The implementing partner will incorporate conditions set forth in this IEE into their work plans. G. LIMITATIONS OF THE IEE Generally this IEE Amendment does not cover major activities involving: 1. Classes of substantial actions normally having a significant effect on the environment pursuant to 22CFR 216.2(d)(1): i. Programs of river basin development; ii. Irrigation and water management; iii. Agricultural land leveling; iv. Drainage projects; v. Large scale agricultural mechanization; vi. Resettlement projects; vii. New land development; viii. Penetration road building and road improvement; ix. Power plants; x. Industrial plants; xi. Potable water and sewerage projects; Activities affecting endangered species or introducing exotic species. Support to extractive industries (e.g. mining and quarrying). Support for activities that promote timber harvesting. Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or renovation work. Activities involving support to agro-processing, industrial enterprises, and regulatory permitting. Activities involving support to industrial enterprises, and regulatory permitting. Potential activity components dealing with privatization of industrial facilities or infrastructure with heavily polluted property. Project and Sub-grantees preparation, project and Sub-grantees feasibility studies, and infrastructure investments for projects that may have a potentially significant impact on the environment. Procurement or use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). DCA or GDA programs. Any of the above actions would require another amendment to the IEE approved by the BEO. H. REVISIONS Pursuant to 22 CFR 216.3(a) (9), if new information becomes available that indicates that activities covered by the IEE might be and their effect or if considered “major” “significant,” additional activities are proposed that might be and their effect considered “major” “significant,” this Initial Environmental Examination will be reviewed and, revised by the MEO with concurrence by the BEO. It is the responsibility of the USAID COR to keep the MEO, REA and BEO informed of any new information or changes in the activity that might require revision of the IEE. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION RECOMMENDED:
The implementing partner will incorporate conditions set forth in this IEE into their work plans. G. LIMITATIONS OF THE IEE Generally this IEE Amendment does not cover major activities involving: 1. Classes of substantial actions normally having a significant effect on the environment pursuant to 22CFR 216.2(d)(1): i. Programs of river basin development; ii. Irrigation and water management; iii. Agricultural land leveling; iv. Drainage projects; v. Large scale agricultural mechanization; vi. Resettlement projects; vii. New land development; viii. Penetration road building and road improvement; ix. Power plants; x. Industrial plants; xi. Potable water and sewerage projects; Activities affecting endangered species or introducing exotic species. Support to extractive industries (e.g. mining and quarrying). Support for activities that promote timber harvesting. Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or renovation work. Activities involving support to agro-processing, industrial enterprises, and regulatory permitting. Activities involving support to industrial enterprises, and regulatory permitting. Potential activity components dealing with privatization of industrial facilities or infrastructure with heavily polluted property. Project and Sub-grantees preparation, project and Sub-grantees feasibility studies, and infrastructure investments for projects that may have a potentially significant impact on the environment. Procurement or use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). DCA or GDA programs. Any of the above actions would require another amendment to the IEE approved by the BEO. H. REVISIONS Pursuant to 22 CFR 216.3(a) (9), if new information becomes available that indicates that activities covered by the IEE might be considered “major” and their effect “significant,” or if additional activities are proposed that might be considered “major” and their effect “significant,” this Initial Environmental Examination will be reviewed and, revised by the MEO with concurrence by the BEO. It is the responsibility of the USAID COR to keep the MEO, REA and BEO informed of any new information or changes in the activity that might require revision of the IEE. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION RECOMMENDED:
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