GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 469

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, Daima Gas Limited, is proposing to construct and install two 25MT gas vessels in two phases involving installation of two number aboveground 25MT LPG Storage Tanks and all associated Civil Works, installation of Cylinder filling and storage warehouse, paving of all drive way within the plant, construction of an administation office and abulution blocks, construction of a genset house, installation of a fire fighting system for the entire plant, erection of a fire water storage tank and Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased • Use of an integrated solid waste waste generation management system i.e.through a hierarchy of options. • Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. Occupational • Implement all necessary measures to ensure health and safety of workers and the general public during operation of the housing project as stipulated in Factories and Other Places of Work Act Gap 514 • Well stocked first aid box which is easily available and accessible should be provided within the premises • Provision must be made for persons to be trained in first aid, with a certificate issued by a recognized body. Increased • Water Avoidance of wastage of curing water water demand Land/Soil • Use of tanker water for construction activity. • Provision of temporary toilets for labour • Wastewater generated will be recycled/reused during operation out the LPG Plant • Top soil will be stored carefully and will be used again after construction/installation phase is over so as to restore the fertility of project site • Bituminous materials / other chemicals, it any, shall not be allowed to leach into the soil • Methods to reuse earth material generated during excavation will be followed • Waste oil generated froM diesel Generator sets will be handed over to authorized recyclers approved by NEMA • Usage of appropriate monitoring and control facilities for construction equipments deployed • All hazardous wastes shall be securely stored, under a shed for eventual transportation an<:I disposal to the authorized dealers • The solid waste generation due to workers working at site will be segregated and will be transported and disposed of at County Government waste disposal facility • Chemicals / Paints etc. used during construction phase will be stored safely Biological • Care will be taken to avoid destroying any biodiversity where possible Socio-economic • Both skilled and unskilled local person shall be given preference for the jobs in the operation and maintenance of the plant. Health and Safety • Sensitization and awareness about HIV and AIDS • The workers will be diagnosed for respiratory functions at periodic intervals and during specific complaints etc. Medical Aid as per Factory Act and Panel doctor facility will be provided to the workers. • The health of workers will be checked for general illness; first time upon employment and thereafter at periodic intervals, as per improvement of the access road from Kisii—Rongo Highway. LPG operation activities shall include transportation of LPG Gas and storage, filling of LPG cylinders and distribution to outlets for consumers The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air emissions • Checking of vehicles and construction machinery to ensure compliance to legal standards as prescribed in the traffic act. • Transportation vehicles, diesel generator sets and machineries to be properly and timely maintained and serviced regularly to control the emission of air pollutants in 'order to maintain the emissions of NOX and SOX within the limits established by NEMA. • Minimize idling time for vehicles and adequate parking provision and proper traffic arrangement for smooth traffic flow. • Use of good quality fuel and lubricants will be promoted. Moreover, low sulphur content diesel shall be used as fuel for diesel generator sets to control emission of SO2. • Water sprinkling shall be carried out to suppress fugitive dust during earthworks and along uppaved sections of access roads. • Attenuation of pollution/ protection of receptor through strengthening of existing greenbelt/ green cover. Noise and • Acoustic enclosures for diesel generator sets excessive will be provided. vibration • Pumps—Enclosure in acoustic screen, allowing for engine cooling and exhaust, use of anti-vibration mounting, flexible couplings of hoses, maintaining adequate inlet pressure. • Provision of Intake mufflers, unidirectional fan for Cooling and enclosures for electrical motors. • Provision of ear plugs for labour in high noise area. • Provision of'barricades along the periphery of the site. • All contractors and subcontractors involved in the construction phase shall comply with acceptable noise standards. • Activities that take place near sensitive receptors to be carefully planned (restricted to daytime, taking into account weather conditions etc.). • Vehicles and generator sets to be serviced regularly and maintained properly to avoid any unwanted generation of noise or vibration from them. Use of suitable • muffler systems/ enclosures/ sound proof glass panelirig on heavy equipment/ pumps blowers. • Pumps and blowers may be mounted on rubber pads or any other noise absorbing materials. • In case of steady noise levels above 85 dB (A), initiation of hearing conservation measures. • Strengthening of greenbelt for noise attenuation may be taken up, etc. IP 18th Januarj,, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 135 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures the local laws and regulations. • Insignificant impact is expected on the workers' health and safety during the operation phasestage. • Job rotation schemes will be practiced fOr over-exposedpersons. • Constructional and occupational safety measures to be adopted during construction phase of the industry.. 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 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kisii 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. , Gp311..FREY. WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/5815142 National Environment Management Authority.