Preparation of IEEs and EIAs. 8. After categorization, an IEE or EIA including an EMP with implementation budget will be prepared for each component. Public consultation will be conducted with local community and potentially affected people as early as possible for each project/subproject. For Category A projects/subprojects, public consultations will be conducted at least twice: (i) once during early stage of EIA field work, and (ii) once with the draft EIA report is available, and before submission of the relevant PFR. IEE and EIAs will be reviewed and approved by ADB and INDIA before commencement of detailed design while IEE results will be communicated to the local community before commencement of construction. Summary IEEs and summary EIAs will be prepared and disclosed in accordance with ADB’s Public Communication Policy 2005. For Category B-sensitive and A projects, the SIEE a summary IEE or SEIA for subsequent tranches should be made available to general public at least 120 days before a PFR is submitted to ADB.
