GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6826

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of the proposed Kenya Metal Refineries EPZ Limited. The proposed project will entail establishment of recycling of lead from scrap batteries for export under EPZ program. The project is located at plots. No. MN/V/654 and 1790 Changamwe, Mombasa. The project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures: Possible impacts Mitigation measures 1. Air emission • Design for continuous operation where possible and ensure the formulated pollution -control policy is effectively enacted. •Operate the air pollution control plant in its maximum operational efficiency and shut the operations of the entire facility should this unit fail. •Institute regular air quality analysis and checks to chimney gaseous effluents. •Control particulate matter emissions using electrostatic precipitators, bag filters, scrubbers, or cyclones that are GAZETTE NOTICE. No. 7043 THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (No. 6 of 1996) COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP No. KAP/I26/2008/02 for Existing Salvation Army Church) NOTICE is given that preparation of the above part development plan has been completed. , The part development plan relates to land situated within Kapsabet Town. Copies of the part development plan as prepared has been deposited for public inspection at the offices of District PhySical Planning Officer, Kapsabet and Municipal Council of Kapsabet. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the offices of District Physical Planning Office, Kapsabet and Municipal Council of Kapsabet, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. - - Any interested person who- wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named part development plan may send such representations or objection in writing to be received by the District Physical Planning Officer, P.O. Box 555. Kapsabet, not later than sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice. Dated the 30th June, 2008. N. A. MOGORIA. for Director of Physical Planning. GAZETTE NancE. No. 7044 THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (No. 6 41996) COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP No. 7TA/89/2007/1 of Taveta Law Cohrts and Probation Office) NOTICE is given that preparation of the above part development plan was 3rd October. 2007. completed. The part development plan relates to land situated within Tavete Township. Ctpics of the part development plan as prepared has been deposited for public inspection at the offices of District Physical Manning Officer, Taita Tavcta and Clerk. Tavcta Town Council ai Taveta. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the offices of District Physical Planning Officer, Taita Taveta and Clerk, Taveta Town Council, at Taveta, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named part development plan may -send such representations or objection in writing to be received by the District Physical Planning Officer, P.O. Box 1264, Wundanyi, not later than sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice. Dated the 3rd October, 2008. KARURU CHEGE, . for Director of Physical Planning. appropriate for the exhaust stream characteristics. •Install gas scrubbing processes that remove SO2 from low concentration streams. •Use low-sulphur fuels (e.g. natural gas instead of heavy fuel oil or coke) and raw materials (e.g. lower sulphur raw materials). •Use of oxy fuel burners can result in reduced NOX formation. •Cull metal scrap to eliminate or minimize the presence of organic materials. •Collect and treat acid mist (e.g. using wet scrubbers or mist filters) generated in the milling stages of battery breaking. •Assess alternative smelting and processing technologies that optimize energy use. A program for regular sound monitoring by measuring exposure levels should be established in accordance with Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005 Subject employees to periodic audibility tests as required under the Noise Control Rules under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. 6. Occupational health • Enclose and isolate potential sources of and safety air emissions to the extent practical. •Provide continuous monitoring in areas where sudden and unexpected hazards may occur (e.g. where arsine or hydrogen cyanide releases might be possible). •Monitor worker exposure using personal occupational hygiene sampling devices and conduct regular medical examinations to the affected workers in tandem with the Medical Rules, 2005, subsidiary to Occupational Safety & Health Act, 2007 2.Increased energy consumption 3.Waste water •Employ heat and energy recovery techniques to maximize energy utility. •Use of secondary steam raising boilers to capture hot gasses generated by smelting roasting •Use of heat generated by smelting and refining processes to melt material •Direct contact cooling water (e.g. for some casting operations) should be routed through the facility waste water treatment system. • Reduction in effluent toxicity using appropriate technology (such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, activated carbon, etc). • Contaminated streams should be routed to the treatment system for Industrial process waste water. 4. Residues and waste • Large quantities of slag produced at the smelting stage should be processed to produce and inert granular material that can be sold, for industrial use, such as cement manufacturing and insulation products. •Anode and tank bottom sludge should be recycled for residual metals recovery. •Waste from abatement systems, and sludge from leaching and waste water treatment should be recycled into pyra- processing stages depending on the level of process integration available at the facility. 5. Noise • Workers should be provided with relevant personal protective equipments (PPE)/materials when- operating noisy machinery and when in noisy environment. •Use of noise suppressors or silencers on equipment/machinery or noise shields i.e. some machinery such as power generators are examples of key source of extreme noise. •Machineries should be maintained regularly to reduce noise resulting from friction i.e. rubbing of metal bodies •Provide training and encourage good personal hygiene, and prohibit smoking and eating at the worksite. •Automate processes and material handling to the extent practical and provide enclosures for operators. •Provide local exhaust ventilation to limit exposure to, for example, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfuric acid mists. •Facilities should develop and implement confined space entry procedures as described under Sec. 79 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. 7. Community health • Education and awareness raising among communities regarding 'health risks related to smelter operations. •Investigation of legacy issues for contaminated sites, including evaluation of remediation strategies •Development of an emergency preparedness and response plan, with participation of affected communities and relevant regulatory agencies. •Develop and maintain a comprehensive environmental, health and safety program through a co-operative process involving all interested parties, including community residents. 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, Coast Province. (d)District Enviroment Office, Mombasa 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 1. Health and safety 1St August, 2U08 rkE, %.J Ada, a-a-r Director-General, National Environment Management Authority, to assist the authority in the approval process of the project B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority. GAzErrENtirlat NO. 6827 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED BATTERY RECYCLING AND MANUFATURING PLANT INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMONTS PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental (I Assessment and .Audit) Regulations, the National Enviro Management Authority ) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of the proposed battery recycling and manufacturing plant. The intake of the project will entail recycling of lead. The project process will involve breaking of waste. batteries, smelting in the" furnace and purification of form lead ingots. The project is located on -plot No. 1920, Malili Ranch, Konza, Makueni District. The project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures. Possible impacts Mitigation measures I. Increased water • Well disposal of waste from general demand and water operations. pollution Education of employees on best way to dispose. •Availing of waste collection bins. •Contract NEMA registered waste transporter to handle waste. 2. Occupational, health, • Enforce use of protective clothes by, all safety and fire workers. hazards •Proper training and supervision of the workers when using new machines. •Installation of flu-gas treatment systems to neutralize the waste gas generated during burning of lead. •Installation of fire extinguishers at convenient points. 3. Soil erosion • Chemical factors lead should all be recycled and ensure proper packaging. •Proper handling of battery cases after breaking to ensure no acid is disposed around site. 4. Air pollution No odour predicted to occur. •During smelting, the lead will be - smelted and packed properly. The full report of the proposed project is available for insPection during working hours at (a) The Director-General, National Environment Management Authority, ICapiti 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, Eastern Province. (d)District Environment Officer, Makueni 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 B. IA LANGWEN, • for Director-General, National Envirorunent Management Authority.