AEF Telipoint Nigeria Limited

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Environmental Review Summary (ERS)Project Name AEF/Nigeria: Andchristie Company Limited (ACL)Region Sub-Saharan AfricaSector TelecommunicationsProject No. 007964 1. This project involves the establishment of a public (card) pay phone network in Lagos State. A total of 100 telephones will be installed in strategic locations, equipment will be supplied from South Africa. Total project cost is estimated at US$418,000 of which AEF has been approached to provide a loan of US$168,000.2. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of this project consisted of the appraisal of technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor and completed by IFC’s Environment Department staff. The key environmental, health and safety issues considered in this project include:· wireline right-of-way;· waste disposal;· PCBs;· employee safety and training; and· office fire protection measures.The sponsor has presented plans to address these issues and demonstrate that the proposed project will comply with applicable governmental and World Bank requirements. The information provided about how these potential impacts are addressed in the development of the project is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.3. Andchristie Company Limited, will almost exclusively receive its network of phones lines from the national carrier, Nigerian Telecommunications Plc. (NITEL). Their lines will be delivered as either card phone lines or individual subscriber lines using existing cable networks. Andschristie Co. Ltd., does not have plans for land acquisition, or creation of any new right-of-way access.4. ACL will receive its components and equipment used in its operation from suppliers in South Africa. ACL will not handle or produce any hazardous materials or radioactive substances. Harmful solid or liquid wastes will not be produced, stored or release to the environment.5. ACL, does not currently have nor will it install electrical equipment containing PCBs.6. ACL worker safety programs are designed to comply with World Bank health and safety requirements and relate to training and provision of personal protective equipment. ACL has developed training programs for all levels of staff, including in-house training for old and new employees, training agreements with equipment suppliers and short courses on diverse management and engineering issues. 7 The sponsor will annually submit to IFC a monitoring report outlining the environmental performance of the project.8. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project is being designed to meet Government of Nigeria requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.L:\CAF\AEF\NIR\ANDCHERS.DOC