SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated November 11, 2013 and has the following comments:

1.	Item 8.1- Most of the environmental aspects identified under the 2nd column are not "ASPECTS" but "MITIGATING MEASURES" which are to be implemented. Check whether these are the same as those recommended in the EAIS Study Report. Rectify if necessary.
2.	With the volume of documentation needed to show compliance to the Environmental Management Program, a dedicated Environmental Protection Officer should be hired to serve as an overall coordinator of this operational concern.
3.	An action plan should be developed containing the timeframe, responsibility and key performance measures in implementing the committed environmental programs. This will facilitate monitoring of ICC's performance against committed mitigating measures. You can include it as item 14 in the 4-month Safety, Health and Environmental Implementation program for 2013. Please refer to said report as your basis. 
4.	Make reference to the approved methodology for mitigation/conservation of mangroves.
Should you have any questions, please contract Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel. No. +966 12 422 4393.
