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TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
(EIA) STUDY OF THE PROPOSED
INVESTMENT PROMOTIONAL ZONE
PROJECT, PUTTLAM

GROUP NO. 3

GROUP MEMBERS

GAMALATH H.G.P. 110170E

INFIYAZ M.H.M. 110230N
LIYANAARACHCHI L.L.R.C. 110325K
NAKANDALA D.D. 110379D
NETHMINA W.K.G. 110389H
RAJAPAKSHA S.D.N. 110452V
RAJITHA G.A.G. 110457P
SAMEERA J.B.E. 110496H
UDUGAMA U.D.A.C. 110590P
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT (EIA) STUDY OF THE PROPOSED INVESTMENT
PROMOTIONAL ZONE PROJECT, PUTTLAM

Project Proponent : Board of Investment

Project Approving Agency : Department of Forestry

Validity : This Terms of Reference is valid only for 18 months from the
date of issue. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report
(EIAR) should be submitted within the validity period.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Analysis of Alternatives and Project Details

Chapter 3 Description of Existing Environment of the study area

Chapter 4 Description of Environmental Impacts

Chapter 5 Proposed Mitigation Measures

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Chapter 7 Conclusion and Recommendation

APPENDICES:

i Terms of Reference

ii Sources of data and information

iii Consent letters from relevant authorities

iv References

v Complete set of relevant maps, tables, charts, layout plan and other details

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The executive summary should be a summary of the main important aspects of the project;
alternatives consider, existing environment of the project, environmental impacts and proposed
mitigate measures. The final conclusion s and recommendations should also be included.
CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION
Following sections should be included in this chapter

1.1 MAIN AND SECONDARY OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT (SOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL AND

BIOLOGICAL POSITIVE IMPACTS)

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA REPORT

1.4 EXTENT AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY

1.5 METHODOLOGIES ADOPTED IN EIAR PREPARATION

1.6 TECHNOLOGIES ADOPTED IN EIAR PREPARATION

1.7 APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

COVERING THE PROJECT

1.8 DETAILS OF PROJECTS (PROPOSED/ONGOING) CLOSER TO THE SITE

1.9 DETAILS ABOUT THE CLEARANCE/PERMITS/CONSENTS OBTAINED OR

SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM RELEVANT AGENCIES AND / OR

AUTHORITIES

CHAPTER 2 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES AND PROJECT DETAILS

2.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Include relevant information on reasonable alternatives considered and methods adopted to

evaluate them. A feasibility study should be conducted by considering financial, environmental
and social aspects and should be included.

2.1.1 NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE

2.1.2 ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS

2.1.3 ALTERNATIVE SCALES OF THE PROJECT

2.1.4 ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

2.2 DETAILS OF THE RECOMMENDED OPTIONS

2.2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

District, access ways, local authority, divisional secretariat, grama niladari division
Copies of the survey plans along with maps indicating boundaries of the project site

2.2.2. NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The accurate nature of the project including a description of major components and the
size and magnitude of each of them
Description of permanent and temporary structures as well as any infrastructure
development
Project layout plan, clearly indicating all project components (Scale 1:10000)

2.2.3. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Main pre construction and construction activities

Method statement for land clearing, earth moving, removal of vegetation cover and other
related activities
Landscaping methods and use of fertilizer/ pesticides and chemicals
Timing and duration of all project activities from pre-construction to operation

2.2.4. LABOUR REQUIREMENTS

Requirement of both skilled and unskilled labor during construction and operation
Availability of labor in the area

2.2.5. WATER

Amount of water required for the project (m3/day)

Water sources and supply locations
If extraction of surface water (from Mee Oya) is required, submit the approval obtained
from the relevant Divisional Secretarial Office
Alternative sources required (if any)
2.2.6 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES REQUIRED/PROVIDED

Energy requirements (source availability).

Details of existing, implemented and improved access roads.
Inside and outside parking facility arrangement.
Implemented traffic control plan.
Development of infrastructure facilities in the surrounding areas with the project.
Communication facilities.

2.2.7 AESTHETIC AND VISUAL ENVIRONMENT

Proposed landscaping, vegetation and native plants details.

2.2.8 WASTE WATER

Generated quantity of waste water per day and its quality.

Waste water treatment plans, systems and method of waste water disposal.

2.2.9 SOLID WASTE

Generated quantity of solid waste per day and its quality.

Solid waste disposal methods.
If solid waste disposal method is through the Local Authority System, provide agreement
between Local Authority and Project proponent.

CHAPTER 3 : DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

Under this chapter the entire area of the project vicinity and 500m from the boundary will be
considered.

3.1 GENERAL TOPOGRAPHY

This will illustrate the topographic features of the existing ground including contour maps,
stream lines and water bodies.

3.2 HYDROLOGY

Following approach will be discussed under this topic

 Surface drainage
Natural water bodies and stream lines
Annual rain fall
Annual flood level, duration and flood prone areas
Surface and ground water quality

3.3 LAND USE

Existing usage of the land by community for plantation and poultry

Affected areas which are to be acquired by the BOI for the project
Identify new lands for relocating affected parties

3.4 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Existing bio diversity in the area considered

Fauna and flora affected by the project (wild elephants, birds, butterflies, flora)
Elephant corridors
Path of migratory birds (if any)
Endemic fauna and flora to be preserved (if any)

3.5 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT BUILDINGS

Identify historically and archeologically important locations in the considered area (if any) which
should be preserved.

3.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Details obtained by conducting a social survey

o By conducting a social survey it is easy to identify existing favorable features
which should be improved and unfavorable features which should be eliminated
(widen existing roads)
Details on existing infrastructure and how to improve infrastructure in order to uplift the
living standards of the community
Religious and cultural centers locate within the considered area
Conflicts that may arise when resettling people and acquiring their lands
CHAPTER 4 : ASSESSMENT OF ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
This section of the EIA should evaluate the possible environmental impacts of the proposed
Investment Promotion Zone, Puttlam. Impacts that may occur during all stages of its life cycle
including site development, construction and operation should be considered. The assessment
should be focused on the following areas and any other areas that may be deemed as necessary.

4.1 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

Anticipated impacts due to deforestation including impact on bio diversity, loss of
habitats etc.
Resettlement of families and impact on their lifestyle
Air quality impacts including noise, vibration and dust
Change of lifestyle due to construction activities
Impact on water quality, natural drainage and hydrology in the area
Impact on traffic
Other socio-economic impacts (if any)
4.2 OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
4.2.1 WATER
Impacts on Mee Oya due to water extraction
Change in infiltration rates and changes to hydrology and natural drainage
4.2.2 WASTE WATER
Anticipated problems of waste water disposal
Impact on water resources due to waste water disposal

4.2.3. SOLID WASTE

Anticipated problems of waste disposal

Impacts on water resources and soil

4.2.4. HAZARDOUS WASTE

Anticipated impacts of hazardous waste including chemicals, acids etc.

Possible dangers to the community
Impacts on flora and fauna
4.2.5. ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Impacts on flora and fauna

Impacts on natural habitats in the study area
Impacts on elephant corridor and other birds/ animal migratory routes

4.2.6. HUMAN, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPACTS

Impacts due to resettlement

Impacts on employment including benefits due to job opportunities
Impacts on local culture
Impact on irrigation schemes associated with Meeoya
Impact on water supply from Meeoya to nearby community
Impacts on traffic and impacts due to accidents
Benefits due to enhancement of infrastructure facilities

4.2.7. AIR QUALITY

Impacts on air quality due to industries

Impacts on air due to traffic and heavy vehicles

4.2.8. AESTHETIC AND VISUAL ENVIRONMENT

Impacts due to loss of green cover

Other impacts (if any)

CHAPTER 5 : PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

In this chapter it is necessary to identify and propose measures which will minimize the
significant impacts identified in chapter four. After applying these measures, impacts identified
in the previous chapter should come to a level which will be accepted by the related stakeholder
party. Also these measures should comply with gazettes according to Sri Lankan standards.

Mitigation measures shall include the following

Due to large deforestation activities there can be large scale erosion, loss of soil nutrients
and also sometimes total deforestation can take place in the area. So to minimize the
effect, soil conservation measures should be developed. These measures include contour
barriers, terrace farming perimeter runoff control etc
Proposed storm water drainage management plan with soil conservation measures
approved by natural resource management committee (NRMC). Department of
Agriculture, Peradeniya
 During the operational phase and construction phase it is recommended to implement
proper waste management techniques. This will help minimize the environmental effects
due to waste and also to use waste in efficient manner in other activities.
Due to the project implementation, major impacts will be on wild life and their habitats.
Therefore it is necessary to take measures t avoid or minimize these negative impacts
Currently the area is less urbanized and has a peaceful environment. However with the
proposed development the area will be urbanized. Measures to address problems due to
increased traffic, dust, vibration and air pollution should be implemented.
Implementing action identified through a social survey can help mitigate resistance to
relocation
Different communities live in this area and not all stakeholders react positively to the
implementation of the project. Therefore it is necessary to propose measures to
avoid/minimize negative social impacts and cultural responses to the project.
Ramzar wetland conservation measures.

CHAPTER 6- ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Along with the environmental mitigation measures, a proper monetary plan should be suggested
to monitor any deviations from the original plan. If any, necessary actions should be taken and
those actions should mention with expected provisions for possible environmental costs. This
plan should include but not limited to,

Required parameters to be measured and frequency of measuring

Equipments use to measure such parameters and methods of monitoring
Guideline values consider for each parameters with respect to Sri Lankan Standards or
any other acceptable standards
Proposed locations of sampling
If the monitoring work is expected to outsource, names of such parties, facilities they
have and license they have on expertise fields
An effective reporting procedure
Provisions allocated for possible environmental costs
Agreements to upgrade the environmental monitoring systems with more accurate and
reliable systems in future
CHAPTER 7- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

It is expected to recommend acceptable alternatives from all the alternatives suggested with their
level of likely impact and additional costs if any. All acceptable alternatives should be listed
according to their acceptability. Rejected alternatives should be clearly mentioned with reasons
for rejection.

Summary of key findings and suggestions to improve already proposed construction and
operational methods to reduce impacts further.