GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6419

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, Kerry Gas Limited, is proposing to install a 10Metric ton Liquefied Petroleum Gas above ground tank, automated filling system, ex rated pumping system, LPG vapour containment area, truck off-loading bay, perimeter wall and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No 14727 in Embakasi, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Relevant legislative and Kenya Standard design requirements will be adhered to where appropriate. • Vehicles and machinery will be regularly maintained. • Maintenance activities requiring purging of gas will be minimized and conducted under favorable meteorological conditions (to facilitate rapid atmospheric dispersion). • Install standard leak detectors for hazardous area installations. • Detected leaks will be repaired as a high priority. • Best practice measures will be implemented to minimize the potential for dust to be generated and escape off-site. Solid waste generation. • All wastes shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of EMCA, Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • The proponent shall contract a NEMA licensed waste handler for proper waste disposal. • Hazardous wastes will be stored in bunded areas away from watercourses. • All personnel will be instructed in project waste management practices as a component of the environmental induction process. • Construction waste will be recycled or reuse. • Records of all controlled wastes stored, and removed from site will be maintained. • Materials and equipment for responding to hazardous spill incidents will be provided and maintained. Water quality. • Develop strategies for management of water resources. • Regular checking and maintenance of all plant and machinery to minimize the risk of fuel or lubricant leakages. • Storing hydrocarbons, fuels, lubricants and chemicals to be used in bunded and lockable oil storage tank, with hoses and gauges kept within the bund. • Leaving vegetation in situ wherever possible , and re-vegetation of bare soil before the next rainy season. • Exposed ground and stockpiles will be minimized to reduce silty runoff, and if necessary measures such as geotextiles will be used to shield spoil mounds. • Preventing wet concrete and cement from entering watercourse. • Stockpiles to be kept away from watercourses. 2584 2584 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Noise andexcessive vibrations • Construction activities shall only be carried out from 7.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. to minimize disruption. • Relevant legislative and Kenya Standard design requirements will be adhered to where appropriate. • Adequate community notice of any scheduled, atypical noise events will be provided. • Equipment will be fitted with noise control devices where possible. Social and economic impacts • The contractor will employ workers from the immediate area to avoid social conflict. • The Proponent will utilize their existing procurement policy and ensure that where possible goods and services are sourced from the local area. Soil erosion • Minimizing the areas to be excavated. • Re-vegetating disturbed areas once construction and demolition works are completed. • Ensuring that vehicles/equipment used are serviced regularly. Occupational health and safety • Formulation of EHS Management system. • Development of health and safety programmes. • Risk assessment and health monitoring for workers. 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, Nairobi City 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/6508168 National Environment Management Authority.