GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10039

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 thç above proposed project. The proponen;, Safari Cement Limited is proposing to install a mini cement grinding plant to be located on Plot L.R. No. Mgumopatsa/Mazeras/994 and 857, Kokotoni area, Kilifi County. The plant is expected to produce an average of 700 tonnes of cement per day. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Drainage system • Ensure effective waste water management as guided by law. Avoid as much pollution on the drainage system in the area. 3412 THE KENYA GAZETI'E 28th September, 2018 impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Waste management • Provide solid waste collection facilities and (solid and liquid) segregation during site preparation. • Suitable method of disposal for each kind of waste will apply. • Operational measures should be designed and put in place to guide the process of waste reduction On-site. • Waste reduction mechanisms should be employing on-site to reduce the volume of any solid wastes generated. • The collection and safe storage of solid wastes on-site should be encouraged to facilitate transportation off-site. • The facilitation of safe transport of wastes off-site to authorized solid waste disposal sites should be encouraged. This would discourage accidental waste disposal during transport. • The provision of adequate access to toilet and bathroom facilities that meet both numerical standards (to prevent workers from using the neighbours) and treatment standards. • The separation of sewage and grey water streams to reduce sewage effluent volumes. • The employment of on-site treatment of wastewater. • Adherence to Water Quality Regulations of 2006. • Strict Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Surface mn-off • Ensure that no waste water is directed into surface run-off drains. • Put in place roof catchments so as to harvest rain water. • The use of permeable surfaces for parking, walkway and roadway areas to facilitate ground infiltration. • The use of ground-based storm water disposal options where the geology of the area will facilitate its use. • The control of storm water accessing the site from offsite locations. • The incorporation of all drainage mitigations, along with a back-up surface drainage proposal, within an overall drainage plan for the development, with specific attention being placed on the terminal portion of the surface drainage, which may present a flooding risk within the site and it's neighborhood. • The employment of drainage mitigation measures to assist in the reduction of the volume and velocity of run-off from the site. • The covering and berming of stockpiles of materials during rainfall periods to prevent the washing away of these materials. • The recycling of sediment-loaded wash-water from batching plants to prevent the discharge of these waters into the environment. Security 24 hours security measures to be provided including incorporation of technology. o Police emergency numbers to be placed at strategic points. impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased resource • Management of water usage. Avoid (water and unnecessary wastage. electricity) demand Recycling/reuse of water at the establishment time where possible. • Install water-conserving taps that turn off automatically when water is not being used. • Install energy saving electrical appliances to reduce energy consumption. • Carry out Energy Audit so as to know areas that need improvement. Air, dust and noise Regular maintenance of operating machines pollution and equipment. • Use of appropriate protective equipment (PPE) such as ear protectors dust masks by workers. • Carry Out regular sound level (noise) and dust survey. • The use of the lowest noise-emitting equipment appropriate for the given task should be opted for, since this will result in less noise generated on-site. • Time limits should be imposed to limit the periods during which construction noises can be generated. The following times are proposed: Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 18hrs. Saturdays 0800hrs to 1300hrs. • Physical noise barriers should be considered for the property. • Check the performance of the major equipment periodically, in order to troubleshooting ant fix the problem by lubricating, repairing and etc. • Reduce the noise exposure level of the employees especially machine operators or altering their activity zones between safe and unsafe acoustical zones. • Installation of pollution control devices most preferably filter bags for dust pollution control. • Ensure trucks ferrying raw materials especially clinker to the site are well covered to prevent dust spread. • Preventing fugitive dust from exiting the construction site through the use of containment barriers at the site's periphery. This mitigation would work in tandem with noise mitigation measures to prevent sound releases into the external environment. • Controlling fugitive dust generation from sources external to the construction site, such as at Concrete Batching plants and from trucks transporting raw materials to the site - using the containment methods. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations of 2014. • Adherence to Noise And Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Increase in traffic • Provision of adequate parking within the compound. • Comply with traffic regulations such as speed limits at the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify other motorists in the area about the project. • Apply from KeNHA for installation of speed 28th September, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETI'E 3413 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures bumps 100 meters away from both sides of the main entrance to the facility. Fuel leakage • Ensure fuel storage tank is bounded. • Designated staff at storage area to be trained on how to prevent, contain and clean up spills. • Ensure provision of spill kits. Resource efficiency • Monitor electricity and water use. • Put in place energy and water saving procedures and targets. • Install energy saving motors; water saving devices. Public health and • Provision of appropriate protective clothing occupational and equipment (overalls, head-covers/caps, health and safety gloves, ear muffs, nose muffs) and training to workers. • Provide suitable equipment during site preparation to avoid muscular strains. • Ensure that drinking water is safe for workers. • Ensure workers work in shifts whereby duration of each shift has a maximum of 8 hours. • Provide well equipped first aid box on Site. • Ensure First Aid training to employees and two or three First Aiders be identified within the workers and their mobile numbers placed at strategic points. • Ensure compliance with OSHA, 2007. • Segregate motor traffic from pedestrian traffic in the design. • Ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, (OSHA) 2007. 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 6783940200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Kilifi 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/53 19799 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETFE NOTICE No. 10040 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED THUCHI DAM NEAR RUNYENJES TOWN, RUNYENJES SUB-COUNTY IN EMBU COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (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, National Irrigation Board, is proposing to construct Thuchi Dam on River Thuchi in Runyenjes Sub-location of Embu County. The dam will comprise of a small reservoir to store water for irrigation purposes. It will necessitate hiving off of some 48 ha of the forest to create the reservoir. Compensatory tree planting is proposed to be undertaken for at least a minimum of 43 ha and this could be done in degraded parts of the forest using indigenous species. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Land tenure • Provide support for greater productivity of remaining land if partial acquisition from owner. • Land acquisition and compensation. Water quality • Trap sediments on construction sites. • No direct runoff to river from vehicles/engines maintenance areas. • No direct runoff to river from toilet and waste disposal sites. Wildlife • Organize animal rescue during clearing operation if deemed necessary. Land use • Preserve top soil, rehabilitate and revegetate after use especially at disturbed sites and material sites. Road construction • Road design to satisfy national standards. • Construction methods to follow present best practice. • Slope protection measures with revegetation. Quarry and borrow • Use spoil as backfill of borrow areas. areas Submit detail plan for quarry operation and rehabilitation prior to excavation. • Fill borrow areas with excavated spoil fro: tunnel. • Compensate farmers for loss of agricII'.c land. Temporary camps • Submit detail plan for approval before and permanent implementation. facilities . Compensate farmers for temporary or permanent loss of agriculture land and property. • Implement where possible temporary facilities within future reservoir limits to avoid net land consumption. Ecological Compensatory reforestation of degraded resources areas. • Ensure no less than 30% flow regime is maintained that support the ecology of the river system. Hydrology • Monitor existing gauging stations. • Ensuring the prescribed flow regime is implemented. • Awareness information among local people on sudden changes in River Thuci flow. Water Borne • Implement measures to assess the presence of diseases vectors and control of the potential diseases they cause. • Creation of awareness, prevention and monitoring programs. • The latrines in flood prone areas should be treated using solid chlorine to kill living bacteria, disease causing microbes and to curb smell. Noise • Provide ear protection devices to workers. • Warn residents adjacent to blast sites. 3414 THE KENYA GAZETFE 28th September, 2018 impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Avoid use of heavy machinery close to sensitive institutions. • Acquire a license for emitting noise in excess of the required standards. • Adherence to Noise Ançl Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Air quality • Reduce vehicle travel distance between camp, material sites and work sites. • Maintain vehicles engines. • Control with water spraying on unpaved access roads and work sites. • Respiratory protection devices for workers at crushing site. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2006. Public health Carry out workers pre-employment screening. Support health ervice both facilities and human resources in Thuc4 area. • Nois-formal education campaign for hygiene and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Occupational health • Proper road system design. apd safety • Control the driver behavior. • Appropriate signage. • Elaboration and enforcement of safety regulation. • Implementation of an emergency evacuation procedure. • Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations stipulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. 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, Nawobi. (6) Principal Secretary. Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NH!F Building, Community ,P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Embu 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-Genera!, MRJ5 353055 National Eni'iro,uneni Management Authority.