GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5085

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, Makadara Oil Terminal Limited (MOTL), proposes to construct an oil and gas storage depot comprising of 6No. of aboveground storage tanks with a capacity of 12000m3 , 2No. LPG 6th May, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE spheres, loading /offloading gantries, warehousing facility, pumps/pumping areas, administration buildings, fire-fighting infrastructure, server rooms, weighbridge, truck parking, rail siding, drainage system and associated infrastructure. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure LPG, fuel oil, gasoline and gas oil fires • Strategic location of fire fighting equipment at the depot. • Provision of functional firefighting equipment at the depot compliance to Nairobi County requirements on firefighting including— (a) use of periodic maintenance firefighting appliances; (b) conducting an annual fire safety audit; and (c) display of a fire clearance certificate at site. • Conducting regular emergency drills to include but not limited to fire fighting and response. • Maintaining an Electrical Maintenance Plan. • Marking and checking to ensure all fire escape routes are available and clear at all times. • Having a marked fire assembly point at the depot. Fighting procedures for various depot fires Small fires: • Any extinguisher suitable for Class B fires, dry chemical, CO2, water spray, fire- fighting foam or Halon. Large fires: • Water spray, fog or fire-fighting foam. • Water may be ineffective for fire-fighting, but may be used to cool fire-exposed containers. • Fire-fighting foam is suitable for polar solvents with > 10% oxygenate concentration. Isolate area around a container involved in fire. • Cool tanks, shells and containers exposed to fire and excessive heat with water. • For huge fires the use of unmanned hose or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to minimize personnel exposure. • Major fires may require withdrawal, allowing the tank to burn. • Large storage tank fires require specially trained personnel and equipment to extinguish the fire with the need for properly applied fire-fighting foam. Occupational health and safety risks; incidences and accidents • Registration of all workplaces by the Director, Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHSS). • For fire and safety, the contractor should ensure the following: (a) Place portable fire extinguishers at suitable locations. (b) Training all staff on fire safety policy and procedures/fire marshals. (c) Clearly mark all fire exits within the site. (d) Place fire extinguishers in strategic areas Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure within the station. • Provide all workers with the necessary protective gears. • Ensure all workers are in protective gears all the time when on site. • Designate and mark smoking areas. • Provide enough first aid kits within the project site. • Train workers in administering first aid. • Label all potential hazards such as movable machine parts. • Raise awareness and educating workers on risks from equipment and training them on the use of the equipment. • Placing visible and readable signs around where there are risks. • Ensuring security in and around the site to control the movement of people. • Providing safe and secure storage for equipment and materials in the site. • Placing visible and readable signs to control the movement of vehicles and notify motorists and pedestrians around the, and workers in the site. Increased solid waste generation Following EMCA regulations on Waste Management, Legal Notice No. 121 including: • Use of an integrated solid waste management system like: source reduction; recycling; reuse; and land filling/backfilling. • Using waste minimization techniques like buying required quantities in bulk. • Identifying all sources of wastes, and ensuring wastes are handled by licensed personnel. • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • All construction materials left over at the end of construction should be used in other projects or sold. • Ensure proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce damage. Soil geology, degradation and soil erosion • Use properly maintained hoses and fittings. • Make the cement screeds in all the chambers using water proof material. • Install a monitoring well next to the tanks to check on leaks. • Use water finding dipstick and/ or a hydrometer to check on density/ specific gravity. • Ensure there is no oil spills, leaks during refilling and when offloading the fuel. • Excavated materials should be removed promptly from the site to avoid erosion. • Avoid unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. • Control activities especially during rainy any windy conditions. • Regular sprinkling of water to reduce dust. • Landscaping after completion of the depot with appropriate local vegetation. 2424 2424 Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure • Apply soil erosion control measures including: Control speed and operation of construction vehicles; Sprinkle water on excavated areas; Maintenance of construction equipment; All bare areas should be landscaped after; Provide workers with dust masks if working on sensitive areas. Hydrology, drainage and storm- water • A well-drained area should be identified for parking, servicing and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment. • Observe appropriate disposal procedures for oils and lubricants. • Provide drainage channels should during construction to minimize any possible water logging. • Provide a segregated drainage system where water contaminated with oils drains to instead of draining into the open storm drains. • Water contaminated should be directed into the oil-water separator from where it should be treated before it is released to the rest of the drainage system. • An interceptor tank made up of reinforced concrete walls and floor shall be constructed and its inner walls shall be plastered with water proof cement. (Each chamber shall have a manhole with a reinforced concrete cover). • The used oil tank will have a concrete wall which will be able to contain the net products of used oil. Its plinth shall be sloped towards the oil-water separator for treatment. • The drainage system should ensure that surface flow is drained suitably into the public drains provided to control flooding within the site. • The channels should be covered with gratings or other suitable and approved materials to prevent occurrence of accidents and entry dirt that would compromise flow of run-off. • The drainage channels should ensure the safe final disposal of run-off /surface water and should be self-cleaning which means it should have a suitable gradient. • Implementation of roof water harvesting. Air/dust pollution and exhaust emission • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers. • Personal protective equipment to be worn. • Post signs that limit vehicles speed onto unpaved roads and over disturbed soils. • Cover stockpiles of sand, soil and similar materials or surround them with wind breaks. • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Sprinkle water on access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes whenever necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Enclosing the structures under construction with dust proof nets. • Using efficient machines with low emission Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure technologies for the ones that burn fossil fuels. • Regular maintenance and services of machines and engines. • Use of clean fuels e.g. unleaded and de- sulphurized fuels. • Educate and raise awareness of construction workers on emission reduction techniques. Noise and vibrations Complying with the EMCA noise regulation Legal Notice No. 61 including: • Prescribe noise reduction measures if appropriate e.g. restricted working hours, transport hours and noise buffering. • Consult with the surrounding community on the permissible noise levels and best working hours. • Use best available technology. • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Ensure that construction machinery is serviced and kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Observe normal working hours during noisy construction works (00800 to 1700) hours. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures. • Construction workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. Above-ground fuel storage, and handling • Use properly maintained hoses and fittings • Make the cement screeds in all the chambers using water proof material. • Install a monitoring well next to the tanks to check on leaks • Use water finding dipstick and/or a hydrometer to check on density/specific gravity. • Ensuring no spills during refilling and /or when offloading the fuel. Increased water demand • Drill a borehole. • Ensure that water is sourced from a sustainable source and from licensed water vendors. • Recycling waste water and using it for other purposes. • Provide information signs on means and needs to conserve water. • Promote re-cycling and re-use of water as much as possible. • Sensitize the occupants to conserve water by avoiding unnecessary wastage. • Detect and repair broken pipes promptly. • Install roof gutters and installing water storage tanks to collect and harvest rain water. • Avoid unnecessary toilet flushing. Community impacts • Initiate good public relation between the proponent, contractor and the community. • Erect and maintain relevant information boards including approvals and consultants of the proposed depot facility. • Keep a “complaints register” on site. • Continuous community and stakeholder 6th May, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure engagement. • The proponent to develop a grievance redress system accessible to all stakeholders. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, 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, Nairobi City County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke National Environmental 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 for this project. MAMO B. MAMO, MR/3643181 Director-General.