INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET APPRAISAL STAGE

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized I. Basic Information Date prepared/updated: 01/12/2010 INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET APPRAISAL STAGE Report No.: AC Basic Project Data Country: Brazil Project ID: P Project Name: Sao Paulo Metro Line 5 Project Task Team Leader: Jorge M. Rebelo Estimated Appraisal Date: December 16, Estimated Board Date: April 15, Managing Unit: LCSTR Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Railways (100%) Theme: Other urban development (67%);Climate change (33%) IBRD Amount (US$m.): IDA Amount (US$m.): 0.00 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: Borrower 1, Inter-American Development Bank , Environmental Category: A - Full Assessment Simplified Processing Simple [] Repeater [] Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies) [ ] No [] 2. Project Objectives The proposed Project Development Objective is to improve the mobility of public transport users in the Capão Redondo-Largo Treze-Chácara Klabin corridor in a costefficient and environmentally-friendly manner. The Bank will finance, however, only a portion of the overall project related to the provision of trains and signaling equipment. This objective will be achieved by extending the existing Metro (subway) Line 5 by 11.7 km from Largo Treze to Chácara Klabin, and by integrating it both physically and tariffwise with the rest of the subway, commuter rail and bus network, thereby improving the accessibility of major employment, commercial, health, recreation, and educational facilities located in the expanded central area of the city to its users. Finally, by shifting passengers from road to rail-based modes, the project is expected to improve the current trajectory of road accidents and carbon dioxide emissions in the corridor. Among the proposed outcome indicators will be the change in the quality of public transport services on the corridor (intermodal travel times plus average wait times), level of bus integration at Line 5 stations, and the number of passenger boardings at Line 5 stations. As an indicator of cost-efficiency, the working ratio for Line 5 will also be considered.

2 3. Project Description Part A: Infrastructure and Equipment to finance the acquisition and/or installation of (a) at least 26 new trainsets of 6 cars each and accessories to operate on Line 5, estimated to cost US$494 million;(b) Communication based train control signaling (CBTC) for all of Line 5, estimated to cost US$85.5 million; and (c) platform screen doors for all stations of Line 5 estimated to cost US$41.1 million. This component represents about 96% of the proposed loan. Part B: Technical Assistance and Institutional Development to finance consulting services for (i) supervision of the manufacturing and delivery of new trains acquired under Part A; (ii) supervision of the supply and installation of CBTC systems, and (iii) studies to support the development of Metros climate change strategy and assess the impact of Line 5 on greenhouse gas emissions. This component amounts to US$27.5 million and represents 4% of the proposed loan. 4. Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis The 11.7 km metrorail line extension will be entirely underground in the City of São Paulo, capital of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, extending from Largo Treze Station (current terminus of the initial 8 km metrorail segment in operation) in southwest part of the city to the expanded city center at Chácara Klabin Station. The project will include 11 stations providing access to some of the most important employment, educational, recreational, and health centers in SPMR, such as: Largo Treze, Av. Santo Amaro, Av. José Diniz, Av. Roque Petroni, Av. Morumbi, Moema, Ibirapuera, Vila Clementino, Vila Mariana, numerous universities, and seven hospitals (Santa Casa de Santo Amaro, Evaldo Foz, Gastroclínica, Servidor, A.A.C.D., São Paulo, and Santa Cruz). The project will also interconnect with existing Metro Line 1 at Santa Cruz and Line 2 at Chácara Klabin facilitating access to other sectors and employment centers of SPMR. It will also support improved pedestrian and universal accessibility features in and around stations, the rationalization of bus lines to feed the Metro stations and integration with complementary investments, such as a planned busway between Morumbi and Diadema, and a planned LRT serving Congonhas Airport. The proposed extension from Largo Treze station to Chácara Klabin station (herein referred to as the Line 5 Project or extension) is divided in two sections, as listed below. Two separate EIAs have been prepared for the two sections, as well as a RAP for the entire project, all of which have been reviewed by the Bank and summarized in the EA Executive Summary. a) The Largo Treze to Adolfo Pinheiro segment of about 636 m, including the Adolfo Pinheiro station (currently under construction); and b) The Adolfo Pinheiro station to Chácara Klabin station segment extending km (including 10 stations and the Guido Caloi yard). 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Mr Daniel R. Gross (LCSEN) Mr Paul Procee (LCSEN)

3 Mr Flavio Chaves (LCSTR) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered No Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) Forests (OP/BP 4.36) Pest Management (OP 4.09) Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: The most substantial negative environmental impacts will occur during the construction phase and are temporary. They affect the local physical environment around 11 future underground stations and 11 km tunnel, in particular creating an increase in emissions, effluent, noise and vibration levels, and can also compromise buildings located in the immediately surrounding area. The disturbance caused by excavation and pumping works on the tunnels, shafts and underground station facilities could significantly impact neighboring buildings. The civil works for the proposed Line 5 project will be financed and executed by the Borrower (State of São Paulo) and will involve expropriation and resettlement triggering the involuntary resettlement policy (OP/BP4.12). Based on currently available information, the total number of properties expropriated for the purpose of constructing Line 5 is 400. Of these, some 50 properties have already been expropriated as part of construction that already begun. The 50 properties previously expropriated (associated with the Pátio Guido Caloi, Estação Adolfo Pinheiro and Poço Delmiro Sampaio segments) were acquired in anticipation of the proposed project and for the same project objectives, and a follow-up study will be done to ensure that the affected parties were accorded benefits compatible with World Bank policy. Of the remaining 350 properties, there are 281 occupied properties, 39 vacant properties, and 30 open lots. In the 281 occupied properties, there are 135 occupied residences and 216 non-residential uses including businesses, industry, public agencies or NGOs (yielding a total of 351 occupancies). It is important to note that there may be multiple occupancies in some properties (such as two residences or businesses in the same property). Sixteen families have tentatively been identified as vulnerable. The various companies and businesses operating in the affected buildings employ approximately 5,600 people. These persons would also be affected by the relocation of their place of employment.

4 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: Overall and in the long-term, the project is expected to have a positive impact on the environment. Congestion and air pollution are currently some of the most important environmental problems facing the metropolitan region. Providing a high quality and safe transport alternative, especially for long trips, will help contain the rapid increase in motorized trips and related environmental impacts. The project will help quantify these long-term environmental impacts in terms of modal retention or shift and the associated emission benefits. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. At the time the first link of Line 5 was designed, alternative project scenarios were analyzed to assess whether the projected demand between the proposed stations could be adequately served by reserved bus corridors. Once the metro rail option was selected, there was additional analysis to prioritize the construction of the stations in the event of insufficient budget. This led to the selection of the link which was built between Capão Redondo and Largo Treze and financed by the IADB. To decision to move ahead with the extension from Largo Treze to Chácara Klabin was also made after the underground metro option was compared with other surface alternatives which would require a much higher number of expropriations. Metro has made efforts to minimize the number of displacements and has adjusted the project design around the Adolfo Pinheiro Station in response to requests from local business owners. 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 Secretary of Metropolitan Transport of the State of São Paulo (STMSP) is the main Government agency responsible for the project. The São Paulo Metro Company (Metro) reports to the STMSP. The Borrower is the State of São Paulo who will delegate the project implementation to Metro. Overall project oversight will be the responsibility of STMSP on behalf of the State through an established Project Coordination Unit (PCU) that will oversee the implementation of this project and other ongoing projects, including Line 4 (Phase 1). In addition, Metro will continue to have a Project Management Unit (PMU), which will be in charge of the implementation of its respective components. The PMU is headed by a Project Coordinator who would report directly to the Director in charge of the implementation of the project. The PMU is staffed with regular staff from Metro and supported by Project Management and Supervision in charge of providing technical support in areas such as engineering, procurement, environment and financial management. Metro has considerable experience with this PMU unit, acquired in ongoing and/or previous Bank-financed projects. The Borrower and its implementing agency have good capacity to plan and implement the programs and measures in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), summarized in the table below. The Borrower and Metro have had experience with Line 4 (Phase 1 and 2) managing a Category A project that required an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) with compensation policies consistent with Bank

5 policies. To ensure a thorough environmental oversight for the proposed Project, the implementing agency will be assisted by an environmental supervision firm which will supervise the implementation of environmental management plans (and thus compliance with environmental norms and standards) by the construction firms. Table showing Environmental and Social Management Programs for Line 5 available in the signed ISDS filed in IRIS. A draft RAP was prepared in accordance with the requirements of OP/BP 4.12 and submitted to the Infoshop on November 25, 2009 in accordance with the Bank#s disclosure policy. The RAP was made available on Metros website on the same day.metro will conduct meetings with the affected people to discuss the proposed plans. The entitlement afforded to displaced residents and businesses will be cash compensation for the replacement value of housing and business places. Special provisions will be made for renters and businesses that may be eligible for compensation for foregone profits. Renters will receive the difference between their current rents paid and the new rent, if any, for three-months. Special arrangements will be made to provide assistance needed by very poor and vulnerable people. All affected occupants will receive assistance with moving expenses. The Bank has reviewed all safeguards documentation prepared by independent specialized consultants hired by Metro. Brazilian federal legislation requires an environmental compensation for this Line 5 extension project. The EIA/RIMA recommended specific compensations measures and Metro is discussing with the competent authorities the areas which will receive the proposed compensation. All areas to be protected or created as a result of the project (including the parks) are not expected to lead to any physical displacement or changes in access to natural resources. Any other economic or physical displacement not yet explicitly identified, but that may become apparent during implementation, will be addressed using the same principles as those defined in this Resettlement Action Plan and consistent with World Bank safeguard policies. Since the implementation of civil works requires the demolition of existing structures, it is common practice to spray the debris with pesticides to prevent the spread and infestation of rodents. For that reason, the pest management safeguard policy (OP 4.09) was triggered, the team will ensure that Metro#s practices follow Bank pest management guidelines and the contractors will be monitored to ensure that they comply with such practices. Although no direct impact on physical cultural resources were identified in the environmental documentation, OP4.11 was triggered by the possibility that subproject construction could have unanticipated negative impacts on historical artifacts or sites if they were to be discovered during implementation. Most of the works for Line 5 will be carried out deep underground by specialized tunneling equipment. There are some 25 sites on the surface where station entrances and ventilation shafts will be built. These sites have been selected to minimize interference with existing infrastructure. No large buildings and no cultural landmarks of any kind are expected to be affected by these

6 works. All contractors on the project have agreed to special conditions regarding the possibility of chance finds of archaeological materials and Brazil has regulations that are compatible with the Bank#s requirements. If such materials are found, the local authorities responsible for historical preservation (National Institute for Historical and Artistic Heritage, IPHAN) will be notified and work will be suspended until such findings can be investigated by experts and a determination can be made regarding how to manage such finds. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The environmental and resettlement plans call for a series of actions with the aim of providing information about the works and to clarify doubts for the different segments of the population involved in this process. Key stakeholders include the resettled families and businesses, the population living in the vicinity of the project, the residents of the city, and future users of the system. The following is a list of actions aimed at providing information to and getting feedback from the population at different stages of project preparation and implementation: a. Prior to commencement of works - A survey of the profile of the population (including preparation of a register) and economic activities in the area affected by the works; - Communication with the affected population and responding to queries from members of public; - Communication with the currently resident population and those engaged in economic activities in the area; - Communication with the population of the wider city. b. Construction phase (implementation and progress of works) - Campaigns directed to the city population; - Communication with commercial establishments affected negatively by the works; - Technical follow-up; - The #Turma do Metro# project; - Readjustment of public services; c. Final stage of works execution - Public and technical visits to the work sites - Organized train rides for affected groups and other potential metro users d. Grievance mechanisms and Community Relations Centers (as described in the RAP and EA Executive Summary) B. Disclosure Requirements Date Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank 10/30/2009 Date of "in-country" disclosure 02/28/2009 Date of submission to InfoShop 11/25/2009

7 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive 12/15/2009 Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank 11/19/2009 Date of "in-country" disclosure 11/26/2009 Date of submission to InfoShop 11/25/2009 Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop Pest Management Plan: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? No Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop * If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level (to be filled in when the ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting) OP/BP/GP Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager (SM) review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the credit/loan? OP Pest Management Does the EA adequately address the pest management issues? Is a separate PMP required? If yes, has the PMP been reviewed and approved by a safeguards specialist or SM? Are PMP requirements included in project design? If yes, does the project team include a Pest Management Specialist? OP/BP Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential adverse impacts on cultural property? OP/BP Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process No

8 framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank s Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public 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 responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? D. Approvals Signed and submitted by: Name Date Task Team Leader: Mr Jorge M. Rebelo 01/11/2010 Environmental Specialist: Mr Paul Procee 01/08/2010 Social Development Specialist Additional Environmental and/or Social Development Specialist(s): Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Mr Reidar Kvam 01/07/2010 Comments: Sector Manager: Mr Aurelio Menendez 01/11/2010 Comments: