GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2516

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 2019, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Tana River County Government proposes to establish a county aggregated industrial park (CAIP). The proposed CAIP will be a mixed use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be developed on a 60.75 hectares piece of land, providing suitable investment in production capacity in value chains from various sectors including indigenous chicken, apiculture, beef, mango and green gram processing. Construction of supporting infrastructure and utilities including roads, power substation, water supply borehole, waste water and sewerage treatment plant and storm water channeling system. The proposed project will be located at Chifiri Location, Wayu ward, Tana River Sub-County, Tana River County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measure Overexploitation of raw materials from the environment • Obtain raw materials from sources that are compliant with environmental regulations. • Procure quantities that are sufficient for the intended works only. • Recycle as far as practical to stem wastage. • Commit to extensive use of recycled raw materials as will be appropriate and in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the development. Destruction of biodiversity • Rehabilitation of landscape disturbed areas. • Plant trees and suitable indigenous grasses as soon as construction is completed. • Control earthworks to prevent compacting the loose soils. Occupational health and safety • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Observe rest times and breaks as necessary. • Give employees the correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned. • Hire the right number of workers to avoid over working them. • First aid services to be readily available on site. • Securely protect moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries during operations. • Ensure adequate provision for artificial or natural lighting in all parts in the working areas. • Implement the provisions of the OSHA No. 15 of 2007. Effluent discharge • Procure at least 3 portable toilets for the workforce. • Provide adequate running water. 798 798 Impact Mitigation Measure • Comply with the provisions Environment Management and Co-ordination Act (Waste Management Regulations, 2006). • Comply with the provisions of Environment Management and Co-ordination Act (Water Quality Regulations, 2006). Air pollution • Secure the site using appropriate dust screens where applicable. • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather periods. • Ensure all construction equipment is serviced regularly to avoid excessive fumes. • Promote use of low sulphur diesel and other environmentally friendly fuels. • Provide dust masks to all employees and ensure their proper utilization. • Sprinkle with water the access road to the site twice a day during dry spells. Solid waste generation • Use of an integrated solid waste management system. • Waste shall be properly segregated and separated • Make available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • Comply with the provisions of Environment Management and Co-ordination Act (Waste Management Regulations, 2006). Noise pollution • Restrict construction activities to day time only. • Ensure that noisy construction equipment is fitted with silencers where possible. • Provide workers with PPE for noise impact reduction. • Locate machinery that is likely to produce noise as far as practical from neighbouring properties. • Service machinery and equipment regularly to ensure that they are in good condition to minimize excessive noise. • Comply with the Environment Management and Co-ordination Act Noise and Excessive Vibration (Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting and running of vehicle engines. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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, Tana River County. A copy of the EIA 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 e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6229613 National Environment Management Authority.