Considerations for Implementing International Standards in Environmental Management. A Middle Eastern Context

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1 Considerations for Implementing International Standards in Environmental Management A Middle Eastern Context

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CH2M Founded on Values Established in 1946 by three engineers and

values:take care of clients, deliver great work, do right by

Holly Cornell James Howland Burke Hayes Fred Merryfield Claire

3 CH2M Founded on Values Established in 1946 by three engineers and a professor, CH2Moperated from its very beginning on four simple values:take care of clients, deliver great work, do right by employees, and stay true to our integrity and honesty. Holly Cornell James Howland Burke Hayes Fred Merryfield Claire Hill 2016 No.1: Eng.Design, Consultancy Studies & CM/PM No.2: Env.Mgt. Nuclear Waste 3

4 Content Introduction Setting the Context Qatar s Environmental Standards in a Nutshell International Standards: Application & Considerations for Success 4

5 Setting the Context 5

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9 Qatar s Environmental Standards in a Nutshell! 9

10 Environmental Law (including EIA) Environmental Protection Law, No. 30 (2002) Executive By-Law No. 4 (2005) for the Environmental Protection Law Govt. Policy, Procedures & Guidelines. Details the procedures, associated Annexes of Executive By-Law No. 4 of 2005 Provides environmental protection standards 10

11 QCS - Qatar Construction Specifications 2014 Provide detail controls on construction works being undertaking in Qatar. All construction projects have to comply with all the specifications Key Sections (Environmental and Sustainability) Section 7 Green Constructions Part 1 Introduction, GSAS is mentioned as a key reference Part 2 QCS Green Building, scope includes QCS Green Building Categories & Criteria Part 3 Energy, scope includes energy demand, efficiency the use of energy sources Part 4 Water, scope covers water consumption and its associated burden on municipal systems Part 5 Indoor Environment, includes air/acoustic and light quality and thermal comfort Part 6 Cultural And Economic Value, considers cultural conservation and support of the local economy Part 7 Management & Operations, considers factors associated with building design management and operations Part 8 Materials, includes factors associated material extraction, processing, manufacturing, distribution, use/reuse, and disposal Section 11 Health and Safety Establishes Environmental Protection procedures. 11

Environmental Assessment in Project [Draft] Technical

12 Further Key Environmental Guidance/Regulations Ras-Laffan Industrial City Environmental Regulations QP Guideline for Environmental Assessment in Project [Draft] Technical Guidance on Requirements for EIA... for Roads & Infrastructure Projects 12

13 Environmental Regulation - Qatar Supreme Council for Environment & Natural Reserves Ministry of Environment Ministry of Municipality & Environment ( ) ( ) (Feb.2016) 13

14 EIA Process- Qatar Screening (EPA) Scoping EIA CEMP 14

15 International Standards Application & Considerations for Success

16 What are International Standards? Thresholds / Requirements Guidance/ Best Practice Social Impact Assessment: IFC EIA:World Bank Contaminated Land: Dutch Standards Water: WHO Cumulative Impact: EU Guidance EIA: EU Guidance Ecology: IEEM Marine Mammals: JNCC Guidelines Asbestos: UK / Canadian Air: WHO/EPA 16

17 Great Smog of London (Dec.1952) Approximately 4,000 died n/from-the-archive-blog+weather/london 17

Credit: Steve Taylor ARPS/Alamy Stock Photo) River Thames

foul-smelling drain. http://www.victorianlondon.

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18 Credit: Steve Taylor ARPS/Alamy Stock Photo) River Thames Pollution 1868: Great Stink 1957: Natural History Museum declared the Thames biologically dead. News reports from that era describe it as a vast, foul-smelling drain : There are now 125 species of fish in the Thames, up from almost none in the 1950s 18

19 Status in Law Most countries have regulations -But not necessarily comprehensive Local regulations often well-defined for air quality, noise, ambient water quality & effluent water quality. Limited for contamination (soil/groundwater), marine sediments International standards are often required to complement local standards 19 Dutch Soil Quality Standards for soil quality Dutch Sediment Quality and US EPA NOAA Standards for sediment quality and ecotoxity

20 Application: Challenges Legacy of How it has always been done Commitment of international Companies? Bare minimum v Support Progress Willingness of local contractors to advance international recognition Client Contracting Strategy Weak Scope/Lowest Bidder Source of Funding? IFC applicable? 20

21 Application: Inappropriate Env.Mgt Assumptions Assumption? Reality! Wastecan be recycled Disturbed ecology /habitatswill naturally regenerate soon WasteWater can be recycled for drinking Feedback available via holding Town-Hall Public Consultation Use of SUDS / Rainwater harvesting Only if there are facilities.currently limited, but sector growing. Not inthe extreme desert climates >52C etc. Highly sensitive to impacts For irrigationyes. Culturally not acceptable for drinking in much of the region. No.PublicConsultation mostly with Govt.Bodies. Community consultation via local means e.g. Majlis etc. What Rain? 21 Water/Electricity charges drive economic use Low/Nocharges excessive use of water/electricity.

22 Key Issue -We (think we) Know Best! Issue: Each thinks they know best. Consequence: Neither listens, neither learns, both fail. Reality: One needs the other to succeed Solution: Actively listen, adapt, review and improve at a rate appropriate to local context. Wherever possible draw on knowledge of older generations. Forgotten Expertise -HIMA: 4,000yr old Resource Mgt. system from Arabian Gulf. 22

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25 Application - Project Examples National Standards Worker Welfare Charter working closely with QF / SC Revision of Qatar Highways Design Manual - with Govt. Ministry Tender Preparation as PMC on Major Projects Lead early/coordinated engagement with MoE Scope EIA/Optimise Review time. CEMPs Developed comprehensive, Contractor friendly format Construction Supervision Contractor Auditing/Training 25

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32 شكرا جزيلا Shukran Jazilan Harry Sealy Environmental & Nuclear Market Qatar Office T (Reception) / (Direct) M harry.sealy@ch2m.com Dr.Peter Kirk (VP) Environmental & Nuclear Market London Office T M peter.kirk@ch2m.com

33 HARRY SEALY (CEnv, MIEMA) Regional Chair, IEMA MENA M: E: IEMA Middle East & North Africa 33

STANDARD SUMMARY PROJECT FICHE: PROJECT PL Project Title: Waste Water Treatment Plant "FORDON" in Bydgoszcz Sub-programme: Environment

STANDARD SUMMARY PROJECT FICHE: PROJECT PL9806.04 Project Title: Waste Water Treatment Plant "FORDON" in Bydgoszcz Sub-programme: Environment Location: Bydgoszcz Objectives: Construction of a mechanical