iee for 2d seismic survey ad-10 process and lessons learned
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Facts
Block AD-10 is located
•>150 km from nearest shore
•in >2000 m water depth
The 2D seismic survey commenced12 June 2016 with Polarcus Amani
The survey follows after 3D seismic surveys in neighbouring blocks AD-03, AD-02, AD-09 and AD-11
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Objectives of the IEE
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• Identify and assess potential environmental and social impacts of the seismic survey
• Provide results of public consultation and participation
• Identify measures to mitigate potential negative impacts
Process for the IEE for 2D survey AD-10• Prepared in accordance with the EIA Procedure and Administrative
Instruction of EIA Procedure
• Screening and scoping; defining area and potential issues
• Project proposal report
• Baseline data
− Desk top & literature review; marine mammal observation data from AD-3
− Stakeholder consultation for additional information and verification (Sittwe, Gwa, Thandwe; Thabyugyaing, Sat Thwar fishing villages)
• Impact assessment and identifying mitigating measures
• Disclosure of activity plans, IEE, contact details for grievances
− newspaper ads, stakeholder meetings, flyers, www.statoil.com
Timeline for the IEE,2D survey AD-10
• Project Proposal Report - October 2014
• Stakeholder consultation - June 2015
• IEE Report to MOGE - September 2015
• Comments to IEE from MOECAF - November 2015
• Submit revised/updated IEE - December 2015
• Disclosure of IEE - Dec 2015/ Jan 2016
• Disclosure & stakeholder consultation - March 2016
• IEE approval by MoNREC - May 2016
• Start seismic survey - June 2016
8 months for review, update & approval
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Key findings;- Biological Environment
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n Most key sensitive habitats located ~150km from Block AD-10.
n No protected or environmentally sensitive areas lie within the Activity Area(s).
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Key findings;- Fishing Areas
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n Fishing activity greatest in shallow watersn Fishing activity decreases with increasing
distance offshoren Majority of local fishing within 20 miles
(~30 km) of coast
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Potential Impacts & Mitigation (1)
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Potential Impacts Standard Industry Mitigation Measures
Residual Impact Significance
Impact on sea turtles from collision or entrapment by towed equipment
• Install turtle guards on tail buoys
• See under “impacts from underwater sound”
Moderate
Impacts from underwater sound on marine mammals and sea turtles
• Optimum airgun configurations. • Implement JNCC Guidelines:
- Soft-start procedure; - Marine Mammal Observer
and Passive Acoustic Monitoring
- Postpone start-up if mammals within 500 m of airguns
• All sightings recorded and reported to MOECAF
Minor (for fishes)
Moderate (for marine mammals and turtle)
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Potential Impacts & Mitigation (2)
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Potential Impacts Standard Industry Mitigation Measures
Residual Impact Significance
Impacts from unplanned spills on marine fauna
• Industry good practice operating procedures.
• Contingency plans/ Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans .
Negligible
Impacts on marine users, fisheries and fishing communities from seismic vessel, equipment, collisions and underwater sound
• Mobile safety zone around the seismic vessel and equipment.
• Chase vessels with Myanmar speaking representatives on-board.
• International standards of navigational safety.
• Grievance mechanism for the Project; timely investigation of any grievances
Negligible (shipping, fishing activities) and livelihoods)
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Lessons learned
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• The IEE for seismic survey in AD-10 duplicates those for the surrounding offshore blocks;
− Same issues and low potential for impacts and conflicts
− Same stakeholders (same villages, same people) being consulted/ interviewed/ informed – several times over short period
• Tailor consultation/ engagement for offshore blocks better to relevant stakeholders? E.g. ocean-going fisheries at national level rather than local fishing villages?
• MOGE has provided valuable support during consultations
• Time for approval of IEE by has been unpredictable
• Do we get ECC or just approval of IEE?
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