GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4324

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, Eleven Energy Limited proposes to construct a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) storage and filling plant that comprise a nine (9) above ground tanks of LPG with capacity of 600m3, office block, a filling station and perimeter wall, loading zone, overhead fire water pressed 250m3 tank, parking and associated facilities located on Plot L.R. No. Kajiado/Kipeto/3202 along the Nairobi—Namanga Road in Kajiado County The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only areas earmarked for development should be cleared. • Project developmental footprint is less than 75% of the total land cover. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Noise pollution • Install portable barriers. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Road traffic • No overloading of trucks and good driving disruption practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. Use of appropriate and legible signage. Employment of formal flagmen/ women in order to ensure the public safety. Adopt waste minimization at source. Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. Provide waste collection bins and skips that are covered. Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel. Proper treatment of waste water. LPG storage tanks to be fitted with safety facilities and personnel including fire detectors, firefighting equipment, tire exits, adequate access, trained fire marshals and buffer with offices. 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, Community, 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, Kajiado 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 regarding this plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0763378 National Environment Management Authority.