GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13574

the following hierarchy of options: Reduction at source, Recycling, Reuse, Combustion and Land filling. • Incorporation of waste management commitments contained in the Waste Management Guidelines. • Agreement with suppliers to accept the return of unused materials. • Agreement with and license details of companies to be used for the off-site transport of wastes. • Workforce training programs in waste minimization practices. • Waste oil will be collected for transport and off-site disposal littering, specifically of the natural areas, should be prevented. • Bins shall be emptied on a daily basis. • Waste and litter shall be disposed of into scavenger — and weather proof bins. Noise and vibration • Best available work practices will be employed on-site to minimize occupational noise levels. • Combine noisy operations so that they occur at the same time. • Noisy operations will be carried out strictly during the day time. • Switch off engines when not in use. • Access roads should be cut that are exclusively used for the transportation of workers, goods and materials. • Where possible silenced machinery and instruments should be employed to reduce the impact of noise on the existing residents and workers. • Machinery, vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be used on a phased basis to reduce the overall impact. • Temporary barriers such as earth berms, zinc fencing and sound dampening fencing such as acoustic screens should be employed to reduce the impact of noise to the existing residents. • Ensure that construction activities for the development of the project are staggered to decrease the levels of noise and vibration in the area. • Construction hours should be limited to the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily. Biodiversity loss • Only clear vegetation that is absolutely necessary for the construction activities. • Avoid the use of Invasive Alien Species in Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures the landscaping activities. • Determine Access roads which are to be used by machinery used in the construction and site clearance phase development to avoid the unnecessary trampling of vegetation that will be maintained within the development area. • Ensure that green belts' which have been proposed for the STW are large as possible as small patches may not be able to support viable populations of some species and these small patches tend to more susceptible to edge effect. Disturbance of traffic • Provide diversion routes where possible. and difficulty of access • Erect warning signs of ongoing works. • Expedite construction works so as to reduce the times where roads are blocked. • Traffic department should approve crossing plan prior to construction, and should approve obstruction times during construction Access of residents should be facilitated by installing appropriate temporary bridges over the pipeline trenches. • Suitable warning signs should be placed at near locations and should be visible at night. • A guard should be available 24 hours to help people access across pipeline trenches. • Alternatives access ways should be communicated to the community. Damage of • Get maps of the underground underground infrastructure infrastructure institutions. from the relevant • Sensitize workers carrying out Excavations so that they exercise caution to minimize chances of underground infrastructure damage. • Work closely with the responsible institutions so that in case of damage, the services are restored within the shortest time. • Reroute sensitive infrastructure where possible. • Notify affected parties if service needs to be temporarily relocated or was affected by the project works. Soil erosion • Re vegetation of disturbed surfaces should be done as soon as possible. Occupational • Ensuring that the drivers and machine accidents operators hired to work on the site are qualified. • Workers on site must be provided with appropriate PPE. • Appropriate signs must be erected on the site to warn workers and visitors. • There should be safety policy clearly displayed on the site. • A first aid kit should be provided and a trained first aider should always be on site. • Give a construction itinerary in advance. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Fire extinguishers should be provided. • Proper scheduling of activities to avoid workers being overworked. • No worker should be allowed on site while under the influence of alcohol or other inebriating substances. • Only the Blaster licensed by the Mines and Geology should carry out blasting on the site. • Blasting should only be carried out as per the provisions of the blasting license away from house and power lines. • All charged holes must be covered with appropriate medium to arrest fly rocks. • Inspection of workers to ensure they are using the PPE at all times when necessary. • Test and approve equipment such as ladders before use. • Registration of the premises as required by law. • Appropriate insurance should be acquired as required by law. • Medical examination of all workers before engagement and after the project is over. • Display an emergency evacuation procedure. • Moving parts of machines should be guarded to protect workers from injuries. Should an accident occur. • An investigation should be initiated immediately to ascertain the cause of the accident and preliminary findings released within 12 hours. Social conflicts • Immediate action undertaken as soon as possible and within 24 hours of receipt of a complaint. • Investigations completed within seven days of receipt of complaint. • All corrective actions implemented by due date. • All incidents or complaints about either environmental or social issues will be managed in accordance to the existing procedure in line with the legal framework. • All incidents and complaints will be recorded in the contractor's incident reporting system. • Sensitize workforce on cultural sensitivities. Spread of HIV/ aids • Sensitize the migrant workers on dangers of risky sexual behaviour. • Have VCT services on site and encourage workers to undergo the same. • Uptake of VCT by project workers and the host community. • Provision of condoms to the workers. • Preference for hiring workers from local community to minimize influx of migrant workers. Employment • As a priority offer employment Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures opportunities to the local residents. • Employed persons with credible skills • Ensure workers have an Insurance Cover. • Working hours should be as per the Kenyan Labour laws. Access to public and • Monitoring impact of project on dwelling private roperties and business in the project area. • Monitor construction activities to ensure public and private property is not damage. Displacement of • people Avoid displacement as much as possible prompt and fair compensation of all the PAPs in full prior to beginning of construction works at the site. • Pre and post resettlement counselling's support. • Financial education for the recipients of compensation funds. • Identification and full resettlement assistance for vulnerable PAPs. • Provide adequate buffer area, such as trees, or fences, between processing areas and potential receptors. • Avoid siting facilities near densely populated neighborhoods and installations with potentially sensitive receptors, such as hospitals and schools. • Cover emission points (e.g., aeration basins, clarifiers, sludge thickeners, tanks, and channels), and vent emissions to control systems (e.g., compost beds, bio filters, chemical scrubbers, etc.) as needed to reduce odours and otherwise meet applicable national requirements and internationally accepted guidelines. • Encourage forestry Actions: encourage tree planting on the hills, community and private land and develop better management of forestry operations as trees absorb and store atmospheric CO2 and avoid forest fires not to release CO2. • Minimize the off-take of woody biomass for construction and fuel and use other alternatives such as stoves, electricity, stones and cement concrete breaks instead of wood for house. 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, Kakamega County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 emailed to dgnema@nema.gcr.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3258689 National Environment Management Authority. Offensive odours Climate change incident 10th December, 2021