GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 844

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Manag zinent Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assesimicnt Study Report for the implementation of proposed work for strengthening water transmission mains (package 3) of Nairobi Water and Sewerage Emergency Physical Investments Project (NWSEPIP). The proposed project consists of DN 700 complimentary transfer pipeline between Gigiri and Kabete Reservoirs and related pumping equipment to ensure that a supplementary flow of 42,000 square metres/day transferred from Gigiri to Kabete. Further proposed is a DN 600 pumping main from Kabete Reservoir to Uthiru Reservoir and DN 600 and DN 500 gravity pipeline from Uthiru Reservoir to Karen. The project transverses the edge of Karura Forest through Kihagare, Loresho, Waiyaki Way to Uthiru, Waithaka, Lenana High School, through to Ngong Forest, Ngong Road and then Karen Township. The project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 1. Interruption of key installa- • Formal request for permission to tion on pipeline route cross, break in and built the water pipeline should be sort from Kenya Railways, Kenya Petroleum Company, Kenya Forest Service, Ministry of Roads and all other institutions including schools. •On completion of works, a certifi-ate of satisfactory works completion should be issued to the proponent. 2. Noise and vibration • Provision of appropriate protective equipment. •Construct during the day. •Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. •Littit pickup trucks and other small equipment to a minimum idling time and observe a common-sense approach to vehicle use and, encourage workers to shut off vehicle, use and encourage workers to shut off vehicle engines whenever possible. 3. Dust emissions and air quality • Wet all active construction areas as and when necessary to lay dust. •Appropriately cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. •Pave, apply water when necessary, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved accesses roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites. •Sweep when necessary with physical sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites 4. Ventation disturbance/flora • Acquire permission to work in and fauna protected conservation areas. •Discourage bush meat hunting. •Rehabilitate all disturbed areas. •Provide environment awareness training to all employees. •Impose penalties for illegal cutting of trees or illegal possession of plants and animals. •Position site in infrastructures to avoid sensitive flora and fauna habitats aii‘i also not to hinder the free movement of animals. 5. Land contamination, erosion • Develop an erosion and sediment and sediment management control plan prior to commencement of works. •Provide for proper storage and sanitation utilities on site. •Provide for run-off water diversions as appropriate. •Take corrective measures on noticing indication of laud contamination or erosion. . • Follow procedures for chemical handling and dispensing 8th February, 2008 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 6. Occupational health and safety • Provide for First Aid facilities per the Factories and Other Places of. Work Act. •Provide and clearly display emergency contacts. •Develop and maintain a detailed and site and specific Emergency Response Platt •Provide appropriate signage and warnings at work site. •Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers and any visitors. •Liaise with the Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety Department to provide for appropriate induction training and regular updating of worker skills on occupational health and safety. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspect;--: during working hours at: 2 . Director-General, National Environmental Management Authority, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi. 3.Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. 4.Provincial Directrir of Environment Nairobi Province. 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, National Environmental Management Authority, to assist the authority in the approval process of the project. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.