GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 500

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 Abhimanyu Trading Limited intends to construct a used oil storage and treatment plant comprising of an office, used oil storage tanks, oil water interceptor, used lubricant oil recycling turnkey machine, boundary wall and an open yard with storm water drainage other associated amenities and facilities on plot No. Kilifi/Kaliang’ombe/Jimba/63, Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise generation • Schedule project activities between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • Train operators on efficient operation practices, including minimizing idling time and hooting. • Maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduced noise emissions. • Enclose or shield noisy equipment to reduce ambient noise levels. • Carry out periodic noise level measurements at the site. • Provide PPE to all personnel operating or working above 85db. • Install noise barriers, silencers, or dampeners on machinery. Gaseous emissions • Use covered containers for handling and transporting waste oil. • Regularly service machinery and generators to reduce exhaust emissions. • Monitor ambient air quality periodically to detect pollutant levels. • Avoid open burning of oily waste, rags, or sludge. • Minimize idling of vehicles and heavy equipment within the facility. Waste generation and disposal • Segregate waste at source into hazardous and non-hazardous categories. • Label and store hazardous waste in sealed, leak-proof containers. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide designated waste bins for different waste streams • Contract licensed waste handlers for collection and disposal of hazardous and general waste. • Encourage reuse and recycling where feasible • Conduct periodic audits to monitor waste management practices. Oil spillages • Conduct routine inspection and monitoring of all oil and fuel storage tanks. • Maintenance of fully stocked spill kits at the Yard • Develop and implement a Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plan (SPERP). • Pave all oil handling and storage areas. • Construct an oil-water interceptor in the drainage system. • Construct bund walls around the fuel tank farm to contain potential spills or leaks. • In case of accidental spillage • Immediately stop the source of the spill. • Activate emergency response plan and alert responsible personnel. • Contain the spill using sand, absorbent booms, or soil bunds. • Block nearby drains to prevent oil from entering water systems. • Use spill kits to absorb and clean up spilled oil. Fire Risk • Install fire extinguishers at key points around the plant. • Equip site with fire hose reels and sand buckets at strategic locations. • Train all workers on fire safety, use of extinguishers, and evacuation procedures. • Conduct regular fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises. • Install smoke detectors and heat sensors in critical areas. • Prohibit open flames and smoking within site. • Clearly label flammable materials. • Keep fire assembly points and access routes well-marked and unobstructed Occupational Health and Safety Risks • Construction of a site office for coordinating activities. • Appointment of a responsible team/persons to oversee Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) matters. • Development of appropriate emergency procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical site activities. • Provision of Workers Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) coverage for all site personnel. • Engagement of security services from a reputable security firm at the site. 166 166 Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provision of clean drinking water, adequate sanitation facilities, a first aid kit, and other basic welfare amenities at the site. • Designation of a fire assembly point at the site. • Maintenance of a register of workers. • Implementation of a permit-to-work system for electrical works, hot works, and confined spaces Climate Change Risks • Prepare annual carbon footprint reports and implement the recommendations • Comply with the Climate Change Act 2023 and National Climate Change Action Plan 2023 – 2027. • Prepare annual carbon footprint reports and implement the recommendation. • Comply with the Climate Change Act 2023 and National Climate Change Action Plan 2023 – 2027. 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, Kilifi County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/7882372 National Environment Management Authority.