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INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION PROJECT/ACTIVITY DATA

Project/Activity Name: Smart Utility and Sector Reform Amendment (Y/N): N Geographic Location(s) (Country/Region): Global Implementation Start/End: FYI 8-FY22 Solicitation/Contract/Award Number: TBD Implementing Partner(s): TBD Tracking ID/link: E3-17-51 Tracking ID/link of Related RCE/IEE (if any): Tracking ID/link of Other, Related Analyses:

ORGANIZATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Implementing Operating Unit(s): E3

(e.g. Mission or Bureau or Office)

Funding Operating Unit(s): Global

(e.g. Mission or Bureau or Office)

Funding Account(s):

Funding Amount:

Amendment Funding Date: I Amendment Funding Amount: I Other Affected Unit(s):

Lead BEO Bureau: E3

Prepared by: l<ishori Kedlaya

Date Prepared: 5/8/20 17

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW DATA

Analysis Type: 0 Categorical Exclusion

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X Initial Environmental Examination D Amendment

Environmental Determination(s):

Initial Environmental Examination Expiration Date: Additiona l Analyses/Reporting Required: C limate Risks Identified (#): Climate Risks Addressed (#):

BUREAU/MISSION/PROJECT

D Deferral X Negative Determination D Positive Determination

March 2023

Low 3 Moderate 5 Low 3 Moderate 5

High High

THRESHOLD DECISION MEMO AND SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

The purpose of this document is to review the overall activities and the potential environmental impact that

w ill be undertaken by the Smart Utilities and Sector Reform task order. The Smart Utilities and Sector

Reform Initial Envi ronmental Examination (IEE) evaluates the potential impacts of the program and has

determined that a Negative Determination with C onditions is appropriate for the actions described

in the document. Other actions not described in the paper, including those activities described in 22 CFR

2 I 6.2(d) w ill require supplemental environmental analysis done in coordination or on World Bank analysis.

PROJECT/ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Power sectors in many developing countries are dominated by inefficient, state-owned power utilities that

are unable to recover costs, maintain system assets or invest in new infrastructure to meet growth in

demand. Dissatisfaction with this model has led a number of countries to initiate reforms but, in many

cases, thei r· implementation has been slow or incomplete. As a result, the power sector is frequently a large

fisca l burden on national budgets as governments move resources away from other public services, such as

health and education, to subsidize the inefficiencies of power utility operations.

The Smart Utilities and Sector Reform Task Order (TO) aims to promote utility commercialization and

equitable, effective reforms that will enhance the financial viability and long term susta inability of developing

countries' electricity systems and thereby enable their expansion and growth and establish the necessary

preconditions for additional private sector investments. The TO will seek to assist countries with assessing

existing sector conditions and preparing new strategies and plans; designing and implementing new market

structures and models for private sector participation; building institut ional capacity; testing new

commercialization techno logies; and reporting lessons learned and results.

ENVIRONMENT AL DETERMINATIONS

While USAID funding is going to specific projects, the specific nature of these projects is not known at this

time. Because there is the potential for projects and pmgrams w ith adverse envirnnmental and social

impacts, Negative Determination w ith Conditions is recommended.

Upon approval of this document, the determinations become affirmed, per Agency regulations (22CFR2 I 6).

Drawn from Table 4 of the IEE, the following t able summarizes the envirnnmental determinations applicable

to the specific activities:

TABLE I: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

Categorica l Exclusion Negative Positive Projects/ Activities Citation (if applicable) Determination Determination Deferral1

(iii) Analyses, studies, Analysis and research on topical academic or research sector reform issues workshops and meetings. Institutional strengthening and (i)Education, technical training o n issues related to assistance, or training sector reform - e.g. utility programs except to the

1 Deferrals must be cleared through an Amendment to this IEE prior to implementation of any deferred activities. USAID/IPs may utilize the Environmental Screening Tool to assess impacts of deferred activities.

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management, customer service, extent such programs include finance/accounting, billing and activities directly affecting the metering, tariff setting. cost environment (such as recovery, etc. construction of facilities,

etc.); {iii) Controlled experimentation exclusively for the purpose of research and fie ld evaluation which are confined to small areas and carefu lly monitored

Video and other media preparation and delivery to (v) Document and transfer lessons learned information transfers Studies on sector reform exper iences - e.g. comparative studies on management (iv)Analyses, studies, approaches, country case academic or research studies, research on the workshops and meetings; social/economic impacts of (v)Document and reform, etc. information transfers;

(i) Education, technical assistance, or train ing programs except to the extent such programs include

Targeted technical assistance for activities directly affecting the improving utility financia l and environment (such as operational performance construction of facilities); Technical assistance for (i) Education, technical developing legislative and assistance, or training regulatory frameworks that do programs except to the not directly or indirectly effect extent such programs include the environment (e.g. laws to activities directly affecting the enforce payment, generic environment (such as electricity laws that o utline the construction of facilities, governance structure) etc.);

(xiv) Studies, projects or programs intended to develop the capability of recipient countries to engage in development planning, except to the extent

Interventions to improve the designed to result in activities efficiency of energy directly or indirectly affecting consumption the environment Institutional capacity (iii)Analyses, studies, assessments and benchmarking academic or research studies workshops and meetings Development of strategies, plans and legislation/regu lations that recommend or promote the expansion or re habilitation of energy systems or the installation of equipment. x

CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Program activities could be adversely impacted by climate variabili ty or extreme weather events. For

example, increased temperatures could lead to increased demand for electricity or reduction in the

efficiency of equipment, while variabil ity cou ld hinder generation of electricity through reduced resources

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(such as water) or chal lenges with forecasting availability of such resources. Similarly, extr·eme weather

events could damage equipment necessary for power generation, transmission and distribut ion.

BEO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

As noted in Table I above, most activities in t he Smart Utilities and Sector Reform task order do not

directly, indir·ectly or cumulatively present adverse envi ronmental and social impacts. Pursuant to 22 CFR

2 I 6.2(c), t hese activit ies would normally qualify for a Categor ical Exclusion.

For those activit ies that have the potential to adversely impact the environment and community, a Negative Determination with condit ions applies and requires that actions are taken to avoid, minimize and then, as a

last resort, mitigate through restoration, rehabilitation or compensation. These activities could include

developing strategies, plans, legislation/regulations that recommend/promote expansion/revamping of

energy generation plants or that require installation of equipment or small scale constr-uction, and w ill r·equi re addit ional environmental analysis.

The conditions outlined in th is document are specifically tailored to seek to ensure the environmental and

social sustainability of programs and projects fu nded by USAID and to respect and build the capacity of the donors and beneficiaries by using, to the extent practicable, donor and beneficiary systems. See the Initial

Environmental Examination for all cond itions.

IMPLEMENTATION

In accordance with 22CFR2 I 6 and Agency policy, the conditions and requirements of this document

become mandatory upon approval. This includes the relevant limitations, condit ions and requirements in

this document as stated in Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the IEE and any BEO Specified Conditions of Approval.

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USAID APPROVAL OF INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

PROJECT/ACTIVITY NAME: Smart Utilities and Sector Reform Task Order

Approval: tructure

Clearance:

Concurrence:

DISTRIBUTION:

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8/21/2017 USAID Mail - CRM for Smart Utilities Task Order

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CRM for Smart Utilities Task Order

Rebecca Nicodemus <rnicodemus@usaid.gov> To: Kishori Kedlaya <kkedlaya@usaid.gov> Cc: "Foster, Jeremy (E3/E&l/E)" <jfoster@usaid.gov>

Hi Kishori,

Kishori Kedlaya <kkedlaya@usaid.gov>

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 9:46 AM

The CRM table looks good. Could you please add above Table 5 a couple sentences on the process for generating the table (so that anyone looking at the IEE has a general sense). For instance, "Given that this TO is global, general trends in climate variability and change were considered to determine potential climate risks. The E3/GCC office was consulted in the drafting of this table."

With that addition I clear.

Thanks, Becky [Quoted text hidden]

Rebecca Nicodemus, Ph.D.

Global Climate Change Office

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, RRB 3.08.024D

Washington, DC, 20523-3800

Phone: (202) 712-0797

Find climate risk management resources on USAID's intranet and Climatelinks

https ://mail .google .com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&ik=454cfddb54&jsver=CT4mZw8g6YU .en .&view=pt&msg= 15de62595a6d0cfd&q=rnicodemus%40usaid .gov&q... 1 /1

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1.0 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

I . I PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF IEE

The purpose of this document, in accordance with T itle 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2 16

(22CFR2 I 6), is to provide a preliminary review of the reasonably foreseeable effects on the

environment of the USAID intervention described herein and recommend determinations and, as

appropriate, condit ions, for these activit ies. Upon approval, these determinations become affirmed, per

22CFR2 I 6 and specified conditions become mandatory obligations of implementation. This IEE also

documents the results of the project/activity level C limate Risk Management process in accordance with

USAID policy (specifically, ADS 20 I mal).

T his IEE is a critical element of USAID's mandatory envirnnmental review and compliance process

meant to achieve environmentally sound activity design and implementation. Potential environmental

impacts should be addressed through for·mal environmental mitigation and monitoring plans (EMMPs)

and/or Environmental Assessments (EAs), if needed.

1.2 PROJECT/ACTIVITY OVERVIEW Power sectors in many developing countries are dominated by inefficient, state-owned power ut ilities

that are unable to recover costs, maintain system assets or invest in new infrastructure to meet growth

in demand. Dissatisfaction w ith this model has led a number of countries to init iate reforms but, in many

cases, their implementation has been slow or incomplete. As a result, the power sector is frequently a

large fiscal burden on national budgets as governments move resources away from other public services,

such as health and education, to subsidize the inefficiencies of power· utility operations.

The Smart Utilities and Sector Reform Task Order (TO) aims to promote utility commercialization and

equ itable, effective reforms that w ill enhance the financial viabili ty and long term sustainability of

developing countries' electricity systems and thereby enable their expansion and growth and establish

the necessary preconditions for additional private sector investments. The TO will seek to assist

countr·ies w ith assessing existing sector condit ions and preparing new strategies and plans; designing and

implementing new market structures and models for private sector participation; building institutional

capacity; testing new commercialization technologies; and reporting lessons learned and resu lts.

1.3 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The below table provides examples of activit ies that may be completed under the TO:

TABLE 2: DEFINED OR ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES AND SUB-ACTIVITIES

Developing sector assessments, strategies and plans Hosting sector reform wor·kshops and forums Preparing program designs and evaluations Designing and implementing new market strnctures Developing appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks Designing and implementing new models for private sector· participation

Corporate governance Utility financial modeling and planning and tariff analyses Customer regularization and metering Expanding access to electricity ser vice

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Capitalizing on new technologies and emerging trends P1·omoting gender equali ty

Ut ility organization and capacity Training and technical assistance 'Best practice' analyses, reports, and med ia Installation of equipment and/or small scale constru ction

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2.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

The Utility Reform TO activities may be implemented in any country eligible under the Energy IDIQ II.

Specific geographic location of activities w ill be determined based on needs expressed by USAID Missions and Washington Bureaus.

2.1 LOCATIONS AFFECTED AN D ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT (ENVIRON MENT, PHYSICAL, CLIMATE,

SOCIAL)

Specific geographic location of activit ies w ill be determined based on needs expressed by USAID

Missions and Washington Bur·eaus.

2.2 APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE PARTNER COUNTRY AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

(E.G. WHO), ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS

Specific geographic location of activities wi ll be determined based on needs expressed by USAID

Missions and Washington Bureaus.

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3.0 ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL RISK2

A lmost all activities, as described in Section I above, are not designed or expected to result in actions

that may directly affect the environment. Possible exceptions include the development of strategies,

plans and legislation/regulations that recommend or promote the expansion or· rehabilitation of energy systems or the installation of equipment. For example, strategy recommendations may lead to the

expansion or rehabilitation of thermal power generation plants that will directly impact the environment through resulting increases in emissions of air pol lutants, liquid effluents and solid wastes

TABLE 3A. POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Activit y Potentia l e nvironme ntal and socia l impacts Development of strategies, plans and legislation/regulations that r ecommend or promote the expansion or rehabil itation of energy systems or the installation of equipment. Increased emissions of air pollutants, liquid effluents, and solid wastes.

2 Includes analysis of environmental and social

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

4.1 RECOMMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS As noted in Table 4 below, most activities in the Smart Uti lities and Sector Reform task order do not

directly, indirectly or cumulatively present adverse environmental and social impacts. Pursuant to 22

CFR 2 I 6.2(c), these activities would normally qualify for a Categorica l Exclusion.

For those activities that have the potential to adversely impact the environment and community, a N egative Determination with cond it ions applies and requires that actions ar·e taken to avoid, minimize

and then , as a last r·esort, mitigate through restoration, rehabilitation or compensation. These activities cou ld include developing strategies, plans, legislation/regu lations that recommend/promote

expansion/revamping of energy generation plants or that require installation of equipmen t or small scale construction, and w ill require additional environmenta l analysis.

The following table summarizes the recommended determinations based on the environmental analysis

conducted. Upon approval, these determinations become affirmed, per 22CFR2 I 6. Specified conditions, detai led in Section 5, become mandatory obligations of implementat ion, per ADS 204.

TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS Categorical Exclusion Negative Positive

Projects/ Activities C itation (if applicable) Determinat ion Determination Deferral3

(iii) Analyses, studies, Analysis and research on topical academic or research sector reform issues workshops and meetings.

(i)Education, technical assistance, o r training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environme nt (such as construction of facil ities,

Institutional strengthening and etc.); training on issues related to (iii) Controlled sector reform - e.g. utility experimentation exclusively management, customer service, for the purpose of research finance/accounting, billing and and fie ld evaluation which are metering, tariff setting, cost confined to small areas and recovery, etc. carefully monito red Video and other media preparatio n and delivery to (v) Document and transfer lessons learned information transfers Studies on sector reform experiences - e.g. comparative studies on management (iv)Analyses, studies, approaches, country case academic o r research studies, research on the workshops and meetings; social/economic impacts of (v)Document and reform, etc. information t ransfers; Targeted technical assistance for (i) Education, technical improving utility financial and assistance, or training operational pe rformance programs except to the

3 Deferrals must be cleared through an Amendment to this IEE prior to implementation of any deferred activities. USAID/IPs may utilize the Environmental Screening Tool to assess impacts of deferred activities.

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extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities);

Technical assistance for (i) Education, technical developing legislative and assistance, or training regulatory frameworks that do programs except to the not directly or indirectly effect extent such programs include the environment (e.g. laws to activities directly affecting the e nforce payment, generic environment (such as e lectricity laws that outline the construction of facilities, governance structure) etc.);

(xiv) Studies, projects or programs intended to develop the capability of recipient countries to engage in development planning, except to the extent

Interventions to improve the designed to result in activities efficiency of energy directly or indirectly affecting consumption the environment Institutional capacity (iii)Analyses, studies, assessments and benchmarking academic or research studies workshops and meetings Development of strategies, plans and legislation/regulations that recommend or promote the expansion or rehabi litation of e nergy systems or the installation of equipment. x

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4.2 CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Given the global nature of this task order, general trends in climate variability and change were considered to determine potential climate risks.

The E3/GCC office was consulted in the drafting of the below summary table.

TABLE 5. PROJECT CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMARY TABLE

Tasks/Defined Opportunities to Strengthen

or Illustrative Climate Risks Risk Rating How Risks are Addressed Climate Resilience

Interventions

As temperatures rise, demand for These tasks are designed to The element of 'Resilience' is electricity for cooling will increase. To encourage host countries' considered a key part of Strategic meet this rising demand, energy sector increased use of RE sources Energy Planning. In order of a system planners, program designers, and private such as wind and solar, to be resilient, it must be flexible, and

Taskl. entities may look to support generation which can act as peaking plan for a variety of different Developing facilities driven by fossil fuels with higher plants to meet higher scenarios. These scenarios could sector carbon emissions, if they do not see demand, but can fulfill include various strategies to meet assessments, cleaner energy sources as viable means to demand with zero emissions. demand in consideration of varying strategies and rapidly scale electricity generation As part of energy sector temperatures - and the impact that plans capacity. planning and variance may have electricity

strategy / program design, generation and transmission. These Task 3. the implementer will also activities could also include a strong Preparing support energy efficiency element of educating counterpart program

Moderate measures, which can reduce governments and private sector

designs and demand peak in the long- partners about the viability/ cost-evaluations term. effectiveness of RE, which can be

more flexible sources of energy than Task 6. Changes in air and water temperature Energy sector planners, conventional fossil fuels. Designing and may impact the efficiency of some clean program designers, and implementing energy generation technologies (i.e. solar, investors should consider There are also opportunities to new models turbines), as well as electricity that some clean energy continuously adopt more for private transmission infrastructure. technologies and technologically advanced means to sector Consequently, the forecasting for transmission infrastructure forecast the availability of RE participation availability of reliable wind and solar may operate under resources.

power may be increasingly difficult to decreased efficiencies -predict which may affect reliability

of electricity supply and economic returns over the

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medium/long-term.

Climate variability's impact on water In line with USAID GCC Small-scale energy options generally levels and crop production may adversely policy, the implementers will are less impacted by climate affect the reliability of hydro power and advise that if a country variability than large-scale facilities. biofuels as viable sources of renewable decides to incorporate these If multiple smaller-scale, distributed energy. Both a decrease in water supply RE sources into their energy RE generation facilities are and availability biofuel feedstock could mix, to consider small-scale supported (rather than large, limit the generation capacity of certain hydropower versus large- centralized facilities), there would be renewable energy facilities, which scale. Biofuels are also not less collective adverse impact on directly affects strategic energy sector as encouraged as more energy supply. planning and program design. Such climate-friendly sources as variability also increases the financial risk wind and solar. for private sector investment in renewable energy.

High-functioning national/regional power The Task Order will As USAID works to support a

Task4. markets are dependent on integrated and encourage employment of resilient energy sector in multiple

Designing and reliable infrastructure for the generation, the most current technology countries, there are number of transmission, and distribution of for power sector 'lessons learned' that have been

implementing electricity. Severe weather conditions infrastructure construction, identified in regards to the

new market may damage this infrastructure. which are designed to design/enforcement of

structures withstand changing weather policies/regulations that are patterns and potential responsive to anticipated climate

Tasks. Low resulting natural disasters variabilities. The implementer will

Developing (i.e. landslides, floods etc.) draw on this experience, and adapt

these lessons learned so they can be appropriate legal Due to potential impact on availability of Support provided to applied to policy / regulatory reform and regulatory renewable resources (i.e. water level, governments in the in the unique contexts where these frameworks biofuel feedstock, etc.) climate variability design/refinement of energy activities will be implemented.

increases the level of uncertainty sector

Task7. associated with the generation of policy /laws/regulations will

Strengthening electricity from renewable energy incorporate flexibili ty and facilities. Such uncertainties complicate contingencies to account for

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corporate the design and enforcement of anticipated climate governance regulations/ laws governing the energy variability.

sector, as well as the relationship between governments and utilities.

Task8. Utility financial modeling and planning and Climate change variability complicates Accept. Forecasting tariff analysis accurate forecasting for energy demand, technology and mapping

contributing to greater uncertainty in programs are improving, but utility financial modeling and appropriate some inaccuracies are tariff-setting. inevitable.

Unexpectedly sever weather can seriously The Task Order will Supplemental training can be Task9. damage telecommunication encourage employment of provided to institutional partners Customer infrastructure, which is needed for the the most current technology and construction firms to ensure that regularization accurate transmission of customer meter for power international best practices for and metering data. sector /telecommunication power sector / telecommunication

infrastructure infrastructure are incorporated into Moderate construction/installation/re national codes/regulations for

Task 10. Unexpectedly sever weather can seriously habilitation, which are installation/ rehabilitation work. Expanding damage infrastructure and cabling designed to withstand access to needed for transmission/distribution of changing weather patterns electricity electricity services. and potential resulting service natural disasters (i.e.

landslides, floods etc.)

Task 11. No Risk Identified Though not a risk unto itself, the

Capitalizing on implementers work in supporting

new technologies utilities/governments adoption of new energy sector technology will by

and market N/ A N/ A definition be such technology that is trends responsive to and accounting for the

fact that they may operate in times of unpredictable weather patterns.

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Task 12 . Likewise, support to utilities in

Enhancing utility improving their organizational

organization and capacity will include operational measures designed to strengthen the

capacity utility's ability to respond (and remain functioning) to climate variability (i.e. efficient procedures in place to rapidly respond to powerlines that have been made inoperable due to adverse weather.

Task2. No Risk Identified Though not a risk unto itself, these Hosting sector Tasks will involve the reform training/ knowledge sharing of best workshops and practices associated with promoting forums. a climate resilient energy sector -

from utility management, country-to-country exchanges, and customer

Task 13. awareness. Such activities will be Promoting developed/implemented in gender equality recognition that often men and

N/A N/A women in an area of a program's operation may experience different

Task 14. impacts of variations in climate due Training and to choice of lifestyle/means of technical employment. assistance

Task 15. 'Best practice' analyses, reports and media.

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5.0 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 CONDITIONS

The environmental determinations in this IEE are contingent upon full implementation of the following

general implementation and monitoring requirements. USAID wil l ensure that applicable requirements

are met.

I . If impacts are indicated in the supplemental analysis, the implementing partner is requi red to perform further impact analysis and climate analysis at the site specific or activity specific level. This action must be approved by the E3 BEO and Regional BEO, MEO and REA (as required) and forwarded to the Climate Change Facilitator.

2. Contracting Officer's Representative Responsibilit ies: The COR, through the Contracting Officer will:

a. Ideally, request that the bids submitted briefly address potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures of their bid, show that they have expertise or access to expertise required to analyze and implement the analysis and mitigation measures and has budgeted the appropr·iate funds to implement the actions.

b. Ensure that the chosen bidder has sufficient technical expertise or access to that technical expertise to complete the r equired analyses.

c. Ensure that implementing partners are identifying sufficient technical capacity and budget to effectively implement mitigation and monitoring measures and that the abil ity and proposed budget are sufficient to comply with the IEE conditions.

d. As appropriate, reserve the right to and may undertake fi eld visits and consultations w ith the BEO to assess the environmental impacts of ongoing activities, and the effectiveness of associated mitigation and monitoring cond itions.

e. USAID will request, via the award, to have access, upon request, of monitoring and r·eporting on activities that have the potential for significant adverse direct, indirect, or cumulative environmental and social impacts.

3. All new work orders orders, any incremental funding, or change in geographic location or scope of any project or activity wi ll require additional analysis and documentation consistent with 22 CFR 2 16. Activities such as the development of strategies, plans and legislation/regulations that recommend or promote the expansion or rehabil itation of energy systems or the installation of equipment wi ll also require supplemental analysis. N o activity falling under this requirement will be implemented unless an Environmental Threshold Decision, as defined in 22 CFR 2 I 6.3(a)(2), has been reached for that activity and documented in a Request for Categorical Exclusion (RCE), Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), or Environmental Assessment (EA) signed by the appropriate Bureau Environmental Officer (BEO) and a signed copy deliver·ed to the A/COR. If an activity appears to qualify for a Categorical Exclusion, BEO concurrence is required. When the project or activity has a specific geographic location, that subsequent environmental analysis w ill be performed by the funding organization and the E3 Bureau Environmental Officer and, as required, the regional BEO, MEO and REA will concur with the analysis. Supplemental analysis will include an analysis of climate change impacts to the project and because of the project. The analysis will include completion of the following table:

Activity Impact/Risks C limate Significance Condition/ Adaptation D etermination

Impact (high, Action

moderate,

low)

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4. The originating/operating unit's COR will be responsible for working w ith the appropriate procurement officer to ensure that language implementing threshold decisions and conditions are appropriately reflected in work order agreements.

5. Compliance with H ost C ountry Requirements: Nothing in this IEE substitutes for or supersedes PIO responsibility for compliance w ith all applicable and appropriate host country laws and regulations. Implementation wi ll in all cases adhere to applicable those appropriate and applicable host country environmental laws and policies.

6. Environmental and Social Sustainability: All acquisit ion and assistance efforts w ill advocate for best practices regarding sustainable use, including principles of environmental protection, impact mitigation and environment sustainabili ty.

7. A ll tr·aining w ill include principles of environmental and social impact assessment and sustainabili ty.

5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

For those activities that have the potential for adver se environmental or social impacts (as determined by supplemental analysis), the COR, or the CORs representative (e.g., the implementing partner) will complete an Environmental Mit igation and Monitoring Plan (table below) for every work plan in a manner that permits the field implementing staff to understand and implement the mitigation measures. The EMMP wi ll be submitted to the COR and the BEO for concurrence.

For those activities that have the potential for adver se environmental or social impacts, the implementing partner w ill submit, quarterly, an environmental mitigation and Monitoring Report (Table B) to the COR and BEO for review and concurrence.

The mitigation measures presented in this section constitute t he minimum required based on available

information at the time of this IEE and the environmental analysis in Section 4. These measures shall

provide general direction for completing the project/activity Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring

Plan (EMMP) and/or the EA and PERSUAP, if required.

6.0 LIMITATIONS OF THIS INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

T he determinations recommended in this document apply only to projects/activities and sub-activities

described herein. Other projects/activities that may arise must be documented in either a separate IEE,

an IEE amendment if the activities are w ithin the same project/activity, or other type of environmental

compliance document and shall be subject to an environmental analysis w ithin the appropriate

documents listed above.

Other than projects/activities determined to have a Positive Threshold Decision, it is confi rmed that the

projects/activities described herein do not involve actions normally having a significant effect on the

environment, including those described in 22CFR2 I 6.2(d).

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In addition, other than projects/activities determined to have a Positive Threshold Decision and/or a pesticide management plan (PERSUAP), it is confirmed that the projects/activities described herein do not involve any actions listed below. Any of the following actions would require additiona l environmental analyses and environmental determinations:

o Suppor-t project preparation, project feasibil ity studies, or engineering design fo r activities listed in §2 I 6.2(d)( I);

• Affect endangered and threatened species or their crit ical habitats per §2 16.5, FAA I 18, FAA I 19; • Provide support to extractive industries (e.g. mining and quarrying) per FAA 11 7; o Promote timber harvesting per FAA I 17 and 11 8; e Lead to new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitatio n, or renovation work per §2 I 6.2(b)( I); a Suppor-t agro-processing or industrial enterprises per §2 16. 1 (b)(4); o Provide support for regulatory permitting per §2 16. 1 (b)(2); o Lead to privatization of industrial faci lities or infrastructure with heavily polluted property per

§2 16.1 (b)(4); o Procur-e or use genetically engineered organisms per §2 16. I (b)( I); and/or • Assist the procurement (including payment in kind, donations, guarantees of credit) or use (includ ing

hand ling, transport, fuel for transport, storage, mixing, loading, application, clean-up of spray equipment , and disposal) of pesticides or activities invo lving procurement, transport, use, storage, or disposal of toxic materials. Pesticides cover all insecticides, fu ngicides, rodenticides, etc. covered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act per §2 I 6.2(e) and §2 I 6.3(b).

7.0 REVISIONS

Per 22CFR2 I 6.3(a)(9), when ongoing programs are 1-evised to incorporate a change in scope or nature, a determination will be made as to whether such change may have an environmental impact not previously assessed. If so, this IEE wi ll be amended to cover the changes. Per ADS 204, it is the responsibility of the USAID A/COR to keep the MEO/REA and BEO informed of any new information or changes in the activity that might require revision of this environmental analysis and environmental determination.

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