GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8559

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, Tononoka Rolling Mills Limited intends to install a 12-ton induction melting furnace AOD, direct hot charging CCM and shed. The components of the proposed project design include: a metal scrape with melting furnace (3840m2) and water tanks, a godown to incorporate existing AOD and new CCM, A 2-storey go-down (1782m2), ground and tower water tanks, 12-ton induction furnace and Direct Charging Continuous Casting Machine (1870m2), 40meter chimney stack, solid state power supply unit, two furnace crucibles, dog-house and bag filter pollution control system on Plot L.R. No. 12034/2 and 13037 in Dandora, Embakasi-North Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers if and where possible. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes whenever necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Enclosing the structures under construction with dust proof nets. • Using efficient machines with low emission technologies for the ones that burn fossil fuels. • Regular maintenance and services of machines and engines. • Use of clean fuels. • Exposed stockpiles of e.g. dust and sand, will be enclosed, covered, and watered daily, or treated with non-toxic soil binders. • Excavation and grading activities will be suspended when wind speed exceeds 25 mph. Noise pollution and excessive vibration • Complying with the EMCA Noise Regulation Legal Notice 61. • Observe normal working hours during noisy construction works (0800 to 1700) hours. • Ensure that all generators and heavy-duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures. • Sensitize drivers to avoid unnecessary gunning of vehicle engines. • Ensure regular servicing of engines and other machines shall be adhered to workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy work areas. Deforestation • Maintaining of grass around the site. • Proper demarcation of the Project area to be affected; and • Site vegetation growing/elaborate greenery as a policy. Disturbance of soil structure • Control earthworks through cascading gabions and distribution channels for storm water. • Design to incorporate existing drainage pattern and avoid disturbing the same. • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Sprinkle water on excavated areas. • Maintenance of construction equipment. • All bare areas should be landscaped after. • Contractor should have a designated area where machinery servicing and maintenance. Increased water demand • Metering water use. • Regular inspection of pipes to detect leaks. • Recycle water during processing. • The cooling water for steel rolling, oxygen station, air compressor. • Station and equipment can be recycled in a closed loop. • Maintain internal and external drainage systems clear all the time. • Provide roof catchment harvesting. Solid waste generation • Using waste minimization techniques such as buying required quantities in bulk. • Identifying all sources of wastes, and ensuring wastes are handled by licensed personnel. • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • All construction materials left over at the end of construction should be used in other projects or sold. • Ensure proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce damage. • Accurately estimate the sizes and quantities of materials required to reduce amounts left. THE KENYA GAZETTE 12th July, 2024 • Excavated waste should be re-used or backfilled. • Recycle or re use where applicable. • All vehicles carrying waste shall have properly fitted side- and tailboards, and the materials being transported shall be covered. Increased energy demand • Identify and use equipment/systems having minimum energy consumption. • Install energy efficient lighting in common areas such as staircases, driveways and security lights. • Use alternative energy sources such as solar power for water heating and lighting. Occupational safety and health risks • Enforce speed limits for vehicle accessing the construction site. • Ensure the general safety and security at all times by providing day and night security guards. • Adequately lighting within and around the at night premises. • Provide all workers with the necessary protective gears. • Ensure all workers are in protective gears all the time when on site place fire extinguishers in strategic areas within the deport. • Designate and mark smoking areas. • Workers to be trained as fire marshals. • Fire escape routes to be shown clearly. • Provide enough first aid kits within the project site. • Train workers in administering first aid. • Ensure all potential hazards such as movable machine parts are labelled. • Raising awareness and educating workers on risks from equipment and ensuring they receive adequate training on the use of the equipment. • Ensuring there is security in and around the site to control the movement of people. • Providing safe and secure storage for equipment and materials in the site. • Placing visible and readable signs to control the movement of vehicles and notify motorists and pedestrians around the, and workers in the site. Traffic disruption • Placing signs around the site notifying other vehicles about the heavy traffic and to set the speed limit around the site. • Ensuring all drivers for the project comply to speed regulations. • Making sure the construction doesn’t occupy the road reserves and complying with traffic and land demarcation obligations. • Ensuring all vehicles used for the project are in good working condition both legally and commensurate to their intended use. • The contractor ensures proper driving discipline by its employees, and sanctions those in breach. • Ensure all excavated sites, embankments, and dangerous locations are protected with proper safety barriers, tape and warning signs. • Maintain a log detailing every violation and accident on site or associated with the project work activities, including the nature and circumstances, location, date, time, precise vehicles and persons involved, and follow-up actions with the police, insurance. Insecurity • Control entry and exit to the property. • Contract reputable security firm. • Implement best practice standard operating procedures for the establishment. • Ensure the integrity of the perimeter wall remains uncompromised. • Integrate ICT and upgrade systems with changing circumstances. Generation of liquid waste • Decommissioning of plumbing infrastructure should be systematic to avoid spills. • Contain hazardous chemicals to avoid contamination of surface and underground water resources. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, 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, Nairobi City County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6499137 National Environment Management.