GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4344

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, Northern Water Services Board (NWSB), is proposing to develop a sewerage system and Bakuli 4 Dam in Marsabit town. The dam will be constructed by enhancing existing Bakuli 3 dam which is located in Marsabit Game reserve, in Bakuli Valley, about 8km West of Marsabit town, the headquarters of Marsabit County. Bakuli 4 Dam Project (Augmentation of Marsabit Town Water Supply) consists of the following components:- Enhancing existing Bakuli 3 dam by raising the current height from 11.5m to 20m, storage from 89,600.609m3 to 299,931.2875m3 and enhanced yield of 1,375m3/day from current 258.43m3/day. The proposed Sewerage Works will consist of: - Preliminary Treatment consisting of screening, Grit Chambers and measuring ParshalFlume, Grit Chambers at the start of Sewers, Sewers of sizes ranging from 225mm to 450mm and total length 16.911km and consisting of 18 sewer lines and a total of 10 waste stabilization ponds are proposed to be constructed in two trains and covering an area of 19.84hectares (418.16m by 412.28m) and capacity to treat 3,600m3/day of waste water. The ponds consist of Anaerobic (52.92M by 30.92m and depth 3.0m), Facultative (218.08 by 112.7m and depth 1.5m) and three number maturation ponds The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Flora and fauna (wildlife) • Undertake Electrical Fencing of the park. •Undertake Fencing of the dams to avoid drowning of wildlife. •Allow access corridors to the water where the terrain is gentle and the water not deep. •Avoid illumination of the dam area to scare wildlife. •Adherence to Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013.. Noise • Limit use of Noisy Equipment. •Undertake works only day time to avoid disturbances in Marsabit Forest. •Limit the Number of trips to the Forest. •Establish a living quarter near the dam area. •Maintain quietness in the forest. •Comply with the provisions of Noise and excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations of 2009. Flood regime • Allow for Environmental Flow. •Open Scouring Pipe at least before the long rains and short rains. •Undertake Soil Conservation measures like Rip Rap and use of Gabion Boxes. •Construct Check Dams upstream and downstream. •Avoid the unstable Section. Eutrophication • Clear the site of vegetation and trees before damming water. •Employ Integrated Water Resource Management. •Maintain the airiest forest cover in Marsabit Freest Resenie. •Avoid overgrazing of the Finest by avoiding overstocking of wildlife. 5th May, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2077 •Avoid grazing of livestock in the Forest. Soil erosion • Improve Forest and Grass Cover. •Follow designated Roads and Footpath. •Adapt Good Soil erosion control measures. •Avoid Overgrazing. •Clear where it is a must Water pollution • Ensure discharge of effluent is as per NEMA Water Quality regulation 2006. •Ensure the Per capita water is at least 50LPD. •Ensure Industrial Treatment meets recommended values of NEMA quality discharge 2006. •Provide Alternative Water Source to downstream Residence. •Provide Sewerage Works. •Provide Drainage network along the roads. •Use Impermeable Soil or membrane in WSPs. •Adherence to water Quality Regulations of 2006. Air pollution • Water the road periodically to reduce effect of loose soil becoming dust. •Use designated Road areas for Transport. •Use Machines and Vehicles adhering to the requirements of pollution by NEMA. •Undertake Grassing where it is possible. •Use polyethylene sheets to cover areas which could generate dust and the technology is appropriate. •Use Relevant Protective gear. •Adherence to Air Quality Regulations 2014. Occupational health and • Wear Protective Gear. safety • Undertake Sensitization. •Maintain First Aid Equipments. •Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. Project lands • Follow Public Right of Way. •Pay Compensation at current market rates. •Undertake Sensitization. •Use existing designated Public Land where it is possible. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a)Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (b)Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c)County Director of Environment, Marsabit 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 this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/3205498 National Environment Management Authority.