INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET
CONCEPT STAGE
Report No.: AC3451
Public Disclosure Authorized
Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 12/16/2008
I. BASIC INFORMATION
A. Basic Project Data
Country: China
Project ID: P090376
Project Name: GEF Shanghai Agricultural and Non-point Pollution Reduction Project
Task Team Leader: Hiroaki Suzuki
GEF Focal Area: International waters
Global Supplemental ID:
Estimated Appraisal Date: March 2, 2009
Estimated Board Date: July 31, 2009
Managing Unit: EASUR
Lending Instrument: Specific Investment
Public Disclosure Authorized
Loan
Sector: Solid waste management (45%);General water, sanitation and flood protection
sector (45%);Sewerage (10%)
Theme: Rural services and infrastructure (P);Rural policies and institutions (P);Pollution
management and environmental health (S)
IBRD Amount (US$m.):
0.00
IDA Amount (US$m.):
0.00
GEF Amount (US$m.):
4.79
PCF Amount (US$m.):
0.00
Other financing amounts by source:
BORROWER/RECIPIENT
26.87
26.87
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B. Project Objectives [from section 2 of PCN]
The project development objective and global environment objective is to reduce the rural and
agricultural pollution to the East China Sea through demonstration of effective and innovative
pollution reduction activities in Shanghai's selected rural areas.
The project will investigate, explore, and select appropriate pollution management technologies
available in China and internationally, seeking overall cost-effective approaches and options.
The project would serve as a demonstration of the approaches and technologies applied.
In addition, the project would seek to strengthen dissemination of information and to provide
training within the agricultural communities in the project areas. The activities would be
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designed to be readily suitable for replication elsewhere in Shanghai, China and beyond. The
dissemination and replication of these activities on a large scale through a Replication Strategy
including replication under Shanghai Four-round Three-year Environmental Protection and
Construction Action Plan and in future possible phases of the APL project in Shanghai, would
significantly contribute to water quality improvement in the East China Sea.
C. Project Description [from section 3 of PCN]
The proposed project consists of four components. The total cost of the proposed project is
estimated at US$31.66 million which will be updated during next mission when more detailed
information is available, with an anticipated GEF grant of US$4.79 million.
Component 1: Livestock Waste Management
(a)
Livestock waste management on large farm
This sub-component is designed to convert livestock waste into organic fertilizer through
anearobic or earobic treatment by implementation of a pilot bio-fermentation waste treatment
facility on a large dairy farm.
(b)
Livestock waste management on medium farm
Three potential sub-projects, two dairy farms and one pig farm, located in the modern
agricultural park are proposed. This sub-component is designed to develop and implement pilots
that convert livestock waste into organic fertilizer through anearobic or earobic treatment.
(c)
Integrated livestock and agricultural waste management
The sub-component is designed to construct an anaerobic digestion facility for pig manure
treatment and an ammonization facility for rice straw treatment to produce biogas for electricity
generation for on-farm consumption.
Component 2: Wetland Sewage Treatment System
(a)
Rural Town Wetland Sewage Treatment System
The sub-component is to expand a wetland sewage treatment system from an existing facility in
Gangyan Township of Chongming County. The design will take into consideration Bank-wide
lessons and experiences including the latest achievement under Ningbo Water and Environment
Project.
(b)
Village Wetland Sewage Treatment System
The sub-component is to support up to five village wetland sewage treatment systems in
Qingpu district which are located at the downstream of Taihu basin. Technical design for this
component will ensure compliances of almost all effluent indicators with Class 1 discharge
standards at lower cost.
Component 3: Integrated Agricultural Pollution Reduction Techniques
(a)
Promotion of organic fertilizer
The sub-project will demonstrate innovative techniques to reduce the utilization of chemical
fertilizers by promoting use of organic fertilizer from Jinshan Dairy Breeding Farm, Chongming
medium livestock farms supported under the proposed Project, and other plants at Shanghai
Agricultural Extension and Service Center pilot sites as well as other farms to partially replace
use of chemical fertilizers. About 25%-30% reduction in chemical fertilizer use is expected
which will reduce chemical fertilizer-based pollution significantly and help gradually rehabilitate
the soil structure at pilot sites. The sub-project will also promote accurate fertilizer application
and use of crop-specific and nutrient-customized fertilization to improve efficiency of chemical
fertilizer and develop more ecologically friendly and sustainable agriculture.
(b)
Scientific application of agricultural chemicals
The sub-project will also promote pollution reduction from agricultural chemicals (insecticides
and pesticides) by (i) using high efficiency, low toxic, and low residual effect chemicals; (ii)
using eco-friendly biological pesticides; (iii) upgrading sprayers; and (iv) using non-chemical
technologies for insect and pest control such as insect net, moth-killing lamp, sticky paper, and
sex-alluring agent.
(c)
Monitoring and extension
The sub-project will set up check points for on-spot examination and to collect samples for
monitoring the effect of the demonstration of such technologies by laboratory testing. The sub-
project will also establish an early warning network for epidemic of plant disease, insect and
pest. The sub-project will also extend successful experience obtained.
Component 4: Project Management and Dissemination
(a)
Project Management
This sub-component will support establishment and operations of the institutional structure
including Project Coordination Group and Shanghai PMO at municipal level, similar structures
at county/district level and those at participating agencies for efficient project implementation.
(b)
Replication strategy development
Based on a replication strategy outline to be prepared by a consultant team during project
preparation, this sub-component will add the details to the outline and implement the finalized
replication strategy for demonstrated technologies in Shanghai, China and beyond in
collaboration with PEMSEA. Seminars, workshops and an international technical exchange and
dissemination conference with the aim of replicating the results in China and beyond will be
organized.
(c)
Rural area environmental protection dissemination
This sub-component, to be implemented by Shanghai Agricultural Broadcasting & TV School,
will provide training for the participating entities, local farmers, school students, professionals
and government officials during project implementation. The sub-component will also
disseminate information and experience obtained from overall project implementation within
project scope, to sector-wide coverage and to the general public in Shanghai and China through
the School's satilite broadcasting network, broadband digital network and traditional classroom
and on-spot dissemination.
D. Project location (if known)
All project activities will be carried out within the jurisdiction of Shanghai Municipality.
Locations of most project activities have been identified as shown in the following list which
may be adjusted during next mission when a project feasibility study report is prepared.
A. Livestock Waste Management Technology Demonstration
1. Livestock Waste Management on Large Scale Farm: Jinshan district
2. Livestock Waste Management on Medium Scale Farm: Chongming county
3. Integrated Livestock and Agricultural Waste Management: Chongming county
B. Wetland Sewage Treatment System
1. Rural Town Wetland Sewage Treatment System: Chongming county
2. Village Wetland Sewage Treatment System: Qingpu district
C. Integrated Agricultural Pollution Reduction Techniques: Jinshan district, Chongming county,
Qingpu district and Songjiang district (likely)
D. Project Management & Dissemination
1. Project Management:At municipal, county/district and participating project site levels
2. Replication Strategy Development: At municipal, county/district and participating project
site levels
3. Training and Dissemination: At municipal, county/district and participating project site levels
E. Borrower's Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PCN]
At Municipal level, a Project Coordination Group (PCG), comprising of representatives from,
inter alia, the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the Municipal Finance Bureau,
the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau and the Municipal Agricultural Commission
will be set up. Its principal functions would be to (a) review and consolidate Project annual work
plans, (b) provide guidance on municipal policies and priorities related to agricultural and non-
point pollution reduction to be followed and help resolve related issues, and (c) integrate
activities of various agencies involved in the Project and ensure an inter-agency coordinated
approach to Project implementation.
Project Management Office (PMO) is based on existing institutional mechanisms for Project
preparation and implementation. The Shanghai APL PMO has been serving as Shanghai PMO
for this proposed Project and will take overall responsibility for Project implementation.
Specifically, the PMO will (a) act as a coordinating body with the Project's investment
components implemented by various agencies; (b) implement the Project's non-investment
components; and (c) serve as the Project's focal point with the World Bank. The DFV,
established under APL 2, will beinvolved in Project implementation. Its roles will be specified at
pre-appraisal.
Various government agencies in participating Project county/district will be engaged in both
Project preparation and implementation. An institutional arrangement for Project implementation
will be made at each Project site.
F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists
Mr Yiren Feng (EASCS)
Mr Jun Zeng (EASCS)
II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY
Safeguard Policies Triggered
Yes No TBD
Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01)
X
Among four project components, Components 3 and 4 will not involve civil works for any
physical construction. No domestic EA is required for components 3 and 4, while for
components 1 and 2, an EA Report would be prepared for each sub-component required for
domestic approval. The selection of EA institute and preparation of EA report for each sub-
component is underway.
In order to reflect overall environmental impacts from both positive and negative
perspectives, especially for this kind of packaged project, only one consolidated project-wide EA
Safeguard Policies Triggered
Yes No TBD
(CEA) and EMP document is required to comply with Bank's EArequirements. Based on
individual EA reports for proposed project investments, such a consolidated EA and EMP report
in English language would be prepared to make a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of all
four components for Bank review, including:
(a)
A consolidated project-wide EA report with detailed evaluation covering all
proposed project components;
(b)
Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
The selection of EA institute for preparation of CEA and EMP is under way. It is expected
that such EA institute would have ample experience with preparing EA in line with Bank
safeguard policies and requirements. The selection would be decided prior to July 25 2008.
Considering the type, location, sensitivity, scale of the proposed project, and the nature and
magnitude of its potential environmental impacts, it is expected that the project will bring very
positive environmental and social benefits to Shanghai's rural areas and significantly reduce the
pollution load especially nutrients to the East China Sea. As an important content, CEA will
assess the overall environmental, economic and social benefits of the proposed project.
Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04)
X
The proposed project consists of construction of some village wetland sewage treatment
systems. However, the site selection and design have not been decided yet.
Forests (OP/BP 4.36)
X
The project will not involve any forests.
Pest Management (OP 4.09)
X
The Integrated Agricultural Pollution Reduction Techniques Component, to be implemented
by Shanghai Agricultural Extension and Service Center (SAESC), will (a) disseminate the
application of high efficiency, low toxic, low residual effect chemicals and biological pesticides;
(b) prohibit the use of high toxic, high residual effect pesticides and those not recommended on
the World Health Organization's Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard and
Guidelines to Classification (Geneva: WHO 1994-95); (c) reduce the reliance on
organophosphorus pesticides and other synthetic chemical pesticides; (d) upgrade chemical
spraying equipments for increased efficiency; and (e) promote the use of non-chemical
technologies for insect and pest control. This component is expected to bring significant benefits
to the reduction of non-point sources pollution and food safety by greatly reducing the amount of
pesticides.
Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11)
X
With the current project design, the project is not expected to have any impact on cultural
property.
Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10)
X
The majority population in Shanghai is Han. The Bank's existing projects in Shanghai
suggested that no ethnic minority people are presented in or have collective attachment to the
area. The proposed project sites are in the rural area of Shanghai Municipality. According to the
Bank's previous experience in the same area and introduction by local governmental staff, no
ethnic minority groups are presented in and collectively attached to the Project area, therefore
OP4.10 is not triggered and no Indigenous People Development Plan is needed.
Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12)
X
Components 3 and 4 will not cause any civil works, so these components will not trigger the
policy and no RAP is needed. According to the primary project proposals, all civil works for
Safeguard Policies Triggered
Yes No TBD
Component 1 will be conducted on the beneficiaries' own land, thus no land taking will be
necessary. Component 2 will cause involuntary resettlement for wetland construction and a
Resettlement Action Plan is needed. The hiring of the RAP consultant is underway and it is
anticipated that an experienced consulting firm will be selected by July 25, 2008.
Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37)
X
The project will not involve any dams.
Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50)
X
The project will not involve any international waterways.
Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60)
X
The project is not located in any known area on territorial dispute as defined under the
policy.
Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment
III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN
A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS
would be prepared: N/A
B. For simple projects that will not require a QER, the target date for preparing the PAD-stage
ISDS: 12/15/2008
C. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed.
The specific studies and their timing1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS.
The task team has agreed with the client that draft EA, EMP, and RAP in Chinese will be
submitted to the Bank by 11/30/2008 and draft EA, EMP, and RAP in English by
12/12/2008.
IV. APPROVALS
Signed and submitted by:
Task Team Leader:
Mr Hiroaki Suzuki
12/11/2008
Approved by:
Regional Safeguards Coordinator:
Mr Panneer Selvam Lakshminarayanan
12/12/2008
Comments:
Sector Manager:
Mr Keshav Varma
12/16/2008
Comments:
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InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected
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