GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12842

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Viraj Industries Limited intends to construct a used oil recycling plant which comprise of a building to house the processing plant equipment, installation of machinery and equipment, boundary wall, water source, offices, sanitation facilities, weigh bridge, paved walk ways, offloading area, other associated amenities and facilities on Plot L.R. No. 20470 in Katani, Mavoko Sub-County, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Air and dust pollution • Frequent watering of all exposed earth surfaces. • Enclosure of the concrete mixer with dust nets. • Cover trucks with canvas to prevent loose materials from being blown by wind. • Provide personal protective equipment including dust masks, eye goggles and coveralls. • Construction materials to be stockpiled and protected from wind erosion. Noise pollution • 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. • Reduction of idling time of equipment and vehicles. • Construction activities to be scheduled between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Spillage of hazardous materials • Document spill prevention procedure and 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. • Strict SOPs in handling of the products. • Minimize the quantity of hazardous materials stored at the site. Solid waste generation • Provide suitable and well labelled solid waste containers. Impacts Mitigation Measures • 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 scrap metals to licensed dealers. Fire hazards • Provide appropriate firefighting equipment. • Train workers on fire fighting. • Ensure inspection of the fire equipment. • Post No smoking signs at the storage area for the fuel and oil. Occupational health and safety hazards • Provide appropriate PPEs for facility workers especially those handling hazardous materials and promptly replace or repair worn-out equipment. • Install Precautionary signage to guide workers and visitors around the facility to prevent accidents. • Workers are to be trained in first aid and a kit should be provided at the facility. • Provision of firefighting equipment as well as training and regular fire drills to be conducted frequently. • Service equipment regularly. • Provide adequate storage of hazardous materials and ensure restricted access to these areas. • Delineate fire and emergency assembly points and create awareness on the same. • Secure moving parts and sharp surfaces of machines to prevent injuries. • Regularly perform maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment. Increased traffic • Employ traffic management measures such as enforcing set speed limits. • Comply with the policy regulations. • Ensure adequate parking spaces for delivery vehicles. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Machakos County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6547996 National Environment Management. THE KENYA GAZETTE 4th October, 2024