GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2940

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of EnvironMental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study:- Report for theimplementation of proposed Meru Wilke Simba Lodge, AteruNittional Park. The project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures I. Pollution • Use of methods that minimize nutrientloadinto the environment. 2.Risk of fire. Provision of tire- prevention and lire protection; maintenance of evacuation procedure. 3.Water conflicts, water • Diversify water sources uaredsice pollution aneground potential conflicts and economize. water contamination ortwatencoasitmption. Reduce' rotate contamination. Commie- lining of drainage system, storm water harvesting and pat up a seemeragatreatment plant. Triple rinsing and dispose rinsate into. a property constructed hazardous waste landfilL puncturing the containers and cUsposing as hazardous waste. Recycle the organics into usable by-products. 5.Loss of aesthetics Restore the landscape as close as possible to its original state. 6.Sensitivity to wildlife and • Develop a cods of practice, for biodiversity respect of wildlife and proper conservation' maintenance of the equipment used in the works. Make optional use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development within the park, maintain essential ecological prncesses and helping to conserve natural heritage and 2.Impacts on wildlife 3.Impacts on river banks and water pollution Accidents- and spiting, of hazardous-material. 5. Partial road'ellisine Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 7. Soil erosion and loss of • Adequate provision of biodiversity green/open spaces for ventilation and air purification. • Harvesting of rain and surface water to reduce run off and store in underground reservoir for reuse. Preservation and enhancement of natural vegetation landscaping the area. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director General, National Environmental Management Authority, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi. (h) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, NHIF Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c)Provincial Director of Environment, Eastern Province, Embu. (d)District Environment Officer, Meru District. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.