundance of fish species in the river and possible impact
of the project on them will also be assessed. The species of vegetation and animals will be
checked with protected species status of GoN legislation, IUCN categories and CITES
Appendices.

Ethno-botanical information will be obtained by conducting focus group discussion with the
public. The protected vegetation (rare, endangered, indigenous etc.) of the influence area as
per IUCN Red Book, CITES Appendices, and GoN list species will be enumerated based on
consultation with the local people in the indirect impact areas of the project.
Wildlife bio-diversity in the indirect impact areas will be studied in the field using public
participation as required to unravel the linkages between wildlife habitats and proposal
activities. The indicator wildlife and threatened or endangered species (as per IUCN Red
Book, CITES Appendices, and GoN list) in the area will be identified through direct
observation or in consultation with the local communities.
 Data Collection on Chemical Environment
Use of bitumen and their storage, heating, spreading, fuel lubricants, oil, acids use of other
chemicals for construction will be taken into consideration.

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  Data Collection on Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
Information on human, social, economic and cultural aspects in the IIZ such as health and
sanitation, population and demographic patterns, caste/ethnic composition, livelihoods, social
and cultural values will be gathered.
Information on temple, school, religious tree, religious pond and archeological sites within
the DIZ will be collected.
3.2.2.2 Focus Group Discussion
Focus Group Discussion will be held along the DIZ and IIZ of the bridge. This discussion
will guide to gather information on population, literacy status, ethnic composition, major
occupation, migration pattern, food sufficiency, health, education, and communication
services of the Indirect Impact Zone.
3.2.2.3 Consultation with public
The objective of public consultation and participation is to ensure the quality
comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the IEE, as well as ensuring that meaningful public
concerns and suggestions are adequately taken into consideration in the decision-making
process. It will be carried out during the IEE study.
The interaction meetings will be held with public at each affected rural municipalities. All the
stakeholders related to the project will be notified prior meetings so that the affected parties
concern and suggestions can be taken into consideration in IEE making process.

3.2.2.4 Public Notice, deed of inquiry and collection of recommendation letters

In order to ensure public involvement, the following procedures will be followed during IEE
report preparation:
i. A public notice proved by DoR will be published in the Rural municipalities
ii. A deed of enquiries (muchulka) will be collected.
iii. 15 days public notice will be published in a national daily newspaper
iv. Recommendation letters from the rural municipality, CFUG, DFO, school, health
post etc. concerned will be obtained.
v. The IEE team will closely interact with local communities and stakeholders and will
also collect public concerns and suggestions.

3.2.3 Data Analysis

The IEE team will analyze and interpret all information and data collected from both
secondary and primary sources. Primary and secondary data will be processed through
commonly used methods, available maps will be interpreted. Socio-economic, cultural,

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physical, and biological information will be cross-checked and analyzed to the extent
possible, standard conversion tables will be used to convert local into the metric system.

The data collected from the field investigation will be processed with the application of
standard scientific and social science methods. Information on physical environment will be
processed based on secondary information and ground observation. Google Earth application
will be also used for the analysis of elevation profile in the project area. Wherever possible,
chart, diagrams, photographs, maps, matrices, bar chart and other methods of presentation
will be used in order to make the final report more informative and illustrative.
 Impact Identification, Prediction and Evaluation

The baseline environment collected will be examined in the context of the bridge
construction and operation activities to identify & predict the project environmental impacts.
The impact prediction will be relied on the past project experience of similar nature, expert
judgment as required. Apart from this, the consultant will also use different statistical tools &
models for the prediction of the impacts of this bridge project.

Matrix method will be used to assess the impacts of the project on physical, biological and
socio-economic & cultural environment. The significance of both identified and predicted
impacts will be evaluated. Based on the evaluation each significant impact will be further
categorized as high, medium and low in terms of magnitude, short term, medium term & long
term in terms of duration and local, site specific and regional in terms of extent. The
magnitude, extent & duration will be further categorized as per National EIA Guideline 1993.
Magnitude Score Extent Score Duration Score
High/Major 60 Regional 60 Long term 20
Moderate 20 Local 20 Medium term 10
Minor 10 Site specific 10 Short term 05
(Source: National EIA Guideline, 1993)

Significance of Impacts

Significance of impacts will be evaluated by summing up the score of impact with respect to
magnitude, extent and duration. Following score by expert judgment will be followed to
determine significance of impact.
Total Score Significance of Impacts
< 45 Insignificant

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45 – 75 Moderately Significant
>75 Highly Significant

3.2.4 Report Preparation

An IEE report will be prepared in accordance with the content given in schedule 5 of the
EPR, 1997, the final report will be prepared after incorporating the comments on the draft
report from MoPIT.

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4. REVIEW OF RELEVANT ACTS, LAWS, POLICIES, RULES,
REGULATION AND GUIDELINES WHILE PREPARING THE
REPORT

The GoN has formulated various acts, regulations and guidelines to ensure the development
and conservation of the environment. The IEE study will be reviewed in relation to the
following acts, rules and guidelines, as applicable.

4.1 Review of Constitution

i. Constitution of Nepal
4.2 Review of Plan and Policy
i. National Forest Policy, 2075 (2018)
ii. National Wetland Policy of Nepal 2059 (2003)
iii. Nepal Environment Policy and Action, 2050 (1993)
iv. Environment Assessment in the Road Sector of Nepal, GESU/DOR, 2057 (2000)
v. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy Framework, 2071 (2014)
vi. Approach paper to 15th Plan, 2075/2076
vii. Nepal Transport Policy, 2058 (2001)
viii. National Climate change Policy, 2076 (2019)
ix. National Environment Policy, 2076 (2019)
4.3 Review of Environmental Related Acts
i. Environment Protection Act, 2053 (1997)
ii. Forest Act, 2049 (1993)
iii. Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2028 (1961)
iv. Public Road Act, 2031 (1974)
v. Child Labor Act, 2051 (2000)
vi. Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977)
vii. CITES Act, 2074 (2017)
viii. Soil and Watershed Conservation Act, 2039 (1982)
ix. Motor Vehicle and Transportation Management Act, 2049 (1992)

x. Ancient Monument Act, 2013 (1956)

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 xi. Solid waste management Act, 2068 (2011)
xii. Labour Act, 2074 (2018)

xiii. Local Government Operation Act, 2074 (2017)

4.4 Review of Environmental Related Rules
i. Environment Protection Rules, 2054 (1997 )
ii. Forest Rules, 2051 (1995)
iii. Solid waste management Rules, 2069 (2012)
iv. Labor Rule, 2075 (2018)
4.5 Review of Environmental Standards
i. National Ambient Air Quality Standard, 2060 (2003)
ii. National Drinking Water Quality Standard, 2063 (2006)
iii. National Noise Standard, 2069 (2012)
iv. Nepal Road Standards, 2070 (2013)
v. Tolerance Limits for Industrial Effluents to be Discharged into Inland Surface waters,
2060 (2003)
vi. Nepal Vehicular Mass Emission Standard, 2069 (2012)
vii. National Diesel Generator Emission Standard, 2069 (2012)

4.6 Review of Guidelines / Manuals / Directives

i. National Environmental Impacts Assessment Guidelines, IUCN, 2049 (1993)
ii. Environment and Social Management Framework, DOR, 2065 (2008)
iii. Reference Manual for Environmental and Social Aspects of Integrated Road
Development, 2060 (2003)
iv. Guide to Road Slope Protection Works, 2060 (2003)
v. Environmental Management Guidelines, 2054 (1997)
vi. Community Forest Inventory Guidelines, 2062 (2005)
vii. Guidelines for Environmental Management in Road Sector, 2056 (1999)
viii. Land Acquisition Guidelines, 2046 (1989)
ix. Environmental & Social Management Frame Work, 2064 (2007)
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4.7 Review of Environment Related Conventions

i. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora (CITES), 1975

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 ii. Convention on Bio-Diversity, 1972
iii. International Labour Organization, 1969

5. REQUIRED TIME, HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUDGET FOR

PREPARING THE REPORT

5.1 Time Schedule:

The proposed time for Completion of IEE report will be 4 months from the date of contract.
Table 5-1 illustrates the proposed time schedule for carrying out each work.
Table 5-3 The time schedule for the completion of IEE report

S.N. September, December,

October, 2019 November, 2019
2019 2019
Activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16
1
1 Preparation of
ToR and
Approved by
MoPIT

2 Publication of
Public Notice

3 Site Visit for

information and
data collection

4 Collection of
recommendation
letters and
suggestions from
the authorities and
stakeholders
concern

5 Analysis of
impacts and
preparation of
draft report

6 Review of draft
report by GESU

7 Finalization of
Draft Report

8 Submission of
final report for the
approval from
MoPIT

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5.2 Estimated Budget
Besides these experts, adequate number of field assistants will be mobilized to collect field
level data, verify secondary information and process the data information to include in the
final report. The total sum of NRs 500,000 excluding VAT has been allocated for the IEE
study of the project.
5.3 Necessary Experts
The following necessary experts will be involved for the preparation of the IEE study of the
proposed Road Project:
Table 5-4 Man months of the necessary experts

S.N. Name Position Qualification Man-Months

i. Lokesh Sapkota Environmental M.Sc Environmental 4

Expert/Team Leader Managment

ii. Kishore Bagale Thapa Highway Engineer M.Tech Transportation 1

Engineering

iii. Binod Chandra Thapa Sociologist M.A in Sociology 3

iv. Kumud Kafle Geologist M.Sc in Geology 1

v. Sadhana Bhattarai Biologist MSc. Environmental 2

Science

vi. Aashish Mani Hydrologist M.Tech. Water Resource 1

Lamichhane Development

vii. Raman Badaila Environment B.Tech. in Environmental 2

engineer Engineering

viii. Sudip Poudel Enumerator B. sc. Environmental 2

Science

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7. SPECIFIC IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL ON THE
ENVIRONMENT

The study will assess and evaluate the possible impacts of the proposed construction
activities of the bridge on the socio-economic and cultural, physical, chemical, and biological
aspects during the pre-construction, construction, and operational stages. However, the issues
related to the pre-construction stage are related to alternative analysis and are dealt within the
next heading, alternative analysis. Other impacts which will come during IEE study will be
listed in the IEE report.
7.1 Beneficial Issues

i. Construction Stage
 Increased income
 Employment of local people

 Skill enhancement

ii. Operation Stage

 Improved access to services and decrease in transportation costs
 Rise of land values
 Market development opportunity
 Improved access to services and facilities
 Road Safety and speed limit control
 Control Air, Noise and Water Pollution
 Easement of former Environmental Problems
7.2 Adverse Issues
There can be various adverse issues and impacts due to implementation of the project which
are given below. These issues will be evaluated in detail during IEE study.
7.2.1 Physical Environment

i. Pre-Construction Phase
 Preparation of Stock piling yard
 Identification of Spoil disposal site
 Site identification & preparation of labour & contractor camp
ii. Construction Stage

 Slope stability and soil erosion

 Issues related to spoil & construction waste disposal (including construction crew
generated waste)
 Issues related to quarries & borrow pits
 Change in land use & topography (both permanent & temporary)
 Obstruction /Alteration of drainage and its management
 Stone crushing & Bitumen heating

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  Issues of vibration due to movement of heavy equipment/ loaded vehicles
 Air Pollution
 Noise pollution
 Water Pollution
 Working with Hazardous materials/working in high risk area & work safety (such as
working with molten bitumen, working in hill slopes etc)
 Impact on any religious & Archeological property

iii. Operation Stage

 Slope stability & soil erosion

 Impact on air quality and noise level due to vehicular movement
 Maintenance of side drain, cross drain and catch pits.

7.2.2 Biological Issues

i. Pre-Construction Phase

 Approval from forest authority to cut trees before starting work.

ii. Construction Stage

 Habitat fragmentation & barrier to wildlife movement

 Clearing of forest & habitat disturbances/loss
 Disturbances/loss of biodiversity ( plants & wildlife)
 Pressure on forest resources
 Possibility of introduction of alien species.
 Risk of forest fire
 Wetland degradation
 Loss of aquatic life
 Damage of NTFPs and medicinal herbs
iii. Operation Stage
 Pressure on forest resources
 Disturbances to wildlife movement
 Possibility of illegal logging and hunting of wildlife
 Risk of forest fire
 Human wildlife conflict

7.2.3 Chemical Environment

i. Construction Stage
 Use of fuel, lubricants, oils, acids, and other chemicals for construction

 Hazard caused by storage, handling, heating and spreading bitumen (Asphalt,

concrete and hot mix plant)

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7.2.4 Socio-economic Issues
i. Pre-construction Phase
 Loss of vegetation and crops
 Identification of land ownership & acquisition of land and property
 Lease agreement in case of temporary use of land
ii. Construction phase
 Social conflict and disputes with nearby host communities (between local and
outsiders)
 Occupational Health and Safety
 Aesthetic impacts due to stockpiling of construction materials and spoil/ waste
disposal work.
 Gender related impact (discrimination in opportunity and wage)
iii. Operation Stage
 Road side safety issue with peoples living near to the road side due to vehicular
movement

7.2.5 Cultural Environment

i. Construction phase
 Issues on religious, cultural and historical assets
7.3 Enhancement Activities and Management Activities

The IEE report will also include any enhancement issues raised / found during the study
including site specific issues if any. The enhancement issues can be like:
i. Construction Phase
 Skill enhancement training (Bio-engineering, slope maintaining, road accident
awareness)
 Where possible, the embankment should be widened to provide a platform for
stacking materials for maintenance and to ensure the shoulders are kept free for
movement of traffic

7.4 Other likely Issues raised by Public

The study will also include other issues/impacts identified except the issues/impacts
addressed in chapter 7 during the IEE report preparation.

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8. ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PROPOSAL

Alternative analysis will be made as per EPR, 1997. The proponent will analyze the likely
environmental impacts of the project activities in all possible alternatives with due
consideration of alternatives. The study will document no action alternative and other
possible alternatives of the project. In general, the following alternatives will be considered:
8.1 Design
IEE study will be focused on comparing the proposed design of project with different
possible options. The appropriate design of the proposed project, which is economically and
environmentally viable, will be recommended in the IEE study. Alternative design options
will be analyzed including design of bridge, formation width, pavement design and surfacing.
8.2 Technology and Procedures of operation
The conventional technology and procedure of operation for project implementation will be
compared with some modified technology and operational procedures including the time
schedules of project operation.
Proposal implementation technology (mechanized, semi-mechanized, labor-intensive, labor-
based etc.) process of proposal implementation (Contractors, local labor, etc.) will be
assessed. Alternative resources required for the proposed works, including asphalt, cement
steel, gabion boulders, gravel, earth, sand, bioengineering sapling will be assessed.
8.3 Schedules and Raw Materials to be used
Various alternative construction materials will also be evaluated to choose the
environmentally acceptable and economically feasible one. Most viable options will be
selected and recommended for implementation.
Schedule of implementation of the proposal works including agricultural off-season,
monsoon season, day and night time working etc. will be assessed.
8.4 Environment Management System
Alternative for the environmental management system, including institutional structures,
third party monitoring options, and participation by local stakeholders, role of local bodies,
including NGOs/CBOs will be assessed.

8.5 Whether or not the risks resulting from the implementation of the
proposal can be accepted
Alternative assessment will be undertaken as to whether the risks resulting from the
implementation of the proposal is acceptable or not.

8.6 Others
Anything, which is not covered by the above study, will be included in this heading.

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9. MATTERS CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF THE IMPACT
OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL ON THE
ENVIRONMENT

The project proponent/contractor will adopt avoidance, minimization and compensation

approaches for all evaluated impacts. Mitigation measures for all unavoidable impacts will be
taken into consideration during preparation of the IEE report. Each of the identified adverse
impacts will be evaluated in detail and cost-effective mitigation measures will be suggested
to minimize the adverse impacts.
The mitigation measures will be categorized in terms of physical, biological, socio-economic
and cultural environment for both construction and operational stages. The cost of mitigation
measures, agencies responsible for implementation and agencies to be consulted to
implement the mitigation measures will be included in the IEE report. The cost of
enhancement measures will be calculated and mentioned in the IEE report. The IEE report
will include the impact-mitigation matrix in a tabular form, which will include a gist of
environmental impacts as well as mitigation measures.
Some of the issues need to be addressed by the proponent prior to the construction work in
order to get clearance from concern authorities and to avoid any obstruction during
construction of bridge, such as:
 Identification of land ownership within directly affected area
 Acquisition of land/property
 Lease agreement in case of temporary use of land

Procedure for these works will be given in IEE Report.

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 Table 9-5 Adverse/Beneficial Impacts and Proposed Mitigation/Augmentation Measures

Activity/ Related Type of Impact Mitigation/ Responsibility for Mitigation Measures

Issues adverse/beneficial Augmentation
Nature Magnitud Extent Duration Ratin Mitigation Cost Executing Agency
Impacts/Issues e g Measures
Physical Environment
Construction Phase

Operation Phase

Biological Impact
Construction Phase

Operation Phase

Socio-Economic Impact
Construction Phase

Operation Phase

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10. MATTERS TO BE MONITORED WHILE IMPLEMENTING THE
PROPOSAL

The monitoring plan will categorize the type of monitoring such as compliance and impact
monitoring. The parameters and/or indicators will be identified not only for constructional or
operational stages but will also be sub-categorized in terms of physical, biological and socio-
economic environment. They will be documented in the IEE report. It will also include the
schedule for monitoring, method, location and responsible agency for monitoring. The plan will
include the required manpower for the monitoring. Responsibility for monitoring including the
estimated cost for environmental monitoring will be included in the IEE report.
10.1 Baseline Monitoring
It is the survey that documents detail information on the pre-project conditions of physical,
biological, socio-economic and cultural resources. Since the proposed sub-project
implementation period is immediately after the approval of IEE, there will have no any
significant changes in the baseline condition. Hence the baseline monitoring will not be carried
out; rather the information in the IEE report itself will be treated as baseline data of the project.
10.2 Compliance Monitoring
This monitoring is carried out to know the implementation status of environmental requirements
as documented in EA report.
10.3 Impact Monitoring
This monitoring detects environmental changes and estimates inherent variation within the
environment, establishes long term trends in the natural system, and derives conclusions by
making comparison against a standard or target. The impact monitoring will be carried out once
after two years of project completion.

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 Table 10-6 Matters to be monitored while implementing the proposal (Environmental
Monitoring Plan)

Paramete Implementatio Verifiable Verificatio Institutional Cost

r n Phase Monitorin n Responsibility
/Impacts g
Method Implementin Monitorin
Indicator g Agency g Agency
Baseline/Pre-Construction Phase (all domain)

Compliance/Construction Phase (all domain)

Impact/Operation and Maintenance Phase (all domain)

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11. OTHER NECESSARY MATTERS

1.1 IEE Report Format

The IEE Report will be prepared as per schedule 5 of EPR, 1997 (Relating to Rule 7). The
chapters will also be planned in accordance to the contents of the schedule.

1.2 Other Deliverables

The report will include all cited information, reference lists, maps, graphs, photographs, tables
and charts, and questionnaires used during the study. The IEE Report will be finalized by strictly
following the ToR and outputs received from the extensive field survey will be incorporated. In
addition, the inputs and suggestions received from the Public Notice/Consultation with locals,
concerned Municipality, DFO, CFUGs, School, heath post etc. will also be integrated in the final
report. Contractor/Project will implement this proposal pursuant to section 5 of the EPA; will
submit required copies of the report of the proposal prepared under Rule 7 along with the
recommendation of concerned Rural Municipalities, DFO, CFUG, School, health post etc. to the
concerned body for the approval of proposal.

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12. REFERENCES

GoN, 1997, Environment Protection Act

GoN 1997, Environment Protection Rule
DoR 1999, Roadside Bioengineering, Reference Manual
DoR 2000, Policy document of DoR on environmental assessment in the strategic road network
Detail Design of the “Singhiya River Bridge, Morang”
DoR 2013, Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) amendment
GoN 1993, National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines, 1993(2049 B.S.) GoN
Department of Roads, GESU, 2009, “Environment and Social Management Framework”.
Department of Roads, GESU, 2013, “Environment and Social Management Framework,
Addendum

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ANNEXES

ANNEX-I CHECKLIST FOR IEE STUDY

ANNEX-II SAMPLE OF PUBLIC NOTICE

ANNEX-III PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PROJECT SITE

ANNEX-IV PROJECT SITE AT TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
ANNEX-I CHECKLIST FOR IEE STUDY
 Physical Environment Checklist
1. Basic Information
Approach Road length
Starting point
End point
GPS coordinates

1. Existing Land use condition

Description of the features
Location Ownership
observed

Ownership: - 1. Private 2. Government 3. Community 4. Others

2. Landslide
Location Size Type Causes Suggest appropriate mitigation measures

3. Scouring / Erosion
Location Size Type Causes Suggest appropriate mitigation measures

4. Air, water and Noise quality

Location Air, water and Noise quality

5. Solid waste Management Practice

Location / Solid waste management practice for bio-degradable and non-
Settlement biodegradable wastes

6. Public utilities
Location Direct impact by bridge Suggest possible mitigation
construction (yes/no) measures

Drinking water supply system

Irrigation canal

Foot trails

Electric Poles

Chautaro

Waiting shed and others

7. Borrow Pits: Mention location. Describe the site condition, amount to be borrowed, lead
distance.

8. Quarry Sites: Mention location. Describe the site condition, amount to be extracted. Ensure the
approved IEE of the quarry site.
9. Labor Camp: Mention location.

10. Materials storage yard, contractor camp, Decanter site: Mention location. Describe if any
potential impacts.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT CHECKLIST
Forest Type
Elevation Ranges Forest Type Major Dominant Species

Ownership and Forest loss

Side Rural Affected HH Area of Area of forest Major
Municipality/Municipali Name Ownership
2
forest affected by Species
(R/L) ty/Ward no project

2
Ownership – 1- Community; 2- Government; 3-Religious;4-Leasehold;5- Private
Name of species GON CITES IUCN Remarks
protection List Category
status
Local Scientific
Eg: Shorea robusta √ - - Hard Wood timber
Sal/Sakhuwa

Flora found

NTFPs found
Name of species GON CITES IUCN Uses
protection List Category
status
Local Scientific

Mammals found

Name of species GON CITES IUCN Remarks

protection List Category
status
Local Scientific

Avifauna (Birds) found

Name of species GON CITES IUCN Remarks
protection List Category
status
 Local Scientific

Fishes found
Name of species GON CITES IUCN Remarks
protection List Category
status
Local Scientific

Reptiles found
Name of species GON CITES IUCN Remarks
protection List Category
status
Local Scientific

TREE CUTTING IN PROJECT AREA

(to be filled during walkthrough survey)
Date:
Aspect:
Altitude:
Slope:

S.N. Local Number Circumference Diameter Height Basal

Name (cm) = pi/ (m) area
circumference

Formulae: Tree basal area = pi* DBH2/4

Tree volume = Basal area * height

Department of Roads
Group Discussion Checklist (Settlement Level)
1. General information
District …………………………
 Rural Municipality/Municipality: ……………..…………..

2. Settlement pattern
2
Type of 1 Type of Houses (number) Remarks
S.N. Name of Settlement
Settlement Traditional Semi-modern Modern

1. Type of Settlement: Scattered-1, Semi-clustered-2, Clustered-3

2. Type of Houses: Traditional (mud and stone wall with straw roof), Semi-modern (mud and stone wall with slate/zinc roof),
Modern (cement and stone/brick wall with RCC roof)

3. Literacy status (%)

Male Female Total Remarks

4. Ethnic composition of the project area

S.N. Ethnic Group Percentage Remarks
1
2
3

5. Major occupation of the project area (%)

Agricultur Foreign (……...

Service Trade Labor (……...……)
e Job ……)

6. Migration pattern in the project area

Out-migration Out- Out
In-migration migration
S.N. Description (within migration
(within area)
country) (India) (Foreign)
No of
1
households
 No of
2
population
Purpose of
3
migration
Major
4
destination

7. Availability of skilled & unskilled manpower in the project area (Number)

Sub- Unskilled
Carpenter Mason Plumber …………….. ……………..
overseer Labor

8. Land use pattern (Area in ………….…….)

Irrigated Non-irrigated Upland Forest Fallow
……………..
Lowland Lowland (Pahkobari) Land Land

9. Cropping pattern and productivity in the area (major)

Area Productivity/ Price
S.N. Major Crops Remarks
(………) Unit (Kg.) (Rs./Kg.)

10. Vegetable cultivation and productivity in the area (major)

Area Productivity/ Price
S.N. Major Crops Remarks
(…………) Unit (Kg.) (Rs./Kg.)

11. Cash crop cultivation and productivity

Area Productivity/ Market Price/
S.N. Crops Remarks
(Unit) Unit (Quintal) Unit (Rs)

12. Major exporting goods (local products) from the area

 Means
Price/Uni Market Distanc of Remark
S.N. Product Unit Quantity
t (Rs) Centre e (km.) Transpo s
rt

13. Food sufficiency status in the area (% of households)

12 months 9 to 12 6 to 9 3 to 6 Less than 3
Remarks
& above months months months months

14. Major sources of lighting energy

S.N. Sources Household (%) Remarks
1 Electricity
2 Kerosene
3 Solar
4 Others ………….

15. Major sources of cooking energy

S.N. Sources Household (%) Remarks
1 Fuel wood
2 Bio-gas
3 LP Gas
4 Others ………….

16. Major Sources of drinking water in the project area

S.N. Sources Household (%) Remarks
1 Piped water
2 Well/spring
3 Stream/river
Others ………….

17. Toilet facility

 S.N. Type % of HH Using Remarks
1 Pit
2 Pan
3 Modern
4 Open place

18. Health services in the area

S.N
Health Institution No. Location Remarks
.
1 Hospital
2 PHC
3 HP/SHP
4 FPC
5 Nursing home
6 Private clinic
7 Medical
Others

19. Education services in the area

Government Private
S.N. Institutions Remarks
No. Location No. Location
1 Primary
Lower
2
secondary
3 Secondary
Higher
4
secondary
5 College
Others
…………..

20. Market center in the area

S.N. Market Centre No. of No. of No. of …………. Remarks
Restaurant Hotel/Lodg
 e Shop

21. Historical, cultural, religious and tourist attraction places located in the area
S.N
Name Location Importance Remarks
.

22. Major development activities in the area

S.N. Name of Program Location Involving Agency Remarks

23. Access to social service facility

Distance Time Travel Remarks
S.N. Services Location
(Km) (min) Mode
1 Primary school
2 Secondary school
3 College/Campus
4 Health/Sub-Health Post
5 Primary Health Centre
6 Hospital
7 Major Market
8 District Headquarters
Travel Mode Code: Walking-1, Vehicle-2
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