GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11457

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, Ali Empex Enterprise, is proposing to install, operate and decommission a used oil recycling facility, at Mazeras, off Nairobi—Mombasa Highway on plot L.R No. Kwale/Mazeras/1034 in Kwale County. The land required for the equipment is 60 by 80 ft while roof space required is 10 by 15 Ft only for machine area. The equipment has the capacity to process 250 Litres of used oil per hour. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Medsures Air pollution • The contractor will secure the site using appropriate dust screens and replace worn out screens. • Building materials that are likely to produce dust such as ballast shall be sprinkled with water before use. • Dusty surfaces at the construction site will be sprinkled with water. • Schedule dusty activities for less windy conditions. • Employees will be provided with dust masks. • Maintain slow speeds for traffic accessing the project site. Solid waste • Procure the services of a NEMA licensed generation waste handler to manage solid wastes from the construction site. • Deploy adequate waste collection bins throughout the construction site. • All recyclable materials should be collected and reused on site or delivered to recyclers. • Procure only sufficient quantities of materials to avoid generation of waste from surplus. • Strictly observe the ban on secondary packaging and single use plastics. Noise impact • Delivery of raw materials to site to be done only during the day. • Noisy equipment and machinery will be located directionally away from the residential neighbours. • Workers on site should be provided with PPE to attenuate high noise levels. • Use of serviceable vehicles and machinery. • Ensuring that noisy construction equipment are fitted with silencers where possible. • The site will be fully enclosed to contain noises that may emanate from the works. • Deploy a hoarding barrier to contain the noise generated from the project site. Injuries caused by • Ensure that equipment and work tasks are plant installation adapted to fit workers and their ability including protection against mental strain. • All machines and other moving parts of equipment must be enclosed or guarded. • Arrangements must be in place to train and supervise inexperienced workers regarding construction machinery. • Reports of such examinations must be presented in prescribed forms,- signed by the examiner and attached to the general register. • Equipment such as fire extinguishers must be examined by a Government authorized person. . Impacts Fire and explosion Hazards Use of Energy resource Occupational Health and safety Proposed Mitigation Measures • Ensure that machinery, equipment, personal protective equipment, appliances and hand tools used in construction do comply with the prescribed safety and health standards. • Provide for portable toilet facilities to service the workforce from a NEMA licensed effluent disposal contractor. • The contractor will ensure water conservation in all construction activities. • Water will be recycled and reused as far as is practical within the project site. • Monitor water consumed at the site and adjust accordingly. • Repurpose used water for dust suppression and not fresh water. • Develop and implement a fire action and evacuation plan tailored for the facility. • A secondary emergency exit and a fire assembly point will be designated within the premises. • Flammable substances will be appropriately stored, labelled and restricted to authorized persons only. • Provide fire-fighting equipment and fire alarms at strategic locations within the buildings. • Fire drills will be conducted at least biannually to ensure that workers are conversant with the action to take in the event of fire or explosions. • Fire awareness materials and warning signage will be placed in strategic locations within the used recycling plant. • Prepare an emergency response plan to be prominently displayed at the facility through a reputable Occupational Health and Safety consultancy firm. • Proponent should consider installation of solar external lighting systems to complement electricity supply from the national grid. • Procurement of energy saving appliances that have a low energy rating. • Provide energy saving tips for each of the sections of the facility so that occupants are aware of their obligations to conserve energy. • Explore energy efficient production technologies in the recycling process. • Maintain the standby generator in good working condition to guarantee its efficiency. • Develop and implement a policy on health and safety at the workplace as well as an effective Emergency Response Plan (ERP). • The workers should be provided with appropriate gear (PPE) and trained on , occupational health and safety in line with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, No. 15 of 2007. • Appropriate warning signage to be put up strategically. • Restrict access to operational areas to authorized personnel only. • Provide documentation of all incidences and accidents occurring on the site. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Conduct annual health and safety audits in line with Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007. • Provide well stocked First Aid kits and train staff members in first aid administration. • Training of employees on the hazards associated with handling chemicals and oil safely in the workplace through regular toolbox talks. • Endeavor to fully comply with the provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007. Traffic concerns • Ensure that all vehicles delivering used oil are accommodated within premises and, don't block the road. • Adequate parking space has been provided within the facility. • Implement a compliance policy among supplier to only receive used oil packaged and transported in the prescribed manner. • Enlighten the delivery and dispatch trucks to observe slow speed when traversing the access road. The full Draft Strategic Environmental Assesssment Study report for the proposed Tatu City Expansion (Mchana Estate) Master Plan, Kiambu County, is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 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, Kwale 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 of the plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0449900 National Environment Management Authority.