72051421R00001 - Attachment J.6 - VRI MM Supplemental IEE.pdf

LAC/COLOMBIA/MIGRATION MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

SIEE TEMPLATE VERSION 1.0

SUPPLEMENTAL INITIAL

ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

PROJECT/ACTIVITY DATA

Project/Activity Name: Migration Management Activity Geographic Location(s) (Country/Region): USAID/Colombia/LAC Amendment (Yes/No), if Yes indicate # (1, 2...): No Implementation Start/End Date (FY or M/D/Y): FY 2021 – FY2026

If Amended, specify New End Date: N/A Solicitation/Contract/Award Number(s): TBD Implementing Partner(s): TBD Bureau Tracking ID: LAC-IEE-21-04 Tracking ID of related Programmatic IEE: LAC-IEE-20-38 Tracking ID of Other, Related Analyses: N/A

ORGANIZATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Implementing Operating Unit(s):

(e.g. Mission or Bureau or Office)

COLOMBIA/Venezuela Response and Integration Office

Other Affected Operating Unit(s): N/A Lead BEO Bureau: LAC

Funding Account(s) (if available): HA.3 ESF FY2018 first tranche, future incremental funding TBD

Original Funding Amount: $40 million If Amended, specify funding amount: N/A If Amended, specify new funding total: N/A

Prepared by: Eugene Cooper Date Prepared: 10/05/2020

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW DATA

Analysis Type: Environmental Examination Deferral Environmental Determination(s): Categorical Exclusion(s)

Negative

Positive

Deferred (per 22 CFR 216.3(a)(7)(iv) IEE Expiration Date (if applicable): FY 2026 Additional Analyses/Reporting Required: EMMP/EMMR Climate Risks Identified (#): Low ___51___ Moderate ___0___ High ___3___ Climate Risks Addressed (#): Low ___51___ Moderate ___0___ High ___3___

THRESHOLD DETERMINATION AND SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Venezuela Response and Integration Project will stabilize receptor communities by increasing the capacity of public systems to residents and expand licit economic opportunities to make migrants productive community members. With the unrelenting influx of migrants fleeing economic and political hardship in Colombia, more are beginning to settle in Colombia’s growing urban areas and border towns. This sudden population growth is causing a strain and already limited education and public services and job opportunities. Currently Colombia has been relatively welcoming to migrants when compared with neighboring countries such as Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. However, the Project recognizes the fragility of Colombia’s post-peace accord transition and possibility of additional strain from migration. Therefore, the Migration Management Activity will counter the potential growth of xenophobia and anti-migrant sentiment by strengthening public systems in receptor communities. This SIEE covers the Migration Management Activity and is issued as a supplemental document to the Venezuela Response and Integration document, PIEE (LAC-IEE-20-38).

The Migration Management activity will build the Colombian Government’s capacity to document and track migrants and refer them to municipal level services. The activity targets governance shortcomings along the migration route, from the border to receptor communities.

The activity will assist Colombia in developing plans, policies, and processes related to migration management by the national government and health and education service delivery by subnational governments, particularly municipalities. With a focus on governance, this activity will help create the legislative and administrative framework required to eliminate barriers to carry out activities that strengthen economic opportunities and social service delivery. To strengthen stability and socio-economic inclusion in receptor communities, the activity also aims to reduce xenophobia against migrants.

This activity aligns with 2020-2025 CDCS’ special objective 4 (SO 4): Stability in Areas Impacted by Immigration from Venezuela and contributes to Intermediate Result 4.1:

Strengthened Public Systems. The activity also supports Colombia’s Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR) by promoting local ownership and leveraging local resources and expertise. This activity will contribute to several key issues for USAID including youth, gender and women’s empowerment, local actors, and private sector engagement.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

Upon approval of this document, the determinations become affirmed, per Agency regulations

(22 CFR 216).

TABLE 1: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

Projects/Activities Categorical Exclusion Citation (if applicable)

Negative Determination

Positive Determination1

Deferral2

Objective 1: Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved

IR 1.1: Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

IR 1.2: Capacity of national-level public institutions to manage and implement migration policies, legislation and processes strengthened.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

IR 1.3: Government capacity to create, leverage and/or utilize information systems for migration management enhanced.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

1 Positive Determinations require preparation of a Scoping Statement and Environmental Assessment.

2 Deferrals must be cleared through an Amendment to this IEE prior to implementation of any deferred activities.

IR 1.4: Awareness of border management and service delivery policies and processes for migrant access improved and small-scale rehabilitation facilities/infrastructure.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

Objective 2: Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

IR 2.1: Policies, planning, and budgeting to expand services for migrants and returnees in targeted municipalities improved.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 2.2: Urban planning and development capacity in prioritized urban areas to provide targeted migration-related services improved.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

IR 2.3: Migrants’ awareness of relevant service-related policies, processes, and access points improved.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 2.4: Municipal multi-stakeholder engagement spaces to better inform service planning and promote accountability opened and utilized.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

Objective 3: Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

IR 3.1: Social inclusion and anti-bias programs and outreach implemented.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 3.2: Migrants and Colombian returnees are informed on civic and cultural norms and responsibilities in their communities.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 3.3: Activities that promote understanding and increase community cohesion implemented.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

This section summarizes the methodology used and findings of the CRM Screening, in accordance with ADS 201mal. The MIGRATION MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY design team, in consultation with the CIL, considered the potential effect of climate risks/stressors on the sustainability of the Activity (changing precipitation patterns, rising temperature, floods, droughts, fires, landslides, etc.) in addition to the impact of activities on the climate (increased greenhouse gas emissions, land use changes, etc.). See Annex 1 for the compete CRM table.

The Migration Management Activity, under the Venezuela Response and Integration Project, will stabilize receptor communities by building the Colombian Government’s migration management capacity to document and track migrants and refer them to municipal level services, and to promote social integration and acceptance of migrants. These activities are identified mainly as low and high risks in terms of climate risk management. Activities that were identified as high risk are related with small scale rehabilitation of facilities/infrastructure due to the vulnerability level to ensure climate resilient infrastructure in Colombia. Colombia presents extreme events that vary from droughts to floods and from monotonous to flat areas, where erosion, landslides and other risks may occur.

The activity is not expected to generate any significant greenhouse gas emissions. Ongoing monitoring will ensure that implementation of project activities does not increase greenhouse emissions. Please find in Annex 1 the Climate Risk Management for the project.

Please find the Climate Risk Management in Section 4.2 the project and the illustrative mitigation measures that will address the main climate risks identified. The mitigation measures presented in this section constitute the minimum required based on available information at the time of the PIEE. These measures shall provide general direction for completing the activity Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and/or the EA and PERSUAP, if required.

BEO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

No additional conditions were identified.

IMPLEMENTATION

In accordance with 22 CFR 216 and Agency policy, the conditions and requirements of this document become mandatory upon approval. This includes the relevant limitations, conditions and requirements in this document as stated in Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the IEE and any BEO Specified Conditions of Approval.

This activity will be implemented by a contractor, possibly comprising a consortium of actors, and will be awarded through a full and open competition procurement process. The Migration Management Activity will be implemented through a contract and USAID/Colombia will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

USAID APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL

EXAMINATION

ACTIVITY NAME: Migration Management activity

Bureau Tracking ID: LAC-IEE-21-04

Approval:

Larry J. Sacks, Mission Director Date

Clearance:

Martha Aponte, Deputy Mission Director Date

Clearance:

Nora Maresh, Acting Venezuela Response and Integration Office Director Date

Clearance:

Maria Elena Santana, Mission Environmental Officer [MEO/CIL] Date

Clearance:

Bethzaida Colon, Regional Environmental Advisor [REA] Date

Clearance:

Monica Smith, Regional Legal Officer [RLO] Date

Concurrence:

Diana Shannon, Bureau Environmental Officer [required] Date

DISTRIBUTION: Mission Project Staff

SUPPELMENTAL INITIAL

ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

CONTENTS

1.0 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF the IEE 10

1.2 PROJECT/ACTIVITY OVERVIEW 10

1.3 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION 10

2.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

2.1 LOCATIONS AFFECTED AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT (ENVIRONMENT,

PHYSICAL, CLIMATE, SOCIAL, Threatened and ENDANGERED species) 12

2.2 APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE PARTNER COUNTRY AND OTHER

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (E.G. WHO), ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LAWS,

POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS 12

2.3 COUNTRY/MINISTRY/MUNICIPALITY ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY ANALYSIS (AS

APPROPRIATE) 12

3.0 ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL RISK

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

4.1 RECOMMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS 14

4.2 CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT 18

5.0 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 CONDITIONS 18

5.2 AGENCY CONDITIONS 20

5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES 21

6.0 LIMITATIONS OF THIS INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

7.0 REVISIONS

ATTACHMENTS:

1.0 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE IEE

The purpose of this document, in accordance with Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 216 (22 CFR 216), is to provide a preliminary review of the reasonably foreseeable effects on the environment of the USAID intervention described herein and recommend determinations and, as appropriate, conditions, for these activities. Upon approval, these determinations become affirmed, and specified conditions become mandatory obligations of implementation.

This IEE also documents the results of the Climate Risk Management process in accordance with USAID policy (specifically, ADS 201mal).

This SIEE builds on the parent Programmatic IEE (LAC-IEE-20-38) and provides further details based on additional project/activity design and country specific information. Potential environmental impacts should be addressed through formal environmental mitigation and monitoring plans (EMMPs) and/or other measures as described in Section 5.

This Supplemental IEE (SIEE) is a critical element of USAID’s mandatory environmental review and compliance process meant to achieve environmentally sound design and implementation.

1.2 PROJECT/ACTIVITY OVERVIEW

USAID/Colombia’s Migration Management Activity’s purpose is to build the Colombian Government’s capacity to manage migration, including documenting and tracking migrants, referring them to municipal level services, and promoting their social integration and acceptance.

The Migration Management Activity directly aligns with USAID/Colombia’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) 2020-2025, Special Objective 4’s (SO 4):

Stability in Areas Impacted by Immigration from Venezuela and contributes to Intermediate Result 4.1: Strengthened Public Systems and the primary technical area of Governance and Public Systems Strengthening.

1.3 PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The Migration Management activity will build the Colombian Government’s capacity to document and track migrants and refer them to municipal level services. The activity targets governance shortcomings along the migration route, from the border to receptor communities.

The activity will assist Colombia in developing plans, policies, and processes related to migration management by the national government and health and education service delivery by subnational governments, particularly municipalities. With a focus on governance, this activity will help create the legislative and administrative framework required to eliminate barriers to carry out activities that strengthen economic opportunities and social service delivery.

To strengthen stability and socio-economic inclusion in receptor communities, the activity also aims to reduce xenophobia against migrants.

TABLE 2: DEFINED OR ILLUSTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND SUB-ACTIVITIES

Activity 1 — Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved.

Sub-activity 1.1 Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

1.2 Capacity of national-level public institutions to manage and implement migration policies, legislation and processes strengthened.

1.3 Government capacity to create, leverage and/or utilize information systems for migration management enhanced.

1.4 Awareness of border management and service delivery policies and processes for migrant access improved and small-scale rehabilitation facilities/infrastructure.

Activity 2 — Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

Sub-activity 2.1 Policies, planning, and budgeting to expand services for migrants and returnees in targeted municipalities improved.

2.2 Urban planning and development capacity in prioritized urban areas to provide targeted migration-related services improved.

2.3 Migrants’ awareness of relevant service-related policies, processes, and access points improved.

2.4 Municipal multi-stakeholder engagement spaces to better inform service planning and promote accountability opened and utilized.

Activity 3 — Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

Sub-activity 3.1 Social inclusion and anti-bias programs and outreach implemented.

3.2 Migrants and Colombian returnees are informed on civic and cultural norms and responsibilities in their communities.

3.3 Activities that promote understanding and increase community cohesion implemented.

Will this activity involve construction3 as defined by ADS 201 and 303? Yes No

2.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Although we do not know at this stage the exact location of municipalities and receptor communities to be supported, in order to ensure alignment with the Mission’s CDCS, the Migration Management activity will be implemented in urban and border areas of Colombia.

Based on illustrative categories of the intervention above, we can make the following general assumptions:

a) Protect ecologically sensitive ecosystems, such as mangroves, wetlands, strategic high mountain areas, coral or rocky reefs, seagrass, and others.

b) Conserve and protect existing forests.

3 Construction, as defined by ADS 201 and 303, includes: construction, alteration, or repair (including dredging and excavation) of buildings, structures, or other real property and includes, without limitation, improvements, renovation, alteration and refurbishment. The term includes, without limitation, roads, power plants, buildings, bridges, water treatment facilities, and vertical structures. In the box below, describe any construction planned for this project/activity. Refer to ADS 201maw for required Construction Risk Management procedures.

If yes, describe in the space below:

The activity may include construction, rehabilitation or renovation of “one-stop shops” for migration related services and/or small-scale rehabilitation of facilities/infrastructure. No major construction activities are envisioned.

c) Ensure that sites are in safe (or less vulnerable) areas to landslides, floods, fires, frosts, etc.

d) Respect land uses, as well as marine and/or river management plans, defined by local authorities.

e) Local communities, entities and sectors will be consulted and will have an active participation.

f) Obtain all legal permits/licenses required by appropriate authorities.

g) Avoid burning.

h) Avoid and/or control modifying or affecting the hydrological network.

i) Avoid felling trees and/or extracting fauna.

j) Site the activities in previously-disturbed areas, with low vegetation, instead of opening or deforesting new ones.

2.1 LOCATIONS AFFECTED AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT (ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL,

CLIMATE, SOCIAL, THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES)

Target areas will include urban areas receiving large numbers of migrants and frontier areas where many migrants are crossing over and starting to permanently settle. These areas are likely to include Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cucuta, Maicao, Riohacha, Bucaramanga, and Santa Marta.

2.2 APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE PARTNER COUNTRY AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL

STANDARDS (E.G. WHO), ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS

The activities will follow national regulations defined by ICA, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and USAID’s environmental regulations (22CFR216) and environmental procedures

(ADS 204).

2.3 COUNTRY/MINISTRY/MUNICIPALITY ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY ANALYSIS (AS

APPROPRIATE)

As for the support to small-scale renovation and restoration activities, local and regional governments involved in this activity have the capacity to develop environmental analyses and comply with national level regulations. Support to small-scale renovation and restoration initiatives will be articulated to national and/or regional programs to support the process from the Colombian Government level.

In addition, USAID will strengthen capacities of local associations and/or business in organizational, technical, administrative and financial matters to strengthen their organizations and their sustainability.

3.0 ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL RISK

PROJECT/ACTIVITY 1: COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT’S BORDER AND MIGRATION GOVERNANCE

IMPROVED.

TABLE 3A. POTENTIAL IMPACTS – Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved.

Project/Activity Potential environmental and social impacts Project/Activity 1: Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved Sub-activity 1.1: Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.2: Capacity of national-level public institutions to manage and implement migration policies, legislation and processes strengthened.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.3 Government capacity to create, leverage and/or utilize information systems for migration management enhanced.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.4: Awareness of border management and service delivery policies and processes for migrant access improved and small-scale rehabilitation facilities/infrastructure.

Air Pollution Public/Worker Health & Safety Socioeconomic Impacts Soil & Water Impacts Solid Waste Management & Disposal

PROJECT/ACTIVITY 2: SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT CAPACITY TO PROVIDE MIGRANTS

ACCESS TO QUALITY SOCIAL AND JUSTICE SERVICES ENHANCED

TABLE 3B. POTENTIAL IMPACTS – Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

Project/Activity Potential environmental and social impacts Project/Activity 2: Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

Sub-activity 2.1: Policies, planning, and budgeting to expand services for migrants and returnees in targeted municipalities improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.2: Urban planning and development capacity in prioritized urban areas to provide targeted migration-related services improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.3: Migrants’ awareness of relevant service-related policies, processes, and access points improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.4: Municipal multi-stakeholder engagement spaces to

N/A better inform service planning and promote accountability opened and utilized.

PROJECT/ACTIVITY 3: XENOPHOBIA TOWARD MIGRANTS REDUCED IN TARGET AREAS

TABLE 3C. POTENTIAL IMPACTS – Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

Project/Activity Potential environmental and social impacts Project/Activity 3: Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

Sub-activity 3.1: Social inclusion and anti-bias programs and outreach implemented.

N/A

Sub-activity 3.2: Migrants and Colombian returnees are informed on civic and cultural norms and responsibilities in their communities.

N/A

Sub-activity 3.3: Activities that promote understanding and increase community cohesion implemented.

N/A

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

4.1 RECOMMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

The following table summarizes the recommended determinations based on the environmental analysis conducted. Upon approval, these determinations become affirmed, per 22 CFR 216.

Specified conditions, detailed in Section 5, become mandatory obligations of implementation, per ADS 204.

TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS

Projects/Activities Categorical Exclusion Citation (if applicable)

Negative Determination

Positive Determination4

Deferral5

Objective 1: Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved.

IR 1.1: Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

4 Positive Determinations require preparation of a Scoping Statement and Environmental Assessment.

5 Deferrals must be cleared through an Amendment to this IEE prior to implementation of any deferred activities.

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

IR 1.2: Capacity of national-level public institutions to manage and implement migration policies, legislation and processes strengthened.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

IR 1.3: Government capacity to create, leverage and/or utilize information systems for migration management enhanced.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

IR 1.4: Awareness of border management and service delivery policies and processes for migrant access improved and small-scale rehabilitation facilities/infrastructure.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

Objective 2: Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

IR 2.1: Policies, planning, and budgeting to expand

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or services for migrants and returnees in targeted municipalities improved.

training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 2.2: Urban planning and development capacity in prioritized urban areas to provide targeted migration-related services improved.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

IR 2.3: Migrants’ awareness of relevant service-related policies, processes, and access points improved.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 2.4: Municipal multi-stakeholder engagement spaces to better inform service planning and promote accountability opened and utilized.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

Objective 3: Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

IR 3.1: Social inclusion and anti-bias programs and outreach implemented.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 3.2: Migrants and Colombian returnees are informed on civic and cultural norms and responsibilities in their communities.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

IR 3.3: Activities that promote understanding and increase community cohesion implemented.

§216.2(c)(2)(i) Education, technical assistance, or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.)

§216.2(c)(2)(iii) Analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings

§216.2(c)(2)(v) Document and information transfers

4.2 CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

This section summarizes the methodology used and findings of the CRM Screening, in accordance with ADS 201mal. The project design team, in consultation with the CIL, considered the potential effect of climate risks/stressors on the sustainability of the project (changing precipitation patterns, rising temperature, floods, droughts, fires, landslides, etc.) in addition to the impact of project activities on the climate (increased greenhouse gas emissions, land use changes, etc.). See Annex 1 for the compete CRM table.

5.0 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 CONDITIONS

The environmental determinations in this IEE are contingent upon full implementation of the following general implementation and monitoring requirements, as well as ADS 204 and other relevant requirements.

5.1.1 During Pre-Award:

5.1.1.1 Pre-Award Briefings: As feasible, the design team and/or the cognizant environmental officer(s) (e.g., MEO, REA, BEO) will provide a pre-award briefing for potential offerors on environmental compliance expectations/responsibilities at bidders’ conferences.

5.1.1.2 Solicitations: The design team, in coordination with the A/CO, will ensure solicitations include environmental compliance requirements and evaluation criteria. A/CO will ensure technical and cost proposal requirements include approach, staffing, and budget sufficient for complying with the terms of this IEE.

5.1.1.3 Awards: The A/COR, in coordination with the A/CO, will ensure all awards and sub-awards, include environmental compliance requirements.

5.1.2 During Post-Award:

5.1.2.1 Post-Award Briefings: The A/COR and/or the cognizant environmental officer(s) (e.g., MEO, REA, BEO) will provide post-award briefings for the IP on environmental compliance responsibilities.

5.1.2.3 Workplans and Budgeting: The A/COR will ensure the IP integrates environmental compliance requirements in work plans and budgets to comply with requirements, including EMMP implementation and monitoring.

5.1.2.4 Staffing: The A/COR, in coordination with the IP, will ensure all awards have staffing capacity to implement environmental compliance requirements.

5.1.2.5 Records Management: The A/COR will maintain environmental compliance documents in the official project/activity file and upload records to the designated USAID environmental compliance database system.

5.1.2.6 Host Country Environmental Compliance: The A/COR will ensure the IP complies with applicable and appropriate host country environmental requirements unless otherwise directed in writing by USAID. However, in the case of a conflict between the host country and USAID requirements, the more stringent shall govern.

5.1.2.7 Work Plan Review: The A/COR will ensure the IP verifies, at least annually or when activities are added or modified, that activities remain with the scope of the IEE. Activities outside of the scope of the IEE cannot be implemented until the IEE is amended.

5.1.2.8 IEE Amendment: If new activities are introduced or other changes to the scope of this IEE occur, an IEE Amendment will be required.

5.1.2.9 USAID Monitoring Oversight: The A/COR or designee, with the support of the cognizant environmental officer(s) (e.g., MEO, REA, BEO), will ensure monitoring of compliance with established requirements (e.g., by desktop reviews, site visits, etc.).

5.1.2.10 Environmental Compliance Mitigation and Monitoring Plan: The A/COR will ensure the IP develops, obtains approval for, and implements Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) that are responsive to the stipulated environmental compliance requirements.

5.1.2.11 Environmental Compliance Reporting: The A/COR will ensure the IP includes environmental compliance in regular project/activity reports, using indicators as appropriate; develops and submits the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Reports (EMMRs); and completes and submits a Record of Compliance (RoC) describing their implementation of EMMP requirements in conjunction with the final EMMR or at the close of sub activities (as applicable). And where required by Bureaus or Missions, ensure the IP prepares a closeout plan consistent with contract documentation for A/COR review and approval that outlines responsibilities for end-of-project operation, the transition of other operational responsibilities, and final EMMR with lessons learned.

5.1.2.12 Corrective Action: When noncompliance or unforeseen impacts are identified, IPs notify the A/COR, place a hold on activities, take corrective action, and report on the effectiveness of corrective actions. The A/COR initiates the corrective action process and ensures the IP completes and documents their activities. Where required by Bureaus or Missions, ensure Record of Compliance is completed.

5.2 AGENCY CONDITIONS

5.2.1 Sub-award Screening: The A/COR will ensure the IP uses an adequate environmental screening tool to screen any sub-award applications and to aid in the development of EMMPs.

5.2.2 Programmatic IEEs (PIEE): PIEEs stipulate requirements for additional environmental examination of new or country specific projects/activities. The A/COR of any project/activity being implemented under a PIEE will ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, typically through a Supplemental IEE, and approved by the cognizant BEO.

5.2.3 Supplemental IEEs (SIEEs) will be prepared pursuant to the terms of the presiding PIEE for any new project/activity being planned. The SIEE will provide more thorough analysis of the planned activities, additional geographic context and baseline conditions as well as specific mitigation and monitoring requirements.

5.2.4 Other Supplemental Analyses: The A/COR will ensure supplemental environmental analyses that are called for in the IEE are completed and documented.

5.2.5 Resolution of Deferrals: If a deferral of the environmental threshold determination was issued, the A/COR will ensure that the appropriate 22CFR216 environmental analysis and documentation is completed and approved by the BEO before the subject activities are implemented.

5.2.6 Positive Determination: If a Positive Determination threshold determination was made, the A/COR will ensure a Scoping Statement, and if required an Environmental Assessment (EA), is completed and approved by the BEO before the subject activities are implemented.

5.2.7 Compliance with human subject research requirements: The AM, A/COR shall assure that the IP and sub-awardees, -grantees, and -contractors demonstrate completion of all requirements for ethics review and adequate medical monitoring of human subjects who participate in research trials carried out through this IEE and ensure appropriate records are maintained. All documentation demonstrating completion of required review and approval of human subject trials must be in place prior to initiating any trials and cover the period of performance of the trial as described in the research protocol.

5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

The mitigation measures presented in this section constitute the minimum required based on available information at the time of this SIEE, drawing on information presented in Section 5.3 of the PIEE and the environmental analysis in Section 4. These measures shall provide general direction for completing the project/activity Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and/or the EA and PERSUAP, if required.

ACTIVITY 1: Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved

TABLE 5A. SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ACTIVITY 1

Activity Mitigation Measure(s) Activity 1: Colombian Government’s border and migration governance improved Sub-activity 1.1: Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.2: Capacity of national-level public institutions to manage and implement migration policies, legislation and processes strengthened.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.3 Government capacity to create, leverage and/or utilize information systems for migration management enhanced.

N/A

Sub-activity 1.4: Awareness of border management and service delivery policies and processes for migrant access improved and small-scale rehabilitation facilities/infrastructure.

Replace felled trees by planting new individuals that meet the technical characteristics of the site, prioritizing local species.

Promote the revegetation of steep areas and/or degraded soils, prioritizing native species.

Carry out maintenance periodically.

Provide secured storage cabinets and secured storerooms for medicines and medical equipment.

Ensure the cooling chain is unbroken for sensitive products requiring refrigeration.

Adopt safety protocols.

Isolate and/or control the area to prevent access by unauthorized personnel.

Have up-to-date first aid kits, placed in a marked location with easy access.

Provide and use personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the regulations.

Conform to industrial safety and occupational health regulations.

Mark the areas clearly.

Clinic waste must be properly disposed within 24 hours of being generated in warm/hot weather and 48 hours in temperate/cold climates.

Hire a company specialized in medical waste collection and treatment.

Properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste, according to the regulations.

Properly separate, store and dispose solid waste, according to the regulations.

Cover materials to protect them and/or to avoid potential contamination of soil and water.

Use biodegradable cleaning products.

Minimize pharmaceutical waste by establishing good inventory practices.

Vaccinate the staff against hepatitis B and tetanus.

Protect investments to avoid possible losses.

Promote local labor.

Implement techniques for storing water.

Restrict access for people in areas other than routes, trails, facilities or designated areas.

Carry out activities using only the methods and equipment authorized by the appropriate authorities.

Do not burn materials containing heavy metals.

Use efficient low emission production equipment with high energy efficient ratings.

Install ventilation systems to improve air circulation and to control emissions.

Select an adequate area where waste can be buried, incinerated or disposed safely, according to local regulations.

Install hand-washing stations for clinic staff and patients.

Install adequate sanitation facilities to prevent disease spread from infected patients.

Save and efficiently use water.

Respect land uses, as well as marine and/or river management plans, defined by local authorities.

Avoid and/or control modifying or affecting the hydrological network.

Manage water during extreme rainfall to avoid overloads in the system (landslides, floods, erosion).

Use materials, species and/or varieties from sites that are legal and/or certified by the appropriate authorities or a qualified technician.

Install backup power sources.

Avoid impacts on cultural heritage.

Comply with national construction regulations to minimize potential risks.

Involve local communities to ensure ownership and an adequate intervention.

Ensure that sites are in safe (or less vulnerable) areas to landslides, floods, fires, frosts, etc.

Take into consideration records of historical information and recent trends to ensure that the interventions can withstand climate variability.

Design and implement infrastructure to reduce impacts and possible disruptions.

Analyze the associated cumulative and indirect impacts.

Site the activities in previously-disturbed areas, with low vegetation, instead of opening or deforesting new ones.

Avoid felling trees and/or extracting fauna.

Protect ecologically sensitive ecosystems, such as mangroves, wetlands, strategic high mountain areas, coral or rocky reefs, seagrass, and others.

Obtain all legal permits/licenses required by appropriate authorities.

Conserve and protect existing forests.

Use non-toxic materials (environmentally acceptable).

Use locally sourced materials to minimize transport distances and gas emissions.

Adopt designs that favor natural lighting and ventilation, as well as climate conditions, to reduce energy use.

ACTIVITY 2: SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT CAPACITY TO PROVIDE MIGRANTS ACCESS TO

QUALITY SOCIAL AND JUSTICE SERVICES ENHANCED.

TABLE 5B. SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ACTIVITY 2

Activity Mitigation Measure(s) Activity 2: Subnational government capacity to provide migrants access to quality social and justice services enhanced.

Sub-activity 2.1: Policies, planning, and budgeting to expand services for migrants and returnees in targeted municipalities improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.2: Urban planning and development capacity in prioritized urban areas to provide targeted migration-related services improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.3: Migrants’ awareness of relevant service-related policies, processes, and access points improved.

N/A

Sub-activity 2.4: Municipal multi-stakeholder engagement spaces to better inform service planning and promote accountability opened and utilized.

ACTIVITY 3: XENOPHOBIA TOWARD MIGRANTS IN TARGET AREAS REDUCED.

TABLE 5C. SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ACTIVITY 3

Activity Mitigation Measure(s) Activity 3: Xenophobia toward migrants in target areas reduced.

Sub-activity 3.1: Social inclusion and anti-bias programs and outreach implemented.

N/A

Sub-activity 3.2: Migrants and Colombian returnees are informed on civic and cultural norms and responsibilities in their communities.

N/A

Sub-activity 3.3: Activities that promote understanding and increase community cohesion implemented.

N/A

6.0 LIMITATIONS OF THIS INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION

The determinations recommended in this document apply only to projects/activities and sub-activities described herein. Other projects/activities that may arise must be documented in either a separate SIEE, or an SIEE amendment if the activities are within the same project/activity, or other type of environmental compliance document and shall be subject to an environmental analysis within the appropriate documents listed above.

Other than projects/activities determined to have a Positive Threshold Determination, it is confirmed that the projects/activities described herein do not involve actions normally having a significant effect on the environment, including those described in 22 CFR 216.2(d).

In addition, other than projects/activities determined to have a Positive Threshold Determination and/or a pesticide management plan (PERSUAP), it is confirmed that the projects/activities described herein do not involve any actions listed below. Any of the following actions would require additional environmental analyses and environmental determinations:

Support project preparation, project feasibility studies, or engineering design for activities listed in §216.2(d)(1);

Affect endangered and threatened species or their critical habitats per §216.5, FAA

118, FAA 119;

Provide support to extractive industries (e.g. mining and quarrying) per FAA 117;

Promote timber harvesting per FAA 117 and 118;

Provide support for regulatory permitting per §216.1(b)(2);

Lead to privatization of industrial facilities or infrastructure with heavily polluted property per §216.1(b)(4);

Research, testing, or use of genetically engineered organisms per §216.1(b)(1), ADS Assist the procurement (including payment in kind, donations, guarantees of credit) or use (including handling, transport, fuel for transport, storage, mixing, loading, application, clean-up of spray equipment, and disposal) of pesticides or activities involving procurement, transport, use, storage, or disposal of toxic materials.

Pesticides cover all insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc. covered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act per §216.2(e) and §216.3(b).

7.0 REVISIONS

Per 22 CFR 216.3(a)(9), when ongoing programs are revised to incorporate a change in scope or nature, a determination will be made as to whether such change may have an environmental impact not previously assessed. If so, this SIEE will be amended to cover the changes. Per ADS 204, it is the responsibility of the USAID A/COR to keep the MEO/REA and BEO informed of any new information or changes in the activity that might require revision of this environmental analysis and environmental determination.

ATTACHMENTS:

Annex 1: Climate Risk Management Summary Table for Activity

ANNEX 1. ACTIVITY CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMARY TABLE

Tasks/ Defined or Illustrative Interventions

Climate Risks6 Risk Rating7

How Risks are Addressed at Project Level Opportunities to Strengthen

Climate

Resilience8

IR 1.1: Government policies, legislation, and processes to strengthen migrant legalization and integration enhanced.

Category of intervention 1:

Meetings, workshops and research

Access restrictions due to extreme climate change impacts on damage to infrastructure or interruption in services.

Low Risk

Incorporate of changes in precipitation patterns when planning meetings, workshops, surveys, trainings, routes, field visits and monitoring requirements to reduce risks and ensure strategies withstand climate variability.

N/A

Forced migration and/or displacement due to damage caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure strategies that withstand climate variability.

Increased psychosocial stress due to damage from displacement caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure strategies that withstand climate variability.

Reduced Citizen security due to damage from displacement or interruption in services caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure strategies that withstand climate variability.

Increased social tensions due to damage from displacement or interruption in services caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure strategies that withstand climate variability.

Planning vulnerability due to damage caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure planning strategies that withstand climate variability.

This technical support will improve access to climate information to support decision making.

Category of intervention 3:

Research

Access restrictions due to extreme climate change impacts on damage to infrastructure or interruption in services.

Low Risk

Incorporate of changes in precipitation patterns when planning meetings, workshops, surveys, trainings, routes, field visits and monitoring requirements to reduce risks and ensure strategies withstand climate variability.

N/A

6 List key risks related to the project elements identified through either the strategy- or project-level climate risk assessment.

7 Low/Moderate/ High 8 Describe opportunities to achieve development objectives by integrating climate resilience or mitigation measures.

Planning vulnerability due to damage caused by extreme climate events.

Provide technical support to local communities and institutions to incorporate changes in weather patterns and vulnerable areas in all planning tools to reduce risks and ensure planning strategies that withstand climate variability.

This technical support will improve access to climate information to support decision making.

Category of intervention 4:

Technical assistance

Access restrictions due to extreme climate change impacts on damage to infrastructure or interruption in services.

Low Risk

Incorporate of changes in precipitation patterns when planning meetings, workshops, surveys, trainings, routes, field visits…