GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2735

NOTICE is given that preparation of the above-mentioned part development plan was on 10th March, 2021, completed. The part development plan relates to land situate in Lagbhogol Town within Wajir County. A copy of the part development plan as prepared has been deposited for public inspection at the Office of the County Physical Planning Office, Town Administrator's office, Lagbhogol. The copy so deposited is available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the Office of the County Physical Planning Officer, Wajir, Town Administrator's Office, Lagbhogol, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person/s who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the County Physical Planning Officer, of P.O. Box 365, Wajir, 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 10th March, 2021. E. N. MUCHERU, MR/1698461 for National Director of Physical Planning. GAzb. I 1E NOTICE No. 2736 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO- ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED MALINDI AIRPORT RUNWAY EXPANSION PROJECT IN KILIFI 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, Kenya Airports Authority, proposes to expand the Malindi Airport Runway through the construction of an approximate 1km extension to bitumen surface which will affect 9 villages; Majivuni J.C.C, Kalimani Poa, Majivuni, Ziwani, Bondeni, Furunzi A, Furunzi B, Majivuni B and Mtangani, fencing (chain link and barbed wire fence), storm water drainage works, associated facilities and amenities in Malindi Town, Kilifi County. 19th March, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1333 Possible Impacts The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Mitigation measures Possible Mitigation measures Impacts Impacts of • Strip and stockpile topsoil from borrow pits and obtaining quarries for use in site restoration. construction materials • Close all borrow pits and quarries in accordance with an approved plan to maximize future use and minimize health and safety hazards. • Re-use excavated materials from the works as fill. Impacts on • Avoid transporting materials during periods of businesses and peak traffic activity. traffic flow • Provide alternative routes for traffic where total closure of roads is expected during trenching. • Erect appropriate road Signs to warn road users of the construction activities. • Construct an additional lane to the airport to decongest traffic along the adjacent Mombasa — Malindi Road. • Vehicles should be controlled at entry and departure points from the airport by traffic police to avoid traffic jams at the adjacent Mombasa — Malindi Road. • Increase parking slots at airport parking section to accommodate increased traffic. Air pollution • Service and maintain machinery according to manufacturer's instructions to improve fuel combustion and reduce exhaust emission to the atmosphere. • Sprinkle water on access roads, stockpiles and cleared areas to minimize dust pollution. • Cover all vehicles ferrying construction materials such as sand or aggregate to avoid dispersal of particles/dust along the roads. • Provide personal protective equipment gear such as dusk masks to workers who may exposed to excess dust. • Impose vehicle speed limits to 10 km/h in all areas within the site boundaries. • Set up air quality monitoring program at the airport as basis for further mitigation measures. Noise pollution • Schedule road traffic movements to normal working hours (08H00 —17H00). However one can apply to NEMA for permit to construct beyond this period. • Proper maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery used during construction and operation phase. • Provide personal protection equipment such as ear muffs to workers operating in noisy places. • Avoid unnecessary hooting and revving of engines. • Conduct regular noise monitoring at the airport to detect deviations from predicted noise levels and enable corrective measures to be taken where necessary. Solid and liquid • Develop a Waste Management Plan to guide the wastes handling, storage, transport and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes in compliance with Solid Waste Regulations, 2006. • Recycle or re-use solid wastes where applicable in line with sound environmental management practices. • Solid wastes generated should be handled and disposed offsite by licensed waste handlers and at designated dumpsites by the Malindi Municipal Council. • Employ standard best practices in refueling, storage and handling of fuel to prevent the risk of spillages. • Train staff on control of emergency oil spill containment and communication procedures. Surface and grou • Construct oil-water interceptors or spill trays to water capture discharge of oils, fuels and other contamination polluting liquids. • Provide pit latrines/portable toilets at the camp and construction sites for use by workers. • Sensitize workers not to dump waste generated from camps and construction sites into rivers/wells. • Proper siting of waste disposal or fuel storage areas away from storm water impacts. • Hazardous materials must be stored in a specific and secured area to prevent pollution from spillages and leakages. • Stabilize storm water discharge points through robust designs to avoid soil erosion and siltation. Storm water • Construct efficient and effective storm water impacts management structures to avoid flooding at the airfield during construction and operation phase. Impact on • The proponent (KAA) should liaise with the physical service providers (electricity, water, sewage and infrastructures roads) to plan for the re-routing and reconnection of the services before project construction commences. • The service providers should ensure that infrastructure and services are restored within the shortest time possible to avoid disruption of businesses. • Any land to be acquired as way-leave for re- routing infrastructure or damage to property shall be adequately compensated in compliance to the existing national laws. • Adequate and appropriate road signs should be erected to warn road users of closure of roads and direct them to alternative roads. Occupational • The Contractor shall conform to all the safety and requirements of the Occupational Health and health hazards Safety Act, 2007. • The contractor shall provide ample warning signs and protection around the construction site. • Train workers on the use of firefighting equipment and first aid. • Ensure that persons handling vehicles, equipment and materials are suitably trained and supervised. • Ensure that emergency contact numbers of the police, fire brigade and ambulance are available at the construction sites. • Provide sanitary facilities at construction sites and potable drinking water. • The construction sites should be properly fenced and guarded with controlled exit and entry points. • Employees should be properly vetted and supervised to weed out any criminal agents within the work force. • Prohibit incompatible land uses adjacent airport areas. Possible Mitigation measures Impacts Displacement of • Undertake a detailed valuation of land and people and property likely to be lost and prepare a report on loss of compensation before project commencement. livelihood Compensation for loss of land or property should • be done promptly and should be based on market rates. • Constitute a grievance redress mechanism comprising of representatives of all stakeholders. • Resettlement and compensation should be implemented in accordance to National and International guidelines. • Prepare a detailed report on compensation which shall be made public to avoid corruption and unfairness. Such a report shall contain the list of the PAP, property affected, terms and rates of compensation among other details. • The consultants should prepare livelihood restoration strategies and measures necessary to assist people affected by the project improve or restore their livelihoods. Socio-economic • Give priority to locals when hiring workers for impact the project. • Ensure gender balance in employment as far as possible. • Develop and implement an HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention program targeting workers and local residents. • Constitute a committee to handle social conflicts arising from the project. • Develop and implement livelihood restoration strategy for the displaced. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kilifi 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 plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1698285 National Environment Management Authority.