Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines for the Mining Sector.

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.