GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11

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, Lamu Water and Sewerage Company, proposes to construct and rehabilitate facilities of Mokowe Sewage Waste Treatment Decentralised Plant whose activities will include the construction of septic tanks, rehabilitation of existing lagoons, space fro trucks to siphon waste to septic tanks, parking bay for track and associated amenities and facilities in Mokowe Town, Lamu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation Water rough road to construction site periodically during construction period. Re-vegetate the site as appropriate after construction. • Hoard site to curb dust from spreading to the neighborhood. • Provide workers with PPE (dust masks). • Trucks hauling dirt and debris to and from site, should be covered to reduce spillage. • Stockpiles of sand and soil should be covered or surrounded with wind breaks. • Expedite construction so that it can take the shortest time possible. Construction should be carried out only during daytime. 0800-1700hrs Provide workers with PPE if working in noisy section. • Hoard site to reduce noise from noisy equipment. • Machinery should be well maintained to reduce noise resulting from friction. • Limit unnecessary hooting. • Provide relevant signage at the construction site on construction activity and timings. • The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices. • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. • Proper servicing of machinery as per the manufacture's specifications to reduce emissions. Incinerator chimney stack will be at of minimum 4 metres height. • The incinerator must always be maintained to ensure complete combustion, less pollution. • Odour from faecal sludge in DTF. 2. Soil • Soil erosion during construction. • Soil compaction from vehicles and machinery. 3. Water • Soil contamination from vehicles and machinery oil. • Soil contamination from bottom ash from incinerator. • Increased use of water to reduce dust and in construction. • Reduced water quality in nearby river. Potential -VE impact Mitigation Aspect 5. Health and Safety • Bottom ash from • Dispose of in prcperly incinerator designated and disposal at properly lined pit, • operation phase. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: • Bad odour and • danger of infection from faecal shut - during operation phase. • Accidents and • injuries. • Human waste • disposal (to prevent poor hygiene related • issues). • Solid waste • generated from transpoitation and storage of • building materials. • Habitat alteration. fauna. demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by constructioii works. • Designate access routes and parking within the site. • Preserve individual trees within the site that do not fall on the actual construction area. • The area will be restored to its original construction. after state • Appropiiate landscaping after end of construction to maintain a green environment. Provide waste bins strategically within the construction site. Cover bins to prevent access by vermin, and minimise odour and ust. dProvide temporary sanitary facilities for construction workers. Provide clean water for workers. • Conduct EHS education for site workers. Provide workers with relevant PPE depending on task (ear muffs, gloves, mask, boots, helmets, overalls). • First-aid kit should be provided within the site plus at least 2 first aiders. • Food handlers preparing food the workers at the site should be controlled and monitored to ensure that food is hygienically prepared. Appropriate PPE will be provided to DTF workers. • Increased use of • water in AR and VFCW • Release of treated • water to the environment. • Contamination of • water sources. 4. Biodiversity • Breeding ground • for disease vectors (mosquitoes). • Loss of flora and • Aspect Potential -VE impact Mitigation • Ensure efficiency and optimal operation of all units. • Provide relevant PPE to DTF staff. • Temporary dykes to prevent surface runoff. • Use designated route to site. • Designate vehicle / machinery parking area. • Control construction activities especially during rainy conditions. • Re-surface open areas after completion of the project and introduce appropriate vegetation. • Provide suitable storm water drainage channels to effectively discharge water to safe areas. • Designate areas for parking vehicles and machinery. • Ensure incinerator waste (ash) is disposed of in designated areas • Line disposal pit with right plastic gauge. • Educate workers on water conservation and waste management. • Temporary dykes to prevent surface runoff, especially if construction coincides with rainy season. Educate workers on water conservation and waste management. Only effluent with mandatory BOD/COD levels will he released to the environment. Community education on proper use of water released from DTF. Only effluent with mandatory BOD/COD levels will be released to the environment. Mosquito bio-control (e.g. fish like minnow, tadpoles- frogs, etc.). Ensure Proper I5th October, 2021 (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, Lamu County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nerna.goice 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 project. Comments can also be entailed to dgnema@neraa.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/2382774 National Environment Management Authority. GAZE I E NOTICE NO. 11 105 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (Cap. 387) ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS APPOINTMENT IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 117 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, the Director- General of the National Environment Management Authority appoints the persons named in the first column below as environmental inspectors in the jurisdictional units given in the second column. The environmental inspectors shall perform duties as specified in section 117 of the Act and exercise powers as specified in sections 117 and 118 of the Act. The appointment is with effect from the date of this notice. Name of Environment Inspector Name of JurisdiCtion County Government Environment Inspectors 1 Mbenge Mary Makueni 2 Kelvin Mutua Kingoo Makueni 3 Joshua Kyalo Mutua Makueni 4 Jackline Kamusa Makueni 5 Damaris Mwikali Makueni 6 Vincent N. Ong'ondi Bungorna 7 Ken Kundu Bangana 8 Philip Sagini Nyaranga Bungoma 9 Julius K Mwangi Muranga 10 Phylis Njoki Mwangi Muranga 11 Ibrahim Muthui Ndegwa Muranga 12 Kingori D. Kariuki Laikipia 13 Catherine Wanjiru Wainaina Laikipia 14 Letai John Pamita Laikipia 15 Said Adan Woche Marsabit 16 Ibrahim Mohamed Hassan Marsabit 17 David Darso Solomon Marsabit 18 Dulla Erick Abdalla T/ Taveta 19 Wilbard Nyange Chombo T /Taveta 20 Hellen Masaka Mnjala T /Taveta 21 Abdirizak Billow Abdi • Wajir 22 Mohamed Bashey Ali Wajir 23 Nuna Daud Adan Wajir 24 Jacqueline Mumo Malavu Machakos 25 Johnstone M. Mutava Machakos 26 Patrick Mutunga Kimeu Machakos 27 Diana Muthorri Karanja Nyeri 28 Kennedy Kanoga Mundia N eri 29 Philip Nyongesa Wangia Nyeri MR/2378443 MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.