Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Northern Mountain Provinces - Environmental Assessment Review Framework

Date: September 2010
Country:
Subject:
Document Type: Environmental Assessment and Measures / Environmental Assessment Review Framework
Project Number: 41461-013

Description

Outlines procedures for the preparation of environmental assessment documents for Outlines procedures for the preparation of environmental assessment documents for Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Northern Mountain Provinces in Viet Nam to ensure environmental impacts are appropriately addressed and mitigated. This document sets out the responsibilities and procedures for the environmental assessment of subprojects of the Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project (SRIDP)in the Northern Mountain Provinces. The procedures provide for the preparation of environmental assessments and environmental management plans for subprojects in an integrated manner that complies with the laws of Viet Nam and requirements of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Initial environmental examinations (IEEs) have been carried out in respect of two core subprojects.