GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15076

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed waste-oil recycling plant on plot No. Kadzonzo/Madzimbani/2090 (on Mariakani-Kilifi road). The Proponent (Candid Petroleum Limited) is proposing to develop a waste oil recycling plant which will involve installation of an offloading point for the waste oil from road tankers comprising of two horizontal underground holding tank for the waste oil of capacity 20m3 and one JZC waste oil equipment. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage • Proper Installation of drainage structures. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through. • proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • Regular checks on any sludge along drainage channels. • Visual checks of oil interceptor and drainage channels for any leakage. Soil erosion • Control any earthworks. • Rehabilitate degraded environment to avoid siltation and wash offs. • Compact loose soils. • Landscaping. • Ensure management of excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures where necessary. • Proper disposal of excavated soil. Air pollution through dust and gaseous emissions • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas. • Regular maintenance of construction plant and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. • Proper use of PPE. Noise pollution • Maintain plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear respective safety & protective gear i.e. earplugs & earmuffs. • Appropriate selection of machinery. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil and related wastes. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from waste-oil handling area. Water resource • Management of water usage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. • Use of water conservation signs at the wash rooms and install water conserving taps. Contractors lay down area • Special attention should be paid to the sanitary facilities on site especially disposal of human waste. • Garbage should be disposed off in accordance with NEMA requirements. Road safety • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along road links leading to the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists about the development. Public health and occupational safety and health • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities • Ensure effective wastewater management. • Proper design of sewerage system. • Provide First Aid kits on the site. • Sensitize residents/workers on environmental management. • Ensure there is no ponding to eliminate breading of mosquitoes during construction. THE KENYA GAZETTE 26th October, 2012 4140 4140 • Workers should be trained on occupational health & safety and first Aid administration. • Train staff on Waste-oil handling. • Sensitize workers on HIV and AIDS. Vegetation • Landscaping and planting all unpaved areas. • Planting flowers / grassing should be done just before the rains or irrigated on dry spells. Fire safety training/ Emergency response procedures (ERPs) • To enhance health and safety preparedness among stakeholders. • Ensure equipment is in good working condition. • Put up emergency response contacts. • Put up ERP notification instructions. • Put up simple instructions on how to handle fires, Spills, armed robbery and natural hazards. • Install a fire – fighting equipment as provided by OSHA 2007. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plans. • Provide plant safety performance statistics at a strategic point. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kilifi 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 of the plan. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR//05910645 National Environment Management Authority.