GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14148

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, Fadema Company Limited, proposes to develop an asbestos disposal (landfill) site comprising asbestos pits,temporary storage area,site office, sanitary block, truck washing bay, perimeter wall/fence, asbestos removal site, associated facilities and amenities on L.R. No. 5010 in Kalumani area of Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Excavations and • Protect as possible indigenous trees and protection of flora other surrounding vegetation that need not and fauna be removed. • Minimize site clearance to only areas needed for excavations. • Undertake continuous excavation of asbestos pits/cells. • That is excavation of any subsequent pit shall base on expected asbestos materials. • Plant trees around the perimeter fence and within some section ol the site. • Cover any asbestos pit that is not full with polythene sheet and soil I in above the buried asbestos and seal the cell with concrete material as it awaits more asbestos materials to be concluded as full. Safety and health • Comply with Occupational Safety ail(' Health Act. 2007. • Training the workers on the potential health risk caused by exposure to asbestos and how to reduce these risks. • The asbestos removal and disposal workers shall be trained on safe asbestos handling techniques. • Notify workers about the upcoming disposal activity and the Safety requirements. • Prepare appropriate PPE. • PPEs shall be of single use and shall be used once and disposed with asbestos materials. • Post appropriate signpost of the site that will inform the workers of key rules to follow. • Put in place an appropriate emergency and incident response plan. Waste generation • Train cleaning and maintenance workers on the need for proper waste 'nail. zeinent. • Minimize waste generation, segregate general and hazardous waste in color coded refuse bins. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Any waste/material contaminated with asbestos shall out rightly be disposed of in asbestos pit. Asbestos management • The onsite and offsite disposal sites shall be marked clearly as asbestos hazard area in accordance with the National Guidelines on Safe Management and Disposal of Asbestos. • The asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure. • The asbestos prior to removal shall be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust. • Asbestos shall be handled and disposed by trained and experienced professionals. • If asbestos material is being stored temporarily, the wastes shall be securely enclosed in closed containments secured and marked appropriately. • The removed asbestos will not be reused or recycled in anyway. • The asbestos materials removed shall be buried onsite/offsite based on the clients preference. • Removal including Onsite/offsite disposal of asbestos shall be subjected to environmental impact assessment in accordance with the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003. Management of • Ensure management of temporary waste temporary waste storage sites is in line with the National storage sites Guidelines on Safe Management and Disposal of Asbestos. • Register and monitor waste volumes at the temporary waste storage site. • Oversee the physical removal of the waste from the temporary waste storage sites. Traffic and pedestrian • Signposting, warning signs, barriers and safety 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. • Train staff at the site on safe and convenient passage at the work place. • Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during disposal and cleaning activities, if the facility is in operation during this activity. Air quality • Establish simple air quality monitoring that ensures the outputs of the monitoring process are maintained and utilized in improving. • Appoint a dust monitoring agent/lab to monitor and analyze dust and air quality. • Air monitoring should be done continuously in areas related to asbestos removal works. Storm water • Ensure all the storm water is directed management towards the established water drains. Hygiene and sanitary • Provide wa grooms, bathrooms and provision Mitigation Measures of • Landscape disturbed areas. • Give employees the correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned. • Hire the right number of workers to avoid over working them. • First aid services to be readily available on site. • Securely protect moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries during operations. • Ensure adequate provision for artificial or natural lighting in all parts in the working areas. • Implement the provisions of the OSHA No. 15 of 2007, • Procure at least two portable toilets for the workforce. • Provide adequate running water. • Comply with the provisions Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • Comply with the provisions of Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Secure the site using appropriate dust screens where applicable. e Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather periods. • Ensure all construction equipment is serviced regularly to avoid excessive fumes. • Insist on use of low sulphur diesel and other environmentally friendly fuels. • Provide dust masks to all employees and ensure their proper utilization. • Sprinkle with water the access road to the site twice a day during dry spells. Provide ablution facilities on site. Used PPE shall be disposed of together with asbestos waste. • Should any spillage of the asbestos waste occur, it shall be cleaned-up immediately and the affected areas appropriately remediated. • Adhere to NEMA guidelines on safe disposal asbestos, 2012. Ensure safe transportation and handling of the asbestos waste as per NEMA guidelines on safe disposal asbestos, 2012. Possible Impacts Destruction physical environment Workforce effluent Air pollution Hazardous waste • generation and • accumulation Asbestos exposure to • workers / occupiers / neighbors • Plant trees and suitable indigenous grasses as soon as construction is completed. • Preserve mature trees. • Control earthworks to prevent compacting the loose soils. Occupational health • and safety Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Observe rest times and breaks as necessary. 24th December, 2021 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures changing rooms within the facility. • Provide truck was bay for cleaning asbestos transportation vehicles, Disposal scheduling • The disposal and cleaning activities and hours should be limited from 7 a.m. or sunrise (whichever is later) to 5 p.m. or sunset. Clearance inspections • Inspections should be done to ensure that temporary storage site and work environment is cleaned to a satisfaction standard. 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, Kilifi 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 mailed to dgnemaenema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-Generat, MR/32530I38 National Environment Management Authority.