Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 9-6.1Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services for Environmental Management System (ISO14001) to Bangladesh Bridge AuthorityA. IntroductionBangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA), established in 1995 as Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority, isresponsible for (according to its Act, as amended on November 23, 1998):Plan, design, construct and maintain: (i) bridges of 1,500 meters or more; (ii) flyovers, (iii) tollroads, (iv) elevated expressways, and (v) causeways;Charge tolls for the facilities it constructs; andPromote private public participation (PPP) in these facilities.BBA is currently implementing the Padma Multi Purpose Bridge Project and would like to develop andimplement and EMS program for its organisational and project related activities and seek ISO 14001EMS certification. The objective of the consulting services is to guide the BBA in preparation of andimplementation of EMS certifiable to ISO 14001: 2004 in BBA and prepare necessary documentationto seek ISO 14001 EMS certification.B. Scope of ServicesThe tentative scope of the work is given in the following sections. However, the Consultants are torequested to suggest modifications in the scope of work to meet the objective the assignment.1. Kickoff Meeting With The Top BBA Management Discussion of methodology, feedback on methodology. Formal nomination of management representative. Policy formulation. Core team formation with different units of BBA and PIU2. Initial Review and Defining the Baselines An awareness programme shall be conducted how to identify the aspects. Theidentification of aspects shall include• Identification of activities, aspects, impacts related to environment, includingpast, present and future activities of BBA,• Identification of normal, abnormal situations(routine and non routine activities)• Identification of emergency situations. A review of the identified aspects shall be carried out by consultant to have acomprehensive list of aspects. After the aspects’ identification, their prioritization shall be carried out as per theestablished procedure. (SSPD analysis/any other suitable methodology will be followedto rank the aspects depending upon their criticality).Identification of pertinent Legal and Other RequirementsA review of applicable legal requirements shall be carried out along with the concernedpersonnel.Major documentation activities in this phase include Policy formulation Procedure for aspect identification and prioritization. Significant aspects and impacts registerPadma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Enviromental Assessment ReportJune 7, 2010A9-6-25