GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4291

NOTICE is given that preparation of the above-mentioned development plan was on 30th April, 2016, completed. The development plan relates to land situated within County Government of Mombasa covering an area of 1.992 hectares or thereabout. - A copy of the development plan has been deposited for public inspection at the office of the County Director of Physical Planning at Bima Tower, Third Floor along Digo Road. The copy so deposited is available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the office of the County Director of Physical Planning at Bima Tower, Third Floor along Digo Road, between the hours of 8.00 am, and 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the •County Director of Physical Planning, P.O. 81599-80100, Mombasa, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 13th February, 2019. F. THOYA, MR/63 19060 for County Director of Physical Planning. GAZErFE NOTICE No.4292 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED TARACH WATER DAM, PIPELINE AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM IN LETEA, KALOBEYEI, KAKUMA IN TIJRKANA WEST SUB-COUNTY IN TURKANA 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 proposed project. The proponent, County Government of Turkana, is proposing the construction of Tarach Community Dam in Tullabalay area, Kalobeyei, Kakuma in Turkana West. Sub-County, Turkana County. The project will comprise an intake, a dam with a volume capacity of 3,400,000 m3 with a spiliway, raw water conveyance pipeline, raw water treatment plant, treated water mainline, connection to existing line, mainline to deliver irrigation water, lONo. Water troughs installed with solar pumping system and a distribution line to domestic users at various locations. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air quality • Dust prevention by watering and other means. • Limit traffic speed and restrict movement of vehicles as is reasonable. • Switch off vehicles and trucks when not in use. • Regular servicing of all trucks, service vehicles, and any other machinery. Employees working in dusty conditions must use appropriate PPE. • Minimization of combustion and exhaust emissions. • Use low Sulphur fuels if available and where suitable. Noise and • Provide full personal protective gear to excessive workers. vibrations • Minimize the use of noise generating equipment. • Workers should be sensitized on noise-related and other hazards likely to be encountered. • Sensitize the communities in the 'icinity of the excavation area about the project and its possible noise impacts. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soils • Construct drainage channels on access ways where natural drainage may be affected. • Vehicles should steeraway from natural drains and waterways as is practicable. • Minimize vegetation clearance as much as possible when clearing the area for .dam constructiOn. • Topsoil that is stripped and removed for construction should be preserved. Solid waste . Waste minimization by avoiding unsustainable genetation Construction practices. • Contractor to develop and implement a site ,waste management plan. • All skips/waste storage to be suitably covered to avoid dispersion of light materials. • Treatment and disposal where re-use and recycling is not feasible. • Identify and characterize all waste streams for a final disposal option. • . Identify opportunities to prevent waste production in the first instance. Occupational . Adequate equipment for emergency reponse health and should be provided at the site. safety • Proper labelling of all hazardous materials and ensuring they are handled by certified personnel. * Adherence to project standards, good signage and consultations. • Ensure that workers at the site are adequately protected through provision of suitable personal protective gears: • Limit public access to the construction Site. • Ensure that all construction machines/ equipment are operated by experienced personnel and regularly serviced in order to avoid any accidents. Fire Smoking on site or burning of Waste should be prohibited sb as to reduce the source of ignition at the site. • Electrical works such as electrical wiring should be done by qualified technicians or engineers. • Place portable fire extinguishers at suitable locations. • Train and induct workers on the use of fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment.. • Designate a fire assembly point. • Ensure fire safety warnings are prominently displayed at appropriate locations where fires are likely to occur. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NIEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Turkana County. The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within F' 17th May, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1983 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/63 19043 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETFE NOTICE No.4293 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO—ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION CHEBANG'ANG WATER, SUPPLY AND PIPELINE PROJECT IN CHEPCHABAS, KIMULOT AND BOITO WARDS OF KONOIN SUB-COUNTY, BOMET 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 proposed project. The proponent, County Government of Bomet, is proposing the expansion of Chebang'ang Water Supply and Pipeline Project covering six sub-locations; Chepchabas, Chemalal, Kapsinendet, Kapset, Kapsengere Chebang'ang, Besiobei and Kamogomon in Kimulot Sub-County in Bomet County. The project will integrate a new intake, raw water pipeline, treatment plant and expansion and rehabilitation of the distribution system Other facilities and amenities will include staff housing, building works, administration building, chemical stores and lONo. tanks at various locations. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air quality • Dust prevention by watering and other means. • Transportation of grainy or dusty materials in tp coated trucks. • Avoid setting fire on residue grease, isolation materials and other substances. • Efficient use of machinery and other technologies. Noise and • Adherence to the predetermined work schedule. excessive vibrations • Minimise the use of noise generating equipment. • Minimise traffic during dark hours. • Loading and unloading of construction materials must be soft and careful to reduce noise disturbance. Increased • Switch of electrical equipment, appliances and energy use lights when not in use. • Install occupation sensing lighting at various locations such as storage areas which are not in use all the time. • Tap solar energy for heating and lighting purposes. • Install energy saving bulbs. • Monitor energy use during operation of the project and set targets for efficiçnt eneigy use. • Sensitize residents in use of energy efficiently. Waste-water • Undertake regular monitoring of water clarity, management transparency and colour. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • AvOid discharge of harmful chemical substances into ground and surface water sources. • Design and operation of natural drainage and consideration for natural directions. • Required standards applied including safe removal of waste-water during renovation works of the existing water tank. Solid waste • Waste minimization by avoiding unsustainable generation construction practices. • Contractor to develop and implement a site waste management plan. ,,• All skips/waste storage to be suitably covered to avoid dispersion of light materials. • Treatment and disposal where re-use and recycling is not feasible. • Identify and characterize all waste streams for a final disposal option. • Identify opportunities to prevent waste production in the first instance. Occupational • Adequate equipment for emergency response health and should be provided at the site. safety • Adequate security for workers will be provided during construction. • Adherence to project standards, good signage and consultations. • Ensure that workers at the site are adequately protected through provision of suitable personal protective gears. Limit public access to the construction site. • Ensure that all construction machines/ equipment are operated by experienced personnel and regularly serviced in order to avoid any accidents. Fire Smoking on site or burning of waste should be prohibited so as to reduce the source of ignition at the site. • Electrical works such as electrical wiring should be done by qualified technicians or engineers. - • Place portable fire extinguishers at suitable locations. • Train and induct workers on the use of fire extinguishers and Other fire-fighting equipment. • Designate a fire assembly point. • Ensure fire safety• warnings are prominently displayed at appropriate locations where fires are likely to occur. 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 67839400200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Bomet County. The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the pubIic 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/63 19044 National Environment Management Authority.