2.7. Environmental and Social Framework
41.
The WB Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is the primary guidance that ensures
compliance with the measures of environmental protection policies in the MUNIS project
implementation process. Specific details about ESF applicable compliance processes and
requirements will be part of each CfP guidance and instructions.
42.
REP grant proposal needs to be prepared taking into account the requirements set in World
Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) which are an integral part of the World Bank’s ESF.
Only the requirements of ESS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 are relevant under the MUNIS Project.
43.
All REP grant proposals will be screened by PIU based on the ESF, which outlines the guiding
principles of environmental screening, assessment, review, management, and monitoring
procedures. The environmental due diligence procedures identified in the ESF comply both with the
Uzbek national laws and regulations, as well as the World Bank’s Environment and Social
Framework.
44.
All proposals will also be checked for compliance with the Environmental and Social
Commitment Plan (ESCP) of MUNIS which sets out material measures and actions, any specific
documents or plans, as well as the timing for each of these.
45.
PIU environmental and social staff will carry out a rapid assessment of the likely
environmental and social impact, that will be based on the requirements of national legislation and
WB ESSs, completing the screening form presented in Annexes 3 and 4 of the Environmental and
Social Management Framework (ESMF) prepared for the MUNIS Project. Sub-project activities will
be also checked against WB criteria for High-Risk Projects mentioned in Annex 2 of ESMF. This will
make it possible to identify the type and scale of potential environmental impacts and determine to
which risk category the sub-project should be attributed. Generally, the significance of impacts and
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risks, contribute to resulting environmental and social risk will depend on the type and scale of the
subproject, its location, sensitivity of environmental and social issues, and the nature and magnitude
of potential risks and impacts.
46.
According to the ESMF of the MUNIS Project, each proposal will be evaluated within the
frame of four main categories: Low, Moderate, Substantial and High. The proposals screened under
“Substantial” or “High” Environmental and Social Risks will not be financed by MUNIS Project.
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