GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3947

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of proposed Mumbai Shopping Complex. The proposed project entails development of a modern shopping complex of three storeys. The intake of the project is next to Pumwani "B" land No. 209/1868, off Digo Road, Eastleigh. The project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures. Possible impacts Mitigation measures 1. Air pollution • All work areas will be regularly watered down. •Use of well maintained construction plant and equipment. •Good house keeping shall be implemented. 2. Occupational health and • Construction activities will be safety conducted in accordance with applicable Kenyan construction health and safety standard. •Comply with health and safety regulations agreed with proponent. •Fire detection/suppression plant and other equipment shall be regurly maintained. •Barrrier tape and warning signs shall be put in place 3. Water quality. • Construtction of makeshift toilets facilities and connected to sewer line. •Bins shall be provided on site. •Prevention of leakage and spillage. •Stockpiling of sand, gravel and stones. 16th May, 2008 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1175 Possible impacts 4.Noise pollution 5.Water flow and erossion 6.Loss of aesethetics 7.Traffic, road and construction site safety Mitigation measures •As per requirements C2 •Contractor shall comply strictly with the provisions of Kenyan explosives regulations. •Build a drainage system. •Proper disposal of waste. •Planting grass on open spaces. •Landscaping. •Tree planting. •Paving foot. •Construction vehicles to use the Nandi Street off Digo Road and Meru Road. Possible impacts 1. Soil disturbance, erosion and subsequent effects 3. Human health, occupational health and safety. Mitigation measures •Provide storm water drainage channels. •Provide soil conservation structures. •Control construction activities during rainy seasons. •Plant grass with salinity tolerance on ponds. •Landscape and plant vegetation in all open areas. •Ensure free flow of water so as not to harm the habitat as a result of high salinity. •All workers will be provided with protective gear. 2. Flora and fauna-loss of vegation and biodiversity •Warning signs shall be placed strategically. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at : (a)The Director-General, National Environment Management Authority, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (b)The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, National Hospital Insurance Fund Building, Community, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. • (c)Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (d)District Environment Office, Nairobi North District. 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, National Environment Management Authority, to assist the authority in the approval process of the project. Dated the 15th May, 2008. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.