GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6418

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, the County Government of Nyeri, is proposing to construct a modern transport termini for the Asian Quarter within Nyeri Town comprising a bus station, modern stalls, business park, associated facilities and amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air quality • Use wet suppression techniques in all exposed areas. • Ensure protection of stockpiles to reduce the potential for air pollution originating from stockpiles of construction materials, topsoil and subsoil. • No open burning of construction and/or waste materials at the site. Storm water management • Minimize or eliminate the discharge of pollutants into storm water drainage systems. • Implement practices and procedures that promote proper handling and storage of construction materials and other stockpiles to prevent or reduce storm water pollution. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Solid waste • Provision of waste collection bins at designated points within the processing plant. • Application of a good strategy to collect, remove and safely dispose of waste on daily basis to ensure clean environment. • Conduct educational and awareness campaigns among the plant rehabilitation workers on proper SWM. • The management of construction solid waste shall adopt the integrated solid waste management system. Invasive species • The contractor will ensure that appropriate screening of all construction machineries originating from other locations in order to avoid the transfer of dangerous invasive species(especially into Githwariga River)soil and biological material attachments on construction equipment. Noise and vibrations • A suitable noise barrier will be created in form of properly designed noise minimization wall and green belt especially next to the Asian Quarter residential area and the KAG Church. Hazardous waste management • Reducing hazardous material use on site. • Use of alternative products if available. • Training employees in proper handling and use of construction materials. • Institute practices and procedures to reduce or prevent leaks or spills which may be discharged into the environment. • Potential contaminated effluent(by oils and lubricants), will be captured using oil, water and sand filter separators. • Hazardous and general waste will be separated and removed from site for disposal at recognized waste management facilities as approved by the proponent. Social and economic impacts • Recruitment of local workers will be undertaken without discrimination. • Local procurement of goods and services will be undertaken wherever possible. Public health • Continuation of awareness programme on risks associated with STIs and HIV/AIDS both for the construction workers and people in the project site neigbourhood such as Ruringu. • Development and implementation of an awareness programme on risks associated with STIs and HIV/AIDS for the termini construction workforce. • Use of preventive measures like condoms by availing condom dispensers to the termini construction workers. River degradation • Installation of an appropriate leachate leakage structures such as sub-surface liner and secondary containment pond to avoid the contamination of Githwariga River by any remnant hazardous waste buried below the surface. • Emptying of the secondary containment point on regular basis. 12th July, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Occupational health and safety • Provision of all workers on site with the necessary PPEs. • Employees need will be informed on the necessary safety procedures. • Adequate security for workers will be provided during termini construction. • The contractor shall establish an emergency leading group, accident scene command group, an accident treatment group, guard and defend group, a medical aid group, an environmental monitoring group, a logistics group, an accident investigation team. • Testing of risky machines and use of hazardous materials shall be strictly controlled by competent experts to ensure safety. • All vehicles and construction equipment will be under control of competent personnel. • Maintain fully stocked first aid kits at the sites. • Conduct drills to check on preparedness and response time to emergencies. Fire • Install firefighting equipment. • Post a fire evacuation plan in various points of the termini construction site. • Training of construction workers on fire emergency response. 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) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nyeri 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/6017270 National Environment Management Authority.