GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 39

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, Northern Water Services Board, is proposing to undertake water supply project in Rumuruti Town in Laikipia County. The project will incorporate three phases namely: Phase 1- Rehabilitation of Rumuruti Town Water Supply. Phase 2- Augmentation of Rumuruti Town Water Supply through direct abstraction of Water from Ewaso Narok River by abstraction 5 ,000m3/day on the boundary of Rumuruti Forest. Phase 3— Up—scaling water supply to Rumuruti Town from 5,000m3/day to 8,000m3/day by Constructing Ewaso Narok (Rumuruti) Dam to stabilize Ewaso Narok River The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Loss of flora and • Site clearance should be limited to the fauna minimum area required for the execution of the works. •The records of the number and tree species cut to be kept. •Replanting of indigenous trees after the project is completed. •Top soil should be stockpiled separately from the subsoil. After completion of works, the subsoil should be backfilled first then top soil should be restored on top to facilitate natural regeneration of those areas. Air pollution • Vehicles and other equipment emissions would be kept to a minimum by servicing and maintaining the equipment to manufacturer's specification. •In, addition the contractor to be encouraged to use unleaded and low sulphur content petrol and diesel respectively for all equipment and vehicles. •The contractor should also make use of the readily available labor for carrying out construction activities. •Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Noise and dust • Use protective clothing like helmets and dust masks on construction crew. •Avoid night time construction when noise is loudest. Avoid night-time construction using heavy machinery, from 22:00 to 6:00 near residential areas. •No discretionary use of noisy machinery within 50m of residential areas. •Good maintenance and proper operation of construction machinery to minimize noise generation. •Installation of temporary sound barriers if necessary. •Construction sites and transportation routes will be water-sprayed on dry and windy days up to three times a day, especially if these sites are near sensitive receptors, such as residential areas or institutions. •Comply with the provisions of Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations of 2009. Generation of solid • Provide adequate waste disposal facilities. and liquid waste Ensure collection of all solid waste from generation points, safe transportation to a central point where they are sorted out and safely disposed according to type to protect the environmental resources. •Put in place adequate and efficient sanitary facilities for handling liquid waste especially waste water to protect the river from pollution. Impacts Proposed mitigation measures •Wastewater from residential quarters and offices to be directed to constructed septic tanks for safe handling. •Pit latrines can be used in areas where the other services are not available or feasible •Strict adherence to provisions of Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Pollution of water • Ensure proper solid and liquid wastes disposal resources mainly from the construction camps and offices. •Ensure proper measures are in place for collection and disposal of spilled oils and lubricants. Loss of structures • As a first step, the owners, type of structures and businesses are identified. The compensation will be done at replacement cost. Land acquisition for • The pipelines will be laid within the existing laying of pipelines road reserves thus there will be no need for land acquisition. Loss of livelihoods • Loss of livelihoods to be valued and compensated to ensure that project affected persons (PAPs) continue with their normal lives(or better) as before the project. Occupational Health • Provision of Personal Protective Equipment and Safety (ear muffs, gloves, dust masks and helmets) for the construction crew. •Employ a safety and health officer on site. •Provide First aid kit and appropriate procedures and safety measures. •Ensure that all construction machines and equipment are in good working conditions to prevent occupational hazards. •Provide workers training on safety procedures and emergency response such as fire, oil and chemical spills, pipe bursts and other serious water loss risks. •Sensitize workers and the surrounding communities on awareness, prevention and management of HIV/AIDS through staff training, awareness campaigns, multimedia and workshops or during community barazas. •Provide condom dispensers at appropriate locations coupled with awareness campaigns to workers and surrounding communities on HIV/AIDS throughout the construction period. •Provide enough toilets within the camp. •Work to minimize or altogether eliminate mosquito breeding sites. •In general comply with operating occupational health and safety law requirements comply with the provisions of 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. (h) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Laikipia 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. GEOI-PREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/3574441 National Environment Management Authority.