Summary of hydro power project checklist
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Topic |
Item |
EIA |
Report complete? Approved? Other permits obtained? |
Explanation |
Project and impacts adequately explained, including information disclosure? Does |
to public |
public understand, respond? |
Water quality |
Will stored/discharged water meet national quality standards? Will measures to prevent reservoir water quality degradation be taken? |
Wastes |
Will excavation spoils be properly treated and disposed? |
Protected areas |
Will project be in a protected area? Will it affect it? |
Ecosystems |
Will project affect sensitive ecosystems, e.g. primeval/tropical rain forests, coral reefs, mangroves, tidal flats? Will it encompass protected habitats of endangered species? Will it adversely affect downstream biota/block fish migration? |
Topo/geology |
Will project cause large-scale change? |
Resettlement |
Will project cause involuntary resettlement? Has need been properly explained? Is plan including compensation based on adequate study? |
Livelihood |
Will project negatively impact surrounding/downstream communities? Is sufficient local infrastructure available? Will local public health facilities be able to deal with ‘imported’ diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS) among migrant workers? |
Heritage |
Will it be protected? Will landscape be protected? |
Minorities |
Are their rights protected? |
Construction |
Will there be sufficient mitigation of impacts from construction? |
Accidents |
Will there be adequate safety measures including accident prevention programmes, facilities and equipment? Will inhabitants be alerted to water discharges from the dam? |
Monitoring |
Will it adequately cover all expected impacts (items, methods, frequencies)? Will framework be adequate (organisation, personnel, equipment, budget)? |
Reference to other checklists |
Checklists for forestry, irrigation, water supply, and power transmission and distribution projects should be checked as necessary |
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Source: JBIC |