GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 80

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act CAP 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Teleport Communications Limited, proposes to install a fiber optic cable comprising both marine and terrestrial segments. The segments will comprise of 2No. BMHs landing facilities each consisting of a small reinforced concrete manhole measuring 1.2m(W) by 1.8m(L) by 1.5m (D), a ducting corridor within the road easement, an Optical Distribution Frame(ODF) to act as a flexibility termination point and a splice joint box to enclose and protect the fiber cores after splicing two cables for continuity Mkomani BMH, associated facilities and amenities in Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures General (construction) • Prepare and enforce a contractor C-ESMP compliant with approvals, and use it to monitor E&S performance. Aquatic habitat • Route and bury cables to avoid sensitive habitats. • Schedule works outside breeding/spawning periods. Hazardous materials & waste • Implement a Waste management Plan (WMP) with segregation, and use of licensed waste handlers. • Prohibit any uncontrolled dumping and train workers in proper waste management. Air emissions (dust, exhaust) • Control dust by wetting and limiting exposed areas. • Maintain and service equipment regularly. • Provide workers with PPE and enforce usage. Noise and vibration • Restrict noisy works to daytime. • Provide hearing protection as necessary. Labour, Working Conditions and OHS • Prioritise local and non-discriminatory hiring with written contracts. • Operate OHS and HR systems aligned with national law and international best practice. Traffic congestion and obstruction of access • Develop and apply a traffic management plan. • Coordinate with authorities, control speeds, provide signage and guard work areas. Cultural heritage • Apply a chance finds procedure to stop work, secure finds and involve heritage authorities before resuming. • Collaborate with National Museums of Kenya during submarine cable installation. Operations – hazardous materials, e-waste and energy • Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials and e-waste via licensed handlers. • Improve energy efficiency and deploy clean energy, as feasible. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. 38 38 (b) County Director of Environment, Mombasa County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00366. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/7897949 National Environment and Management Authority.