GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3907

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Deep Blue Manufacturing Company Limited proposes to set up a soap raw material production plant which will involve direct reaction of silica sand (SiO2) with caustic soda (NaOH) solution under high temperature and pressure processes. The project will involve construction of ground floor (8No.unloading bay each measuring 300m3, 2No. maintenance areas for stirrers, equipment handling area, filtro press area, hold area, laboratory, electric cabinet room, control room, drain channel and underground pit) and first floor facility (filtro press area, laboratory, electrical cabinet room and area for future installation), administration block, boiler shed, store and workshop, power and generator room, associated amenities and facilities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. No. MV/IV/147 (Sub-Division No.161) Kikambala, Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased demand for raw materials • Source raw materials from licensed sites. • Procure materials based on the Bill of Quantities. • Re-use construction materials which can be salvaged. Loss of biodiversity • Obtain permit from Kenya Forest Services(KFS) to fell trees at the site. • Retain mature trees where practical. • Landscape after completion of project to compensate on the loss. Occupational safety and health risks • Register the site as a workplace with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Obtain insurance cover for the workers at the site. • Provide adequate Personal Protective Equipment and enforce on their use. THE KENYA GAZETTE 28th March, 2024 Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide well stocked first aid kit and trained personnel. • Sensitize employees to adhere to work procedures to minimize accidents. • Regulate entry to the construction site by deploying adequate security measures. • Display signage warning of potential hazards at various sections of the plant. • Provide and keep an accident/incident register. • Develop and implement a fire and emergency response plan. • Install adequate firefighting equipment and ensure regular servicing. • Designate a fire assembly point within the plant. • Conduct annual risk assessment audits and implement measures. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Exposure to thermal heat • Installation should consider proper ventilation of the area. • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to workers and enforce on their use. • Implement shorter shifts to workers at the reactor. Air pollution • Sprinkle water at all active excavation areas to suppress dust. • Install dust screens and dust arresters around the project site during construction. • Ensure machinery and equipment are regularly serviced and maintained. • Undertake quarterly air quality monitoring in collaboration with a NEMA designated laboratory. • Comply with Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise and excessive vibration • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to workers and enforce on their use. • Undertake quarterly noise level monitoring in collaboration with a NEMA designated laboratory. • Comply with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. Water demand and effluent generation • Sensitize workers on the need to conserve available water resources. • Apply for water abstraction permit from Water Resource Authority (WRA). • Record and monitor the amount of water being abstracted from the borehole. • Install a bio-digester to manage domestic wastewater flows. • Monitor the quality of effluent discharged from the collection tank and the proposed bio-digester to ascertain compliance. • Apply for and obtain an Effluent Discharge License from NEMA. • Comply with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. Impacts Mitigation Measures Solid waste generation and management • Strategically place adequate waste collection bins with a capacity for segregation. • Sensitize workers on integrated waste management. • Sell off the press filter by-product to construction and other manufacturing companies. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler to dispose off solid waste. • Comply with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. Increased energy demand • Undertake energy audits at least once every three (3) years. • Sensitize workers on energy conservation measures. • Keep records and analyze power bills to inform conservation measures • Harness solar energy to supplement the national grid. • Ensure regular servicing of machinery and equipment. Increased traffic • Provide adequate parking areas within the plant. • Obtain approval from Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) to create deaccelerating and accelerating lane to Comply with the Traffic Act, 2016. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) 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/6196864 National Environment Management Authority.