ESMP Review Process As explained above, a site-specific evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the WB’s ESF, and site-specific ESMPs will be prepared as a result of such evaluation. These will be the responsibility of MLSPP PIU, which will be supported by the Az SEP case officers (SEPCO) in the regions. For Moderate risk subproject, the ESMP should be a part of the subproject proposal package and must be an annex to any (procurement) documents used for the provision in-kind transfer of assets. Labor management procedure will also form a part of ESMP. Implementation of ESMP on the ground will be the responsibility of subproject beneficiary. In case of any non-compliance, MLSPP PIU through case officers will be required to take corrective action as the primary responsible party. Distribution of the responsibilities of all parties involved in the project is presented in Table 7.3.
The preparation and implementation of ESMPs are expected to cost only a small fraction of design and construction cost, as most mitigation measures will be very generic, off-the-shelf, and implementable without specialized skills, experience or equipment. For the first 20 subprojects, MLSPP PIU will submit site specific ESMPs to WB for prior review. When the WB is confident that MLSPP PIU has demonstrated that the process is accurate, WB will transfer this prior review to post review.
