GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2723

PURSUANT to Section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Vivo Energy Kenya, proposes to decommission 2 old above- ground LPG tanks with a total capacity of 515 Metric Tonnes (MT) and replace them by installing 4 new above-ground bullet tanks of 400MT total capacity. The tanks are to be connected through pipes to the existing Vivo Energy Kenya terminal at the LPG tank farm area on Plot Title No. Mombasa/Block 1/78 in Shimanzi, Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation measures Solid waste generation • Waste minimization, segregation, and recycling should be prioritized. • Metallic waste will be collected for recycling, • Packaging materials will be separated and sent to appropriate recovery facilities, • Surplus inert materials will be reused on-site as fill material where technically feasible. • All non-recyclable waste will be disposed of by licensed transporters at licensed waste facilities. Health and safety of workers • Mandate detailed risk assessments for each operation, • Strict adherence to a Permit-to-Work system (especially for hot work and confined space entry), • Health and safety trainings for the workers before commencing works, • Enhanced levels of supervision by certified safety officers. • PPE provision to the workers and • safety signages to be put in place. Traffic impacts • All oversized tanker deliveries will be strictly scheduled during off-peak hours (2200 Hrs to 0500 Hrs) to avoid Impacts Mitigation measures interference with peak commercial and port- related traffic. • Close coordination with the Kenya Ports Authority and local traffic police, and the use of advance warning signs and marshals to ensure safe movement. • Coordinate with neighbouring facilities. • Route reinforcement and pre-move inspection. • Use of directional lighting only where needed. Accidental LPG leakage • Inherent Safety Design by use of new tanks built to the highest international standards, with integrated secondary containment bunds. • Preventive Systems including regular integrity inspections, preventive maintenance schedules, and corrosion protection. • Installation of gas detection alarms at strategic points, automated emergency shutdown (ESD) systems, and isolation valves. • Rigorous testing of the detailed Emergency Response Plan, coordination with neighbouring industries and county fire services, and comprehensive staff training. • Workers will be trained in gas handling, emergency response, and leak containment. Fire and explosion risks • Rigorous inspection regimes and corrosion protection. • Strict control of ignition sources. • Installation of fixed water deluge suppression systems for firefighting and tank cooling, along with passive fire protection. • Regular drilling of the detailed On-Site Emergency Plan, fully integrated with the off-site response capabilities of the county fire service and neighbouring industries. • Ensuring the availability of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire water tank at full capacity and other necessary firefighting tools. • Schedule training sessions of the emergency response team to enhance emergency preparedness. • Established dedicated fire exits, a strategically located fire assembly point for safe. • Evacuation and emergency numbers at strategic points are already in place. 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 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) County Director of Environment, Mombasa County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental Management Authority, invites 822 822 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 for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/8099467 Director-General.