Environmental impact:
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Environmental classification and rationale
The project has been screened A/0, requiring an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) in line with the Bank’s Environmental Policy (2003) and Public Information Policy. The project is also subject to Albanian EIA requirements.
The Project was also classed as Category A project by the IFC in accordance to IFC’s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (2007).
Information reviewed during the environmental appraisal
The following documents where received and complete the Environmental and Social due diligence of the project in line with the Bank’s Environmental Policy:
- Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan (PDCP), Atkins dated October 2007, in English and Albanian;
- Project Scoping Document, Atkins, dated October 2007, in English and Albanian;
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), WS Atkins International Limited, dated February 2008 – in English and Albanian;
- Appendix, Transport Planning Study, WS Atkins International Limited, dated April 25, 2007;
- Appendix, Road Safety Assessment Study, WS Atkins International Limited, dated December 12, 2007;
- Appendix, Ecological Assessment, Prof. Dr. Arsen Proko, dated December 12, 2007;
- Social Compensation Plan Framework, WS Atkins International Limited, dated February 2008, in English and Albanian;
- Social Compensation Plan Framework, Appendixes, WS Atkins International Limited, dated February 2008, in English and Albanian
- Antea CO2 emission calculation, not dated
- Limestone reclamation, a drawing illustrating the proposed final appearance of the limestone quarry, not dated
- Flysch reclamation, a drawing illustrating the proposed final appearance of the flysch quarry, not dated
Members of the EBRD and IFC environment departments visited the site, on numerous occasions, in 2007 and actively participated in developing and finally approving the above documents and criteria.
Due diligence undertaken and outcomes
An Environmental, Social Impact Assessment was undertaken of the cement plant Project by an independent international consultant. The Project has also been subject to Albanian EIA requirements. Members of the Bank’s and IFC Environment Department visited the site as part of the due diligence, evaluated and approved the Social Impact Assessment Report.
The new cement plant will be designed in line with best international practice and appropriate environmental and social management systems are to be implemented during the construction and operation phases of the Project. The Project has also been structured to meet European Union Integrated Pollution and Prevention (“IPPC”) Directive BREF Note for Cement and Lime Manufacture and the IFC EHS Guidelines for Cement Manufacture. The project will include appropriate dust abatement and will attain a minimal NOx emission standard of 600 mg/Nm3. Given that road transport will be used for both raw material and final product delivery a road safety assessment and subsequent management system has been developed to minimize traffic related impacts.
Antea will operate the new cement plant and associated quarries in compliance with Albanian laws and regulations as well as in accordance with EU environmental standards and IFC EHS Guidelines. An environmental management system and continuous monitoring will be incorporated into day-to-day operations of the cement plant.
Disclosure of information and consultation
The Project is subject to a public consultation and a disclosure plan (PCDP) that has been developed and approved by the Bank.
Disclosed materials include:
- 2008 ESIA Non Technical Summary in Albanian and English
- 2008 Environmental and Social Impact Statement, Main Report plus appendixes in Albanian and English
- 2007 Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan (PCDP) in Albanian and English
- 2008 Social Compensation Plan Framework in Albanian and English
The materials are available in hard copy at the following locations in Albania
- Antea Office; Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Pallati 89, Section A, 10th floor; Tirana Albania Contact: Mrs. Teuta Dobi, phone 00 355 427 4778
- EBRD Regional Office in Tirana;. Torre Drin Building, 4th Floor; Abdi Toptani Street Tirana, Albania; Tel: +355 42 32898, Fax: +355 42 30580. Contact: Daniel Berg, Head of Office, email: bergd@ebrd.com
IFC Albania office Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit, No. 34Tirana, Albania; Telephone: (355-4) 280-650/1; Fax: (355-4) 240-590
The EIA package and Executive Summary have also been released for public review by the project sponsor on its website www.titan-cement.com and released locally in the following locations:
- Antea Office; Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Pallati 89, Section A, 10th floor; Tirana Albania Conatct: Mrs. Teuta Dobi, phone 00 355 427 4778
- Kruja Municipal Council offices; Kruja city; Contact: Mrs SHATRAJ Dashurie. Tel 00 355 6922 19607
- Thumana Commune Council offices; Thumana Village. Contact: Mr MIHA Konstantin. Tel. 00 355 6940 60129
Additionally the executive summary is available on the EBRD internet sites at www.ebrd.com, a full copy of the ESIA is available from the World Bank InfoShop:
World Bank InfoShop
1818 H Street, N.W., Room J1-060
Washington, DC 20433
USA
Telephone: (202)-458-4500 (USA, 9:30am – 3:30pm EST)
Fax: (202) 522-1500 (USA)
E-mail: pic@worldbank.org
Monitoring and reporting
The Company will monitor the environmental impact of its operations in accordance with national law and regulations. The Bank will evaluate the project's compliance with the applicable environmental and social requirements during the lifetime of the project by reviewing annual environmental reports prepared for the project covering:
(i) ongoing performance of project-specific environmental, health and safety activities as reflected in the results of periodic and quantitative sampling and measuring programmes, and
(ii) the status of implementation of environmental mitigation and improvement measures. The Bank’s representatives will also conduct periodic site supervision visits when deemed appropriate.
The Bank will undertake monitoring of the Project, inclusive of site visits by Bank staff as well as independent audits and an additional commissioning audit once the plant has been constructed.
There is an Environmental Impact Assesment available for this project.
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