Summary of hydro power project checklist

1 January 2000

Summary of hydro power project checklist
Topic	Item
EIA	Report complete? Approved? Other permits obtained?
Explanation	Project and impacts adequately explained, including information disclosure? Does
to public	public understand, respond?
Water quality	Will stored/discharged water meet national quality standards? Will measures to prevent reservoir water quality degradation be taken?
Wastes	Will excavation spoils be properly treated and disposed?
Protected areas	Will project be in a protected area? Will it affect it?
Ecosystems	Will project affect sensitive ecosystems, e.g. primeval/tropical rain forests, coral reefs, mangroves, tidal flats? Will it encompass protected habitats of endangered species? Will it adversely affect downstream biota/block fish migration?
Topo/geology	Will project cause large-scale change?
Resettlement	Will project cause involuntary resettlement? Has need been properly explained? Is plan including compensation based on adequate study?
Livelihood	Will project negatively impact surrounding/downstream communities? Is sufficient local infrastructure available? Will local public health facilities be able to deal with ‘imported’ diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS) among migrant workers?
Heritage	Will it be protected? Will landscape be protected?
Minorities	Are their rights protected?
Construction	Will there be sufficient mitigation of impacts from construction?
Accidents	Will there be adequate safety measures including accident prevention programmes, facilities and equipment? Will inhabitants be alerted to water discharges from the dam?
Monitoring	Will it adequately cover all expected impacts (items, methods, frequencies)? Will framework be adequate (organisation, personnel, equipment, budget)?
Reference to other checklists	Checklists for forestry, irrigation, water supply, and power transmission and distribution projects should be checked as necessary

Source: JBIC

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