GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10049

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, Stellar Warehousing and Logistics Limited, proposes to redevelop and refurbish existing buildings which include: production and blow moulders, high value goods store, engineering, production and sulphonation plant measuring approximately 29,243m2. The refurbishment shall address repairs to the various structural elements, repairs to the boundary wall, repairs to external hardstand areas, repairing the storm water drainage/rainwater catchment installations and in addition rectification of services .the redevelopment involves the construction of the separate industrial facilities (northern and southern facilities) in addition to the bulk services and wood work upgrade. The following are anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Environmental Impact Recommended Mitigation Measures Dust • Side enclosure and covering, by impervious sheeting where practicable, of any fill, aggregate or other dusty material stockpiles to stop dust generation and resource loss. Stockpiled materials can also be dampened with water if it is regularly being worked, as applicable. • Stockpiles will be placed in sheltered or covered areas, with temporary wind screens erected around stockpiles exposed to wind effects where necessary. • Stockpiled material will ideally only be handled when moist. • Trucks transporting bulk materials (e.g. dry earth) to, from and within the project site shall be covered with a suitable impermeable tarpaulin sheet or similar when travelling on public roads and should not be overloaded. • Work areas should be fenced, with the fence lined with cloth or fabric (such as shade netting) to minimize dust migration and generation off site. • Land clearing will be kept to a minimum so as to keep vegetation cover that will stabilize the ground and reduce dusty environments. • Movement of vehicles should be restricted to defined access routes to minimize dust emissions. • Consider the use of dust suppression materials where active construction has ceased. This could include concreting areas of the site that are not developed immediately or covering with sub-grade to stabilize the area. Landscaping of bare areas (including seeding and mulching) should be prioritized where it is unlikely to be damaged by later development. • Construction activities (such as excavation and transfer of surface materials) to be minimized on windy 6850 6850 Possible Environmental Impact Recommended Mitigation Measures days, particularly when blowing in the direction of sensitive receptors. • Drop height of excavated materials (on to the ground or into vehicles) should be controlled to a minimum to limit fugitive dust generation from unloading as far as practicable. • Appropriately site any concrete batching plants out of prevailing high winds and at a considerable buffer distance of not less than 100 meters away from sensitive receivers . Exhaust emission and gaseous pollutants • All vehicles and plants used during the works will be maintained in good working order to ensure optimum performance and no excess smoke is emitted. A maintenance record shall be kept. • If equipment or vehicles are seen to have excessive amounts of emissions, they will be given defect notices and taken out of service until repaired and approved for re-deployment. • Emissions from stationary equipment shall be visually inspected for the presence of black smoke (CO) and maintenance measures will be made to rectify burner efficiency. Odour • Proper staging of construction activities to minimize impact of construction odour (from painting, welding or grinding) in areas already occupied or neighboring properties. This may involve proper timing of activities to avoid unfavorable wind conditions. • Organic waste (food) containers will be sealed using a metal or hard plastic lid at all times to ensure that odours do not emanate from the putrefying organic waste. • Long-term storage of waste will not be permitted onsite. In addition, for short- term storage, no waste is to be stored outside designated areas. • Pipe networks and similar that transfer wastewater will be monitored for any leaks that could cause foul odour water to escape or the build-up of a stagnant water pond. • Work areas should be well ventilated to avoid impacts on the employees. • Workers should be supplied with appropriate personal protective equipment (such as respiratory equipment) when working with odours, dust and volatile emissions. Volatile emissions • The number of fuel and chemical storage areas should be minimized and properly managed. Closed fuel and chemical storage areas will be adequately ventilated and confined. • Ensure proper on site storage of volatile fuels and chemicals in appropriately sealed containers, in cool, covered areas with adequate ventilation. • All containers used for the storage of Possible Environmental Impact Recommended Mitigation Measures volatile materials (e.g. fuels, solvents) shall be kept closed when not in use. • Leakage of gases from gas bottles should be controlled through proper dangerous goods storage. • A full list of all volatile fuels and chemicals stored on site should be kept, including accompanying volumes, locations and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Noise • All works and ancillary activities (such as heavy vehicle movement and material deliveries) that are audible at the site boundary will be carried out during designated daytime hours only unless approval has been granted by regulatory authority. • Phase construction activities to take into account potential impacts on visitors and employees in adjoining properties and adjacent areas. • Avoid simultaneous use/operation of noisy equipment, if possible. • Equipment known to emit noise strongly in more than one direction is oriented to direct noise away from the noise sensitive receptors. • Noisy equipment and plant (generators and water pumps, etc.) be sited as far away from noise sensitive receptors as practically possible. • Access roads to the site shall be positioned such that vehicular movements cause minimum disturbance to any neighboring residential buildings. • Access to the site is designed so that the need for vehicles to reverse (and thus use their reversing alarm) is minimized. Vibration • To reduce the potential of impacts from noise and vibration to sensitive receptors, earth compaction is suggested to be carried out mainly with the use of water, rather than via vibro-compaction technique. • If elevated noise/vibration levels are encountered, the source of noise or vibration is to be identified and alternative methods or additional control measures are to be implemented. • In the event of vibration becoming a concern, an assessment will be undertaken in accordance with local regulations and standards. • Where reasonably practicable, vibrating equipment should be located as far from sensitive premises as possible, and if on a structure, not on one which is contiguous with that of the sensitive premises. • Proper and efficient use and operation of construction machinery and vehicles by qualified and skilled personnel (as per manufacturer’s instructions). 26th August, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 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, 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3869118 National Environment Management Authority.