GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12405

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 KenolKobil LPG Bulk Storage and Filling Plant located Off Old Airport Road, Kisumu. The Proponent (Kenol Kobil Limited,) of the proposed LPG Filling Plant at the Kenol Kobil Depot off Old Airport Road, Kisumu, Kenya has proposed to carry out Construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bulk Storage and Filling Plant for receiving, storage of bulk LPG and filling of cooking gas into cylinders for distribution in Kisumu and the neighbouring region of Nyanza, Western and part of Rift Valley Provinces. The project will involve the installation of 8 Mounded 54MT Tanks and all associated Civil Works, installation of a Filling Station and related conveyor system, construction of a filling hall, concreting of all driveway within the plant, construction of office and ablution blocks, installation of a fire fighting system for the entire plant and construction of a fire water storage tank. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Clearing of depot site area  Utilize appropriate clearing techniques (e.g. Hand clearing as opposed to mechanized clearing).  Maintain native ground cover and low growing vegetation by selective removal of obstructing trees.  Minimizing clearing and disruption to the site vegetation.  Replant disturbed sites with native plant species. Soil erosion  Soils excavated for the construction of the LPG facility shall be disposed offsite or used for backfilling where possible.  Existing vegetation shall be minimally disturbed during the construction.  Re-plant degraded areas with local species to improve ground cover. Air pollution (dust, fuel emissions)  Prohibit idling of vehicles.  Water shall be sprayed during the construction phase on excavated areas to reduce dust emission.  Regular maintenance of plant and equipment.  Provision of dust masks for use while working- in dusty conditions.  Use of serviceable vehicles and machinery to avoid excessive smoke emission. Noise pollution  Noise reduction/ hearing protection devices when working with noisy equipment.  Use serviceable equipment with low noise emission  Instruct truck and machinery operators to avoid raving of engines Management of solid waste  Provide solid waste collection facility for the temporary storage of waste prior to disposal.  The storage yards should be provided with solid waste disposal facilities such as waste bins/chutes.  Excavation activities to be done preferably during the dry season to avoid soil erosion Site area and groundwater water pollution  Ensure that machinery and used oil from vehicles is not released to the ground through the provision of mode of collection and appropriate disposal.  Clear instruction to machine and vehicle servicing personnel on this provision to be made available.  Construct a drainage system within and around the depot site leading to an interceptor.  Carry out regular drainage and interceptor maintenance. Risk of fire  Install Mounded LPG Tanks and include the use of fireproof electrical installations at the facility  Install adequate fire fighting installations and provision for adequate water storage.  Provide emergency stop switch around the facility  Installation of Gas Detectors  Provide a "First Aid Box", with proper equipment with proper training of Depot staff on how to administer first aid  Address the depot fire prevention and control capacity.  Install Fire alarms, smoke detectors, etc. for fire warning and prevention  Staff training and regular drills on fire prevention and control will be encouraged to ensure proper preparedness for fire control in the depot  The fire control equipment will be regularly serviced after installation to ensure efficient performance when required Physical hazards  Appropriate hand and foot protection (PPE) during the manual clearing of vegetation;  Adopting ergonomic work flow designs that fit physical tasks to employees and not vice versa while maintaining a balance with productivity Working at heights  Use construction site barrier tapes to isolate the site(working) area to bar intruders from accessing the area in case of a dropping object  Test structures for integrity prior to undertaking work;  Implement a fall protection program that includes training in climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures, Provide Safety Belts  Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of fall protection equipment.  Provide first aid facilities at the site  Use of helmets and other protective devices will mitigate against scratches, bruises; lacerations and head injuries due to dropping objects The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: THE KENYA GAZETTE 31st August, 2012 3284 3284 (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, Kisumu 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/0462072 National Environment Management Authority.