GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1689

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 (Asheric Company Limited)proposes to set up a Waste Oil Handling Facilityon Land Parcel No.4/Mazeras/Mgumopatsa at Kokotoni area in Mariakani, Kilifi County. The proposed project will consit of the following: an office block, Washrooms, Waste oil decanting chambers, a tank farm, an open yard complete with storm water drains, Waste management facilities and a Perimeter fence. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Dust  Frequent watering of all exposed earth surfaces.  Enclosure of the site with iron sheet perimeter fence.  Enclosure of the concrete mixer with dust net.  Cover trucks with canvas to prevent loose. materials from being blown by wind.  Provide personal protective equipment including. dust masks, eye goggles and coveralls. Noise  Use of ear protectors by workers exposed to noise hazard >85 dB(A.  Recondition engine exhaust systems.  Establish inspection and maintenance program for equipment and tools.  Post appropriate notices to warn drivers against unnecessary hooting.  Construction activities to be scheduled between 8.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m. Exhaust emissions  Recondition engine exhaust systems.  Proper engine tune-up.  Establish inspection & maintenance program for equipment. Spillage of hazardous materials like lubricants and fuel  Document spill prevention procedure & response plan.  Off-site maintenance of fuel powered equipment and vehicles.  Maintain spill response kits at the site.  Use of drip trays when carrying out minor servicing of equipment .  Hazardous materials to be stored in closed containers and placed on water proof surface.  Minimize the quantity of hazardous materials stored at the site. Waste disposal  Provide suitable and well labelled solid waste containers.  Proper segregation of waste generated.  Reduce generation of solid waste at the source.  Reuse of top soil for landscaping of the site.  Empty packaging materials like cartons and cement bags should be piled in a safe place and sold or issued out for reuse.  Sell used oil and scrap metals to licensed dealers.  Other solid waste to be collected by licensed waste handlers for appropriate disposal.  Provision of sanitary facilities for use by workers Fire  Provision of fire fighting equipment.  Regular inspection and servicing of fire prevention equipment.  Post fire emergency evacuation procedures at strategic points.  Carry out annual statutory fire safety audit.  Maintain a standard first aid kit on site. General Health and Safety Aspects  Obtain indemnity cover for all workers on site.  Provision of wholesome drinking water to workers.  Use of permit to work for critical tasks.  Maintain a register of workers on site.  Designate an emergency assembling point.  Establish a health and safety committee where appropriate. 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) Principal 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. Z. O. OUMA, for Director-General, MR/4648245 National Environment Management Authority.