GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2009

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 rehabilitate the existing Garissa Town water supply. The project will involve; Painting and undertaking minor repairs of existing Kismays steel elevated tanks; Constructing 2No. 300m' steel elevated tanks on 15m platforms, one at Bulla Iftin Girls and the other at ADC, Connect the existing idle D.0 tank to the. distribution system. Connect the existing 2No. steel elevated tanks at old treatment plant to the nearest distribution system using 160mm diameter PE pipes. Repairs of faulty electromechanical facilities and completion of the remaining 0.5 km of Modika line. • The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures Impacts . Proposed mitigation measures Vegetation clearing • Retention of trees and shrubs., where possible on the potential sites for screening of the visual impact; Large trees such the Baobab ' within the project area to be preserved. • Where the proposed route requires the removal of any vegetation, care will be taken to minimize the destruction or damage of trees. • Re planting of destroyed trees in cleared areas where works are complete. Air quality • Provision should be made available for water sprays to be used when dusts are being generated or at times of strong wind. • All materials stored or stockpiled on site should be adequately covered. • Ensure construction equipment are properly serviced and maintained to minimize noise 1st March, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 897 Impacts Proposed mitigation measures and vibration. Maintain machineries at manufacturers specifications. Where unavoidable, construction workers working in dusty areas should be given dust masks. Limit removal of vegetation and a rehabilitation programme on site and associated infrastructure following construction. Soil loss • Pile the top soil where it can be reused. • Put measures for protection of soil erosion.. Installing necessary temporary and permanent drainage works. • Minimize excavations to only the designated sections. Noise and vibration • Use equipment that is properly fitted with noise reduction devices such as mufflers. • Use equipment that have low noise emissions as stated by the manufacturers. • Standard restrictions to hours of site works. • Workers should be provided with personal protective equipment. • The residents will be sensitized ahead of the commencement of works. r Generated wastes • A waste minimization approach should be adopted as part of the construction works. • Provision of solid waste storage bins and skips. • Monitor skips so that they do not become overfilled to ensure that waste materials from the Project are disposed at suitable sites will be taken. These will include engaging only reputable truckers and conducting appropriate spot checks to verify that disposal are done in accordance with the requirements of,NEMA. Chemical handling Improve chemical handling, avoid leakages and spillages. • Appropriate record keeping of data on chemicals and material. • Awareness creation amongst workers on proper handling of chemicals through training. Emergency • Design and implement an emergency preparedness and response plan. response •. Coordinate with aid organizations/agencies such as with the local fire brigade. • Install fire hydrants within the proposed development. • Install a fire extinguisher at the plant and train workers on how use. Impacts on • There should be due adherence to the safest drainage and maximum abstractable water quantities of hydrology throughout the project life. Adhere to WRA water use permits. Operations and • Motivating workers with an aim of monitoring enhancing their contribution towards environmental management practices. Ensure equipment spares and protective personal equipment are available to workers. Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Develop a database and relevant records on environmental performance and other monitorable parameters. • Activate the monitoring points as designed in the project premises and the surroundings. The full report of the proposed project is availble for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Garissa 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, MR155 18399 National Environment Management Authority. GAzErrE NOTICE No. 2010 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 10MWe NGONG PHASE lilA WIND PROJECT AT NGONG HILLS IN KAJIADO WEST SUB-COUNTY, KAJIADO COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 pinposed project. The proponent, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Public Limited Company is proposing to construct a 1OMWe Ngong Phase lilA Wind project at Ngong Hills in Kajiado West Sub-County, Kajiado County. The project will involve the design, manufacture, • transportation, installation, testing and commissioning of the wind farm project be KENGEN. The project activities will include; installation of Wind Turbine Generators, Wind Farm Electrical Collection network complete with a 15MVA, 33/66Kv extension of the existing Wind Farm Substation and connection of the wind farm with the existing Control Building; supply, construction and commissioning of a new 66Kv line from the existing wind farm substation to the Kimuka Substation including terminations at both ends; Wind farm Electrical Collection network (up to the 33Kv switchgear); Optical fibre network connection between the Wind farm and the control building; Improvement of main road and access roads to the Wind Turbine Generators and substation and restoration of the site into the pre-contract state. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Vegetation • Minimize vegetation clearance to demarcated Clearing areas. • Stock piling of the top soil for use during landscaping. • Monitoring the growth of invasive species and uprooting as necessary. Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Drivers shall be sensitized on usage of designated access roads to minimize unnecessary vegetation disturbance. Noise vibration and • Idling of vehicles, operation of concrete vibration mixers and material handling equipment shall be minimized as far as reasonably practicable. Construction activities will be limited to the hours of operation between 8.00 am and 6.00 p.m. • Workers performing noisy operations shall be provided with suitable ear protectors based on the expected noise levels. • Ensure that all vehicles, concrete mixers and material handling equipment are maintained in proper working condition in line with the manufacturer's recommendations. • Install low noise rated wind turbines. • Monitor noise levels during construction and operation phases. Air pollution • Sprinkle to suppress dust emission during excavation works, stockpilingof top soil and transportation of materials. • Impose a maximum speed limit on earth roads within the project area which shall be supported by speed limit signs erected at strategic positions. • All vehicles entering and leaving sites with loose materials like sand, spoil or ballast should be covered to prevent accidental escape of materials during transportation. • Moflitor particulate matter in air at the project site during construction. • Burning of solid waste will not be undertaken to prevent gaseous emissions to the atmosphere. Handling storage • Provision of portable toilets for use by the and or disposal of construction workforce. The toilets shall be waste maintained in sanitary condition. • An integrated approach to waste management will be implemented. •These will include provision of properly labeled waste containers, waste reuse/recycling, green purchasing, source reduction and final safe disposal. • Construction staff shall be sensitized on sound waste management practices. • Final disposal of waste from the construction site shall be through NEMA licensed waste handlers. Up to date waste tracking sheets for all waste transported away from the site shall be maintained. Aircraft navigation • The design of the proposed installation of safety wind turbines will take into consideration recommendations by KCAA. • Obtain approval from Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). • Flickering lights at the top of the turbine support and painting of blade tips with luminous color or as may be directed by KCCA. Solid waste • Clean-up of the site to the satisfaction of disposal KenGens' Environmental Officer. • Removal of all categories of waste generated for appropriate disposal as directed by Impacts Proposed mitigation measures KenGens' Environmental Officer Handling, storage • Provision of suitable personal protective and use of equipment to all workers handling hazardous Hazardous materials. Materials (grease • Suitable storage areas, complete with and oil) impervious floor, will be provided to prevent exposure to harsh weather conditions. * A spill prevention, control and response plan shall be developed and maintained on site. • An inventory of hazardous materials together with respective Material Safety Data Sheets will be maintained on site to guide on material handling.. • Suitable spill containment measures shall be provided in areas designated for storage of - hazardous materials. Direct oil harnessing system has been installed at the plant to minimize spillage. Land degradation • . Restoration of the affected sites (revegetation and watering) including turbine platforms and campsites to the satisfaction of KenGens' Environmental Officer The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NUIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Kajiado 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, MR/55 18580 National Environment Management Authority.