GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 76

PURSUANT to Regulation 2l of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the Natronal Environment Management Authorrty (NEMA) has received an Envrronmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent (Chagem Power Limrted) isproposing to develop a 50MW capacity wind farm on a 40Ha prece of land excised from L.R. Nos. Kajiado / Loodariak I 149 and Kajiado / Loodariak I 1665 and jointly owned by the directors of the firm. The land is srtuated approximately l0 Kilometres away from Kona Barrdr. off Magadi Road, in Loodariak Sub-Location, Keekonyokie Central Location, Kajiado North District in Kajiado County. The major components of the proposed 50MW Wind Energy Prolect wrll include the following: One l20M tall wind logging mast, Improvement of the l0KM earth access road, Transportation of the wrnd logging mast and wrnd turbrnes to the site from Mombasa, On - slte sub-station, Underground electrical cabhng between turbines and on site substation, Srte office block, Internal access roads development, A 2KM transmlssion line, Concrete bases and Wind turbines, Below is a summary of the anticipated impacts and the proposed mitigation measures: lmpacts Erosion of loose soils Increased norse and vibration Mitiganon Measures . Landscape disturbed surface on completion of the construction phase of the project; . Provision of suitable storm water drainage channels to effectively discharge water safely; . Standard landscaping will be conducted after project completion to control any chance of soil movement; . Re-plant shrubs and grasses on disturbed surface (i.e. along the road rehabrlrtation access road); . Speed limits for vehicles / traffic using the IOKM access earth road; and . Erectron of bumps on the l0KM access road. . Inductron / training of staff on SHE issues; . Use of Personal Protectlve Equlpment (PPE) by construction workers and where appropriate operation staff; . Construction activities to be carried out dunng daytime (8am to 6pm); . Noise monitoring at the site and equipment to maintain / check noise emissions levels: . Regular maintenance of equipment to keep it in good working condition; . Operators of construction equipment to be made aware of the potential noise issues and how to minimize noise emissions: and . Install modern Vest as turbines which are associated with low noise levels Visual intrusion Decreased air quality Solid and liqurd waste generation Decreased water quality Loss of eco.logy (ecosystem; fauna and flora) Occupational safety and health risks (i.e. accldents, exposure to pollutants) Proper siting of the project components (a consultant has been hrred to undertake micro-siting and design of the wind farm); and Rehabrlitate borrow pits and other disturbed surfaces. Implement vehicular speed reduction methods, e.g. speed restriction. erecting signposts, monitoring, and policing during construction in order to reduce dust generation; Regular maintenance of project vehrcles; Approved method of disposal should be used to dispose of used orl filters and oil drained from project vehrcles; Provisron of PPEs to the staff; Development of dust management plan for construction and operation phases; Bulk earthworks for exaction should be carried out in a controlled manner: and Dust suppression i.e. frequent wetting dusty areas. Waste segregatron at source; Waste reuse, reduce and recycle; and Contract a NEMA certified waste collection flrm to collect solid waste for disposal. Minimize water pollution; obtain water from a nearby borehole on a pay as you use basisi Drill a borehole on the site to ensure no stress is placed upon the local community's water sources; Provide mobile toilets on site dunng construction phase; Septic tank used during operation; lnstall oil traps on waste oil drainage: Use drip trays to collect waste oil and lubricants from machinery during servicing; Proper labeling of containers for holding hazardous materials; and Servicing of machinery and equipments to be done at a designated place wrth a paved surface and oil interceptors. Restore disturbed land surfaces on completion of construction activltresi Replant some indigenous vegetation in the areai Wind farm site boundary will not be fenced, this will allow free access to grazing of livestock and wildlife on site to take place during operation stage; and Alternative sources of energy apart from firewood to be provided to project staff. Induction / training of staff on SHE issues; Use of Personal Protective Equrpment (PPE) by construction workers and where approprrate operation staff; Install modem Vest as turbines which are associated with low noise levels. Construction activities to be carrred out during daytime (Eam to 6pm); I 2nd January,2015 THE KENYA GAZETTE 25 . Noise monitoring at the site and equipment to maintain / check noise emissions levels; . Regular maintenance of equipment to keep it in good working condition; and . Operators of construction equipment to be made aware of the potential noise issues and how to minimize noise emrssions. Increased water and . Pay as you use water from the nearby energy consumption borehole; . Rainwaterharvesting; . Enough water storage tanks to be constructed ; . Avoid unnecessary wastage of water during operation; and . Residuals from diesel and lubricants used on site should be stored safely awaiting appropriate disposal in order to prevent migration of contaminant hydrocarbons into the site soil and water bodres; . Regular servicing of vehicles and machinery; . Swltch off idle vehicles and machinery; and . Use efficient energy consuming equipments. 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-{0200, Nairobi. (D) Prrncipal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kajiado 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 rn the decision making process of the plan. z. o. ouMA, Jor Director-General, MR/6254990 National Environment Management Authority.