Scope of work
The Consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:
Task 1: Project Review and Regulatory Assessment
- Review available project documentation, including preliminary process design, production capacity, and proposed site layout for the biochar facility.
- Review applicable environmental regulations, standards, and EIA requirements under Vietnamese law.
- Identify key environmental aspects associated with biochar production technology, including potential air emissions, particulate matter, wastewater generation, and solid waste streams.
Task 2: Environmental Baseline Survey
Conduct environmental baseline surveys at the project site and surrounding areas to establish current environmental conditions, including:
- Ambient air quality;
- Surface water/Groundwater quality (if applicable);
- Soil quality;
- Noise and vibration levels;
- Existing environmental and socio-economic conditions in the surrounding area.
Task 3: Identification and Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts
Identify and assess potential environmental impacts associated with the project during both the construction and operational phases, including:
- Construction phase impacts:
- Dust emissions from land clearing, earthworks, and construction activities;
- Noise and vibration from construction machinery;
- Wastewater from construction activities and worker camps;
- Construction solid waste and hazardous waste generation;
- Traffic impacts related to material transport.
- Operational phase impacts:
- Air emissions and particulate matter from biochar production processes;
- Dust generation during feedstock handling and biochar storage;
- Wastewater generation from production processes and domestic use;
- Solid waste and hazardous waste management;
- Noise and odor emissions from plant operations;
- Potential impacts on surrounding communities and environment.
Task 4: Environmental Mitigation and Management Measures
Propose preliminary environmental mitigation measures and environmental management strategies to minimize potential impacts, including:
- Air emission control concepts;
- Wastewater management and treatment approaches;
- Solid waste management measures;
- Environmental monitoring considerations.
Task 5: Preparation, Submission, and Approval for the Environmental Impact Assessment Report
- Prepare the complete EIA report and supporting technical documentation in compliance with applicable regulations;
- Submit and follow up the full EIA dossier to the relevant environmental authorities;
- Provide technical clarification to the EIA appraisal committee when requested;
- Update the EIA report in response to comments from the appraisal committee;
- Support the project owner until the EIA report is formally approved (Approved EIA Decision).
