The ESIA study entailed detailed descriptions of the project and environment; legislative and regulatory conditions; formulation of the potential impacts of the proposed project activities; the development of an analysis of alternatives; formulation of an environmental and social management plan to help mitigate or ameliorate negative impacts; and a community development action plan. We also carried out a public disclosure and consultation process. The approach and methodology we used included:

• Desk Studies and Document Review.
• Description of the Project.
• Environmental and Socio-Economic Baseline Surveys.
• Public Consultation, Disclosure and Participation (PCDP).
• Identification, Prediction, Evaluation, and Assessment of Impacts.
• Mitigation of Impacts
• Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
• Community Development Action Plan (CDAP)