Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Preparation of EIA/SEIA such as screening and/or scoping and adequacy of impactassessment, EMP provisions, Costing etc. Preparation of LAP, RAP, IPDP etc. Preparation of ToR, and other documentation Environmental &Social Management System and preparation of ESMF Preparation of Environmental and Social covenants in loan agreement GIS, MIS, database management Methods of sampling and testing various environmentalparameters (all test procedures), Disciplines like Environmental Management, Sustainable development, EnvironmentEconomics, Environment Auditing etc. Behavioural Sciences Some of the senior representatives should receive environmental and social safeguardtraining under a recognized program (national and/or overseas).39. Each contractors for major components of the project (Main Bridge and RTW) shall haveEnvironmental, Health and Safety Manager. In addition, capacity building and training for thecontractors’ staff will be provided in the following areas: Orientation program on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases Orientation on how to conform with the religious sensitivity of the project area On the job training on ECP and EMMP implementation.40. Other capacity building initiatives include set up of a library in BBA andSubscription of relevant environmental publications and creation of library for knowledgeupkeep.Creation of databank for future reference and use.41. An initial model of training program will comprise of the following schedule:Training Module 1:(i) Environmental issues related to Padma Bridge Project(ii) Environment policy & legislation of Bangladesh, guidelines on E&S safeguards of cofinanciersTraining Module 2:(i) Environment Impact assessment of Padma Bridge and related studies conducted for thepurpose.(ii) Environment baseline data of Padma Bridge including physical, ecological and socialaspects and environment quality.Training Module 3:(i) Environment Management and monitoring Plan of Padma Bridge.(ii) Organisational responsibilities and implementation schedulesTraining Module 4:(i) Monitoring and Evaluation: analysis of environment data and its interpretation.(ii) Reporting of environmental monitoring.42. A sample TOR is prepared for the Initial training series and attached as Annex 9-5.9.2.4 Step D: Third Party Engagements43. There will be assistance provided by engaging specialised consultants (National andInternational) as and when required. These will be third party engagements for guidance, review,monitoring and evaluation purposes. Such experts will be on panel of PIU and will be deployed oncontract basis. They will be contracted -9-12