INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE. Report No.: ISDSA3140

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: July 30, 2013 I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. Basic Project Data APPRAISAL STAGE Country: Samoa Project ID: P Project Name: Task Team Leader: Enhanced Road Access Project James A. Reichert Report No.: ISDSA3140 Estimated Appraisal Date: July 25, 2013 Estimated Board Date: October 15, 2013 Managing Unit: EASNS Lending Instrument: Emergency Recovery Grant Sector(s): Rural and Inter-urban Roads and Highways (100%) Theme(s): Natural Disaster Management (100%) Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies)? Project Financing Data (in USD million) Total Project Cost: Total Bank Financing: Total Co-financing: Financing Gap: 0.00 Financing Source Yes Amount BORROWER/RECIPIENT 0.00 International Development Association, including US$5 million from the Crisis Response Window. Government of Australia Environmental Category: Is this a Repeater project? No Is this a Transferred project? B - Partial Assessment No 2. Project Development Objective(s) Total: The development objective is to restore key road sector assets damaged by extreme weather events and enhance the climate resilience of critical roads and bridges in Samoa. 3. Project Description The ERAP would help to repair roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Cyclone Evan (TCE), and upgrade, rehabilitate and/or reconstruct existing road sector assets to higher standards to strengthen

2 their resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. Improvements to roads are expected to include raising low spots, installing appropriate drainage systems, sealing shoulders, and providing sidewalks, bus shelters and road markings to improve safety. For bridges, the Government would like to reconstruct several to higher standards, while for other locations with ford crossings, which are highly prone to flooding, they would like to construct permanent bridges. While the majority of improvements are expected to take place within existing rights-of-way, some widening and/or slightly new alignments are expected. Funding will also be provided to support institutional and regulatory reforms in how road sector assets are managed and maintained, and to strengthen local capacity to manage the sector. Attention would be given to: (i) revising construction standards for road maintenance and construction to reflect measures to strengthen climate resilience; (ii) updating legal and regulatory arrangements for enforcing axle load limits, which would support the Bank's Development Program Operation; (iii) strengthening the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) technical capacity to effectively plan and manage the sector, and (iv) responding to existing or emerging priority issues that could have an impact on the Government's ability to create more climate resilient road sector assets. The ERAP would also finance costs to support project management. 4. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) The Islands of Upolu and Savai'i in Samoa. There are no known critical natural habitats or endangered species in the vicinity of possible project sites and the sites are not located within legally defined Protected Areas. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Gerardo F. Parco, Environment Issues ( EASPS ) Victoria Florian S. Lazaro, Social Issues ( EASPS) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 Yes The ERAP will rehabilitate existing road sector assets on the Islands of Upolu and Savai'i that were damaged during TCE, and upgrade key roads and bridges to more climate resilient standards. The impacts from these construction-related activities are typical and include noise, dust, solid waste generation and the temporary obstruction of traffic flows. There is a possibility that a new road will be opened at one location, which will be limited to less than two km in total length. The team visited the general site of this possible new road opening and based upon that visit impacts on natural habitats are not envisaged (see more details under Natural Habitats).

3 Increased demand for materials from local quarries may also have negative impacts, such as over abstraction or increased illegal quarrying activities. An Environmental and Social Screening and Assessment Framework (ESSAF) will be used by the Government of Samoa (GoS) to determine the environmental and social impacts associated with this emergency operation, including negative impacts on quarry operation. The ESSAF provides pragmatic operational guidelines and procedures to the GoS to eliminate, reduce and/or mitigate risks, including ensuring that sources of quarry materials are legal and are practicing proper quarry management. The GoS has a set of Codes of Environmental Practice (COEPs) which provide guidance on these operational procedures. The COEPs also provide guidance and define regulations for quarry operations. These COEPs are included as part of the ESSAF. Natural,Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No Proposed activities under the project, such as widening of existing roads and rehabilitation of bridges, are not expected to impact natural habitats since these are existing assets. The possible new road opening is not expected to affect natural habitats due to the limited civil works activity, which will be less than two km in length. The location for the new road opening would be in the general area of a proposed permanent bridge over the Mali'oli'o River on Savai'i. An inspection of the site revealed that the site is not located in or near a critical natural habitat or primary forest. The site has secondary growth forest, which is not dense, but this site will be avoided, where possible. Consultations with MNRE and local communities confirmed that no critical or non-critical natural habitats are in the likely alignment of the possible new road opening. There will be no natural habitats (critical or non-critical) that would be affected by the activities of the project. Forests OP/BP 4.36 No Proposed activities under the project are not

4 expected to impact forests, since the road assets to be improved already exist. The possible new road opening could affect forests, but this is small in scale due to the limited length of the new opening (two kim). Pest Management OP 4.09 No There will be no use of pesticides in this project. Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No There is no indication that-the project sites are in areas with physical cultural resources. However, chance find procedures are part of the GoS's COEPs, which are part of the ESSAF. Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 Yes The project triggers OP 4.10 on Indigenous Peoples as the vast majority of the inhabitants in Samoa are considered indigenous. When Indigenous Peoples are the sole or the overwhelming majority of direct project beneficiaries - as in the case of this project -the elements of an IPP are included in the overall project design, and a separate IPP is not required. In such cases, the Project Appraisal Document includes a brief summary of how the project has directly included the elements of an IPP into the project design. Specific attention was paid to the OP 4.10 policy paragraph 6 on project preparation (including B and C). Comsultations during project preparation have allowed the borrower to establish broad community support through free and prior informed consultation with residents of the Islands of Upolu and Savai'i. The project followed traditional practices/protocol in allowing the extended families to arrive at a consensus to select the best location for the possible permanent bridge over the Mali'oli'o River, rather than resolving it in the presence of government officers. In this way, the matai's support on use of their customary land was achieved in a manner respectful of their traditional culture and decision making process. A social assessment will be completed and further consultation will take place, as needed, during project implementation in accordance with the ESSAF.

5 Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 Yes The rehabilitation of existing road assets and possible opening of a new road raise the possibility of involuntary resettlement. However, the impact is expected to be low. It appears that only the construction of new approaches and about two km of new road associated with the new Mali'oli'o Bridge would require provision of easements. Some road widening activities are also possible under the ERAP and may require land acquisition. To mitigate potential displacement, the previously approved Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework (LARF) for the World Bank-funded Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road and Second Infrastructure Asset Management, Phase 2 (SIAM-2) Project projects has been adapted to this project and included as part of the ESSAF. The use of the LARF during implementation of SIAM-2 has facilitated fair and timely payment of compensation. A decision to put in trust payments for land not yet paid because of difficulties encountered by affected families in designating authorized recipients was widely accepted by those concerned. Such provisions are included in the present LARF and part of the ESSAF. Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No not applicable Projects on International Waterways No not applicable OP/BP 7.50 Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No not applicable II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the Restructured project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: The ERAP will rehabilitate existing roads and bridges on the Islands of Upolu and Savai'i destroyed or damaged during TCE. The impacts from these construction-related activities are typical and include noise, dust, solid waste generation and the temporary obstruction of traffic flows. The possible new road opening at one location would be limited to less than two km in total length. Increased demand for materials from local quarries may also have negative impacts, such as over abstraction or increased illegal quarrying activities. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area:

6 The project activities such as repair of roads and bridges and the construction of new bridges will generally have positive impacts; including faster and unimpeded travel for the local population. Better access to basic services such as schools and hospitals will also be realized with improved roads and bridges, particularly for women, the elderly and very young, especially during the rainy season. Negative impacts are due largely to construction related dctivities. These are temporary and can be mitigated through proper implementation of the EMP and following the COEP. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. not applicable 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. The Land Transportation Authority (LTA), which is the main implementing agency for this emergency operation, has successfully implemented previous Bank road projects, and its capacity to implement safeguards procedures is adequate. An ESSAF has been prepared and adopted by the LTA for this operation. The ESSAF will be used by GoS to screen and determine the environmental and social impacts associated with this emergency operation, including ensuring that sources of quarry materials are from legal sources and are adopting proper quarry management. The ESSAF provides pragmatic operational guidelines and procedures to the GoS to eliminate, reduce and/or mitigate risks. The GoS has a set of Codes of Environmental Practice (COEPs) which provide guidance on these operational procedures. The COEPs also provide guidance and define regulations for quarry operations. These COEPs are included as part of the ESSAF. The implementing agency (LTA) is generally aware of the Bank's safeguards requirements. consulting firm to be hired to support project implementation will also have staff that will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the ESSAF. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The key stakeholders of this project are the communities in Upolu and Savai'i who use the road system to access basic services such as schools, hospitals and markets. Potential project affected persons are owners of land along the roads which may need to be widened and those in the path of new road openings. As stated earlier, potential new road openings will be limited in scope. B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank June 24, 2013 Date of submission to InfoShop July 30, 2013 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors "In country" Disclosure June 24, 2013 Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Date of receipt by the tank June 24, 2013 The

7 Date of submission to InfoShop July 30, 2013 "In country" Disclosure June 24, 2013 Indigenous Peoples Development Plan/Framework Date of receipt by the Bank Date of submission to InfoShop "In country" Disclosure If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/Audit/or EMP. C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level OP/BP/GP Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes [X ] No [ ] NA I I OP/BP Indigenous Peoples Has a separate Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework (as Yes I I No 1XI NA I I appropriate) been prepared in consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples? USF OP/BP Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process, Yes I XI No I I NA I I framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Yes 1XI No C I NA I 1 Sector Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Yes [ X ] No C I NA [ I Bank's Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public Yes [X] No I I NA [ I place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional Yes lx] No [ I NA I I responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in Yes IX ] No I ] NA I I the project cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include Yes [X] No I J NA [ I the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with Yes (X] No I ] NA I 1 the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? n/a n/a n/a

8 II. APPROVALS Task Team Leader: Approved By: Name: James A. Reichert Regional Safeguards Advisor: Name: Peter Leon Date: 3d/a? L// Sector Manager: Name: Michel Kerf \ Date: J( / 8.