These Guidelines are developed to support the development of environmentally management practices of mining in Myanmar. The Guidelines provide information on how to: i. prepare project descriptions; ii. conduct analysis of alternatives; iii. conduct environmental management planning; iv. establish environmental management systems; v. conduct community engagement activities and develop community development plans; vi. assessment the significance of impacts; vii. conduct risk assessment; viii. conduct cumulative impact assessment; ix. conduct biodiversity assessment; x. assess the impacts on air quality; xi. assess the impacts of noise and vibration; xii. design measures for mine site good practices for topsoil management, hazardous material management; and for providing workers with personal protective equipment; xiii. design measures for water management, waste rock management, and erosion prevention and control; and xiv. design and prepare mine closure plans.
Myanmar · 2018-10-01