GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2289

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, Solution East Africa Limited, is proposing to construct a Small-Scale Gas Refilling Plant and Office Block at Shanzu area, Mombasa County The proposed project will be undertaken on 6 contiguous pots i.e. Plots L.R No’s MN/I/7840, 7844, 7845, 7848, 7849 and 7850 cumulatively measuring 0.469 Hectares. The proposed project site is located off Mombasa-Malindi Road within Shanzu area of Mombasa County. The site is located on Latitude 3o58’46.66’’S and Longitude 39o44’31.58’’E at an elevation of 51ft above sea Level. The site currently fallow and predominantly bare, the vegetation mainly consists of shrubs and grasses, no trees were spotted on site. Key components of the development will include the office block, filling shed, loading area, offloading area, truck offloading bay, defective and pool cylinders area, truck parking area, firewater tank, firefighting systems, paved areas, entrance and an emergency exit. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Contractor to deploy fine dust screens at the site during construction. • Sprinkle dust producing materials such as ballast with water on site. • Retain vegetation as much as possible to reduce bare areas exposed to wind. • Use low Sulphur fuels to power delivery vehicles and site machinery. • Truck drivers will maintain Low speeds along the access road to avoid raising dust. • Employees will be provided with dust masks and goggles. • Adherence to air Quality regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Construction work and delivery of raw materials will be limited to daytime on weekdays only. • The contractor shall inform neighbors in writing prior to commencement of the development so that they are prepared psychologically at least two weeks in advance. • Employees using equipment that produce peak sounds shall be provided with earmuffs. • The contractor will deploy compact machinery and fit them with mufflers. • The contractor will deploy acoustic screens around noisy working areas to contain noises. • The contractor will endeavor to comply with Noise Regulations, 2006. Solid wastes • Installation of segregation bins and a receptacle that encourage separation of wastes at source to promote re-use and re-cycling. • The contractor will source the services of a NEMA licensed contractor in management of construction wastes. • The contractor will comply with the Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Occupational health and safety hazards • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, helmets, gloves, overalls etc. • Employees to be given the correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned and trained on their use. • First aid services and an emergency vehicle to be readily available at site. • Moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces to be securely protected with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries during construction phase. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. Workforce effluent • The contractor will deploy temporary sanitary units (Mobile toilets) as the construction and installation works progress. • The mobile units should be emptied by NEMA licensed effluent handlers. • Comply with the provisions of Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Potential land use conflicts • The proponent will obtain a change of user from the County Government of Mombasa. • The proponent will implement a social monitoring plan aimed at soliciting reactions from property owners and accommodating their input day-to-day operations. 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 30126– 00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Mombasa 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/3034412 National Environment Management Authority.