GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1243

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, Environmental Combustion Consultants, proposes to set up an asbestos disposal site (landfill) that will be able to accommodate several tons of asbestos within the expansive 30 acres of land and will comprise of disposal cells lined with a1000 gauge HDPE liner and impervious cement, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R No. 1885 Suna West/Wasimbete/Buhembu in Migori County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Loss of vegetation • Rehabilitate the site through planting of cover during grass and trees and general environment excavation greening to restore flora and fauna habitat. Dust emission • Appropriate scheduling of activities. Dust suppression through sprinkling of water if any. Proper servicing of equipment to reduce exhaust fumes. Communication with residents. Provision of dust protective screens. • Strict enforcement of on—site speed limit to reduce dust during the work. Water to be sprinkled on graded access routes where • Undertake medical examinations before and after an employee commences asbestos removal work. The examination should include a discussion about whether the employee has had a history of exposure to ACMs and spirometry test. • Develop and implement safe systems of work for inclusion in the asbestos removal control plan to ensure safety of the persons doing the ACMs removal work. • Clearance Inspections should be done to ensure that temporary storage site is cleaned to a satisfaction standard. After the cleaning work Manager should inspect to eliminate risk of future contamination and exposure to asbestos. • Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site should be clearly visible, and the workers warned of all potential hazards. • Provision of safe passages and crossings for pedestrians be made. • Active management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the workers. • Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during disposal. • Adhere to the asbestos disposal guidelines listed above. • Strict enforcement of on—site speed limit to reduce. • Provide adequate PPE to staff. • Air monitoring should be done continuously in areas related to asbestos removal works. • Management of asbestos—contaminated soil/dust by sweeping around the area where asbestos removal work is undertaken and packaging the asbestos contaminated soil in ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED KENCANA MEDICAL AND EDUCATION COMPLEX ON LAND PARCEL NOS. N/WANGA/KHALABA/1241 AND 1760 LOCATED IN KHALABA WARD IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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, Kencana International Limited, proposes to build aworld class state of the art adult, children hospital, boarding/orphanage school which will consist of international care centre, teaching and research hospital, college institute. The first phase of the development will be of Kencana Complex comprising of 3No. Inpatient towers with 500 bed capacity, ambulatory care centre, medical school wing, associated facilities and amenities on land parcel Nos. N/Wanga/Khalaba/1241 and 1760 located in Khalaba Ward in Kakamega County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion Increased run—off Air pollution • Excavate only areas to be affected by the buildings. • Cover/sprinkle water on loose soils. • Excavated soil to be disposed into designated dumping site. surface • Use of gutters to collect rain water from proposed buildings. • Provision of adequate drainage channels. • Water sprinkling on loose materials e.g. sand and soil. • Use of dust screens. • Regular maintenance of construction equipment. Noise and vibration • Construction work to be restricted to daytime (8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.). • Use of necessary protective clothings. • Fix noisy equipment with silencers. • Sensitize workers on dangers of excess noise. Road safety • Put warning sign(s) at the entrance of the construction site showing construction is in progress. • Hire traffic marshal to control traffic at the construction site. Increased water demand Increased electricity demand Occupational health and safety impacts • No parking on road reserve. • Recycling or re—use of water where possible. • Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Use of taps that turn off automatically. • Tap rain water. • Make use solar energy. • Use energy saving bulbs. • Switch off lights when not in use. • Take insurance cover for workers on site. • Provide workers with Personal Protective Equipment. • Provide first aid kit on site. Solid waste management • Undertake an efficient estimation of quantities by contractor to minimize wastes. • Re—use and re—cycle construction wastes where applicable. 12th February, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 533 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures asbestos waste bags, labeled as asbestos waste and disposed of together with the asbestos waste in the licensed disposal pit. Increased water • Taps that turn—off automatically when water demand is not being used be considered on the deliver hoses being used to control dust/wet asbestos sheets. Regular monitoring, reporting, and repairing of water leakages shall be implemented during the work. Staff to be sensitized to conserve water by avoiding unnecessary water use. Oil spillages • Proper maintenance of vehicles and machinery involved to avoid oil leaks during equipment and machinery use. • Maintenance activities to be conducted in areas designated for the purpose i.e. maintenance workshop. Noise pollution • Sensitization to ensure that vehicle drivers and machinery operators switch off engines of vehicles or machinery when not in use and also to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing. Heat stress • Control measures such as selection of appropriate PPE fitted to reduce the build— up of heat, cool cotton underclothing, scheduling appropriate work breaks, job rotation, educating workers about heat stress risks to be considered. Solid waste • Accurate estimation of sizes and quantities generation of materials required rather than cutting them to size or having large quantities of residual materials. Excavated materials from the disposal pit to be used in backfilling. Energy consumption • Ensure that electrical equipment and other appliances are switched off when not being used. Transportation of materials to be planned to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. Underground water • Construct a concrete lining in the asbestos contamination disposal site Before disposing the asbestos. This will reduce possibility of underground water contamination. 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, Community, 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, Migori 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 regarding this plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Director—General, MR/1702527 National Environment Management Authority.