Promotora de Centros Educativos S.A. de C.V.

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Environmental Review Summary (ERS)Project Name Mexico - EducaciónRegion Latin America and CaribbeanSector Social ServicesProject No. 009349 1. This project involves the first and second phase of construction and operation of five private schools running from pre-school to high school in the states of Oxaca, Durango, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Morelos. The sponsor’s entire construction plan includes four phases over a ten year period. Phase one is expected to be implemented in 1999-2000, phase two in 2003-04, phase three in 2007-08, and phase four in 2009-102. 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 appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor, and the technical appraisal and site review completed by IFC’s Technical and Environment Department staff. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:· Site selection and site environmental and social (including land ownership and land use) conditions;· Liquid and solid waste management and disposal;· Source and adequacy of water supply;· Use of asbestos-containing building materials;· CFCs; and· Fire protection and life safety.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. The Morelia and Cuernavaca sites have approximately 26,598 m2 and 63,889 m2 respectively, both sites are located in urban areas. The Cuernavaca site was acquired from a private owner and the Morelia site was acquired from the State Government. The Durango site has 100,000 m2 and is located in a rural area. This site was acquired from a private owner. The Oxaca and Culiacan sites will require 50,600 m2 and 67,026 m2 respectively. The Oxaca site will be located in a rural area and the Culiacan site in a peri-urban area. The sponsor has indicated that the already identified sites for this two cities may change in the future. In this case, the sponsor is committed to undertake and provide IFC with details of future land acquisitions and to comply with World Bank policies and guidelines. Although not anticipated, any land acquisition requiring resettlement will be subject to the preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan to be approved by IFC prior to acquisition of the land.4. The solid waste generated at the facilities will consist of paper and food packaging. The sponsor has indicated that a recycling system through the separation of waste will be established. The non-recycling waste will be collected and disposed of at a municipal landfill. 5. Liquid waste (including sewage) will be treated at the municipal wastewater treatment facilities. In those areas where municipal treatment is not available, like in Oaxaca, Educación will use septic and absorption tanks. In Culiacan, the sponsor will construct and operate a wastewater treatment plant.6. Potable water will be supplied by the municipal authorities. In the Durango site potable water will be supplied by the sponsor’s own water well. The sponsor has committed that no asbestos-containing materials will be used, and all cooling systems will be CFC-free7. The sponsor has committed to conduct an independent fire safety audit and implement all recommended mitigation measures. The facilities will be designed to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.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 Mexico requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.9. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.