The manual facilitates the sustainability of the hydropower sector development process in Nepal and provide guidance on “good practices”. This Manual enforces a comprehensive EIA adhering to the spirit of the Environment Protection Act and associated Environment Protection Rules2 and National EIA Guideline and international good practices for sustainable hydropower development. This Manual has been developed within the framework of existing Policies, Acts and Regulations of the Government of Nepal to be used as a reference document and will not supersede prevailing laws.