GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3550

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, Wang-Tech Petroleum Limited proposes to construct and operate a waste oil handling facility. The proposed project activities entails civil works associated with reconstruction of the existing yard include construction of the following: reinforced concrete slab in the working area, bund walls to serve as secondary containment for the waste oil storage tanks, concrete storm water drainage channels incorporating oil/water interceptors, an office block and washrooms. Activities to be undertaken during operation phase of the proposed project include transportation of waste oil from the port of Mombasa to the yard for processing (decanting) and selling to third parties for reuse or recycling. The technology to be used in the processing of waste oil entails separation of oil from water without an addition of any chemical. The design of the processing facility consists of a chamber with a mechanical screen (sieve) on top, a long channel and a six stage underground oil separator chambers arranged in series. These are simply decanting chambers that have connecting pipes which allow water to pass from one chamber to the next. Environmental Aspect Dust Potential Environmental Impact • Adverse human health Mitigating Measures Frequent watering of all exposed earth surfaces. • Soiling of Enclosure of the site with iron neighboring sheet perimeter fence. properties Enclosure of the concrete mixer • Nuisance to with dust nets. neighbors Cover trucks with canvas to • Impaired prevent loose materials from being visibility blown by wind Concrete mixer to be positioned away from major work areas and perimeter fence. • Soil Hazardous materials to be stored contamination in closed containers and placed on water proof surface. Minimize the quantity of hazardous materials stored at the site. Waste disposal • Ground water Provide suitable and well labelled contamination solid waste containers. through leaching of Proper segregation of waste the leachate. generated. • Surface water Reduce generation of solid waste contamination at the source. through run off • Aesthetic degradation Empty packaging materials like cartons and cement bags should be piled in a safe place and sold or • Nuisance to issued out for reuse. workers and Reuse of top soil for landscaping of the site. Environmental Aspect Fire Increased traffic Elevated and overhead works Mitigating Measures Sell used oil and scrap metals to licensed dealers. Other solid waste to be collected by licensed waste handlers for • Soil appropriate disposal. contamination Provision of sanitary facilities for use by workers. -Loss of property Provide appropriate firefighting and/or life equipment. -Train workers on fire fighting. Ensure inspection of the fire equipment. Designate a smoking zone. Post No smoking signs at the storage area for the fuel and/or oil. Injury to workers Provide appropriate number of standard first aid kits. Potential Environmental Mitigating Measures Impact determine actions needed to implement job safety. Maintain a register of workers on site. Designate an emergency assembling point. Establish a health and safety committee where appropriate. • Nuisance to Schedule delivery of materials to neighbors the site during periods of light traffic. • Violation of traffic rules Install appropriate traffic signs. Define speed limit within the yard. Maintain a record of incidents and accidents. Control traffic flow to and from the site. Environmental Aspect Potential Environmental Impact neighbours • Clogging of storm drains Adequate number of workers to be trained on first aid. Names of trained first aiders to be conspicuously displayed at the site. Maintain a record of incidents and accidents on site. Document the procedure for working at heights. Provide safety nets/traps. Use appropriate safety signage to warn workers. Restrict access to the construction site by unauthorized individuals. statutory inspection of all lifting equipment (Chain blocks and cranes). Cranes should be operated by trained and experienced personnel. Adhere to the safe load of lifting equipment. Construction of a site office for co- ordinating construction activities. Appoint a health and safety personnel. Document emergency response procedures. Conduct mandatory safety inductions for all visitors to the site. Document and display at the site emergency phone contacts for external emergency service providers. Obtain indemnity cover for all workers on site. Provision of wholesome drinking water to workers. Use of permit to work for critical tasks. Hold toolbox and monthly meetings to discuss general safety concerns, review incidents, and 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. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Mombasa 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 regarding this plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0747553 National Environment Management Authority.