GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8014

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, Hydro Water Well (K) Limited, proposes to install an aluminium extrusion foundry plant for recycling of aluminum metal through melting process on L.R. No. 100090/14/157 along Juja– Gatundu Road off Thika Superhighway, Juja Sub-County, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Noise and excessive vibration pollution • Provide PPEs such as ear protectors to the contractors and all exposed workers. • Engineering controls through regular servicing of equipment and machinery. • Conduct annual audiometric test to workers exposed to high noise levels as per recommendation of the noise survey report. • Conduct annual noise survey and implement recommendations. • Ensure that noise and excessive vibration from operation activities are within permissible levels 6th August, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures as per the provision of EMCA (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. Air quality monitoring and control • Ensure that the furnace is functioning properly, and the air control system is fully functional. • Rigorously segregate waste so that no unnecessary waste is charged into the furnace. • Ensure that the furnace is preheated adequately and that supplementary fuel is added whenever necessary to maintain the burning temperature above 800C. • Load the furnace according to the recommended “Best Practices”. • Raise the chimney to an height of 10M above the roof. • Undertake an air quality analysis annually. Water quality • Regular checking and maintenance of the plant water reticulation system. • Regular maintenance of water reservoir to ensure no underground seepage happens. • Periodical Water Quality analysis for water in the reservoir and that from the filtration chamber. • Application for an effluent discharge license. Emergency response procedures • Have a well-documented emergency response plan for the facility. • Have a well-functioning Emergency alarm at the foundry. • Have the operator trained on emergency response. • Have an emergency committee in place. Increased waste on site • Assign a person to be in charge of ensuring the scrap metal brought or that which cannot be recycled is kept in one place awaiting disposal. • Proper waste segregation and separation. • Contract a licensed waste handler to collect solid wastes. • Adopt the 3R waste management approach, that is (reduce, reuse and recycle). • Register the facility as a waste handling site. • Source scrap metals from authorized dealers only. Fire risks/health and safety • Avail a well-stocked first aid kit on site. • Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPEs) to all site workers. • Ensure that the operational manuals are available and accessible for every equipment/machinery used at the site. • Regular inspection to identify hazards such as unsafe electrical connections and eliminating them. • Only properly trained workmen to operate equipment or machinery and proper instructions on their safe operation provided. • Install well serviced firefighting equipment e.g., Fire extinguishers. • Provide containment of hazardous materials such as used oils. • Provide adequate protective gears to all workers. • Adherence to the provisions of Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 and the rules formulated under it. 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, Kiambu County. 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/1774823 National Environment Management Authority.