GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8691

Pursuant to Regulation 21of the Environmental Management and Coordination (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, Aquila Development Company Limited, is proposing to construct a dam and extend its open field farming to 40 acres. The farm extension project will involve addition of open field farming land and construction of a water reservoir (dam) that will serve the farm. The 5000m 3 dam will be constructed to serve as reservoir for the harvested water during rainy seasons. In addition, water from an existing borehole will be channeled to the reservoir. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Generation of waste • The soil generated will be used to level the area of land around the dam as well as landscaping some areas in the farm. • Waste bins need to be provided for collection of wastes such as cement packaging bags. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Noise pollution • Workers should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment especially if the levels exceed 85dB for a continuous eight hours exposure. • Ensure that machines are switched off when not in use. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Generation of • Proper and prompt maintenance of exhaust emissions construction plants and equipment to control emission of hazardous fumes and noise emanating from machines. • Ensure that machines are switched off when not in use. • Workers need to be in their respective PPE5 during working hours. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Avoid excavation works during extremely dry weather if possible. 2994 THE KENYA GAZETFE 24th August, 2018 impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Storm water 0 Drainage channels should be dug on the area lying on the upper side if the dam to ensure storm water does not enter the excavated area in case of rain. Oil spills and leaks • Machines that utilize oil and petroleum products should be adequately serviced to ensure they do not leak. In case of any leak the affected soil should be collected and burned to get rid of the waste. Enhanced • Have soil erosion prevention mechanisms in erosion/changes in place, such as compaction of soil on the base topography due of the reservoir and its embankment to excavation, reduce chanes of erosion. Breeding site for •' Monitorand control the possible creation of mosquitoes.. Dsquito breeding site. I Increased pressure • Have designated routes for vehicles and on infrastructure human in the site to avoid the conflict that is likely to arise. Occupational health • Workers should be .provided with full and safety personal protective equipment (PPE). Well stocked first aid boxes should be availed in case of any incidents or accidents and a general register should be available to record such occurrences. • The area should be fenced off to keep away unwanted persons. • Ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road. off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (,li) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community. P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nakuru County. 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 of the plan. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU. Director-General, MRI5 159773 National Environment Manage,nent Authority.