GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9334

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 Electricity Transmission Company Limited is proposing the construction of Sultan Hamud—Loitokitok 132 kV, 120 km. Transmission Line and Associated Substations in Kajiado County. The proposed transmission line commences at an existing substation in Sultan—Hamud, Makueni County. It then crosses the Nairobi—Mombasa Road, the old railway line and the Standard Gauge Railway before cutting across Kajiado County. In Kajiado County, the transmission line traverses across two sub-counties, i.e. Mashuuru and Loitoktok Sub-Counties. Three substations are proposed for this transmission line in Sultan-Hamud, Merrueshi (National Cement Substation) and Loitoktok. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Employ appropriate pollution control measures. • Where soils excavated for pylon/gantry tower foundations will be found to be suitable, the same will be used for backfilling excavations and will not be left exposed to wind or water for long periods. • Construction traffic to follow defined temporary access routes- to be established as part of the works so as to avoid damaging the soil structure in the wider area. • Repairs to access roads will be undertaken to maintain the surfacing and prevent soil erosion. Areas exposed due to the removal of 11th November, 2016 - - THE KENYA GAZETTE 4545 Impact on water resources and drainage vegetation are more susceptible to erosion during heavy rainfall, so areas will be reinstated as soon as possible to minimize this effect. Storage and transportation of oil, fuel and other hazardous material to be done in appropriate containers. Training of site workers on handling of spillages. Availing spillage kits including suitable PPE in storage areas. • Proper management of waste containers, litter and other waste generated during construction in compliance with waste management regulations 2006. • Adherence to EMCA Regulations on water quality. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00 100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Kajiado 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/24776 17 National Environment Management Authority. Routine inspection • Maintenance records. Emissions and air • Sensitization of workers on pollution environmental protection and safety. • Control speed of construction vehicles. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase on dusty excavated areas. • Regular maintenance of plant and equipment. • Provision of dust masks for use when working in dusty conditions. • Use of serviceable vehicles and machinery to avoid excessive smoke emission. Employment of local • Maximise use of local labour in labour execution of construction activities in which they are qualified for. • Involvement of local leaders in recruitment process. Noise and vibration • Use of noise reduction technologies impacts such as silencers/mufflers. • Provision of hearing protection devices for workers. • Careful selection and use of plant and hours of working. Impacts from liquid and • Sensitization of workers on solid wastes environmental protection and safety. • Provision of solid waste management facilities for the temporary storage and segregation of waste prior to disposal. • Liaison with the local county authorities on suitable dumping site for generated waste. • Excavated soil to be used for backfilling if suitable. Vehicular and human • Rehabilitation of roads. traffic impacts • Design of detours and diversions where necessary. Visual and aesthetic • Extensive public consultation during the impact planning of the substation sites. After construction, natural vegetation should be restored in non-operational areas of the site and/or additional landscape planting with local indigenous species used to improve views into the site. Relocation of project . Compensate all the affected property affected persons and and also loss of livelihood. property