GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6417

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, Betrilyf Solutions Limited, is proposing to put up a battery servicing facility that covers project installation, project operation including receiving of batteries, charging and discharging, adding BSI additive to restore batteries to as good as new while ensuring negative impacts are properly mitigated. The proposed battery servicing facility will be located in a rented existing warehouse in Plot L.R. No. 11895/48 (Scarlet Business Park) along Mombasa Road, Mavoko Sub County, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Installation phase Noise pollution and vibration • Noise survey will be undertaken to determine actual levels and where necessary noise control and hearing conservation implemented. • Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be provided for all persons exposed to high noise levels. Occupational safety and health risks • Strictly adherence to the provisions of OSHA, 2007 and related subsidiary legislation. • Risk assessment to be undertaken prior to commencing the works and safe work method statement developed. • Engage a competent safety officer to oversee safety management at the workplace. • Develop and implement Permit to Work System. • Providing appropriate PPE to workers as task may demand and ensuring they are compulsorily used. • Undertake statutory safety training to workers. • Undertake workplace assessment and auditing by approved persons. Waste generation: • The liquid waste arising to be managed through the existing elaborate liquid waste management system serving Scarlet Business Park. • Solid waste anticipated will be, collected and segregated. • The solid waste will be re-used at the project to the extent feasible, re-sold where applicable and the waste which remains as waste will be disposed through a NEMA licensed entity at minimum. Operational Phase Air pollution • Undertake air quality survey yearly by an approved person to ensure the levels are within the permissible levels. • Provision of adequate ventilation system. • Adhere to the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Water pollution • Damaged batteries will not be accepted for Servicing at the point of receiving. • All the acid from the batteries will be collected and recycled. • All staff to undergo sensitization and training on safe practices within the plant. • The activities within the plant are automated in a closed system to reduce the risk of spillages. • The organic compound used for refurbishment is environmentally safe thus no risk to health and environment. • Process water will be collected independently and treated to acceptable limits by a NEMA licensed entity for hazardous waste before disposal as appropriate. 28th August, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Provision of proper storage of batteries to prevent breakages. Soil pollution and land pollution • All batteries will be inspected for physical damage prior to being accepted for refurbishment at the point of collection. • All floors shall be resin impermeable flooring so as to prevent liquids penetrating into the soil. • The facility shall implement a waste management plan. • Provision of colour coded waste bins to ensure waste segregation at source. • Process liquid waste by design shall be isolated from the black and greywater streams and treated in the proposed waste treatment plant to acceptable limits and disposal as may be appropriate. • Waste treatment plant to be licensed by NEMA for suitability in treating the process wastewater to acceptable standards. • The black water and greywater from the facility will be disposed through the elaborate wastewater management system serving Scarlet Business Park within which the facility shall be located. • Solid waste management at the facility shall be strictly guided by the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Liquid waste management at the facility shall be strictly guided by the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. Occupational safety and health • The Proponent shall ensure compliance with OSHA 2007 and related subsidiary legislation. • Undertake risk assessment upon commencement of the operations based on which safe operating procedures shall be developed. • Train the workers on the hazards associated risks and applicable precautions. • Provide appropriate PPE to workers which should be used at all times. • Maintain and make available to users an updated inventory of material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used at the workplace for reference. • The facility shall undergo regular statutory assessments and audits by approved persons in tandem with OSHA 2007. • Hazard communication through signage. Fire risks • Adequate ventilation to prevent buildup of explosive gases from charging. • Provision of fire detection and alarm system. • Provision of well-maintained and adequate firefighting appliances. • Training of workers on fire safety and emergency preparedness. • Ensure Compliance with the Fire Risk Reduction Rules, 2007. 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, Machakos County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0767274 National Environment Management Authority.