GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2007

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, Grain Bulk Handlers Limited, is proposing to construct a Bulk Grain handling Terminal which will comprise of 33No. large storage silos, bag loading stations and an administrative block; standard gauge railway siding, conveyors, diesel powered generators, weigh bridges and 20No. star bin silos of a smaller capacity for additional storage or recycling among other necessary facilities and amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Vegetation • Immediate re-vegetation and landscaping works to be carried out after the works to restore the site; and Disturbance, clearing and excavation to be limited to just the project footprint areas. Air Quality Watering of all construction sites with appreciable dust should be mandatory. • Stockpiles of fine materials e.g. sand, cement and ballast should be wetted or covered with tarpaulin during windy conditions. • Workers in dusty areas on the site should be issued with appropriate PPE. • Use of well serviced machinery to reduce exhaust smoke levels. • Limiting idling time of vehicles and equipment. • Regularly inspect and service company vehicles. 1st March, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 895 Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Liquid Waste • Ensuring there is no grey water runoff or Management uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas. • Water containing pollutants such as cement, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall be discharged into a temporary containment tank for removal from site. • Prevent runoff loaded with sediment and other suspended materials from the site/working areas. Solid Waste • Contract a licensed garbage collecting Management company to manage waste. • Properly labelled and strategically place waste disposal containers within the sites. • Construction waste should be properly collected, stored, recycled or reused. Noise and Excessive • Wotkers operating equipment that generate Vibrations noise should be equipped with noise protection gear including ear muffs and plugs. • Observance of strict working •hours (preferably 8a.m.-5p.m.) during construction. • Unnecessary hooting and revving by project vehiles not be allowed. Signs prohibiting such actions should be erected at all times. Sanitation • The proponent shall comply with laws and by-laws relating to public health and sanitation. • All toilets or pit latrines shall be secured to the ground. • The type and exact location of the toilets/septic tanks shall be approved by the City County in the design. • All toilets shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition. Soils • Overburden removed during excavation to be used to fill or landscape the project area or in other areas. • Immediate re-vegetation and landscaping works to be carried out after the works to protect soils that have been exposed. • Compact soils to reduce susceptibility to erosion. Hazardous • Hazardous materials shall be stored above Substances flood level. • Areas for the storage of fuel and other flammable materials shall comply with standard fire safety regulations. • Appropriate training for the handling and use of fuels and hazardous material, is to be provided by the Contractor as necessary. • Any chemical or fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately. • Fence of the tank compound with locks or other adequate security controls at the site. • Tank equipment such as dispensing hoses, valves, meters, pumps, and gauges shall be located within the containment or provided with own containment. • Storage areas or secondary containment shall be constructed of waterproof reinforced concrete or approved equivalent. Occupational Health • The Contractor shall provide the appropriate and Safety Personal Protective Equipment for staff. • The contractor must have insurance cover for the workmen. • There should be a safety officer on Site who has relevant training and knowledge of safety Impacts Proposed mitigation measures procedures. The proponent shall set up a standard first aid station on site. 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 30521, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Nairobi City 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/58 18680 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETrE NOTICE NO. 2008 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED ALTERATION OF THE EXISTING ARIZONA HOTEL TO ARIZONA HOSPITAL ON PLOT L.R. NO. BLOCK X111068 ALONG SWALEH NGURU ROAD OPPOSITE SAMBA COLT NEAR SPARKI MOSQUE IN MOMBASA COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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, Cone Flower Limited, is proposing to conduct alterations and renovations to the existing three floor hotel building according to the approved designs us suit a hospital facility. The proposed hospital will have a 7ONo. Bed capacity, it will offer both in patient and outpatient services. The ground floor provide for parking and a dead body holding area. 1st and 2nd floors will have 13No. Private beds and a ward, the mezzanine floor will majorly serve for administrative purposes. The 3rd floor will have 12No. Private rooms and 3 wards on Plot No. block XI/1068 along Swaleh Nguru road opposite Samba Colt near Sparki Mosque in Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Air pollution . Regular sprinkling of water on dusty areas and access roads. • Active earth work areas, stock piles and loads of soil being transported must be water to reduce dust. • All areas disturbed during closure of the site that are not required for a specific activity must be re-vegetated. • Any demolition machine found to be emitting excessive smoke should be withdrawn from operation and given mechanical attention. • Diesel exhaOst emissions from heavy machinery on site (excavators, front and loaders and hauling truck) must be controlled and Impacts Noise and excessive vibration Soil and water pollution Increased solid waste Proposed mitigation measures minimized by regular checks and servicing of vehicles. • Sensitize operators of construction machinery on effects of noise. • For mobile equipment, fit efficient silencers enclose engine compartments in plant vehicles. • Raise barriers around noisy equipment. • Workers in the vicinity or involved in high-level noise to wear PPE. • Use of,modern equipment, which produces the least noise. • Comply with EMCA (Noise and * excessive vibration pollution control) Regulations 2009. • Open stock piles of construction materials of site should be covered with tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainy season. • All machinery and equipment should be regularly maintained and service to avoid leak oil. • Re-vegetate the site with grass and trees of indigenous tree species, • Piovision of adequate and appropriate sanitary facilities for the construction workers. • Adopt the method of selective demolitions (for existing buildings) to the extent possible. • Waste (such as metal scrap or wood waste) that can be reused/recycled may be donated to local people. Impacts Proposed mitigation measures hospital. 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 Resourcei, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. County Director of Enyironment, Mombasa County The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral ou written comments within thirty (30) days from the, date of publication of this notice to the Dkector-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making 'process of the plan. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/58 18779 National Environment Management Authority.