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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Procedure

Document Number: KOC.EV.003

Document Team Leader Health & Document

TL Standards
Author: Environment Coordinator:
Approved by: KOC HSEMS Procedures Sub-committee

Authorized by: KOC HSSE Implementation Committee

Original Issue Document
August 17, 2004 Tier 3
Date: Control Tier:
Revision/Review Next Review
December 21, 2016 December 20, 2019
Date: Date:

1.0 Purpose/Scope
This procedure describes the process for screening, scoping, assessing, documenting and
communicating project environmental and social impacts and the proposed measures for their
mitigation. The objectives of this process are to:
 Provide the mechanism of project screening in terms of potential/likely significant
environmental and social impacts for the categorizing the level of environmental and
social impact assessment study required for registering with KEPA for obtaining
Environmental Permit.
 Protect the natural environment, while allowing for responsible project development
and resource use.
 Provide the list of contents for the project scoping report.
 Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, specifically Kuwait EPA and Ministry
of Oil regulations for development projects and expansions, and relevant KOC HSEMS
procedures.
 Provide information on potential environmental and social impacts early in the design
phase, when they can be addressed at least cost and disruption to the project.
 Define clear lines of communication between the Requesting Team, Controlling Team,
Asset Owner Team, etc., Directorate/Asset HSE Teams and the Corporate Health &
Environment Team.
 Define critical decision and communication points for each Group within the project
environmental and social impacts evaluation process.
 Define clear responsibilities for communication and submission of environmental and
social impact assessment information to external agencies.
 Include the viewpoints of concerned external parties in the project evaluation when
project development has potential to affect parties outside of KOC.
 Describe the objective of the Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) process
and its legal requirements.
 Identify the criteria for categorizations (screening lists) of these projects and their
different types of assessment are required.
 Describe the requirements for Environmental and Social Assessment in different
categories including contents of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study
(ESIAS), Environmental and Social Assessment Report (ESAR), Environmental
Assessment Form (EAF) and Environmental Permit (EP).
 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Kuwait Environment Public Authority
(KEPA), Relevant Parties (RP), and the Project Proponent (PP).

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This procedure applies to all projects for Onshore and Offshore activities regardless of cost
range and is not limited to Major Projects for which a Capital Project Proposal is needed. For
conducting on-shore and off-shore drilling ESIA study, Annex M to be followed. However it
is not applicable to minor modifications that are carried out under service / maintenance /
manpower-equipment supply contracts / pilot studies.

2.0 Definitions
Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA): is a procedural tool whose breadth, depth,
and type of analysis depend on the nature, scale, and potential environmental impact of the
proposed project. ESA evaluates a project’s potential environmental and social risks and
impacts in its area of influence; examines project alternatives; identifies ways of improving
project selection, site selection, planning, design, and implementation by preventing,
minimizing, mitigating, or compensating for adverse environmental and social impacts and
enhancing positive impacts; and includes the process of mitigating and managing adverse
environmental and social impacts throughout project implementation.

Area of Influence: The area of influence of the project includes the proposed project site (or
alternative sites) and related facilities that the proponent develops or controls; and areas that
potentially could be affected by the cumulative impacts from other development projects in the
study area.

Trans-boundary Issues: Include air and water pollution and other forms of pollution that may
crosses political, governmental, or geographical boundaries; abstraction of water from or
pollution of international waterways.

Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment Study (ESIAS): A comprehensive and

detailed document for projects which are screened under “Category (A)” to identify and assess
the potential positive and negative, direct or indirect and cumulative of environmental and
social impacts of a proposed project, evaluate alternatives, and design appropriate mitigation,
management, and monitoring measures in the form of an Environmental Management Plan ;
and be submitted for consultation and disclosure.

Environmental and Social Assessment Report (ESAR): is a document prepared for

projects which are screened under “Category (B)”. This report would help to evaluate, mitigate
and monitor the environmental and social impacts. This report contains a description of the
project, the analysis of the environmental and social impacts and the mitigating, monitoring
and institutional measures in the form of an Environment Management Plan (EMP).

Environmental Assessment Form (EAF): This form is filed for activities and workshops
screened under “Category (C)” to identify possible environmental impacts.

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Environmental Permit (EP): is a set of conditions derived from the ESIAS, the ESAR or the
EAF to which the project proponent should comply within a limited duration to prevent, diminish
or compensate the impacts on human health and the environment.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP): consists of the set of mitigation, monitoring, and
institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation to eliminate adverse
environmental impacts, offset them, or reduce them to acceptable levels. The plan also
includes the actions needed to implement these measures.

Self-Monitoring Report: Environmental monitoring reports submitted by the Project

Proponent to KEPA.

Project Proponent (PP) / Competent Governmental Authority (CGA): Is the person, the
governmental organization, the private sector or the joint venture requesting an environmental
permit as part of the license to establish the project/activity.

Project Gate System (PGS) Process: The PGS Process is the governing framework used
by KOC for selecting, planning and manging capital projects in a consistent and disciplined
manner through the generic project life cycle.

Project: Any development or new industrial project or major expansion or major modification
initiated and executed by concerned directorates in KOC.

Environmental Consulting Office/Firm: is an office or firm approved by KEPA for practicing

environmental consultation, preparing ESIAS, ESAR, EAF, assessment of the current
environmental situation.

Project Screening: is a process by which a decision is taken on whether or not and what
level of ESIA is required for a particular project.

Screening Application Form: is project application form with an overview of the project as
described in Annex (A) and submit it to KEPA.

Screening Categories: The category of the project for which a project will be screened based
on the four screening lists attached in Annex (B) to this document and will consist of the
following four categories and are presented in Figure 1:

Category (A) includes a list of projects (presented in Annex B-1) for which a detailed and
comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study (ESIAS) is mandatory.
Projects in this category would have by their magnitude and severity, potential significant
adverse social or environmental impacts that are diverse, irreversible, or unprecedented.

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Category (B) includes a list of projects (presented in Annex B-2) for which an Environmental
and Social Assessment Report (ESAR) is required. Projects in this category will have by their
magnitude and severity, limited potential adverse social or environmental impacts that are few
in number, site-specific, largely reversible, and readily addressed through mitigation
measures.

Category (C) includes a list of activities and workshops (presented in Annex B-3) for which
only an Environmental Impact Form (EAF) should be filled in. Activities in this category will
have very limited environmental impacts.

Category (D) is a list of activities and workshops (presented in Annex B-4) which have no
adverse impacts and therefore do not require an Environmental Permit.

3.0 General Requirements

 Guide to KOC HSE Management System.
 KOC HSEMS Element HSE-04 Facilities, Design & Construction, Expectations # 1, 2,
3.
 Kuwait Environment Public Authority (EPA) Environmental Requirements in Item 14 of
Article (7) of the Environmental Protection Law (No 42/2014) in addition, Article (16) of
law No 42/2014.
 Kuwait EPA – The Kuwait Environmental Public Authority; the regulatory body that
registers Project screening, reviews scoping ESIAS/ ESAR/ EAF, approves
Environmental and Social Assessment Reports/ Forms and issues Environmental
Permit.
 Amendment 99/2015 to KEPA Law 42/2014 and Decision 2/2015.

4.0 Key Responsibilities

4.1 Requesting Team

 To prepare a project screening application form with an overview of the project as
described in Annex (A).
 The application form shall be submitted after the project site is selected and shall be
submitted at the project concept stage and before starts any project development.
 To ensure completion of the project screening application form and forward it for
verification of Asset/Directorate HSE Team.
 Liaise and acts as a Point of contact with KEPA during stage 2.1 of Project Gate
System (PGS).
 Forward the completed original screening application form Annex (A) to KEPA in
Arabic while retaining the copy in project file. In addition, send copies to the
Asset/Directorate HSE Team and TL Health and Environment.

4.2 Controlling Team

 Accountable for conducting the ESIAS/ESAR/EAF process.

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 Acts as a Point of contact with KEPA during stage 3 &4 of PGS.

 Forward the ESIAS/ESAR/EAF to Corporate H&E Team for information and
Asset/Directorate HSE Team for review and comments as needed.
 Ensure by site supervision that environmental management measures recommended
in the ESIAS/ESAR/EAF are duly implemented during construction and
commissioning, and corrective action are taken, if and as necessary.
 Accountable for submitting the follow up reports as per Annex H, Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) through Consultancy firm class (A) to KEPA.
 Provide all ESIAS/ESAR/EAF related documents to the Asset owner on the
acceptance by KEPA.
 Accountable for compliance with the agreed findings of the ESIAS/ ESAR/ EAF during
stage 3 & 4 of PGS.
 Accountable for conducting the ESIAS/ESAR quality review process in accordance
with HSEMS Procedure KOC.GE.050 for “Project HSE Review”.

4.3 Asset/Directorate HSE Teams

 Verify the completed project screening application form forwarded by requesting team.
 Review and Provide comments as needed for ESIAS/ ESAR/EAF and forwarded the
report to controlling team.
 Provide assistance to controlling team for conducting the ESIAS/ESAR Quality Review
Process.
 Maintain the database of ESIAS/ ESAR/EAF for the projects in the directorate.
 Provide data collection and field survey assistance to carry out the Environmental and
Social Assessment (ESIAS and ESAR) studies.

4.4 Corporate Health & Environment Team

 Provide advisory support and clarification for queries from the Controlling team,
Requesting team and Assets & Directorate HSE Teams, etc. on the ESIA procedure.
 Maintain the database including screening application form/ESIAS/ESAR/EAF reports,
for all the projects in KOC.
 Regular audits to be conducted to assess performance and compliance.
 Maintain and communicate latest list of environmental consultancy firms approved by
KEPA and KOC.

4.5 Asset Owner

 Perform any additional ESIAS/ESAR/EAF related work requested by KEPA with the
assistance of Asset/Directorate HSE team during the operational phase.
 To ensure compliance with the KEPA for ESIAS/ ESAR/ EAF recommendations during
the operational and decommissioning stages of the project.

4.6 Contractor
 Implement Environmental Management Plan including Environmental Mitigation Plan
and Monitoring Plan in the applicable Project stage.
 Carry-out Self-monitoring as per Self-Monitoring Report Scope.

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4.7 Environmental Consultancy Firm

 Act as the coordinator between the controlling team and KEPA during all stages of the
ESIA study.
 Conducting the scoping process and prepare the ESIA Scoping Report.
 Participate in the review meeting for the ESIA scoping process.
 Prepare the comprehensive ESIA study including EMP.
 Prepare the self-monitoring report for Construction and Operation.
 Prepare and fill the form of the Environmental Permit for approval by KEPA.
 Prepare and submit all reports ESIA/ESAR/EAF including Project Screening
Application Form Annex (A) to KEPA in Arabic.
 Prepare and submit the follow up reports as per Annex H, Environmental Management
Plan (EMP) to KEPA.

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5.0 Figure 1: Environment and Social Assessment Process

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5.1 Project Screening Process

Project Screening is a process by which a decision is taken on whether or not and what level
of ESIA is required for a particular project. The classification of the project depends on the
nature, type, location, as well as the nature and magnitude of its potential impacts.

 Tools, Documentation, and Resources

KOC is required to prepare the KEPA Screening Application Form with an overview of the
project as described in Annex (A) and submit it to KEPA in Arabic. The project screening
application form made available in the KOC Portal. All projects are required to have a
completed screening application form as part of the project record. The screening application
form is designed to be completed in the conceptual stage by requesting team involved in the
project. It should be the first step in the overall ESIA process. KEPA endorsement will be
included in the Decision Support Package for the closure of gate 2.1 of Project Gate System.
.

Assistance or clarification can be obtained to complete the screening application form by

contacting the Asset/Directorate HSE Team where the project is being planned. The
Requesting Team shall forward the completed screening application form for verification of
Asset/Directorate HSE Team. The original completed/verified screening application form must
be forwarded to KEPA to initiate further steps. Copies should also be sent to Asset/Directorate
HSE Team and Corporate Health & Environment Team for information purpose. However, the
Health & Environment Team may perform quality checks on completed screening application
form and request additional information.

 Screening Categories
The application form is forwarded to the Environment Public Authority. Up on receipt of the
approved ESA Notification on the Screening Application Form, the classification of the
proposed project may direct the Controlling Team to conduct further investigations of potential
impacts as directed in ESIA study. These new requirements will be part of Statement of
Requirements (SOR) submitted by the Requesting Team at the closure of stage 2.2 of Project
Gate System. Classification on the category of the project will be based on the four screening
lists attached in Annex (B) to this document and will consist of the four categories that are
presented in Figure 1 of The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment System in KOC.
.

5.2 Environmental and Social Assessment

These assessment are expected to be carried out at Stage 3 of Project Gate System.
Controlling Team is responsible to ensure that these assessment are conducted in accordance
with KEPA requirements are detailed below and as per the classification assigned by KEPA
during the screening process.

5.2.1 Category (A) - ESIAS

If the ESA Notification classifies the project under Category A, it is assumed that by their
magnitude and severity, potential significant adverse social and environmental impacts that
are diverse, irreversible, or unprecedented will be encountered.
A more detailed evaluation is mandatory by the KEPA Regulation. ESIA study builds on
information gathered from screening application form, using additional project information
such as environmental data of the project area.

 Tools, Documentation, and Resources

It is the controlling team’s responsibility to conduct the ESIAS through approved environmental
consultant firms. The ESIAS Scoping Report is prepared as per the Guidelines attached in

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Annex F and is to be forwarded to Asset/Directorate HSE for comments and to Corporate H&E
Team for information. After incorporating the comments if any, the ESIAS Scoping Report will
be forwarded to:
 Controlling Team
 Asset/Directorate HSE Team
 Corporate H&E Team

The Controlling Team in turn forwards the document as ESIAS Scoping Report to Kuwait EPA
for approval. The Kuwait EPA is required to comment on this ESIAS Scoping Report within 60
working days. After getting approval from Kuwait EPA on the Scoping Report, The Controlling
Team conducts the ESIAS (as per attached Annexes G & H) and prepare the ESIAS final
report and is to be forwarded to Asset/Directorate HSE for comments and to Corporate H&E
Team for information. After incorporating the comments if any, the ESIAS is forwarded to
Kuwait EPA for approval. The Kuwait EPA is required to comment on this ESIAS within 60
working days. Any comments on the ESIAS by Kuwait EPA shall be incorporated prior to
KEPA issuing the Environmental Permit.

The criteria shall be used for evaluating the ESIAS by Kuwait EPA as per attached Annex E.

5.2.2 Category (B) - ESAR

If a project’s KEPA Screening Application Form indicates a potential environmental impact (s)
and is classified in Category (B) as identified in Annex B-2, an Environmental & Social
Assessment Report (ESAR) is only required. Typically, ESAR is a relatively lower-cost
analysis in comparison with Category A projects.

 Tools, Documentation, and Resources

It is the controlling team’s responsibility to conduct the ESAR through approved environmental
consultancy firm. Category (B) projects requires submission of the following documentation,
as part of ESAR:
1) The institutional and legal framework should be briefly described and focus primarily
on the legal and institutional aspects related to the project.
2) The Submittal of a formal Scoping Report is not required for KEPA. A Scope of Work
will be provided from Company to the Environmental Consultancy Firm to define the
extent of the ESAR.
3) Baseline data should be limited only to the necessary pollution parameters, which
significantly affect the environment within the project. This can be done through a
survey on the site to obtain current environmental information.
4) Key environmental issues can be identified by a rapid exercise, based on consultation
with local people and agencies.
5) Analysis of alternatives will be limited to technical alternatives.

The ESAR is prepared as per the Guidelines attached in Annex I and is to be forwarded to
Asset/Directorate HSE for comments and to Corporate H&E team for information. After
incorporating the comments if any, the ESAR will be forwarded to:
 Controlling Team
 Asset/Directorate HSE Team
 Corporate H&E Team

The Controlling Team in turn forwards the document as ESAR to Kuwait EPA for approval.
The Kuwait EPA is required to comment on this ESAR within 60 working days. Any comments
on the ESAR by Kuwait EPA shall be incorporated prior to KEPA issuing the Environmental
Permit.

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The criteria shall be used for evaluating the ESAR by Kuwait EPA as per attached Annex J.

5.2.3 Category (C) - EAF

If a project’s KEPA Screening Application Form indicates minimum environmental impact (s)
and is classified in Category (C) as identified in Annex B-3, an Environmental Assessment
Form (EAF) should be filled by the Environmental Consultancy Firm.
EAF should be filled by Environmental Consultancy Firm. The filled EAF is to be forwarded to
Asset/Directorate HSE for comments and to Corporate H&E Team for information. After
incorporating the comments if any, The controlling Team in turn forwards the document as
EAF to Kuwait EPA for approval. The Kuwait EPA is required to comment on this EAF within
30 working days. Any comments on the EAF by Kuwait EPA shall be incorporated prior to
KEPA issuing the Environmental Permit.

5.2.4 Category (D)

If a project’s KEPA Screening Application Form indicates no adverse environmental impact
(s) and is classified in Category (D), an ESA is Not required and do not require Environmental
Permit. Additionally, Project continues as per Project HSE Plan.
5.3 Environmental Permit
The Environmental Consultancy Office will prepare the Environment Permit for the approval
of the KEPA. The KEPA shall issues the Environment Permit as per Annex-L. All required
actions will be included in the Decision Support Package for the Closure of Stage 3.2 of Project
Gate System.

5.4 Use of Outside Technical Resources for Project Environmental

Evaluation

At any point during project environmental evaluation, if the outside consultant assistance is
needed for consultation or generation of the document related to evaluation process, only the
Kuwait EPA approved environmental consultancy firms must be used.

 Class A: Consultancy firms that will be conducted ESIAS (Category A) and ESAR
(Category B) as per KOC Approved List 71A category.

 Class B: Consultancy firms that will be conducted ESAR (Category B) and EAF
(Category C) as per KOC Approved List 71B category.

All reports, forms, presentations shall be prepared by environmental consultancy firm in

Arabic as well as English and submitted in hardcopy and softcopy (including in CD).

6.0 Key Documents/Tools/References

 KOC.GE.048 - Procedure for the Preparation of Project HSE Plan

 KOC.GE.038 – Procedure for HSE Planning of Well Delivery Project.
 KOC.GE.050 - Procedure for Project HSE Review (PHSER)
 Kuwait Public Authority KEPA updated list of Approved Environmental Consultancy
Firms to conduct ESIAS
 Annex A: Project Screening Application Form
 Annex (B): Projects Screening Lists

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 Annex (C): Environmentally and Socially Sensitive Areas

 Annex (D): Site Selection Criteria
 Annex (E): Checklist for Reviewing the ESIA Study by KEPA
 Annex (F): Content of the Scoping Report
 Annex (G): Contents of the ESIA Study
 Annex (H): Content of the Environmental Management Plan
 Annex (I): Contents of the Environmental and Social Assessment Report (ESAR)
 Annex (J): Checklist for Reviewing the ESAR by KEPA
 Annex (K): List of Available Forms at the P&EIAD in KEPA
 Annex (L): Format for the Environmental Permit Form, from the website of the
Kuwait EPA (www.epa.org.kw)
 Annex (M): Criteria for ESIAS for Well Delivery Program.
7.0 Abbreviations
ESIAS Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study

ESA Environmental and Social Assessment

ESAR Environmental and Social Assessment Report

EAF Environmental Assessment Form

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EP Environmental Permit

EPA Environment Public Authority

EST Environmental Screening Team (at KEPA)

KEAP Kuwait Environmental Action Programme

KEPA Kuwait Environment Public Authority

KOC Kuwait Oil Company

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

P&EIAD Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment Department

PP Project Proponent

CGA Competent Governmental Authority

PGS Project Gate System

RP Relevant Parties

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8.0 HSE Records List (Retention Period)

 Screening Application Form (Indefinite)
 Scoping Report (Indefinite)
 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study (Indefinite)
 Environmental and Social Assessment Report (Indefinite)
 Environmental Assessment Form (Indefinite)
 Environmental Permit (Indefinite)
 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (Indefinite)
 Self-Monitoring Report (Indefinite)

Review and Revision Log

Review/ Revision
Review/Revision Details
Date
Implementation Committee Comments incorporated
March 10, 2004
Final draft comments incorporated
March 12, 2004
Clarified roles and responsibilities; minor change to flow diagram;
April 5, 2004 added Key Doc reference
Clarified that Project HSE Coordinator comes from Controlling Team
April 11, 2004
Minor revision of Project Team to Controlling Team in Figure and 5.3.1
May 16, 2004
Annual review. Clarification of process. Addition of KOC approved
October 6, 2005
contractor’s requirement.
HSE MS Implementation committee discussed and directed to unite
October 28, 2007 the two existing procedures (KOC.EV.003 and KOC.EV.004) into one
As per agreement reached with KEPA the procedure was split into
four stages to simplify the EIA process, the initial EIA report
submission to KEPA during FEED stage & the Final EIA report
August 30, 2009
submission during detailed design stage of the project. Added extra
responsibilities, amended certain paragraphs and attached new
Appendix B.
Modified the existing checklist to be applicable for offshore activities.
Additional responsibilities for the TL H&E defined. Modified Figure 1
of the EIA to illustrate the assessment of project Environmental Impact
December 21, 2010 Process. Additional requirements were added in the contents of the
EIA report to make sure KEPA requirements have been considered.
Additional references for the EIA were added. The earlier Appendix B
is replaced with ‘Guide to EIA Reporting’.
Modified the existing checklist to be applicable for offshore & onshore
activities. Modified responsibility for the TL H&E and Additional
responsibilities has been given to Asset Owner to perform additional
March 10, 2012 work if requested by KEPA in operational Phase. Additional references
for the EIA were added. Added new Appendix-C: Criteria for
Environmental Impact Assessment for Drilling Operations developed
by HSE (E&PD) team.

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 Added “Appendix – D EIA Quality Report Checklist”. which was

November 20, 2013 developed by Q&HSE (MP&TS) team.
 Added “Definitions for Initial EIA Report, Final EIA Report and
Quality of EIA Report in Section 2.
 Added “Projects Support Services Group instead of Design
Team along with Key Responsibilities in Section 4.
 Added “Construction activities of any project (new/modifications)
are to be commenced only after the final EIA report approval
given by KEPA in Section 5.1.
 Added “ Controlling team is responsible for reviewing EIA quality
checklist (Appendix D) for FEIA & IEIA report (if considered as
final) before submission to KEPA with assistance from HSE
Asset/Directorate. Its main aim is to assess the quality of the EIA
report to provide good information for decision makers in Section
5.2.3.1.
 Document formatted as per the latest Document Control
Procedure.
May 18, 2016 Procedure fully revised as per the new Kuwait Environment Public
Authority (K-EPA) Guidelines. Title of the procedure changed from
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA).
December 21, 2016  Section 4.0 - Key Responsibilities were updated as follows.
o Requesting Team for forwarding the completed original screening
application form Annex (A) to KEPA in Arabic while retaining the
copy in project file and sending copies to the Asset/Directorate
HSE Team and TL Health and Environment.
o Controlling Team for submitting the follow up reports as per Annex
H, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) through Consultancy
firm class (A) to KEPA.
o Environmental Consultancy Firm for preparing and submitting all
reports ESIA/ESAR/EAF including Project Screening Application
Form Annex (A) to KEPA in Arabic as well as the follow up reports
as per Annex H, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to KEPA.
 Added Project Gate System (PGS) requirements to Section 5.1 and
5.2 Project Screening Process and ESA process.

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Annex A: Project Screening Application Form

This appendix is provided for screening checklist shall be completed in the conceptual phase
or as early as possible in the project cycle for all development or new industrial projects, major
expansions and major modifications.

This Annex-A is attached as a separate document in the system, however, to be read as part
of this procedure. In considering whether a project requires ESIA, some information about the
project will be required. The types of information required are listed below. Where a formal
screening decision is made by the KEPA, the "Project Proponent" may be required to provide
all of the information1 listed below to KEPA.

1. Name of the project:

2. Project Owner (Proponent):

 Name:

 Address:

 Tel number:  Fax:

 Email:

3. Project Sector :

 Chemical Industries  Irrigation, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry

 Oil & Gas  Water Supply
 Engineering & Construction Materials  Urban Development
 Food & Agro-Industries  Waste Management
 Energy  Tourism and Entertainment
 Large & Medium Infrastructure Projects  Others: (Please specify)

4. Nature of the project

 New Project  Existing project or holder of a permit or approved

 Modification
 Addition of production line
 Expansion
 Rehabilitation
 Closure

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Note: the Environment Public Authority may request more information and other documents as per the nature of the
project.

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5. Estimated cost of the project:

Total cost of the project (KD) :

Construction cost (KD):
Operation & maintenance (KD):

6. Project time schedule

Expected date of commencement Expected end date

Planning and designs
Construction
Operation& maintenance

7. Characteristics of the Project

Brief description of the proposed project.

Maximum production capacity and total project area.
Map showing project location – (preferably Google maps + x,y coordinates + nearby
areas)

Other documents attached

(to be filled by the Requesting Team)

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Annex (B)
Projects Screening Lists

This annex is provided for reference is some additional project information detailing the
sequence for the submission of the various reports at their respective stages for efficient
project management during the ESIA process.

This Appendix-B is attached as a separate document in the system, however, to be read as

part of this procedure.

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Annex (B-1)
Category (A): Projects, which require a Comprehensive Environmental
and Social Impacts Assessment Study (ESIAS)
ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS

1.1 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

1. Leather tanneries All cases

2. Spray & Coatings (plastic/metal) Project area > 10,000 m2

3. Manufacturing of chemical fertilizers All cases

4. Large-scale factories involved in surface treatment, galvanization or All cases

electroplating of iron, steel or non-ferrous metals

5. Manufacturing of pesticides or formulation, or transportation or All cases

hazardous /and or toxic materials

6. Aluminium manufacturing plants (from aluminium ores and from All cases
melting scraped aluminium)

7. Lead smelters All cases

8. Manufacturing of medicines & pharmaceutical products All cases

9. Artificial sponge manufacturing plans (from basic materials) All cases

10. Manufacturing plants for the synthesis of petrochemicals, such as: All cases
Alkenes (ethylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene); polymers
(polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride);
benzene, ethyl-benzene, alkyl-benzenes; styrene , acetylene,
formaldehydes, alcohols, glycerides, and other petrochemical
industries.

11. Manufacturing of soap and chemical detergents from basic All cases
chemicals (including saponification and sulfonation processes)

12. Coal/petroleum coke manufacturing & processing plants All cases

13. Alkali chlor manufacturing plants and derivatives (caustic soda, All cases
chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, sodium
chlorate, etc...)

14. Halogen organic compounds manufacture (including organic- All cases

chlorines)

15. Production of industrial gases All cases

16. Tires, rubber and plastic industry All cases

17. Manufacturing, refining and treatment of lubricating oils and grease All cases

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS
18. Paints and varnishes production All cases

19. Manufacturing of organic solvents (e.g. White Spirit, acetone and All cases
others)

20. Paper mills for the manufacturing of pulp from cellulose and All cases
recycled papers (for the production of paper rolls and cardboard)

21. Production of basic chemicals (e.g. inorganic acids such as All cases
sulphuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, etc...)

22. Steel and ion manufacturing (from ores and recycled metals) All cases

23. Glass & glass wool manufacture All cases

1.2 OIL & GAS

24. Crude oil and natural gas refineries and renovation of refineries All cases

25. Oil and gas extraction platforms All cases

26. Tank farms for the storage of crude oils, gas, petroleum derivatives storage capacity > 20,000 tonnes
and petrochemical products

27. Storage and transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied All cases
petroleum gases (LNGs) and dangerous chemicals

28. Construction of on-shore pipelines (outside oil fields) for the diameter > 1 m and length > 20
transport of oil and gas km

29. Construction of off-shore pipeline for the transport of oil and gas All cases

30. Enhance oil and gas recovery for increasing production All cases

31. Oil export facilities (e.g. off-shore pipelines, berth, artificial islands, All cases
platforms, bunkers, etc..)

32. Oil and gas production on- and offshore All cases

33. Ballast water treatment facilities all cases

34. Drilling for off-shore and on-shore development and/or production All cases
of petroleum and gas fields

35. Natural gas & sour gas processing plants and treatment units for All cases
water accompanying oil

36. Surface industrial installations for the production of oil and natural All cases
gas (e.g. gathering stations)

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS

1.3 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

37. Manufacture of cement, gypsum and ceramics (from raw materials) All cases

38. Quarries for sand and gravels All cases

39. Smelting, pouring or refining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals All cases

40. Manufacturing of reinforcement ion, ion bars, ion sheets and ion All cases
pipes

41. Manufacturing of heavy mechanical equipment, heaters, boilers, production site area > 10,000 m2
ovens, refrigerators, air-conditioning

42. Electrical motors, generators manufacture production site area > 10,000 m2

43. Batteries manufacturing plants and used batteries recycling plants All cases

44. Plants for manufacturing and recycling mobile phone batteries All cases

45. Shipyards for building and repair of large ships length along waterside > 100 m

46. Production of coachwork for motor vehicles and trailers All cases

1.4 FOOD AND AGRO-INDUSTRY

47. Large dairy factories and the manufacturing of milk products (milk, Area > 5,000 m2
cheese, yogurt, ice-cream)

48. Wool production (including washing, bleaching, degreasing and All cases
dyeing)

49. Manufacturing of vegetable oils All cases

50. Manufacturing of sugar All cases

51. Manufacturing of table salt All cases

1.5 ENERGY
52. Thermal power plants/desalination plants All cases

53. High-voltage transfer stations and power transmission lines Voltage equator > 240 KV

54. Nuclear power plants All cases

55. Renewable energy plants (solar/wind) production > 20 MW

1.6 LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE

56. Airports construction and expansion of airports All cases

57. Ports and large-scale expansion All cases

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS
58. Coastal projects: Construction/rehabilitation of coastal structures All cases with dredging and/or
(including; harbours, marinas, platforms, artificial islands, sand and rock filling
development of Kuwait's islands, markets, shopping malls, marine
clubs, water canals and channels)

59. Major roads and highways All cases

60. Railways and railways facilities length > 10 km

61. Bridges (inland and over sea) All cases

62. Cleaning work of main water ways (i.e., water intake for All cases
desalination plants and harbours)

IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCKS PROJECTS

63. Large-scale aquaculture, mar culture and industrial fisheries Production more than 250
tonnes / year

64. Agricultural areas and greenery projects Area > 5 km2

65. Protected area and national reserves All cases

66. Central slaughtering houses All cases

67. Large-scale animal husbandry ( cattle, horses, sheeps, others) Project area > 50,000 m2

1.7 WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS

68. Water mixing and pumping plants Production > 1.5 million m3 /year

69. Ground water wells Production > 1 million m3 / year

70. Artificial recharge of groundwater with treated waste water All cases

71. Water supply network (new or replacement) Area > 10 km2

1.8 URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

72. Regional/urban development master plans All cases

73. Designation of industrial zones All cases

74. Construction of new residential areas (new cities, worker’s cities) All cases

75. Expansion of residential areas > 200 housing units

76. Construction of hospitals More than 100 beds

77. Construction of new university campus and research centres All cases

78. Large administrative complexes, shopping malls and exhibition Total area > 50,000 m2
centres

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS
79. Whole sale markets (meat & vegetables) Total area > 50,000 m2

1.9 WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

80. Waste landfills All cases

81. Sanitation master plans (wastewater collection system) All cases

82. Municipal solid (and semi-solid) waste segregation, recycling & All cases
treatment plants

83. Municipal wastewater treatment plants All cases

84. Industrial wastewater treatment plants All cases

85. Medical and hazardous waste incineration plants All cases

86. Solid wastes incineration plants (Waste to Energy Plants,) All cases

87. Hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities All cases

1.10 TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS

88. Coastal hotels, tourism centres and resorts All cases

89. Entertainment & amusement parks All cases

90. Sport stadium & villages All cases

91. Animal zoos All cases

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Annex (B-2)
Category (B): Projects which require an Environmental and Social
Assessment Report (ESAR)
ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS

1.11 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

92. Production of paper and cartoon boards (products All cases
only- doesn't include manufacturing of paper pulp)

93. Spray & coating (plastic/metal) Project area less than < 10,000 m2

94. Printing for magazines, newspapers, books and for All cases
can and tin products

95. Packing and packaging of liquid and solid All cases

chemicals and products (such as: washing
powders, detergents and cleaning liquids)

96. Cosmetic factories (tooth paste, cologne, shampoo, All cases

perfumes, beauty products, etc.)

97. Factories and workshops for metal surface All cases

treatment and electroplating

98. Plants for mixing and packing fertilizers (without All cases
manufacturing)

99. Medium- and large factories for plastic shaping/ All cases
plastic injection/ plastic pipes/ packaging plastic
wires/ plastic crushing/ manufacturing elastics
materials/ CDs

100. Warehouses for the storage of chemicals & All cases

flammable materials

101. Carpets factories All cases

102. Textile and clothes factories Total area = 1,000 m2 and above

103. Factories for the manufacturing of sponge All cases

products

1.12 OIL & GAS

104. Exploratory surveys (geological/geophysical), All cases
situated offshore or onshore for petroleum and gas

105. Exploratory drilling not including development for All cases

off-shore and on-shore petroleum and gas

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS
106. Tank farms for the storage of crude oils, gas, storage capacity < 20,000 tonnes
petroleum derivatives and petrochemical products

107. Construction of on-shore pipelines Length < 20 km

1.13 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

108. Marble and granite cutting, polishing and finishing All cases
factories

109. Plants for manufacturing bricks, plasters, gypsum All cases

and cements products

110. Plants carrying out asphalt mixing and producing All cases
construction and road paving materials and
reinforced concrete production

111. Pottery and china factories All cases

112. Melting, pouring or refining of ferrous and non- All cases

ferrous metals

113. Mechanical equipment, heaters, boilers, production site less than 10,000 m2
refrigerators, ovens, air-conditioners

114. Manufacturer of electrical motors, electrical production site less than 10,000 m2
generators and electrical appliances

115. Stations for distributing petroleum derivatives All cases

116. Medium and large wood manufacturing plants, All cases

MDF and artificial wood

117. Manufacturing wooden and metallic products All cases

(such as windows, doors, accessories, furniture,
desks kitchen ware)

118. Workshops involved in surface metallic treatment All cases

or electroplating of iron, steel or non-ferrous
metals

119. Manufacturing of light bulbs and neon lamps All cases

1.14 FOOD AND AGRO-INDUSTRY

120. Processing and packaging of oils and fats from All cases
animal or vegetable and the production of protein
fodders

121. Factories for the production of canned food, All cases

vegetables and fruits

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS
122. Confectionary and pastry industry All cases

123. Food processing factories (meat, fish and chicken All cases
meals)

124. Dairy factories and the manufacturing of milk production less than < 5000 m2
products (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice-cream)

125. Factories for the production of gaseous drinks, All cases

juices, and bottled water.

126. Wheat mills All cases

1.15 ENERGY
127. High voltage power transmission lines (in urban Voltage equator less than < 240 KV
areas)

128. Renewable energy plants (solar/wind) Production capacity less than < 20 MW

1.16 MEDIUM- SIZE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

129. Renovation of Airports All cases

130. Steel shipyards, dry-docks, floating docks and ship All cases
maintenance

131. Coastal structure All cases without dredging

132. Construction of internal roads Length > 1 km

133. Railways Length smaller than < 10 km

1.17 IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCKS PROJECTS

134. Groundwater-fed irrigation projects Irrigated area more than 100,000 m2

135. Medium-scale aquaculture, Mari culture and production less than 250 tonnes/year
industrial fisheries

136. greenery projects Land area less than 5 km2

137. Medium-scale animal husbandry (cattle, horses, capacity less than < 100,000 kg livestock / year
sheep, other)

138. Poultry farms and slaughter houses All cases

139. cleanings of intestines and remaining parts of

animals

140. Veterinary hospitals All cases

141. Factories for leather products (without tanning) All cases

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ACTIVITY THRESHOLDS

1.18 WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS

142. Water mixing & pumping plants Production less than < 1.5 million m3 /year

143. Ground water wells Production less than < 1 million m3 / year

144. Deep drilling for groundwater ( production) Depth greater than 1 km

145. Water reservoirs Capacity more than > 3000 m3

146. Compact water desalination units/plants Less than 10,000 m3/year

147. Drilling of shallow wells more than 30 meters

148. Water supply networks (new or replacement) Area less than 10 km2

149. Storm water networks and emergency outlets All cases

1.19 URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

150. Construction/expansion of residential areas Less than 200 housing units

151. Construction of medium size hospitals Less than 100 beds

152. Temporary labour camps More than 200 workers

153. Small wastewater treatment plants/units Capacity more than > 500 inhabitants

154. Administrative complexes, shopping malls and Total area 10,00 - 50,000 m2
exhibition centres

155. Building of hotels (outside coastal zones) More than 200 rooms

156. Meat and vegetable markets Total area 10,000 – 50,000 m2

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Annex (B-3)
Category (C): Projects and activities of minimum environmental impacts which
requires only the submission of an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and the
Environmental Permit is issued under the conditions set by KEPA
1. Meat and vegetable markets (Total area less than < 10,000 m2)
2. Administrative complexes, shopping malls and exhibition centres (Total area less than <
10,000 m2)
3. Car parks
4. Bakeries and rotating ovens
5. Workshops for the dairies production and dairy products
6. Workshops for cutting and forming of plastic; including: plastic cutting and welding/
readymade rolls cutting to manufacture plastic bags, cutting and forming of windows from
PVC and UPVC (all operations do not include plastic manufacturing)
7. Workshops for cutting and forming of metals; including: iron working/ smith workshops/
metals turning and lathing workshops/ metallic sheets formation workshops/ metals
formation by cold rolling and knocking, treated metal sheets for decoration works, water
heaters, aluminium roof, metal boxes, others (all operations do not include metal melting or
smelting processes)
8. Electrical and acetylene workshops for welding metals
9. Glass working shops/ glass cutting shops / crystal polishing shops
10. Mirrors plating shops
11. Marble and cement decoration workshops
12. Shops of manufacturing and assembly of umbrellas and sunshades
13. Manual painting workshops (without using spray guns)
14. Offset printing and packaging shops
15. Ink cartridge refilling and packaging shops
16. Medical and health care centres
17. Rehabilitation of the wastewater network
18. Production of animal fodders
19. Food stuff storage warehouses (dry and cooled rooms)
20. Warehouses used for the storage of non-chemical materials and various materials (such as;
furniture, spare parts, construction materials, wood and others)
21. Ice manufacturing
22. Shops for refilling of gas cylinders
23. Shops for gypsum boards moulding and coating
24. Shops for the production of perfumes and incense
25. Ready-made concrete mixers
26. Mechanical and manual carpentry workshops

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Annex (B-4)
Category (D): Crafts and activities that do not require an Environmental Permit
1. Shops for production and packaging of food stuff, meat and vegetables
2. Central catering and food preparation facilities
3. Shops for roasting, grinding and packaging of coffee beans, nuts and grains
4. Shops of chopping and packaging of dates and production of molasses
5. Shops for production of ice cream
6. Shops for the manufacturing of sweets, patisserie, pastas, biscuits, chocolates and candies
7. Shops for the production of drinks, juices, and liquids
8. Shops for textile, garments, upholstery and leather products
9. Shops of handmade manufacturing ( musical instruments and bamboo products, and others)
10. Gravure and zincography workshops
11. Shops for all types of paper and cartoon products
12. Poultry and domestic birds shops (including slaughtering, preparation and selling)
13. Shops for henna and perfumes filling and packaging
14. Shops for paints mixing (manually or computerized)
15. Photography shops including developing and printing
16. Repair workshops for cars and equipments
17. Workshops for the production of advertisement panels and boards (neon, plastics, various
type)
18. Shops for the assembly of electrical components and appliances
19. Fire stations and fire fighting
20. Security fencing
21. Schools and worship houses
22. Fishing nets manufacturing
23. Production of contact lenses, coloured lenses and dentures
24. Shops for carpets manufacturing and wool treatment
25. Replacement work or maintenance of secondary units (boilers, condensers, chillers, valves,
pumps, control systems)
26. Shops for the production of sand powder
27. Shops for car tires repair.
28. Washing and dry cleaning shops for all textiles and carpets
29.Workshops for the production of gold, silver, jewelleries and accessories
30. Medical clinics and laboratories

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Annex (C): Environmentally and Socially Sensitive

Areas

1) Areas classified, by virtue of laws or decrees, as specifically protected areas, or

natural reserves, or natural forests or wetlands or important areas of birds or public
gardens or natural scenery sites or touristic and historic sites and/or archaeological
locations or holy places.

2) Kuwait bay area.

3) Areas that are home of endangered species (animal and plants).

4) Watersheds and catchment areas

5) Sea beaches, waterways, and groundwater wells fields

6) Vulnerable groups

7) Significant cultural heritage sites

8) Protected areas and natural reserves

9) Any areas identified by KEPA.

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Annex (D): Site Selection Criteria

1) Project site must comply with urban plan or Kuwait Master Plan or industrial zone
plan

2) Project site must not enter within the boundaries of protected areas and does not affect
it in any way of pollution aspects.

3) No environmentally significant wetlands of important biodiversity or reproductive

value are present within the potential area of the project site.

4) No known rare or endangered species' breeding areas or protected living areas are
present within the site boundaries. If these criteria are not met, alternative habitats of
comparable quality for relocation of the species would need to be available.

5) No major lines of electrical transmission or other infrastructure (i.e., gas, sewer, water
lines) are crossing the facility development area, unless the operation would clearly
cause no concern or rerouting is economically feasible.

6) Project site must be away at least (500 m) from the nearest artesian well and must
obtain the necessary approval from the relevant governmental authorities (Ministry of
Electricity and Water).

7) No significant seismic risk within the region of the project site which could cause
destruction of berms, drains or other civil works, or require unnecessarily costly
engineering measures.

8) Avoid siting within (1 km) of culturally sensitive sites where public acceptance might
be unlikely and avoid access roads which would pass by such sites.

9) No siting within a floodplain subject to floods and, and if within areas subject to
floods, must be amenable to an economic design which would eliminate the potential
for washout by floods.

10) Testing of groundwater must be conducted in areas known to be affected by high

concentration of soluble hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in groundwater, and therefore,
groundwater must be treated before discharge if the concentration of soluble sulphide
(S--) exceeds the allowable limit (0.5 mg/L).

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11) Project must not be sited less than (100 m) from high ways and (300 m) from major
intersections and roundabouts in order to minimize the impacts of noise and vehicles
emissions.

12) Water desalination/power generation projects must not be sited less than (2Km) from
the nearest residential area.

13) Projects for the production of liquefied gases and chlorine and warehouses for the
storage of compressed cylinders of dangerous liquefied gases must not be sited less
than (2Km) from the nearest residential area.

14) Oil refineries and petrochemical projects must not be sited less than (3Km) from the
nearest residential area.

15) Industrial areas of heavy industries and polluting industries must not be sited less than
(2Km) from the nearest residential area.

16) Site selection of certain projects can be defined according to existing circumstances
such as factories emitting dangerous pollutants (i.e., cement factories and waste
incinerators) or emitting odorous gases and bacteria (i.e., wastewater treatment
plants, slaughter houses and composting plants)

17) The nearest facility or residential complex should be away at least (30m) from the
nearest fuel station and (20 m) from the nearest facility using open flames.

18) Buffer distances for each particular industry from the nearest residential area are
defined on the basis of air pollution, noise, fires or explosions.

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Annex (E): Checklist for Reviewing the ESIA Study by

KEPA
The following criteria will be used for evaluating the ESIA Study by KEPA

Grade Criteria
(A) Excellent The environmental information contains everything required for decision-making on
the project. There are no gaps.

(B) Good The environmental information contains most of the information required as far as it
is relevant in the particular circumstances of this project; any gaps are relatively
minor.

(C) Satisfactory The information presented is not complete; there are significant omissions but in the
context of the proposed project, these are not so great as to prevent a decision being
made.

(D) Inadequate Some of the information has been provided, but there are major omissions and
weakness; in the context of the proposed project these must be addressed before a
decision being made.

(E) Poor The information required has not been provided or is far from complete, and, in the
context of the proposed project, the omissions, gaps and information must be
addressed before a decision being made.

Checklist for the reviewing of ESIA Study

Client acceptance of ESIA findings and recommendations Applicable? Grade

(Y/N)
1 Has the ESIA Study been prepared by an approved Environmental
Consultancy Office/Firm of the required class?

2 Has the Project Proponent explicitly endorsed the ESIA Study and its
EMP?

3 Has the Project Proponent submitted an official letter to KEPA?

4 Has the Project Proponent provided KEPA with the contract being
made with Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm and stating the
date of the contract?

5 Has the Project Proponent provided KEPA with the project site
allocation letter from Kuwait Municipality/City Council?

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1) Executive Summary

Non-technical summary Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 There is a non-technical summary of the main findings of the study

2 The summary presents the main findings of the assessment and

covers all the main issues raised in the information

3 The summary avoids technical terms, lists of data and detailed

explanations of scientific reasoning

4 The summary indicates the confidence which can be placed in the

results

5 The summary contains a matrix or table presentation of the

proposed Environmental Management Plan

2) Institutional, Legal, and Administrative Framework

Permitting and Applicability Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Clearly describes the legal and administrative framework applicable
to the nature, purpose and objectives of the project

2 Clearly identifies and provides relevant and applicable standards

and norms against which project performance will be measured

3 Classifies the project in the context of national ESIA legislation or

screening criteria, where applicable

4 All the relevant international conventions are listed and their

implications for the project, if any, are spelled out clearly
5 Includes information relating to site clearance and point of issue.
This may include clearance under local and national regulators and
authorities.

3) Project Description

Criterion Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
Principal features of the Project

1 Explains the purpose(s) and objectives of the development

2 Indicates the nature and status of the decision(s) for which the
environmental information has been prepared

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3 Gives the estimated duration of the project construction phase and

operational phase and describes the program within these phases

4 Describes the proposed development, including its design or size

and scale. Diagrams, plans or maps will usually be necessary for this
purpose

5 Indicates the physical presence or appearance of the completed

projects/facilities within the receiving environment of the proposed
project area

6 Describes the methods of construction

7 Describes the nature and methods of production or other types of

activity involved in the operation of the project

8 Describes any additional services (water, electricity, emergency

services etc) or developments required as a consequence of the
project

9 Describes the project’s potential for accidents, hazards and

emergencies

Land Requirements

1 Defines the land area taken up by the project site and any
associated arrangements, auxiliary facilities and landscaping areas
required by the construction site(s), and shows their location clearly
on a map. For a linear project, describes the land corridor, vertical
and horizontal alignment and need for tunnelling and earthworks

2 Describes the uses to which this land will be put, and demarcates
the different land use areas

3 Describes the reinstatement and after-use of land take during

construction

Project Inputs

1 Describes the nature and quantities of materials needed during the

construction and operation phases

2 Estimates the number of workers and visitors entering the project

site during both construction and operation

3 Describes their access to the site and likely means of transport

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4 Indicates the means for transporting materials and products to and

from the site during construction and operation, and the number of
movements involved
Residues and emissions

1 Estimates the types and quantities of waste matter, energy, and

other residue materials generated during construction and
operation of the project, and rate at which these will be produced

2 Indicates how these wastes and residue materials are expected to

be handled and/or treated prior to release/disposal, and the routes
and sites by which they will eventually be disposed of to the
environment

3 Identifies any special or hazardous wastes which will be produced,

and describes the methods for their disposal as regards their likely
main environmental impacts

4 Indicates the methods by which the quantities of the waste and

residuals were estimated. Acknowledges any uncertainty, and gives
ranges or confidence limits where appropriate

4) Baseline Data

Description of the area occupied by and surrounding the project Applicable Grade
? (Y/N)
1 Indicates the area expected to be significantly affected by the
various aspects of the project with the aid of suitable maps.
Explains the time over which these impacts are likely to occur

2 Describes the land use(s) on the site and its surrounding areas

3 Defines the affected environment broadly enough to include any

potential significant effects occurring away from the immediate
areas of construction and operation
Baseline conditions

1 Identifies and describes the components of the affected

environment potentially affected by the project

2 The methods used to investigate the affected environment are

appropriate to the size and complexity of the assessment task.
Uncertainty is indicated

3 Predicts the likely future environmental conditions in the absence

of the project. Identifies variability in natural systems and human
use
4 Uses existing technical data sources, including records and studies
carried out for environmental establishments, authorities and
research institutes

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5 Reviews local, regional, and national plans and policies, and other
data collected as necessary to predict future environmental
conditions

6 Local, regional and national agencies holding information on

baseline environmental conditions have been approached

5) Environmental Impacts

Impact identification Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Considers direct and indirect/secondary effects of constructing,
operating and maintenance and, where relevant, after-use or
decommissioning of the project. Considers whether effects will
arise as a result of ‘consequential’ development
2 Investigates the above types of impacts in so far as they affect:
human beings, flora, fauna, soil, water, air, climate, landscape,
interactions between the above, material assets, cultural heritage

3 If any of the above are not of concern in relation to the specific

project and its location, this is clearly stated

4 Identifies impacts using a systematic methodology such as project

specific checklists, matrices, panels of experts, extensive
consultations, etc. Describes the methods/approaches used and
the rationale for using them

5 The investigation of each type of impact is appropriate in its

importance for the decision, avoiding unnecessary information and
concentrating on the key issues

6 Considers impacts which may not themselves be significant but

which contribute incrementally to a significant impact

7 Considers impacts which might arise from non-standard operating

conditions, accidents and emergencies

8 If the nature of the project is such that accidents are possible

which might cause severe damage within the surrounding
environment, an assessment of the probability and likely
consequences of such events is carried out and the main findings
reported

Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts

1 Describes impacts in terms of the nature and magnitude of the

change occurring and the nature location, number, value, and
sensitivity of the affected receptors

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2 Predicts the time scale over which the effects will occur, so that it
is clear whether impacts are short, medium, or long term,
temporary or permanent, reversible or irreversible

3 Where possible, expresses impact predictions in quantitative

terms. Qualitative descriptions, where necessary, are as fully
defined as possible

4 Defines the likelihood of impacts occurring, and the level of

uncertainty attached to the results

Methods and Data

1 The methods used to predict the nature, size and scale of the main
impacts are sufficient for the task, clearly described, and their
sources clearly identified. Any gaps in the data are indicated and
accounted for

Evaluation of Impact Significance

1 Discusses the significance of effects in terms of the impacts on the

local community and on the protection of environmental resources

2 Discusses the significance of effects taking into account the

appropriate national and international standards or norms, where
these are available

3 Includes a clear indication of which impacts are significant and

which are not

6) Analysis of Alternatives

Description of Alternatives Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Alternatives are presented and compared

2 The alternatives are realistic and genuine

3 Gives reasons for selecting the proposed project, and the part
environmental factors played in the selection

4 Compares the alternatives’ main environmental impacts clearly and

objectively with those of the proposed project and with the likely
future environmental conditions without the proposed project

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7) Mitigation Procedures

Mitigation of Alternatives Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Describes the reasons for choosing the particular type of mitigation,
and the other options available

2 Considers the mitigation of all significant negative impacts and,

where feasible, proposes specific mitigation measures to address
each impact

3 Explains the extent to which the chosen mitigation measures will be

effective. If uncertain, this is made clear and data are introduced to
justify the acceptance of any assumptions

4 Indicates the significance of any impacts remaining after mitigation,

and justifies why these impacts should not be mitigated

5 Investigates and describes any adverse environmental effects of

mitigation measures and alternatives

6 Considers the potential for conflict between the benefits of the

mitigation alternatives and their adverse impacts

8) Environmental Management Plan

Commitment to mitigation and monitoring Applicable? Grade

(Y/N)
1 Includes a complete Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

2 Gives details of how the mitigation measures will be implemented

and function over the time span for which they are necessary

3 Proposes monitoring arrangements for all significant impacts,

especially where uncertainty exists

4 Includes a list of personnel responsible for the implementation of

the EMP
5 The scale of any proposed monitoring arrangements corresponds
to the potential scale and significance of deviations from expected
impacts

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9) Presentation and Layout

Organization of information Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 There are chapter or section summaries outlining the main findings
of each phase of the investigation

2 Presents information so as to be comprehensible to the non-

specialist. Uses maps, tables, graphical material, and other devices
as appropriate. Avoids unnecessary technical or obscure language

3 Avoids superfluous information

4 Indicates any gaps in the required data and explains the means used
to deal with them in the assessment
5 The information is objective and does not lobby for a particular
point of view. Adverse impacts are not disguised by euphemisms or
platitudes

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Annex (F): Content of the Scoping Report

1. Introduction: This section defines the objective of the ESIA scoping report

2. Background information: This section includes:

a. A description of the project, its justification and relevance, its components and project
costs, its timing in view of the phases of preparing, designing and implementing the
project.

b. The boundaries of the areas as well as the physical, chemical, biological, social and
economic environment in the project area covered by the study as well as its areas of
influence including a detailed map

c. Relevant information about the Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm conducting

the ESIA study, project stakeholders, and the target groups which will be affected
positively or negatively by the project.

d. Any other projects planned or currently implemented in the same area

3. The institutional, legal and administrative framework summarizing the enforceable national
and international laws, regulations, and standards governing the project, as well as the official
departments concerned, at the local and national levels.

4. The analysis of project alternatives: preliminary description of alternatives studied during the
preparation of the proposed project and listing other alternatives that can achieve the same
objectives. The range of alternatives should consider “the no project” alternative. The impact
of each alternative would include demand, inputs/ outputs, activity, location, process and
technology, social attitudes, cost and benefit and should be compared against the base line
environment to select a preferred alternative. A comparison table will reflect the different
alternatives considered. This will be followed by the selected alternative and the justification
for tis selection

5. Significant environmental issues that the project will create or affect the environment (positive
and negative impacts), taking into consideration: type of the impact; its magnitude, nature,
scope, short-term and long-term, cumulative, irreversibility, timing and duration; likelihood of
occurrence; trans-boundary issues and global impacts.

6. Administrative and logistic arrangements: Assistance required by the Consultant to have the
necessary permits.

7. An Environment and Social Management Framework that will describe the procedures to be
followed by the Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm in the identification and preparation
of the environmental management plan which will consist of :

a. Mitigation measures for negative impacts

b. Monitoring measures and the monitoring parameters proposed

c. Institutional capacity required to implement the mitigating and monitoring measures

to be included in the ESIA study.

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8. Summary of the consultation meeting indicating (in the form of a table) the issues raised by
the participants, and responses and actions taken.

9. Indication of the time-frame, costs and resources needed to carry out the ESIA study

 The time and schedule estimated for the completion of the EIA study, which should
include a definition of the environmental baseline, an analysis of alternatives, impact
identification, impact evaluation and preparation of recommendations

 A description and estimation of the resources required (in terms of budget, person-days)
must be provided, including a break-down of costs

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Annex (G): Contents of the ESIA Study

The ESIA report should include the following information:

1. Non-technical Executive Summary in Arabic and English

2. Table of Contents

3. Introduction

 Objective and rationale of the project:

 Definition of the project and the project owner

 Brief description of the type, size and location of the project

 Importance of the project to the country

 The ESIA scoping, which include the person or the agency that prepared the study

4. Institutional, Legal and Administrative Frameworks:

 Environmental legislation, other regulations related to the environment, the policy

observed in the country

 Environmental requirements for any of the parties participating in financing the

project

 Applicable environmental agreements or treaties the country have joined

5. Description of the Proposed Project:

 Type of the project

 Location of the project: maps showing the project site and its impacts

 Size of the project, including the related activities

 Proposed program for construction and operation

6. Description of the surrounding environment of the project and the areas of influence that will
be included as part of the ESIA study:

6.1 Physical and chemical environment:

 Topographical and geological aspects, and the impact of earthquakes and other
hazards

 Study of surface and underground water

 Measuring sea and coasts

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 Surround air quality, sources of air pollution

 Climate and weather service

 Noise

6.2 Biological environment:

 Vegetation and animal life

 Fish and marine living creatures

 Rare or endangered species

 Sensitive areas (forests, protected areas, natural parks, etc.)

6.3 Socio-economic environment:

 Demographics (population, social fabric, employment, income distribution, customs

and traditions, people expectations etc.)

 Development activities (infrastructure, industry, agriculture, institutions, tourism,

recreation etc.)

 Land use

 Traffic

 Public health

 Historic and archaeological heritage

 Aesthetic values

 Culture and civilization values (customs and tradition, aspirations)

7 Potential environmental impact of the project:

 Physical and chemical environments

 Biological environment

 Social and economic environment

8 Preliminary analysis of project alternatives:

 Non establishment of the project

 Alternative projects with same objectives

 Same project with different technologies

 Comparing various environmental and economic potentials

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9 Environmental Management Plan (EMP):

(Please see Annex H for detailed information of the content of the EMP which is summarized
below):

9.1 Negative impacts mitigation measures:

 Summary of significant environmental and social consequences

 Technical details of each mitigation measure (applicable to which impact, the
conditions of their application, designs, detailed fittings and operational procedures)
 Potential environmental and social effects of these measures
 Cost of negative impacts mitigation program

9.2 Monitoring and control program:

 Specific technical detail of control means (control standards, control techniques,
periodicity of the required control, control location, measurement procedures, keeping
and analyzing information, and emergency measures)
 Reporting and report submission
 Detailed budget, acquisition program and the required supplies
 Cost of monitoring and control program

9.3 Institutional capacity development program:

 Detailed description of institutional procedures required for the above environmental

measures (responsibility for implementing mitigation measures and control/follow up
procedures etc.).
 Technical assistance programs
 Cost of institutional capacity development program

9.4 Self-monitoring report during the construction and operation phase

 Prior preparations for following up control and supervision

 Progress of the implementation of the EMP
 Reporting on the pollution levels as a result of the project

10 Conclusion:

Summary of the key results of the ESIA, the recommendations (referring to the draft EMP to be
attached following Annex H ) and the assessment of the residual impacts as well as the limitations
of the ESIA and its key assumptions should be articulated

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11 Annexes:

1) Summary of project-related documents

2) Tables and information statements

3) List of related reports

4) List of scientific and non-scientific references used

5) List of the names of who prepared the ESIA study (individuals and agencies)

Note: KEPA has the right to modify items required in this annex in accordance with environmental
essentials that are applicable to standards and role of the project.

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Annex (H): Content of the Environmental Management

Plan
As part of the ESIA process and the ESIA Study, the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
provides a critical link between measures to mitigate adverse impacts and the integration of such
measures during the implementation and operation of projects. It summarizes the anticipated impacts
of projects and provides details on the measures, responsibilities and scheduling to mitigate these
impacts, costs of mitigation and monitoring and supervision.

Content of an EMP

1. Summary of impacts: Predicted adverse environmental impacts and their relationship to

social impacts (and any uncertainties about their effects) for which mitigation is necessary
should be identified and summarized.

2. Description of mitigation measures: Each measure should be briefly described in relation

to the impact(s) and conditions under which it is required. These should be accompanied
by, or referenced to, designs, development activities (including equipment descriptions)
and operating procedures and implementation responsibilities.

3. Description of monitoring program: The EMP identifies monitoring objectives and

specifies the type of monitoring required; it also describes environmental performance
indicators which provide linkages between impacts and mitigation measures identified in
the ESA report - parameters to be measured, methods to be used, sampling location and
frequency of measurements, detection limits (as appropriate) and definition of thresholds
to signal the need for corrective actions. Monitoring and supervision arrangements should
be agreed between KEPA and the Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm to ensure timely
detection of conditions requiring remedial measures in keeping with good practice; furnish
information and the progress and results of mitigation and institutional strengthening
measures.

4. For projects involving rehabilitation, upgrading, expansion, or privatization of existing

facilities, remediation of existing environmental problems may be more important than
mitigation and monitoring of expected impacts. For such projects, the management plan
focuses on cost-effective measures to remediate and manage these problems.

5. Legal requirements and bidding and contract documents: The incorporation of detailed
mitigation, monitoring and supervision arrangements into legal conditions and covenants
is essential. It is good practice to ensure that implementation of major environmental
requirements is linked to disbursement conditions. It is important to translate EMP

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requirements into bidding and contract documents to ensure that obligations are clearly
communicated to contractors.

6. Institutional arrangements: Responsibilities for mitigation and monitoring should be

defined along with arrangements for information flow, especially for coordination between
agencies responsible for mitigation. This is especially important for projects requiring
integration between sectors. In particular, the EMP specifies who is responsible for
undertaking the mitigating and monitoring measures, e.g., for enforcement of remedial
actions, monitoring of implementation, training, and reporting. For projects having
significant environmental implications, it is particularly important that there be in the
implementing ministry or agency an in-house environmental unit with professional staffing
strong in expertise relevant to the project.

7. Implementation schedule: The timing, frequency and duration of mitigation measures and
monitoring should be included in an implementation schedule, showing phasing and
coordination with procedures in the overall project implementation /operation.

8. Reporting: Procedures for providing information on the progress and results of mitigation
and monitoring measures should also be clearly stated. Recipients of such information
should include those with responsibility for ensuring timely implementation of mitigation
measures and for undertaking remedial actions. In addition, the structure, content and
timing of reporting to KEPA should be designed to facilitate supervision.

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Annex (I): Contents of the Environmental and Social

Assessment Report (ESAR)

The Environmental and Social Assessment Report (ESAR) should include the following information
(not necessarily in this order):

1. Non-Technical Executive Summary in English and Arabic.

2. Table of contents

3. Introduction: defining the project, the project owner, as well as a brief explanation of the type,
size and location of the project.

4. Institutional, legal and administrative frameworks: an investigation of the enforceable

regulations, principles, and standards observed by the environment at the local and national
levels, laws governing the environment under which the project is included. The information
should address specifying the official governmental department concerned.

5. Description of the proposed project: description of project components, the relevant maps
according to the appropriate scale and photos, information of project location, comprehensive
design, size, capacity, work program, services, the duration of operation, etc.

6. Description of the surrounding environment of the project: gathering and evaluation basic
information of environmental characteristics of the study location (physical, chemical,
biological, social and economic environment) taking into consideration any expected
modifications before the commencement of the project or any likely changes in future.

7. Potential environmental and social impact of the project: identification, estimation, and
assessment of all potential effects of the project on the environment (physical, chemical,
biological, social and economic consequences) whether positive or negative, direct or indirect,
cumulative over the short or long term, trans-boundary and global impacts as well as social
impacts.

8. Environmental management plan (EMP): this paragraph summarizes a group of impact

mitigation measures, monitoring and control tools, and institutional procedures taken during
construction, operation, or decommissioning a project, with a view to eliminating or
mitigating negative environmental effects to locally acceptable levels, if any, or to
international standards. This paragraph should include the estimated cost of the environmental
management plan. The EMP should be prepared in accordance with Annex (H)

9. Conclusion

10. Annexes:

1) Summary of project documents.

2) Tables and information statements

3) List of scientific and non-scientific references used

4) List of the names of who prepared the initial environmental examination report

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(individuals and institutions).

Note: KEPA has the right to modify items required in this annex in accordance with environmental
essentials that are applicable to standards and role of the project.

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Annex (J): Checklist for Reviewing the ESAR by KEPA

The following criteria will be used for evaluating the ESA report by KEPA
Grade Criteria
(A) Excellent The environmental information contains everything required for decision-making on
the project. There are no gaps.

(B) Good The environmental information contains most of the information required as far as it
is relevant in the particular circumstances of this project; any gaps are relatively
minor.

(C) Satisfactory The information presented is not complete; there are significant omissions but in the
context of the proposed project, these are not so great as to prevent a decision being
made.

(D) Inadequate Some of the information has been provided, but there are major omissions and
weakness; in the context of the proposed project these must be addressed before a
decision being made.

(E) Poor The information required has not been provided or is far from complete, and, in the
context of the proposed project, the omissions, gaps and information must be
addressed before a decision being made.

Checklist for the reviewing of the Environmental and Social Assessment Report (ESAR)

Client acceptance of ESA findings and recommendations Applicable? Grade

(Y/N)
1 Has the ESAR been prepared by an approved Environmental
Consultancy Office/Firm of the required class?

2 Has the Project Proponent explicitly endorsed the ESAR and its EMP?

3 Has the Project Proponent submitted an official letter to KEPA?

4 Has the Project Proponent provided KEPA with the contract being
made with Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm and stating the
date of the contract?

5 Has the Project Proponent provided KEPA with the project site
allocation letter from Kuwait Municipality/City Council?

1) Executive Summary

Non-technical summary Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 There is a non-technical summary of the main findings of the study

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2 The summary presents the main findings of the assessment and

covers all the main issues raised in the information

3 The summary avoids technical terms, lists of data and detailed

explanations of scientific reasoning

4 The summary indicates the confidence which can be placed in the

results

5 The summary contains a matrix or table presentation of the

proposed Environmental Management Plan

2) Institutional, Legal, and Administrative Framework

Permitting and Applicability Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Clearly describes the legal and administrative framework applicable
to the nature, purpose and objectives of the project

2 Clearly identifies and provides relevant and applicable standards

and norms against which project performance will be measured

3) Project Description

Criterion Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
Principal features of the Project

1 Explains the purpose(s) and objectives of the development

2 Indicates the nature and status of the decision(s) for which the
environmental information has been prepared

3 Gives the estimated duration of the project construction phase and

operational phase and describes the program within these phases

4 Describes the proposed development, including its design or size

and scale. Diagrams, plans or maps will usually be necessary for this
purpose
5 Describes any additional services (water, electricity, emergency
services etc) or developments required as a consequence of the
project

6 Describes the project’s potential for accidents, hazards and

emergencies

Land Requirements

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1 Defines the land area taken up by the project site and any
associated arrangements, auxiliary facilities and landscaping areas
required by the construction site(s), and shows their location clearly
on a map. For a linear project, describes the land corridor, vertical
and horizontal alignment and need for tunnelling and earthworks

2 Describes the uses to which this land will be put, and demarcates
the different land use areas

Project Inputs

1 Estimates the number of workers and visitors entering the project

site during both construction and operation

2 Indicates the means for transporting materials and products to and

from the site during construction and operation, and the number of
movements involved

Residues and emissions

1 Estimates the types and quantities of waste matter, energy, and

other residue materials generated during construction and
operation of the project, and rate at which these will be produced

2 Indicates how these wastes and residue materials are expected to

be handled and/or treated prior to release/disposal, and the routes
and sites by which they will eventually be disposed of to the
environment

4) Baseline Data

Description of the area occupied by and surrounding the project Applicable Grade
? (Y/N)
1 Describes the land use(s) on the site and its surrounding areas

2 Defines the affected environment broadly enough to include any

potential significant effects occurring away from the immediate
areas of construction and operation

Baseline conditions

1 Identifies and describes the components of the affected

environment potentially affected by the project

2 Uses existing technical data sources, including records and studies

carried out for environmental establishments, authorities and
research institutes

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3 Local, regional and national agencies holding information on

baseline environmental conditions have been approached

5) Environmental Impacts

Impact identification Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Considers direct and indirect/secondary effects of constructing,
operating and maintenance and, where relevant, after-use or
decommissioning of the project.
2 Identifies impacts using a systematic methodology such as project
specific checklists, matrices, panels of experts, extensive
consultations, etc. Describes the methods/approaches used and
the rationale for using them

Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts

1 Describes impacts in terms of the nature and magnitude of the

change occurring and the nature location, number, value, and
sensitivity of the affected receptors

2 Where possible, expresses impact predictions in quantitative

terms. Qualitative descriptions, where necessary, are as fully
defined as possible

Methods and Data

1 The methods used to predict the nature, size and scale of the main
impacts are sufficient for the task, clearly described, and their
sources clearly identified. Any gaps in the data are indicated and
accounted for

Evaluation of Impact Significance

1 Discusses the significance of effects in terms of the impacts on the

local community and on the protection of environmental resources

2 Discusses the significance of effects taking into account the

appropriate national and international standards or norms, where
these are available

3 Includes a clear indication of which impacts are significant and

which are not

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6) Analysis of Alternatives

Description of Alternatives Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Alternatives are presented and compared

3 Gives reasons for selecting the proposed project, and the part
environmental factors played in the selection

7) Mitigation Procedures

Mitigation of Alternatives Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 Considers the mitigation of all significant negative impacts and,
where feasible, proposes specific mitigation measures to address
each impact

8) Environmental Management Plan

Commitment to mitigation and monitoring Applicable? Grade

(Y/N)
1 Includes a complete Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

2 Gives details of how the mitigation measures will be implemented

and function over the time span for which they are necessary

3 Proposes monitoring arrangements for all significant impacts,

especially where uncertainty exists

4 Includes a list of personnel responsible for the implementation of

the EMP

5 The scale of any proposed monitoring arrangements corresponds

to the potential scale and significance of deviations from expected
impacts

9) Presentation and Layout

Organization of information Applicable Grade

? (Y/N)
1 There are chapter or section summaries outlining the main findings
of each phase of the investigation

2 Presents information so as to be comprehensible to the non-

specialist. Uses maps, tables, graphical material, and other devices
as appropriate. Avoids unnecessary technical or obscure language

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Annex (K): List of Available Forms at the P&EIAD in

KEPA
The following standard forms for designated workshops and crafts are available from the Planning
and Environmental Impact Assessment Department (P&EIAD) at KEPA:

1) Industrial crafts

2) Warehouses and storage facilities

3) Medical centres

4) Car parks

5) Administrative buildings ,Main road stations, Museums, theatres and exhibition centres

6) Replacement of sewage / industrial wastewater pipelines

These forms can be downloaded from the website of the Kuwait Environment public Authority
(www.epa.org.kw ). Printed copies are also available from the Planning and Environmental Impact
Assessment Department (P&EIAD) at KEPA

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Annex (L): Format for the Environmental Permit

1. General Information

Project Title:

Project Category: A B C
Project Sector :
Address of the Project:

Name of the owner:

(individual, company, etc.)
Tel: Fax
Email:
Name of the Environmental
Consultancy Office/Firm
who prepared the EIA: Tel: Fax
Email:
Type of project:  New Extension and its type:

If the type of project is an extension, has an ESIA study been

submitted for the original project? � Yes � No

Date of obtaining the previous KEPA approval (attach the

approval):
Attachment no (1)

Date of obtaining the first project license ( if any):

Attachment no (2)

2. Project Information

Total area of the project (m2):

Total area for project buildings

(m2):

Project Location and Site

(Please attach a general description of the project location

and a map)

3. Description of Project Phases

Construction Phase

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Expected date of
Construction:

Time schedule for

Construction:

Brief description of the

activities during the
construction phase
Water sources: Water uses: Water consumption rate:

Fuel type (s): Source of fuel: Consumption rate:

Expected workforce and accommodation location:

Waste generated during Solid wastes

construction and methods of Types:
disposal:
Quantities:

Disposal methods:

Liquid wastes
Types:

Quantities:

Disposal methods:

Air emissions (smoke, odour, fumes, particulates) :

Noise:

Other types of waste (please specify):

Operation Phase
Expected date of operation:

Brief description for

operation phase (attach
illustrative figures):
Main components of the
project:

Sources of water  Municipal  Surface Other

Groundwater water (Please
specify)

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Water consumption rate (m3/day):

Fuel: Type and source of fuel(s):

Fuel consumption rate:

Electricity : Source of electric energy used:

Electricity consumption rate:

Expected workforce and accommodation location:

Waste generated during operation and methods of disposal:

Air emissions: Discharge rate of air emissions to the atmosphere (m3/hr):

Description of the treatment of air emissions and expected

quality after treatment:

Attach the expected analysis for air emissions in comparison to

allowable National Emission Limits.

Liquid wastes Sewage wastewater

Discharge rate (m3/day):

Treatment/Disposal methods (public sewer system, septic tanks,

others):

(In case there is a sewage treatment unit: Attach a description of the

components of the unit and method to dispose of sludge and treated
wastewater as well as the characteristics of the unit effluent)
Industrial wastewater:

Discharge rate (m3/day):

Treatment/Disposal methods:

(In case there is an industrial wastewater treatment unit: Attach a description of

the components of the unit while indicating chemicals used and the disposal
method for treated wastewater and the characteristics of the unit effluent)
Solid and hazardous waste Types of waste :

Generation rate:

Methods for transportation, handling and storage:

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Methods for disposal (contractor, landfill, others):

4. Work-place Environment:

Parameters to be monitored in the

work environment:
Measures to be taken for workers (i.e., ventilation, protective equipment, gas suction systems,
protection : etc.)

Others:

5. Analysis of Environmental Impacts

(Extract chart from the ESIA Study/ ESA Report)

6. Environmental Management Plan

(Attach the table for the mitigating, monitoring and institutional measures in the ESIA Study or
the ESA Report)

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7. Declaration of the Environmental Consultancy Office/Firm

I, the undersigned, certify that the statements made by me are true, complete and correct and that in
case of any modification of the information stated above, KEPA shall be informed through the
Competent Governmental Authority.

A : Owner of the Environmental Consultant Office :

Name :
Position:
Address:
Date:
Signature:

B : Leader of the (EIA study / report) team :

Name :
Position:
Address:
Date:
Signature:

C :Approval of Environment Public Authority :

Chairman of the Deputy Director General Manager of
Head of the Employee
Board & Director for Environmental Planning & EIA
Section Name
General Monitoring Affairs Department

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Annex M: Criteria for Environmental & Social

Impact Assessment(ESIA) Study for Drilling
Operations

Criteria for ESIA Study:

The criteria for Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Studies for
Onshore & Offshore Drilling Operations are given below:

Criteria for Environmental& Social Impact Assessment

Oil Field
(ESIA)

ESIA Study shall be conducted based on the 5 years well

planning strategy for cluster of wells in a particular Oil Field
Cluster of Wells
(Offshore and Onshore) to ensure Drilling Operations for all
proposed cluster of Wells are in compliance.

If any Well location comes under Environmental sensitive

Environmental
areas or locations, then ESIA study will be carried for it as
Sensitive Areas
an Individual Well Drilling.

Responsibilities as per KOC.EV.003 Procedure:

The following Teams/ Groups will initiate and conduct the Environmental& Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA) study.
 Requesting Team: Field Development Team from North Kuwait/ West Kuwait/
South & East Kuwait Assets.
 Controlling Team: Development/ Deep Drilling Group Managers
 Design Team: Discoveries Promotion Team from Exploration Group
All other Key responsibilities will remain same as mentioned in Environmental
Impact Assessment (ESIA) Procedure.

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