GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12195

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 undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study Report for the proposed Narok Town Sewerage Project which entails the construction of secondary and trunk sewers and a sewage treatment works. The project area is designed to cover 33Ha. of land at Intumot Village, Narok County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Environmental degradation • Isolate through fencing the camp sites from access by the public for their safety. • Preferably to be located on land already cleared land wherever possible. • The contractor’s camp layout shall take into account availability of access for deliveries and services and any future works. • Utilize to the extent possible the existing public roads to avoid social and economic disruption. • Ensure road safety measures for the construction vehicles to the extent possible by observing all traffic regulations. Air pollution • Workers shall be trained on management of air pollution from vehicles and machinery. • 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. • The contractor shall not carry out dust generating activities (excavation, handling and transport of soils) during times of strong winds. • Water sprays shall be used on all earthworks areas within 200metres of human settlement. Vegetation cover destruction • Construction activities will be limited to Project sites/routes which already exist therefore limited destruction to vegetation cover. • Compensatory planting of trees i.e. plant at least twice the number of trees, about 900 in total either on farmers land or in public land within the project area. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion impacts • Earthworks should be controlled so that land that is not required for the project works is not disturbed. • Wherever possible, earthworks should be carried out during the dry season to prevent soil from being washed away by the rain. • Excavated materials and excess earth should be kept at appropriate sites approved by the supervising engineer. • The contractor should adhere to specified cut and fill gradients and planting embankments with shrubs and grass to reduce erosion. • The contractor must adhere to Noise Prevention and Control Rules of April 2005. Generation of solid and liquid waste • The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Waste Management Plan (WMP) prior to commencement of works. • Properly labelled and strategically placed waste disposal containers shall be provided at all places of work. • Litter bins should have secured lids to prevent animals and birds from scavenging. • All personnel shall be instructed to dispose of all waste in a proper manner. • Water containing pollutants such as concrete or chemicals should be directed to a conservancy tank for removal from the site where applicable. • Potential pollutants of any kind and form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained. • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas including groundwater are not polluted. Pollution of water resources • No grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas to adjacent laggas and River Enkare Narok shall be permitted. • Water containing such pollutants as cements, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from site where applicable. • The contractor shall also prevent runoff loaded with sediment from the site/working areas from discharging to River Enkare Narok. Traffic management on site • Strict use of warning signage and tapes where the trenches are open and active sites. • Employ and train road safety marshalls who will be responsible for management of traffic on site. • Contractor to provide a traffic management plan during construction to be approved by the resident engineer. Occupational health and safety • Notify public the intent to cut sections of the road for safety precautions. • Provide signage and safety information in all work areas. • Ensure compliance by workers with safety safeguards including the OHS, provision of safety gear and enforcement of application. 23rd November, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETTE 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 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Narok 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/5555221 National Environment Management Authority.