Scope of Work:

The objective of the EIA study is to clearly state environmental, socio-economic issues which may be resulted from the current waste management practices as well as foreseen impacts from the transfer stations and all associated activities during construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning phases.

Be’ah is planning to develop Waste transfer stations in the following proposed sites:

1. Waste transfer station in Salalah
2. Waste transfer station in Mirbat
3. Waste transfer station in Taqah
4. Waste transfer station in Sadah
5. Waste transfer station in Maqshan
6. Waste transfer station in Shalim
7. Waste transfer station in Muzyunah

As part of the regulatory requirements the EIA will be provided to MECA for initial environmental clearance, and hence; the scope and methodology will be in line with the Guidelines on Environmental Impact Assessment, issued by MECA. All the reports will present in the format as specified by MECA to obtain the required clearance.

The consultant will present themselves on behalf of be’ah to MECA or other ministries to clarify and present the findings and reply to their comments.

The EIA study will comprise the following:

• Non-technical executive summary highlighting the main findings of the report with conclusion and recommendation. Written in English;
• Identification and review of all recent environmental, social, and health regulations applicable to the Project;
• Project description and process associated with proposed project;
• Identification and characterization of various environmental releases during and after the project construction, operation, and decommissioning phase;

EIA will state current Environmental, Health and Socio-economic settings of the area, which will include various element including:

Environmental aspects:

• Assessment of ambient air quality (NOx, SOx, CO, CO2, VOC, CH4, PM10, PM2.5, H2S)
• Identifying the prevailing wind direction and development of wind rose
• Soil and water contamination and assessment evaluation
• Climate
• Noise assessment
• Ecology
• Topography
• Geology
• Hydrogeology
• Surface water drainage and review of flooding pattern
• Direction of flow of groundwater
• Visual pollution
• Climate Change Study

Socio-economic aspects:

• Population
• Archaeology
• Settlements distribution
• Demographic features
• Community study and employment opportunities
• Stakeholder engagements
• Land use
• Transportation and access
• Utilities
• Traffic load
• Labor influx to project area
• Waste management services
• Other public infrastructures (schools, universities, markets, hospitals, shops, libraries, mosques etc.).

The EIA study will comprise the following:

• Scoping - Identification of key issues and scope of the study; preparation of scoping Application report, collection of conditions from various relevant institutions and organizations
• Baseline study – Field visits;  Information collection on the existing situation
• Impact Assessment - Identification, analysis and evaluation of potential impacts and risks
• Mitigation measures – Environmental measures for mitigation of the potential impacts
• Monitoring - Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring program
• EIA Report study – Preparation and approval of EIA issued by the MECA

Environmental aspects:

Assessment of ambient air quality (NO_x, SO_x, CO, CO₂, VOC, CH₄, PM₁₀, PM_2.5, H₂S), Identifying the prevailing wind direction and development of wind rose, Soil mechanics and stability of the reclamation, Soil and water contamination and assessment, Climate change, Noise assessment, Ecology, Topography, Geology, Hydrogeology, Surface water drainage and review of flooding pattern, Visual pollution

Socio-economic aspects:

Population, Archaeology, Settlements distribution, Demographic features, Community study and employment opportunities, Stakeholder engagements, Land use, Transportation and access, Utilities, Traffic load, Labor influx to project area, Waste management services, Other public infrastructures (schools, universities, markets, hospitals, shops, libraries, mosques etc.).

The study will cover the entire project site as well as an appropriate area within a radius of about 5-10 or as set by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs or any other regulatory body in Oman, outside the project site, which may be potentially impacted by The Project.