GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4832

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, Triumph Power Generating Company, is proposing to install an incineration plant in thier power generating plant located approximately 1.5 k.m. from the Savanna Cement Company located off the Namanga Road near Kitengela town in Athi River, Machakos County on plot L.R. No. 184741220. The incinerator will be designed to handle at least 60 tonnes of hazardous waste per month. The project component includes: an incineration plant, waste handling area, sorting yard and waste holding point. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Solid waste • Develop a procedure for waste segregation on site, through provision of necessary containers for various waste categories. • Ensure that waste is disposed of by waste handlers licensed by NEMA. • Comply with the provisions of Waste Management regulations of 2006. Air and noise quality • Comply with the provisions of Air Quality Regulations of 2014. • Maintain plant equipment. • Operations should only be carried out only during 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs. • Comply with the provisions of Noise Regulations of 2009. Fire preparedness • Fire fighting emergency response plan to be developed • Ensure all fire fighting equipment is maintained, serviced and inspected as per fire risk. • Fire hazard signs and fire exit signage, and assembly point. • A trained standby fire watch should be commissioned to watch for fires, fire code violations or potential fire code violations. Waste water disposal Conduct inspections for drainage pipe blockages or damages and fix them. • All waste water should be channeled to the existing sewer line. • Adherence to Water Quality Regulations of 2006. Sanitation facilities for • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary employees conveniences. • The washrooms should be kept clean and in good working conditions. • Provide water storage tank for the washrooms. Occupational health and • Train workers on personal safety and safety disaster preparedness. • A well stocked first aid kit shall be maintained by a qualified personnel. • Report any accidents / incidents and treat and compensate workers injured while on duty. • Conduct Annual Health and Safety Audits. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. Socio-cultural issues • Establish a public relation strategy with the neighbourhood for enhanced co- existence. • Enhance monitoring system on social concerns. • Sensitize workers and communities on protection against HIV/AIDS spread, • Invest in social responsibility initiatives • Comply with labour laws and related regulations. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road. P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Machakos 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 this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR1342941 3 National Environment Management Authority.