GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9909

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 Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) intends to construct a Commercial mall, a 5 Star Hotel, a Modern warehouse block, an Office block, Petrol Station, Kindergarten, Residential apartments and Parking lots within its premises on plot L.R. Nakuru Municipality Block 7/554 located along Nakuru-Kisumu Road in Nakuru County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation measures Vegetation disturbance • Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by the construction work. • Specify location for vehicles and equipment and areas of the site which shall be kept free of traffic equipment and storage. • Designate access routes and parking within the site. • Introduction of vegetation(trees, shrubs and grass) on open spaces and around the project site and their maintenance. • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping progamme to help in re- vegetation of open parts of project area after construction. Dust emission • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Sprinkle water during excavation works by heavy machines. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Dust masks to be provided to employees and should be worn. • Use environmentally friendly fuels • Minimize the period for machinery idling. • Pursue good practices in energy use during operations and sensitize staff. • Provide appropriate personnel protective equipment to site workers. Increased solid waste generation • Use of an integrated solid waste management system i.e. through a hierarchy of options: 1. Reduction at source, 2. Recycling, 3. Reusing, 4.Incineration, 5. Sanitary land filling. • Through accurate estimation of the dimensions and quantities required. • Use of durable, long lasting materials that shall not need to be replaced as often as, thereby reducing the amount of waste generated over time. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging to avoid generation of excessive packaging waste. • Reuse packaging materials such as cartons, cement bags, empty metal and plastic containers to reduce waste at site. • Dispose waste more responsibly by contracting a waste registered handler who will dispose the wastes at designated sites only. 19th August, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Environmental Impacts Mitigation measures Health and safety • Comply to the OSHA • Provide personnel and passers-by signage and warnings traffic control signs and warning. • Provide for appropriate signage and warnings at work sites • Provide appropriate personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to site workers. • Provide for First Aid facilities as per the OSHA, 2007. • Plan to avoid congestion on road leading to the project area . • Provide and clearly display emergency contacts. • Develop and implement detailed and site specific Emergency Response Plans. Oil spills • Install oil trapping equipment’s in areas where there is a likelihood of oil spillage such as during the maintenance of construction equipment. • Soil in such an area shall be well protected from contamination. Noise and vibrations • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines or machinery not being used. • Sensitize the construction vehicle drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • The noisy construction works should be entirely planned to be during day time. OPERATION PHASE Fire hazards • Ensure fire extinguishers are stationed in visible places. • Security personnel and occupants to be trained in firefighting skills. • Drilling exercise to be conducted regularly. • Train substation operators on firefights. • Install smoke fire detectors and fire alarms. Energy resources management • Ensure machinery is regularly serviced to improve efficiency in consumption of energy. • Energy management through use of sound/appropriate equipment. • Application of rated equipment in welding and related works • Use of efficient mechanical plant and energy savers on sites. Water and energy management • Provide adequate and appropriate drainage infrastructure where required. • Ensure machinery is regularly serviced Environmental Impacts Mitigation measures to avoid leakages and/or spillages. • Oils, fuels and other materials to be stored in accordance with the manufacturers safety data sheets ( MSDS). • Implement erosion and sedimentation controls • Energy management through use of sound equipment • Application of rated equipment in welding and related works • Use of efficient mechanical plant and energy savers on sites Increased storm water, runoff and soil erosion • Surface runoff and roof water shall be harvested and stored in reservoirs so that it can be used for other purposes within the project site. • A storm water management plan that minimizes impervious area infiltration by use of recharge areas and use of retention with graduated outlet structures shall be designed • Apply soil erosion control measures such as leveling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Ensure that compacted areas are ripped to reduce run-off Insecurity • The establishment to have 24-hour security guards to protect life and property. • Engage a security firm and ensure regular security patrols especially during the working shift exchange hours Sustainable resource utilization • To ensure sustainable use of water and energy resources • Sensitize factory workers on efficient use of water and electricity 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, 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, Nakuru 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3883264 National Environment Management Authority.