GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13719

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 (Wajibu Ventures Limited) is proposing to construct a Fuel Filling Station with four pump isles, Two underground petroleum storage tanks (UPSTs), Mini market, Fast food restaurant, Car wash, Oil Interceptor, Air and water point, An administration block, Sanitary facilities, a septic tank and a soak pit, An acceleration section on White Sisters Road, compressor/ generator room, associated piping work, electrical and civil works. Below is a summary of the anticipated impacts and the proposed mitigation measures: Imapct Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Minimize idling of vehicles. • Spray water on excavated areas. • Proper maintenance of construction plant and equipment. • Sensitize construction workers. • All bare areas should be landscaped after construction. • Workers should be provided with dust masks if working in dusty areas. Ecological considerations • The flora and fauna should be restored after construction by landscaping. • Provide signs marked do not Walk/ Park on the grass 11th October, 2013 THE KENYA GAZETTE Traffic density • Use traffic informative signage and posters. • Presence of direction signs for patrons to the sit. • Strict adherence to traffic rules. Solid waste generation • Provide waste receptacles on site. • Order just enough quantities of materials to prevent wastage. • Use material leftovers elsewhere. • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often. • Provide proper material storage to prevent damage from exposure. • Reuse materials as much as possible. • Dispose waste more responsibly by dumping at designated dumping sites only. Noise pollution • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Sensitize construction drivers to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting unnecessarily. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels. • Workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. • Construction should be carried out only during daytime. Depletion of energy resources • Ensure electrical equipment and lights are switched off when not being used. • Install energy-saving fluorescent tubes instead of bulbs high consuming bulbs. • Ensure planning of transportation of materials to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. • Monitor energy use and set targets for reduction of energy use. Exploitation of water resources • Promptly detect and repair of water pipe and tank leaks. • Ensure taps are not running when not in use. • Promote recycling and reuse of water as much as possible. • Install a discharge meter at water outlets to monitor total water usage. Occupational Health and Safety • Provide Personal Protective Equipment. • Train workers on personal safety and how to handle equipment and machines. • A well-stocked first aid kit shall be maintained by a qualified personnel. • Report any accidents / incidences and treat and compensate affected workers. • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences which should be kept clean. Security • Control of secondary businesses. • Round the clock security for the facility. • Adequate lighting and an alarm system installed at strategic points. Oil leaks and spills • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent oil leaks. • Designate a maintenance area that is protected from rain water. • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent oil leaks. • All oil products should be stored in a site store and handled carefully. • Install an oil water interceptor before draining to the storm water drainage system. Sewage/ waste water release • Waste water should empty to the septic tank via well laid sewage pipes. • Conduct inspections for sewer pipe blockages or damages and fix them. • Empty septic tank whenever its full by a licensed exhauster services. • The oil interceptor to be properly maintained to prevent blockages and overflows. • The filler point and dispensing area must be hard surfaced to prevent infiltration. • Oil contaminated water to be channeled through the oil interceptor. • Monitor effluent quality regularly to ensure that the stipulated discharge rules and standards are not violated. Fire risk • Provide adequate fire extinguishers of the right type. • Regular inspection of safety valves by qualified Personnel. • Firefighting drills to be carried out regularly. • Firefighting emergency response plan to be implemented. • Ensure all firefighting equipment is regularly maintained, serviced and inspected. 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, Kiambu 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. SALOME MACHUA, for Director-General, MR/3175281 National Environment Management Authority. THE KENYA GAZETTE 11th October, 2013 4966 4966