GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 321

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, Skylight Chemicals Limited, is proposing a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant located on plot LR No. Kajiado/ Kipedo /2976, at Isinya Township located along Nairobi-Namanga Road in Kajiado. The main objective of the proposed project is development of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant to cater for praductnin of Human and Animal medicinal products. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Waste water Ensure the waste water passes through Treatment Plant built according to KCC standard and is regularly inspected. The proponent most connect the sewerage effluent to well secured septic tanks. The design of the sewer system should consider the estimate discharges from the plants sources and the cumulative discharge of the entire project i.e. it must have the capacity to consistently handle the loads even during peak volumes. The gradient should be sufficient to ensure and maintain maximum depth of flow. The trunk sewer must be regularly monitored to avoid overfilling and overflowing. They must be checked regularly to monitor level of effluent. Branches should be streamlined in the direction of flow and there should be no junctions that would affect the flow of the effluent. All drain pipes passing under building, driveway or parking should be of heavy duty PVC pipe be encased in 150mm concrete surround. • Ali waste pipes must have cleaning reading eyes accessible fram outside. i.e. free to every part of the system for inspection, cleaning and repair. • All manholes on drive ways and parking areas must have heavy-duty coven set and double sealed airtight: as approved by specialists. Energy requirements . Use of solar panels and generators to substitute KPLC. Security . Install CCTV , Perimeter waiting plus an electric fence monitored by 24hr security guards. Noise and vibration . Workers should be provided with relevant personal protective equipmenti materials such as earmuffs and earplugs when operating noisy machinery and when - in noisy environment. These provide a physical barrier that reduces inner ear uGiSe levels and prevent hearing loss from occurring. • Construction works should be carried out only during.the specified nine i.e. from 0Q500 his to 1800 hos; when most of the neighbours will be at work, • Machineries should be maintained regularly to reduce noise resulting from friction. • No unnecessary hotting of the involved machinery and vehicles. • Use suppressor.% or silencers on equipment or noise shields for instance M corrugated iron street structures. • Provision of bill boards at the construction site gates notifying of the construction activity and timings. Fire • Install sufficient fire extinguishers and water hydrants. • Periodic Training of staff, Waste material handlim, - Make sure ail staff have protective .-ear and disposal and frequent medical examination. Ensure.waste is disposed by way of an incinerator or disposed off by a registered NEMA agent. Environment degradation - Ensure maintenance of -reen infrastructure planting grass and trees in all open areas. boots, overalls- helmets, goggles, ear muffs. masks and gIGNTS etc. Via all food suppliers or have a cook for [lie project to serve clean food. Tire full report of tire proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a)Director-Generid. 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 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c)County Director (if Environment, Kajiado County. The National Environment - Management Authority invites members of the public to submit ond 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR18448921 National Envuounient Management Authority. GAZFF E NOTICE No, 322 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY • Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPF) such as nose masks to workers on • Workers should go for regular health check-ups to ascertain their health standards, where dust-proof net during the construction. • Workers should be trained to understand the hazards that may be generated in such work environments. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment. This will minimize generation of noxious gases and other suspended particulate matter, • Control over areas g enerating dust particles. Such areas should be regulaily cleaned or sprinkled with water to reduce dust. The areas can be enclosed to mitigate effects of wind on them, • All machinery must be keenly observed net to leak oils on the ground. This can be effected through regular maintenance of the machinery. • Maintenance must be carried out in a designated area (protected service bays) and where oils am completely restrained from reaching the ground. Such areas .should he covered to avoid storm from carrying away oils into the soil or water systems. Waste waterl wash water from these areas should be property disposed. All oil products and materials should be stored in site stores or in the contractor's yard. They should be handled appropriately to avoid spills and leaks. The Factories Act cautions should be posted at strategic points. Provide protective equipment depending on tasks being performed to avoid injuries and illness including working NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON DRAFT STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED NORTHLANDS MASTER PLAN IN RUIRU, KIAMBU COUNTY INVITAI [ON OF PUBLIC COMMENTS PURSUANT to regulations 42 and 43 of Environmental (impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations of 2003, the National Environmental Management Authority NEMA) has received a Draft Strategic Environmental Assessment Report for the proposed Northlands Master Plan in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The SEA findings are also expected to integrate the existing secuoral plans and.programs to establish sustainable economic zone development mechanisms. Integer Limited is the plan ownin. The proposed Northland Master Plan is set on a parcel of land located in Rouru Municipality, Kiambu County. The master plan is comprised of various proposed land uses including residential (3,570 acres). Educational uses (86 acres), Commercial uses (390 acres), Industrial uses (695 acres), Recreational uses (1,697 acres), Ranching and Wildlife conservation zone (5,156 acres) and other public uses (232 acres), The specific objectives for this SEA Study are • To assess whether the Northlands Master Plan has properly integrated the existing national environmental pol i cies and legal frameworks; • To assess the level of integration of the Northlands Master Plan with other relevant plans andstrategies; • To evaluate whether the proposed activities in the Norblands Master Plan are compliant with the EMCA 1999 and its subsidiary legislation; • To identify, describe and assess the likely significant environmental effects of implementing the plam • To integrate stakeholders' socio-economic and environmental perspectives into the proposed land use plan; • To provide information to better integrate environmental considerations into decisions, implementation, and monitoring in order to minimize risks to the plan and risks emanating from the plan; • To assess alternatives and options that can improve the land use plan; and • To provide strategic-level recommendations of, how to minimize potential nc,,ifive effects and optimize positive effects Air quality Oil leaks and spills Public safety, traffic, occupational health and safety (OHS) 22nd January, 2016 The key potential impacts and recommendations are highlighted - below Category Potential impact Recommendations Biological Biodiversity,flomand • Ensure the Impacts fauna conservation and where possible enhancement of important habitats and species. Development arid land • Ensure that land uses use planning we sustainable and compatible with local development plans • Reduce the level of negative visual impact through the use of green infrastructure. Energy and supply • Ensure I the conservative use of available energy resources. • Ensure that renewable energy opportunities are identified and harnessed. Water supply and Ensure the protection sanitation and improvement of the surface and groundwater environment in terms of water quality and quantity, for the benefit of the human and/or natural environment. Ensure the disposal of effluent in an environmentally friendly manner. Solid waste Ensure the reduction in management solid waste generation Ensure the proper handling and disposal ^of generated waste. . Traffic and transport Mitigation of negative impacts from increase in vehicular traffic. • Destruction of . Preservation of highly biodiversity held in proritised reservoir of sacred groves and biodiversity. undisturbed bus I h lands . Reforestation . • Introduction of . screening of original invasivetalien species sites of materials. in construction ,materials • Alterations of the . Identification and physical landscape preservation of aesthetic areas. Create buffer zone. Economic Microhnarro scale Ensure the Impacts economy enhancement/protectio n of imponant new and existing material assets and infrastructure in the area. Ensure the enhancement of economic benefits of the plan to the surrounding community. Social Impacts. Human health and Ensure . the safety improvement/enhance ment of the health and well being of the surrounding communities. Community integration Ensure integration of the in-coming community with the host . community through initiatives such as information sharing, joint activities/programmes and sharing of resources/facififies. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a)Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHfF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100,,Nairobi. (b)Director-General, NEMA, Polio Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67939-90200, Nairobi. (c)County Director of Environment, Knimbu 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/8448720 National Environment Alana&ment Authority.