GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10869

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 Dry Bulk Handling Terminal for non-food products such as clinker, coal and fertilizer will comprise several components among them a standard gauge railway siding, conveyors, diesel powered generators, weigh bridges, six(6) flat sheds, one(1) with a capacity of 38,500m3, two(2) with a capacity of 40,000m3 two (2) with a capacity of 46,900m3 and one (1) with a capacity of 60,000m3, bag loading stations and an administrative block on approximately 50 acres of land (L.R. No. 10424) adjacent to the Athi River Standard Gauge Railway(SGR) in Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • 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. 15th November, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 4547 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Use of well serviced machinery to reduce exhaust smoke levels. • Limiting idling time of vehicles and equipment, and encourage workers to switch off vehicle engines whenever possible. • Regularly inspect and service company vehicles. Increased liquid • Ensuring there is no grey water runoff or waste uncontrolled discharges from the site/working generation areas. • Water containing pollutants such as cement, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall be discharged into S temporary containment tank for removal from site. • Prevent runoff loaded with sediment and other suspended materials from the site/working areas. • Potential pollutants of any kind and in any form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained and the water table not endangered. • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas (including groundwater) are not polluted. Contract a licensed garbage collecting Increased solid • company to manage waste. waste generation • Properly labelled and strategically place waste disposal containers within the sites. • Construction waste should be properly collected, stored, recycled or reused to ensure that materials that would otherwise be disposed of as waste are diverted for productive uses. • Workers operating equipment that generate Noise, vibration distiubanees noise should be equipped with noise protection gear including ear muffs and plugs. • Observance of strict working hours (preferably 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) during construction. • Unnecessary hooting by project vehicles will not be allowed. Disruption of • The proponent must adhere to water quality water supply to regulations described in Legal Notice No. 120 neighbours of the Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 68 of September, 2006. • Ensure any complaints from neighbours related to water abstraction activities are promptly mitigated- lacremed need • The proponent shall comply with laws and by- for sanitary laws relating to public health and sanitation. provisions • Aft toilets or pit latrines shall be secured to the pound. • 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. • A wash basin with adequate clean water and soap shall be provided alongside each toilet. • Ensure that sehdliquid exhausts are disposed by licensed agents or through approval by the local Public Health Office. Sod amnion • Oftesburden removed dining excavation to be used na fill or landscape the project area or in Giber was- Proposed Mitigation Measures • 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 materials shall be stored above flood level. • Areas for the storage of fuel and "other flammable materials shall comply with standard fire safety regulations. • Chemicals and fuel shall be stored in storage tanks within a secure compound. All chemicals and fuels shall be stored in accordance with their Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). • Appropriate training for the handling and use of fuels and hazardous material is to be provided. • All chemicals stored within the bunded areas shall be clearly labelled. • Storm water shall be diverted away from the fuel handling and storage areas. • The proponent shall set up a standard first aid station on site. • There should be a Safety Officer on site who has relevant training and knowledge of safety procedures. • The Contractor shall provide the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for staff. • The contractor must have insurance cover for the workmen. • The proponent shall comply with all standard and legally required health and safety regulations as promulgated by Factories and Other Places of Work Act, OSHA, 2007 and its subsidiary legislation and also the ILO Guidelines on Safety and Public Health. • Cordon off the construction site and only allow access to authorized personnel. • Need for traffic controls like speed bumps and traffic signs limiting speed when approaching the site. • Clear pedestrian / zebra crossing marks to be put on designated point, especially where the conveying belt will cross the road. • Install sirens in vehicles and machinery to alert people of danger when moving or reversing. • Immediate re-vegetation and landscaping works to be carried out after the works to restore the site. • Disturbance, clearing and excavation to be limited to just the project footprint areas. • The HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaigns should be conducted on site. • The campaign shall include the training of facilitators among the workers, information posters in more frequented areas in the site and public. areas . The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. Impacts Fuels, oils, hazardous substances and other liquid pollutants Occupational health and safety Risk to public and increased risk of accidents Loss of vegetation comprising grasses and sporadic shrubs Increase in prevalence of HIV/AIDs and STI's Impacts Fire fighting procedures Proposed Mitigation Measures • Ensure the construction site has adequate fire fighting equipment. • Ensure fire fighting equipment is serviced every six months and certificate is issued. • Regularly inspect workplace for potential fire risks and recommend remedial measures. • Ensure a sufficient number of people are trained in firefighting procedures. • Identify fire assembly points and have signage showing directions thereto. • Engage WRMA to undertake pegging for the two water bodies. • Construct gabions along the stream and the River fine in order to prevent further damage to the water bodies. • Ensure all machines, equipment, vehicles, trucks and cranes are serviced as per manufacturer's specification. • The weighbridge station to be serviced once a year and certificate to be issued. • Hoists and lifts to be kept in good mechanical condition and to obtain a certificate of compliance every six months. • Cranes are to be kept in good mechanical condition and the proponent/contractor to obtain a certificate of compliance every 14 months. • Have proper signage showing directions and speed limits. • Ensure supply trucks bring materials during the day and preferably at off peak time. • The contractor to cordon off the construction place and to have one gate for access. • The contractor shall have a register of all construction workers on site and shall ensure only those on the register are allowed on site. • The contractor shall capture the details of all visitors and supply trucks into the site. • The contractor shall hire security guards to ensure no unauthorized people are in the site 24 hrs a day. • Contractor to employ personnel with good conduct certificates. • Terracing and levelling of the compact areas on site. • Dig trenches and cut off drains to channel the runoff to the drainages. • Begin with one construction sector at a time and complete befOre moving to the next site. • Restrict movement of vehicles and trucks to existing roads and not to compact areas that are not due for construction. • Ordering of the construction material to be timed to the work programme. • Purchase high value and high quality construction material which will be able to last long and avoid wastages. • Encourage recycling of construction materials. • Encourage the refurbishing of damaged construction materials. Machine maintenance Controlling of traffic Insecurity Storm water management Material control procedures and process Pollution of river and stream Soil erosion. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) 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 the plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0424836 National Environment Management Authority.