GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4346

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, Rift Valley Water Services Board is proposing to construct Kabamet Town Sewerage Project in Baringo County. The sewerage system will consist of: •Concrete trunk sewer network with a total length of 19,130.25m; •Sewer Treatment (anaerobic, facultative and maturation) ponds. The ponds will treat effluents to meet relevant standards before discharge into the environment and safely dispose any accumulated sludge. 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 Prunus africana 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. 5th May, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2079 •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 channelled. •Water containing such pollutants as cements, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall 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 am in good working order through regular 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 specified H&S program throughout the construction period. •Establish an emergency response procedure and display on all work areas; •Provision of fire-fighting equipment available at the workers camp. Solid waste • Prepare an integrated waste management plan informed by all the possible waste streams. •Contractor shall ensure segregation of hazardous from non-hazardous wastes and provide appropriate receptacles for their handling on site. •The Contractor should not bum 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 '.rater courses should be contained and properly channelled. •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 I 5m 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 contractor's camps. 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, 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 this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/3429055 National Environment Management Authority.