GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11103

PURSUANT to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regidations, 2003, the Notional Envitonineut ?denagemett Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent Tallow Kenya B.V. is proposing to develop six oilfields; Agete, Awning, Ekaies, Etom, Namara and Twiga that will have multiple well pads for oil. The well pads will be connected to a central processing facility adjacent to the Nga.nria oilfield, via a network of buried fleivlines. This area will also include waste management facilities, an engineered landfill and workers accommodation basecamps. The production water will be sourced from Turkwel Dam via a pipeline that is at design level for separate approved. Other associated project infrastructure will include access roads and overhead electrical transmission lines between the oilfields. Once processed, the oil will be transported to Lam for export via a separately pertained and operated undermound pipeline known as the Leine/tar to Lame Gm& Oil Esportlaipeliem(LLOOP). The initial development will focus en the Amos*, Nsamia and Twigs *Melds with first oil from these fields produced) three years after project RD. Elcales, Agate and •Etout will be developed over the rent five to seven years. The central facilities area and central processing facility are required at first oil and will be constructed by year Mee. Opera ions are expected to last approximately 22 years. Water quality/quarnity Abetractiom of groundwater, leading to a reduction in base flow due to lowered gromethvater levels CFA and well pad operations on ramie* harms receptors noise impacts • A procedure will be prepared to define the actions to be taker and the timeframes in which •those actions will be taken e.g. 'review and maratenance of noise source equipment and review of noise abatement measures, should exceedances of the Project Standard (WBG EHS Guidelines) be observed. • Construction-phase water demand will be minimised as part of the detailed design process. • A hydraulic testing plan will be prepared and a further hydrogeologice1 investigation undenaken to evaluate mthaing data for cratenunity and project abstraction wens wait in doe pesentially affected areas prior to commencement. • Prior to consirnetion, a network of shallow groundwater inositoring wells will be installed to monitor water levels and quality. Visual impacts: well • pads and supporting infrastructure on permanent human receptors • Negative Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Impact on soil - topsoil disturbance. Impact on Biodiversity: land take, and introduction of alien invasive species impacting on northern acacia- commiphora Visual Impacts: temporary impacts such as plant mobilisation, transport and lighting emissions on permanent human receptors Impact on biodiversity • : Sensory disturbance from light and noise • Soil management protocols will be prepared including. • Salvage topsoil in areas where it occurs in the direct soil disturbance footprint of the CFA, well pads, landfill, roads and camps. • Procedures for rehabilitation and revegetation. • The retention and preservation of existing vegetation will be maximised, both outside and in proximity to the infrastructure fence-lines. • Earth bunding will be developed and maintained around well pad fence lines to provide screening. Where possible, Project infrastructure will be designed to blend in with the existing landscape; Where practicable and in particular for towers and elevated structures, metal surfaces will be matt (non-reflective finish) and painted surfaces k be muted with natural colours, to minimise visual impact. Any blasting within rocky ridges habitats, if required for borrow pits, must be carried out in line with good industry practice. • Biodiversity specific transport management controls will be developed. • Use of lighting will be minimised and light spill controlled. • Procedures to manage potential impacts on the Northern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets will be developed. • Procedures will be prepared for identification and removal of invasive species, and to prevent establishment and spread. • Biodiversity supervisor will undertake monitoring inspections of the Project footprint at monthly intervals. • The Operator will work with National Government, County Administration and key stakeholders to establish and develop the terms of reference for an Influx working group. • The Operator will also set out requirements relating to procurement for EPC bidders and will be included in their Local Content Development Plans. • The Operator will undertake a campaign to communicate Local Content Development Plan. • Prior to construction, the RLRP will be disclosed publicly and will be maintained throughout the construction process; • Procedures for Government-led land acquisition will be in line with national statutory land acquisition processes set out in Kenyan law. • The Operator will provide culturally appropriate livelihood restoration support. • Development of a Community Health Information System. • All construction camps will provide first aid/and first aiders and health clinics or paramedic services for workers. • Procedures will be developed for transport management to mitigate impacts relating to Community Health Safety and Security. • Minimum safety and equipment standards for Project vehicles will be outlines. • Regular safety audits of all project vehicles will be undertaken. Negative Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures grazing/browsing for • Design a RLRP with the objective of livestock improving pastureland quality to mitigate the impacts caused by overgrazing. Social Impacts: Influx and in-migration Social impacts: Procurement opportunities linked to the Project — business opportunities and local content Social impacts long term loss of community land: Social impacts on livelihoods due to loss of communal land (economic displacement). Social impacts on alteration of the physical environment - Vector related diseases Social impacts of accidents and injuries. • Procedures for vegetation rehabilitation will include vegetation mapping and footprint. • NEMA approval will be obtained prior to commencing borrow pits. Borrow pits and quarries to be located more than 100 metres from watercourses. All employees and contractor workers will be trained in the Operator Code of Conduct. Project speed limits will be established and complied with by all Project vehicles. Off-road driving will be prohibited. Sensitive areas that may be subject to grazing pressures because of Project activities will be identified and periodically assessed. Impacts on • biodiversity Impacts on mammal SoCC from increased vehicle traffic • • Impacts on ecosystem • services changes in land cover and associated reduction in supply of Cultural impacts on ground disturbance/change in land surface within Project footprint on archaeological surface remains Cultural impacts on ground disturbance/change in land surface on graves and burials. • A Chance Finds Procedure will cover all potential disturbance of tangible cultural heritage during ground disturbance activities. • All cultural heritage finds will be communicated to NMK and an archiving protocol will be agreed with NMK for collected artefacts. • Procedures will be developed for identifying unrecorded graves within the development footprint, prior to construction and for cultural heritage late finds protocols. Training will be provided to all construction contractors to assist in grave identification and the implementation of the protocol. Natural hazards on • Preparation of Emergency Preparedness Natural seismicity and Response Plan. (earthquakes) 15th October, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 5533 Negative Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures measures: Aspect 1. Air / Ambient environment Potential -VE impact Mitigation • Emission of smoke from vehicles and equipment. • Emission of dust • during transport of building materials and construction • activities. • Increased noise • during transport of building materials and • construction activities. • Emission of • Smoke from incinerator. causing damage to build structures, or equipment, leading to release to the environment Industrial hazards on failure or rupture of a storage tank leading to release of production fluid to environment Cumulative (LLCOP) - Noise and air quality on concurrent work on LLCOP in the same location as the project, resulting in cumulative construction noise and air quality (dust) impacts • Spill response kits will be available at wellpads and the CFA for use when spillage occur. • Preparation of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. • Spill response kits will be available at wellpads and the CFA for use when spillage occur. • Engage with the LLCOP project proponent to plan construction programmes so any concurrent works in the same location are minimised as far as practicable. • Engage to plan construction programmes so any work within 250 m of each project is minimised as far as practicable. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Turkana County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/2371986 National Environment Management Authority.