GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2841

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. - 24th March, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1221 The Proponent, Rift Valley Water Services Board is proposing to expand the water supply services in Kabarnet by rolling out Kirandich Phase II water supply project. Tapping water from the existing Kirandich dam, the expansion will include the following major components: • Transmission pipelines made of steel with a total length of 6,4420M. • Reinforce Concrete Storage tanks-7No. • Distribution pipeline with a total length of 12,300m of 50mm diameter pipes made of either High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or galvanised steel depending on the terrain. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Habitat disturbance Clearly mark out construction Sites and restrict construction activities to the marked areas. • Seek approval from NEMA for any new material extraction sites. • Carry out re-vegetation of disturbed areas where possible. Loss or change in . Felling of any tree should be done only vegetation cover illegal with consent from the Baringo County logging restoration Government and KFS. impact • The contractor should as much as practical not interfere with endangered species such as Prunusafricana and Vitex kinesis species which are considered as vulnerable under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013. Where it is necessary to clear these species, clearance shall be sought from KFS and KWS. Soil erosion • The contractor must implement erosion control measures to avoid erosion in areas that are prone to erosion, e.g. steep slopes and drainage lines. • Construct soil conservation measures at stockpiled sites. • Any quarries and borrow areas exploited for the project must be reinstated and rehabilitated. • All excavation works must be properly• backfilled and compacted. Ground and surface water • Implement Standard Operating pollution Procedures (SOPs) for working near - water, including checks on equipment condition (especially leaks of oils, fuel, hydraulics), refueling protocols (at safe location away from water, availability of spill kits and knowledge of their use, and emergency spill procedures). • Apply standard best practice for site sediment control procedures (e.g. settling ponds) to minimize sediment in site drainage waters returning to the river. • Ensure all staff and workers are fully aware of the limits to the site for each activity, SOPs, and emergency procedures. • All grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas (including wash down areas) to water courses should be contained and properly channeled. • Water containing such pollutants as cements, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shalt be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from site.' Potential pollutants of any kind and in any form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained and the water table not endangered. • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas (including groundwater) are not polluted. • Spill/pollution emergency response plan shall be developed for site works. Noise and vibrations • Noise levels shall be kept within acceptable limits and the contractor should not permit high noise activities. • Workers exposed to prolonged excessive noise levels will be required to wear ear muffs. • Equipment should be maintained regularly to reduce noise resulting from friction. • Noise levels at the construction site boundary should be kept within acceptable limits of 60 dB(A) during the day and 35 dB(A) during the night as stipulated within the Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Limit idling time of pickup trucks and other small equipment and observe a common sense approach to vehicle use and encourage workers to shut off vehicle engines whenever possible. Air pollution Limit clearance of vegetation within the construction site to ensure that he cover act as barriers to the dust. • The removal of vegetation shall be avoided until such time as clearance is required and exposed surfaces shall be re-vegetated or stabilised as soon as practically possible. • Regular watering of dusty roads should be maintained during this phase. • Any damage to public roads should be made good to the satisfaction of the responsible road authority immediately it occurs and at the latest before the end of the contract. • After use, all temporary access routes on cultivated land or pasture (grassland) should be restored to their previous condition or better. This will involve the removal of all non-soil material and the replacement of topsoil if this has been - - destroyed or removed. • Limiting truck speeds to avoid stirring up the dust • Ensure all fuel powered equipment and vehicles are in good working order through regulai maintenance Occupational health and • Contractor to establish a comprehensive safety - Health and Safety Policy and safety - management plan incorporating training and awareness. • Ensure the site is registered as a works place with DOSHS. • Provide appropriate and adequate PPE to all workers and enforce usage. • Implement the specifird H&S program throughout the constrution period. • Establish an emelgency response procedure and display on all work areas. • Provision of a standard first aid kit at the site office at all times, Its content to include anti-venoms for snake bites. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment available at the workers camp. Solid waste • Maximize the re-use of all excavated materials in the works. • Contractor shall ensure segregation of hazardous from non-hazardous wastes and provide appropriate receptacles for their handling on site. • The contractor should not burn any wastes on site or dump in open pits. • Final disposal of the waste should be done at a location approved by Resident Engineer in accordance with the waste management plan after consultation with the relevant stakeholders, including the local community. Waste water • All grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas (including wash down areas) to water courses should be contained and properly channeled. • Potential pollutants of any kind and in any form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained and the water table not endangered. • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas (including groundwater) are not polluted. • Spill/pollution emergency response plan shall be developed for site works. Oil spills • Vehicle maintenance should be done on purpose-built impervious concrete platforms with oil and grease traps. • Standard operating practices for refueling mobile equipment such as a minimum 15m from any water channel should be practiced. • Operator training is an important aspect of preventive approach and should be put into use before assignment or in the course of duty. • All above surface tanks should be bounded and mounted on paved surfaces. • Ensure that all equipment are in good condition, clean and free from leaks. • . Oil spill containment and cleanup equipment should be kept at the contractors camps. 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- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Baringo 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/2483986 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETTE NoTtce No. 2842 UPSTATE KENYA AUCTIONEERS DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS NOTICE is given pursuant to the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 38) of the laws of Kenya, to David Mwenja Macharia, the owner of motor vehicle Registration No. KBM 735B, isuzu NKR66L, lying at the premises of Outering Classic Motors, Kangundo Road. Umoja Estate, Nairobi, to take delivery of the same within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice upon payment of KSh. 676,500, debt owed to Daniel Kanyi Wachira, storage charges, costs of publication of this notice and any other incidental costs incurred as at the date, delivery is taken, if the aforesaid motor vehicle is not collected at the expiry of the notice, the same will be sold by public auction or private treatyby Upstate Kenya Auctioneers, of P.O. Box 103754-00101, Nairobi to defray the amount due and costs incurred and the balance if any, shall reamin at the owners credit but should there be a shoitfall, the owner shall be liable thereof. Dated the 20th March, 2017. J. K. MUNDIA. Upstate Kenya Auctioneers, MR/3 123572 on behalf of Daniel Kanvi Wachira.