SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

Environmental Degree of Mitigation

Impacts
Aspect Impact* Enhancement/Measures
Physical Environment
Noise Level Potential increase in LT, S, A, In Structural enclosure and use
noise levels associated of partition walls to buffer
with equipment noise.
operation.
Workers will be equipped
with noise protective gears
while working inside noisy
areas.
Regular maintenance of
equipment to minimize noise
generation.
Water Demand Potential increase in LT, S, A, In Adopt appropriate water
water demand. management and
conservation practices.
Water Quality Potential increase in LT, S, A, In Waste water from the
water contaminants operation will be discharged
associated with into the drains for treatment
domestic effluents. in Plant's STP facility.
Installation of adequate
septic facilities.

Air Quality Increase in TSP, Nox, LT, S, A, In Installation of adequate air

SOx pollution control device, as
necessary. Proper and
regular maintenance of plant
equipment.

Paper Demand Increase in paper LT, S, A, In Buy paper from sustainable

demand can lead to source such as suppliers with
deforestation. PEFC and FSC certified mills.

Ensure scrap papers are

recycled.
Human Environment
Population Increase in population. LT, P, B, Si No mitigation measure
necessary.
Employment and Increase in LT, P, B, In Priority in hiring of qualified
Livelihood employment local residents.
opportunities to local
residents.
Health and Safety Increase in solid waste LT, S, A, In The proponent shall institute
generation. and implement a proper solid
waste handling procedures
and guidelines in compliance
to local practices and
ordinances.

Environmental Degree of Mitigation

Impacts
Aspect Impact* Enhancement/Measures
Health and Safety Increase in the LT, S, A, In Strict and proper adherence
possibility of fire to building and electrical code
hazards. specifications.

Adequate and strategic

location of fire hydrants.
Potential increase of ST, S, A, In Installation of adequate
BOD loading into the septic facilities in the plant
nearby drain canal. ST, S, A, In and office.

Potential increase in ST, S, A, In Strict implementation of

solid waste generation.
Potential increase in
operation regulated
injuries and accidents.
plant's sanitation procedures
and practices.
Strict implementation of solid
waste minimization and
handling procedures.

Workers should be provided

with adequate personal
protective gears.

Presence of a standby vehicle

for transporting injured
personnel to a pre designated
medical facility in case of
emergencies.

Conduct regular safety

meetings.

Aesthetic and Visual Improvement of LT, P, B, In Stict implmenentation and

Qualities aesthetic quality of the maintenance of mandated
site. sanitation and easements
regulations.

Adequate Standard Depriving the LT, S, A, In Institute and implement an

of Living local population access
to productive resources
which are indispensible
to their livelihoods.
effective data collection
method focusing on village
mapping, key informant
interviews, household or
individual surveys and focus
group discussions.

Strict and proper adherence

to FPIC standard and other
human rights local laws.
 individual surveys and focus
group discussions.

Health Potential decrease of LT, S, A, In Strict and proper adherence

traditional medicines to
maintain their health
practices, including the
conservation of their
vital medicinal plants.
to FPIC standard and other
human rights local laws.
Training on FPIC to all
relevant staffs.

Culture and Practice Denied enjoyment of LT, S, A, In

Tradition their own culture
or the practice of their
own religion and
traditional activities
associated
with the use of land
resources, including
fishing or hunting.

Note: Impact Classification Terminology

ST - Short Term LT - Long Term
P - Primary Impact S - Secondary Impact
B - Beneficial A - Adverse
Si - Significant In - Insignificant