Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

discussion of impacts that have not been expressed in monetary values, in quantitativeterms where possible.5.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures5.4.1 Forecast of Impacts30. Forecasting of air and noise quality based on predicted traffic estimates usingcomputer modeling software and recommendation of mitigation measures.31. Evaluation of the project impact on all physical and ecological resources describedabove and recommendation of mitigation measures.32. Evaluation of socio-economic and cultural impacts, such as:o Assessment of the status of livelihoods (agriculture, fisheries, boat/speedboat operators, business, etc.).o Assessment of the impact on irrigation pumps using river water in theproject area.o Assessment of impacts on culturally and religiously sensitive locations(mosques, church, graveyards, cemetery, etc.)o Assessment of impacts on industrial developmento Assessment of impacts in tourism sectoro Assessment of traffic safety.33. Assessment of impact on health and safety and estimation of possible health andsafety impacts (such as safety, HIV/AIDS, STDs, human trafficking) on constructionworkers, vehicle operators and roadside residents due to construction camps and otherproject activities.34. Assess the environmental impacts on the proposed resettlement sites andappropriate mitigation measures to ensure resettlement sites are developed in such a waythat environmental impacts are reduced to acceptable levels.35. Cumulative impact assessment considering international waterways developmentand Asian Highway on the project. This will be a qualitative assessment based onavailable secondary information.5.5 Environmental Management Plan5.5.1 Environmental Mitigation Measures36. Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for all phases of the Projectfor effective implementation of environmental protection and mitigation measures ofsignificant environmental impacts. Preparation of environmental protection measures to (i)mitigate environmental impacts, (ii) provide in-kind compensation for lost environmentalresources, or (iii) enhance environmental resources. Prepare cost estimates for eachmitigation measure proposed in the EMP and include all the mitigation measures in theengineering design of the Project.37. Setting up of environmental criteria for several variables such as:o Air qualityo Noise levelo Accidental spills of hazardous substanceso Water qualityo Charland in upstream and downstream (flooding, fisheries, agricultureproduction etc)5.5.2 Institutional Assessment38. Assessment of institutional capacity of the implementing agencies for effectiveimplementation of environmental management and monitoring plan. Identification ofresponsible institutes for implementation and supervision of the EMMP. Assess trainingneeds of these agencies and propose capacity building measures and institutionalarrangements to strengthen these agencies along with the cost estimates.5.5.3 Monitoring MechanismA1-23