China - Shandong Power Plant Flue Gas Desulfurization Project : resettlement action plan (Vol. 2 of 3) : Resettlement action plan for Xintai low heat coal comprehensive utilization power plant

Page 1 1 Shandong FGD Project - Xintai Low-Heat Coal Comprehensive Utilization Mine Mouth Power Plant RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN RP48 2 Page 2 2 Xintai Low-Heat Coal Comprehensive Utilization Mine Mouth Power Plant Project Preparation Office September 28, 2006 Page 3 3 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................4 1.1 Project Background....................................................................................................4 1.2 Project Description.....................................................................................................4 1.3 Project Land Acquisition and Resettlement Impacts..................................................4 1.4 Preparation of RAP....................................................................................................5 2. SCOPE OF RESETTLEMENT IMPACTS......................................................................6 2.1 Minimization of Land Acquisition and Resettlement.................................................6 2.1 Types of Losses..........................................................................................................6 2.2 Impact Identification..................................................................................................6 3. LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK..........................................................................8 3.1 Chinese Laws and Regulations...................................................................................8 3.2 The World Bank Policy on Involuntary Resettlement................................................9 3.3 Objectives and Principles of Land Acquisition........................................................10 3.4 Principles of Compensation......................................................................................10 3.5 Definition of DPs and Compensation Eligibility......................................................11 3.6 Basis of Compensation Rates...................................................................................11 3.7 Entitlements Matrix..................................................................................................12 4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF AFFECTED PERSONS.....................................14 5. ECONOMIC REHABILITATION .................................................................................16 5.1 Rehabilitation for Land Acquisition.........................................................................16 5.2 Rehabilitation for Temporary Land Occupation.......................................................16 6. DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION.......................................17 6.1 Disclosure of Resettlement Policies Prior to Implementation..................................17 6.2 Process of Consultation and Public Participation.....................................................17 7. INSTITUTIONAAL ARRANGEMENT.........................................................................19 8. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES........................................................................................22 9. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET..........................................................................................23 9.1 Costs and Budget......................................................................................................23 9.2 Flow of Funds...........................................................................................................23 10. MONITORING AND EVALUATION ..........................................................................25 11. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE..............................................................................27 Page 4 4 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Background Xinwen Coal Mine Group is one of the largest state owned enterprises in the country and Shandong Province specialized in coal production. In 2003, it ranks Number 112 among 500 largest enterprises in China, and Number fifth in coal production sector. The total asset of Xinwen Coal Mine Group amounts to Y8.4 billion with Y7.3 billion owned by the state. There are 15 subsidiaries and 7 branch companies. The total revenue for the group amounted to Y6 billion with Y500 million in taxes. The Xinwen Group Company is located in Tai