GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6188

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..Impaot Assessment:Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company proposes to construct a high voltage transmission line,(`the Project') traverses two counties i.e., Baringo county starting Kabamet sub-station and terminating in Laikipia county at Rumuruti sub-station. Upon completion, the 132kV double circuit transmission line of approximately 95Km will be energized and become part of the national grid. The project components will include transmission pylons, electrical transmission lines, Right of way approximately 30m wide, tower footings and access roads. The project will use Overhead energy transmission to evacuate the electricity using lattice steel pylons. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Air quality • Develop a Dust Management Plan. • Record all dust and air quality complaints, identify cause(s), take appropriate measures. • Where track out is onto paved roads, use wet road cleaning methods to remove dirt and mud build up. • Impose speed limits on haul routes and in construction compounds to reduce dust generation. Noise impacts • Working hours for significant noise generating work will be daytime only. • Where practicable, stationary equipment will be located in an acoustically treated enclosure. • Where practicable noisy equipment will be orientated to face away from the nearest NSRs. Surface water • Activities shall be conducted >100m away quality impacts from water bodies, except where crossings are required. • Domestic wastewater shall be treated and disposed of in accordance with an approved waste management plan. • All wastewater which may be contaminated with oily substances must be managed in accordance with an appropriate waste management plan. Impact on flora • Rivers, watercourses and other water bodies shall be kept clear of felled trees, vegetation cuttings and organic waste and debris from clearing. • Alien invasive vegetation should be removed immediately and disposed of properly. Impact on avifauna • Provide artificial bird-safe perches and nesting platforms placed at a safe distance from the energized parts. • All animal dens in close proximity to the work areas must be marked as no go areas. Landscape and • Any excavated or cut and fill areas will be visual amenities landscaped and re vegetated. risks • Towers and structures should have a non- reflective finish. • Night lighting of sites should be minimized within requirements of safety and efficiency. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Baringo and Laikipia counties. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3653886 National Environment Management.