GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 939

Pursuant to Regulation 42 and 43 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations of 2003, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received a Draft Strategic Environmental Assessment Report for the Airspace Master Plan 2015-2030. The SEA findings are also expected to integrate the existing sectoral plans and programs to establish sustainable economic zone development mechanisms. The objective of the Airspace Master Plan 2015 — 2030 is to institute order through the airspace planning and management as a continuation of what had been proposed under the Airspace Master Plan. The success under the Airspace Master Plan 2005 — 2015 have not been analyzed under the SEA Report, but the intended objectives of the Airspace Master Plan 2015 — 2030 is the subject of this Strategic Environment Assessment Report. The Plan is to integrate infrastructure, regulatory and guidelines, institutional capacity as well as regional and international harmony. The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) objective for the Airspace Master Plan is designed to take stock of the current airspace status and the anticipated issues arising from the implementation of the Master Plan. Environmental and Social Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Area of Impact Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Safety along • Safety risks of • Identify land use trends departure and crashes, effects of and analyze for approach elevated noise levels integration corridors, (average noise Area of Impact Potential Impact Mitigation Measures flight track levels above the • Overlay the flight routes and ambient) from corridors on the land holding areas departures and use maps landings • Consider land use • Risks to the aircrafts from the ground (potential criminal factors in the determination of flight tracks and terrorism) that may be associated with land use activities • Potential conflicts with birds' migratory corridors and critical habitats • Effects from weather conditions that may including storms, volcanic ash, dust waves, etc. • Jettisoning is also likely to be undertaken with holding areas Air quality • Air quality degradation in the lower atmosphere with especially CO2, NOx, SOx and particulate matter (PM) • Greenhouse gases • Air quality from fuel vapour discharged through potential jettisoning process Climate change • Potential impacts of climate change on the aviation industry will vary according to location and scale of operation and .may be further be exacerbated by the challenge of accommodating increased growth in demand • Climate change is a risk for the Kenyan aviation sector as impacts are likely to include more frequent and more disruptive weather patterns Aircraft noise • Public safety and • Ensuring land use and vibrations health compatibility. • Disruption of social • Land planning of activities aerodrome grounds • Damages to • Sound Insulation. structures Structures • Noise receptor awareness creation and sensitization, • Adoption of DMAN and AMAN procedures • Free route airspace concepts • Training of the Air Traffic Control Officers • Initiate a social and institutional engagement platforms • En-route sectorisation Project in North and South Sectors • Liaison with the Ornithology Departments (National Museum of Kenya) to overlay the airspace plan on birds' migration routes and important habitats • Adopt DMAN and AMAN procedures to achieve minimal fuel consumption • Minimize the need for holding • Mechanisms for control of emissions on the ground • Ensure high level of airworthiness of aircrafts • Training plans and programmes • Kenya has volunteered to participate in the pilot phase of CORSIA. • Kenya has developed an Action Plan, with selected measures from the basket of measures, for aviation CO2 emission reduction • Improved ATM and flights routes reviews will contribute to emissions reductions and control. • Improving fuel efficiency Area of Impact Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Initiate collaborations on formulation of land use zoning plans Consider overlaying airspace plans and operations aviation saiemes on land use zoning maps Influence land use and development control authorities • Sensitizing communities on aviation and land use practices • Engage development approval agencies • No sensitive development should be undertaken within the approach corridor Land use • Conflicts with Land • zoning issues Use Compatibility and Mapping - • No clear • development approval principles • Low influence to land use control • Effects of noise and vibrations Safety risks Aircraft emissions Coordinated flights and airspace management • Risks of overflying high security zones • Inefficient and delayed search and rescue • Staff welfare associated with work related stress • staff retention • collaboration across functions • risks to travelers safety • Travelers safety • To develop consultative platforms for stakeholders • To work with local communities • Put in place grievance resolution mechanism • KCAA to share with all the stakeholder the airspace master plan • KCAA to initiate localized programs/projects and operationalize her CSR plan. • Work in sync with the various actors • Initiate continuous descent and ascent for all the flights • Enhance coordination and collaboration between various airports Conductive environment for personnel working in unfriendly stations Provide psychological support to workers Put in place a staff retention policy Enhance cross- functional collaboration mechanisms • Improve the passenger experience • Adopt airports collaborative decision making (ACDM) • Improved onboard and ground-based systems operations and efficiency Social aspects • general public aviation • stakeholders • staffing and staff welfare passengers • Aircrafts overflying • conservation areas • Conflicts with birds' migratory corridors • Birds migratory corridors, strategic birds attractant areas Collaborate with KWS to establish effects to wildlife from low flying aircrafts noise (e.g. through Nairobi National Park) In collaboration with Ecological issues 7th February, 2020 THE KENYA GA7ETTE 881 Area of Impact Potential Impact Mitigation Measures • Risks to aircrafts the Ornithology from birds strikes Department at the National Museums of Kenya, KCAA may consider overlaying the airspace plan on the important birds' migration routes and habitats The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (e) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. W Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City 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 regarding this SEA. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0426162 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETTE. NOTICE NO. 940 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED PURPOSED REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION OF NDIRITI AGUTHI IRRIGATION SCHEME LOCATED 4 KM DOWNSTREAM OF THE KABUNDA DAM SITE IN NDIRITI LOCATION, KIENI SUB-COUNTY, NYERI 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, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department of Crop Development, is proposing the rehabilitation and expansion of Ndiriti Aguthi Irrigation Scheme 4 km downstream of the Kabunda Dam site in Ndiriti Location, Kieni Sub- County in Nyeri County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Interference with • Adequate survey should be done on the the physical water pipeline route. setting • Anyone, whose property is affected to be compensated for disturbance. • Engagement shall be done to assess whether there is grievances. Air pollution • Supply and construction vehicles will only use the designated transport routes. • The drivers will also be advised to stick to prescribed speed limits. • The contractor will ensure proper repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to minimize exhaust gases. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • The contractor shall ensure the appropriate speed limits are observed at along all road sections that will be used by construction vehicles on a needs basis to eliminate the creation of dusts. • Construction workers will be provided with dust masks and other PPEs. Loss of flora and • The proponent shall ensure that clearing of fauna vegetation is limited to the pipeline trench area (i.e. 0.5 meters width) within the road reserve. • Transportation of construction materials to be done through the existing local roads. • Avoidance of vegetation clearing along riparian land. • Sensitization of construction work-force on environmental conservation and ecological protection. • Re-vegetation of completed pipeline route with fibrous rooted indigenous vegetation species. Noise pollution and • Noise maintained in accordance to the vibration manufacturer's specification. • Operators to put on ear masks to prevent direct noise from the machinery. • Machines that are less vibrating to be used. • When high vibration needed, to be done during the day approved by the supervising engineer. • The contractor should adhere to specified cut and fill gradients and planting embankments with shrubs and grass to reduce erosion. • The Contractor must adhere to Noise Prevention and Control Rules of April, 2005 Generation of liquid • Provision of solid waste collection facilities and solid waste (waste bins). • Contracting licensed solid waste handlers. • Sensitization of construction workers on proper disposal of solid wastes. • The contractor will maintain all site vehicles and equipment is a serviceable state. • Temporary latrines will be provided on site to be used by construction workers. • Oils and greases emanating from repair and maintenance activities will be collected in containers to avoid entry into local drainage channels. • Water from cleaning of equipment will be utilized within the project site and will not be discharged into watercourses. • All polluted water treated before discharging to water bodies. Soil erosion and • Use excavated earth materials for siltation of surface backfilling. water resources • Sprinkling of backfilled trenches with water. • Compaction of backfllled trenches. • Re-vegetation of excavated areas. • Channeling of surface water runoff away from irrigation channels and pipelines. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased vehicular • Transportation of construction material to and human traffic specific sites will be done through the existing local roads. • The contractor will rehabilitate the local roads that will be damaged during construction activities. • Consultation with the local communities on planned road diversions if any. • Restriction of vehicular and human traffic to the road reserve where possible. • Sensitization of drivers to comply with prescribed speed limits. Occupational health • Continuous supervision of occupational, and safety health and safety management to ensure compliance. • Occupational safety and health training for contractor's staff. • Conduct orientation talks and visits. • Conduct toolbox talks. • In case of accidents, injured persons should be given first aid and immediately taken to the hospital. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (g) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (h) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nyeri 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. GEOPPREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/0440869 National Environment Management Authority.