GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11339

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency is proposing to rehabilitate, augment the existing construction works of Bungoma Town—Kibabii Sewerage project, located Bungoma Town, Wamunyiri and Kibabii, Bungoma County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Proposed Mitigation Measures noise performance in accordance with the revised Noise Prevention and Control Rules (April 2005); and NEMA Noise Control Regulations, 2009. • Assessment of HSE mitigation measures and recording of any matters arising as per Legal Notice No 40, The Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Rules. • Project should comply to Public Health Act, Cap. 232 (1986). • Develop a solid waste management plan prior to project commencing, identifying optimal waste re-use options and licensed disposal areas. • Minimize waste production by utilizing best available techniques for site preparation. • Re-use construction waste to the maximum extent possible. • Excavation activities and dumping of spoils should be properly managed such that land which is not required for the project is left undisturbed. Impacts Solid waste generation and wastewater generation and disposal (cause soil degradation and surface water pollution) Disturbance and interruption of commercial and social activities Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Disruption of social • Sensitize all workers to ensure awareness order of and sensitivity to the local cultures, traditions and lifestyles. • Implement the HIV/AIDS impact mitigation plan that will involve providing a comprehensive range of services, information materials. • HIV/AIDS sensitization, identification of possible HIV/AIDS cases, testing with pre- and post- counseling, the treatment of associated infections, referral of appropriate cases, education to promote better quality of life and promotion of precautions, provision of condoms and the application of HIV occupational exposure policies. Loss of land and • Cash compensation for taking into structures, tree and crops account replacement cost for structures. land, • Disturbance allowance (15%). • Project to prioritize processing disbursing of compensation. and • Right to salvage assets and materials. • Resettlement Action Plan for project prepared. • Compensation of lost land, structures as per valuation cost, market value and as per Kenyan Constitution and Resettlement Action Plan. • Cash compensation for lost crops and trees. • Right to harvest mature trees and crops. Occupational health • Carefully plan for construction sanitary and safety impacts, facilities. accidents • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to working area for staff and visitors to the site. • Regular site reporting on health, safety and environment (HSE) issues by an appointed HSE representative; compliance to OSHA 2007. • Develop a monitoring programme to assess • The waste bins at the construction site should be adequately designed and covered to prevent access by vermin and minimize odour. • The bins at the construction site should be emptied regularly to prevent overfilling. • Disposal of the contents of the bins should be done at an approved disposal site. The Bungoma Town dump site is recommended. Appropriate permission should be sought (from the NEMA) as appropriate. • Provide portable sanitary conveniences for the construction workers. • Conduct wastewater tests to ensure they meet NEMA, WRMA standards before discharge. • Inform local communities about the construction programme in advance. • In case access roads have to be closed, inform local communities in advance. • Provide temporary access ways with the approval of local authorities where access roads are closed. • Carry out work under mild weather (not strong rains or winds). • Protect any items and/or sites of archaeological or cultural value (e.g. private graveyards) discovered during works with the aid of the appropriate authorities. Foul odours/Air • Monitor and ensure that influent sulphate pollution emanating levels are below 240 mg/1. from wastewater • treatment works Ensure that the pond series have adequate water flow to reduce the potential of odour formation. • Plant trees especially bamboo and ecofriendly indigenous trees around the waste water treatment plant to limit exposure of neighbourhood to odour menace. • Ensure appropriate handling and removal of grit/grease. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures