GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11886

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. 7462 7462 The proponent, Patiala Distillers (K) Limited intends to carry out installation of brewery and spirit blending and filling plant with a capacity of filing one hundred and eighty (180) bottles per minute on plot L.R. Nos. 11895/58 and 11895/59 along old Mombasa Road in Mlolongo area, Mavoko Sub-County, Machakos County The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise pollution and vibrations • Switch off engines not in use. • Installation works to be confined to between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Provide and enforce use of PPE e.g., ear muffs, aprons, gloves. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling and greasing). • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. • Ensure use of serviced equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Demolition work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Ensure use of earmuffs by workers. Air emissions • Water sprinkling on driveways for dust control. • Ensure servicing of vehicles regularly. • Control speed of construction vehicles and switch off machines when not in use. • Provide PPE to workers. Risk of accidents and injuries to workers • Contract equipment specialists to lead the team. • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health, safety and environment officer. • Ensure use of appropriate personal protective clothing. • Provide First Aid Kits on site. Health and safety • Provide First Aid Kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protection gear. • Provision of firefighting equipment. • Put in place an emergency response plan. • Put in place guideline for operation of machinery and appliances and ensure workers are aware of the same. • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed off to County and NEMA approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Solid waste to be put in designated areas for appropriate disposal (waste cubicle). • Waste segregation at source. • Engage a licensed, competent and effective waste handler. Energy consumption • Use electricity sparingly. • Use of standby generators. • Use of renewable sources of energy i.e. solar panels. Excessive water use • Excessive water use may negatively impact on the water source and its sustainability. • Drilling a borehole. • Abstract as indicated in the WRA permit. • Installation of toilet flushes with low volume cisterns. Liquid waste management • Presence of effluent treatment plant for distillery and brewery waste. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the plant. • Proper connection to the treatment plant. • Availability of separate storm water drainage channel. • Sewer waste connected to trunk MAVWSCO sewer line. Traffic • Come up with traffic management plan. • Provide adequate parking facilities within the project site. Storm water impacts • Provide roof gutters to collect and direct roof water to drains. • Construct drains to standard specifications. • Develop a storm water drainage system and linkage to natural drains. Insecurity • Premise secured with a perimeter wall. • Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points. • Have a entry point that is manned 24 hours. • Construction of gate house. Increased social conflicts • Increased economic activities – employment generation and income earnings. • Encourage good relation with the neighbors through neighborhood associations and CSR programs. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 30th September, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE (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/3851453 National Environment Management.