GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6978

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, Cemtech Limited is proposing to establish a cement grinding plant which will comprise of installation of a cement grinding mill, feed hoppers, transport conveyors, weigh bridge, canteen, drivers rest area, garage, fuel station, administration offices, cement storage silos, associated facilities, equipment and amenities. The proposed project will be located on parcels No. Turbo East/Leseru Block 7(Leseru)/764 and Uasin Gishu/Mile Thirteen Settlement Scheme/1527 off Eldoret Webuye Highway within Uasin Gishu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Release of sulphur gases SOx • Inherent scrubbing. • Oxygen control (increase). • Fuel substitution (lower total sulfur). • Raw material substitution (lower sulfide sulfur). NOx emissions • Oxygen control (decrease). • Indirect firing. • Low-NOX burner, mid-kiln firing, process improvements, process control. CO emission • Good combustion practice, excess air (increase), raw material substitution, pre- processing system design and mixing air fan. CO2 emission • Improved thermal efficiency. • Clinker substitution. • Improved electrical efficiency. • Raw material substitution and mineralizers. Clinker and cement dust pollution • Ensure de-dusting system is always efficient. • Strict enforcement and use of PPE. • Ventilation at workplace to be sufficient. High noise level at • Carrying out periodic noise measurements. Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures the workplace • Fitting noise machines with noise reduction devices. • Providing suitable hearing protection to all workers exposed to noise levels above 85dB(A). • Posting notices and signs in noisy areas. • Carrying out audiometric test by a designated medical practitioner to all workers exposed to noise levels above 85dB(A). • Educating all workers on importance of marking correct use of PPE provided to protect them against high noise levels. Solid waste management and disposal • Recycle and reuse where applicable. • Segregate for appropriate disposal. • Process improvement to minimize waste generations. • Material substitution to minimize waste generation. • Technological improvement to minimize waste generation Utilities operations wastewater • Adaption of water conservation opportunities. • Minimizing use of antifouling and corrosion inhibiting chemicals. • Testing for residual biocides and other pollutants of concern. • PH adjustment. • Sedimentation for suspended solids reduction using settling basins or clarifiers. • Multimedia filtration for reduction in non- settleable suspended solids. Sanitary wastewater • Segragation of wastewater streams. • Treatment to meet national standards for sanitary wastewater discharge. Traffic Impacts • Liaise with the Kenya National Highways Authority for permission to construct an acceleration/deceleration lane for safe entry and exit of the highway. • Liaise with Kenya National Highway Authority to ensure that appropriate road signs before exit/entry junction areas erected. • Drivers to strictly observe the Highway Code. • Speed limits to be strictly observed. 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, Uasin Gishu 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 2378 2378 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/5151124 National Environment Management.