Approach in Developing Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Abstract

The paper documents the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) developed during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies conducted for road construction and upgrading in the 'State of Kuwait'. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) plan was developed based on the baseline studies, impact assessment, impact evaluation and complying with KEPA (Kuwait Environmental Public Authority) guidelines and standards. The paper gives a framework for developing EMP and the components that should be included in the plan. The main components of EMP are: (i) Mitigation Program (ii) Monitoring Program (iii) Recommendations and (iv) EMP Implementation Program. The EMP should consist of cost estimates for monitoring program, equipment procurement, manpower, transportation, office cost, studies, reporting, stationeries, etc. EMP Implementation Program consists of 'Environmental Supervision Plan' which is an important instrument to ensure effective implementation of 'Environmental Management Plan'. In this paper the recommendations that are suggested are specific to the project and geographical conditions in the State of Kuwait. The vital active part of EMP is EMP implementation and execution program.