GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 46

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 Lukam Link Limited, is proposing to construct a used oil handling, recycling and storage waste oil yard which includes installation of two overhead farm tanks, perimeter wall, interceptors, concrete paving of the yard, office renovation, installation of firefighting equipment’s, stores and offices, on plot No. 2418/V/MN at Changamwe area along Mombasa–Nairobi Highway at Changamwe Township in Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased exploitation of raw materials • Source building materials from suppliers who use environmentally friendly processes in their operations. • Ensure accurate budgeting and estimation of actual construction materials requirements. • Ensure that damage or loss of materials at the construction site is kept minimal through proper storage. • Use of at least 5%-10% recycled refurbished or salvaged materials to reduce the use of raw materials and divert material from landfills. Ecosystem disturbance • Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by construction works. • Specify locations for trailers and equipment, and areas of the site which should be kept free or traffic equipment and storage. • Designate access routes and parking within the site. • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping programme to help in re- vegetation of part of the project area after construction. Run off and soil erosion • Create storm water management practices, such as piping systems or retention ponds or tanks, which can be carried over after the building is complete. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as leveling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Ensure that construction vehicles are restricted to existing graded roads to avoid soil compaction within the project site. Solid waste generation • Accurate estimation of the sizes and quantities of materials required. • Ensure that construction materials left over at the end of construction will be used in other projects. • Ensure that damaged or wasted construction materials will be recovered for refurbishing and use in other projects. • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials. • Reuse of packaging materials. • Dispose waste more responsibly by dumping at designated dumping sites or landfills only. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes each day. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines at loading/offloading points and parking areas. • Ensure proper planning of transportation of materials to ensure that vehicle fills are increased in order to reduce the number of trips done per vehicle or the number of vehicles on the road. Noise pollution • Sensitize construction vehicle drives and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Sensitize construction drivers to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing through sensitive areas such as schools, residential areas and hospitals. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels. Depletion of energy resources • Ensure electrical equipment, appliances and lights are switched off when not being used. • Install energy saving fluorescent tubes at all lighting points instead of bulbs which consume higher electric energy. • Ensure planning of transportation of materials to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. • Monitor energy use during construction and set targets for reduction of energy use. • Install a discharge meter at water outlets to determine and monitor total water usage. • Promote recycling and reuse of water as much as possible. • Ensure taps are not running when not in use. Effluent emissions • Conduct regular checks for sewage pipe blockages or damages since such vices can lead to release of the effluent into the land and water bodies. • Monitor effluent quality regularly to ensure that the stipulated discharge rules and standards are not violated. Injuries caused by machineries and equipments • All machines and other moving parts of equipment must be enclosed or guarded to protect all workers from injury. • Arrangements must be in place to train and supervise inexperienced workers regarding construction machinery use and other procedures/operations. • Equipment such as fire extinguishers must be examined by a government authorized person. • Ensure that machinery, equipment, personal protective equipment, appliances and hand tools used in construction do comply with the prescribed safety and health standards and be appropriately installed maintained and safeguarded. 3rd January, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Emergencies • Design suitable documented emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures to be used during any emergency. • Ensure that adequate provisions are in place to immediately stop any operations where there in an imminent and serious danger to health and safety and to evacuate workers. • Ensure that the most current emergency telephone numbers posters are prominently and strategically displayed within the construction site. • Provide measures to deal with emergencies and accidents including adequate first aid arrangements. Catastrophes • Well stocked first aid box which is easily available and accessible should be provided with the premises. • Provision must be made for persons to be trained in first aid, with a certificate issued by a recognized body. • Firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and hydrant systems should be provided at strategic locations. • Regular inspection and servicing of the equipment. Food and toxins • Ensure that all chemicals used in construction are appropriately lab. • Keep a record of all hazardous chemicals used at the premises. • There should be no eating or drinking in areas where chemicals are stored or used. Sanitary • Ensure that conveniently accessible, clean, orderly, adequate and suitable washing facilities are provided and maintained in within the site. • Accumulations of dirt and refuse should be cleaned daily from the floors, benches, staircases and passages. • Provision for repairing and maintaining of hand tools must be in place. The full report for the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 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, Mombasa 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 for this project. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0440998 National Environment Management Authority.