Environmental Impact and Management Plan (EIMP)

A matrix of impacts, mitigating measures and implementation are presented below:

Table 26 Environmental Impact and Management Plan

Project Activity Impact/s Impact Scale Mitigating measures Responsible Entity

Pre-Construction / Construction Phase
A. Physical Environment
Land

Engineering  Develop area into well-modified zone

Tala Properties
design; clearing Land Use Change Significant  Comply with zoning / locational requirements ensuring the
Inc.
with project site, site is classified appropriately prior to mobilization
site grading,
excavation,  Follow the contour of the project site during clearing,
backfilling, Soil levels Minimal minimizing stripping of the topsoil as possible. Tala Properties Inc.
hauling/stockpiling  Conduct excavations during dry season / dry weather
of construction
 Although the project site is in a relatively flat terrain,
materials
conduct slope stability analysis as appropriate supported Tala Properties
Topography Minimal
through geologic mapping, field assessment and emply Inc.
slope protection measures as necessary.

Degradation of roads  Ensure compliance with set load capacities of bridges

used for hauling and roads
construction materials Minimal  Utilize appropriate transportation vehicles to and from Tala Properties Inc.
and movement of construction site
heavy equipment  Plan trips of transportation

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 Project Activity Impact/s Impact Scale Mitigating measures Responsible Entity
 Encourage waste minimization practices at the work
Increased generation place
Significant Tala Properties Inc.
of Solid waste  Assess and implement ways to reuse materials in the
process
Air
 Regulate speed of vehicles used for construction to
minimize movement creating fugitive dust
Dust generation Moderate Tala Properties Inc.
 Transport materials with proper cover and sprinkle
roads as necessary

 Ensure facilities housing degradable wastes are

Odor Minimal Tala Properties Inc.
properly enclosed and deodorizing

 Regulate speed of vehicles used for construction to

minimize movement creating fugitive dust
Vehicle emission Moderate Tala Properties Inc.
 Proper maintenance of vehicles for efficient fuel
combustion lessening emissions
 Schedule noisy construction works during the day
Noise Level Significant  Place walls to act as noise barriers on perimeter of Tala Properties Inc.
the site
B. Biological Environment
Terrestrial Ecology
Vegetation clearing,
Disturbance and  Secure tree cutting permit from DENR when necessary
excavation, grading
damage to existing Minimal  Maintain areas that may serve as buffer zone Tala Properties Inc.
and other
vegetation  Revegetate along perimeter/buffer zone where practicable
construction works

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C. Socio-Economic Environment
Increase in
 Provide opportunities for locals to be in employment or
employment Minimal Tala Properties Inc.
contractual services depending on needs of the facility
opportunities
Increase in livelihood
 Support impact community livelihood and business
and business Minimal Tala Properties Inc.
opportunities as feasible and/or appropriate
opportunities
Potential health,  Ensure enforcement of Health and Safety Programs that
sanitation and safety Minimal are compliance with the requirements of the Department Tala Properties Inc.
problems of Labor and Employment and the Department of Health

Operations Phase

A. Physical Environment
Land
Continued utilization
of land for industrial Land value Significant  Regular property appraisal by the local government Tala Properties Inc.
purposes
Air
Increase in  Install dust barriers/housing when feasible
Use of Generator Set
particulates and Minimal  Regularly maintain equipment to ensure efficient Tala Properties Inc.
during emergencies
gaseous pollutants operations
Water

Supply of potable Utilization of water in

Moderate  Recycle water as much as possible Tala Properties Inc.
water the process

B. Socio-Economic Environment

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 Increased livelihood
and business  Provide opportunities for locals to be in employment or
Significant Tala Properties Inc.
opportunities, and contractual services depending on needs of the facility
revenues
 Ensure enforcement of Health and Safety Programs that
are compliance with the requirements of the Department
Increased accidents Minimal Tala Properties Inc.
of Labor and Employment and the Department of Health

Abandonment Phase
A. Physical Environment
Land
Decomissioning of
 Develop abandonment protocols that ensure least
administrative Disturbance to
Moderate disturbance to area and prioritize safety of impact Tala Properties Inc.
building, barracks and ground
community
support facilities
Air
 Regulate speed of vehicles used for construction to
minimize movement creating fugitive dust
Fugitive dust Moderate Tala Properties Inc.
 Transport materials with proper cover and sprinkle
Demobilization roads as necessary
 Schedule noisy construction works during the day
Noise Moderate  Place walls to act as noise barriers on perimeter of the Tala Properties Inc.
site

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