GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7497

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, Shreeji Enterprises (Kenya) Limited, proposes to establish a cement manufacturing plant coupled with installation of a sodium silicate plant and storage facility, a PPR bags plant and storage facility, a tyre retreading unit, a transport and logistics centre, an office block and quality control laboratory, other associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. 11895/43 along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, Mavoko area, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible impacts Mitigation measures Sulphur (sox) gases • Inherent scrubbing, oxygen control (increase), fuel substitution (Lower total sulfur), raw material substitution (lower sulphide Sulfur), raw material alkali/sulfur balance, in-line raw mill. • Preheater upper stage hydrated lime injection, calcined feed. • Recirculation, cement kiln dust internal scrubber, preheater upper. • Stage trona injection and calcium-based internal scrubber. Nox emissions • 02 (decrease), indirect firing, low-nox burner, mid-kiln firing process improvements, process control improvements, low. • Nox calcine, staged combustion, semi- direct firing, mixing air fan. • And cement kiln dust insufflation. Co emission • Good combustion practice. Co2 emission • Improved thermal efficiency, clinker substitution, improved electrical efficiency, raw material substitution and mineralizers. Ammonia emission • Raw material substitution and tailpipe scrubber technologies. Solid waste • Recycle and reuse where applicable management and segregate for appropriate disposal. disposal • Process and technological improvement to minimize waste generations. • Material substitution to minimize waste generation. • Waste disposal as provided for in the environmental Management and co- ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Provide appropriate waste handling receptacles. • Safe disposal of electronic waste. Wastewater • Adaption of water conservation opportunities. • Sedimentation for suspended solids reduction using settling basins or clarifiers. • Multimedia filtration for reduction in non settleable suspended solids. • Segregation of wastewater streams. • Treatment to meet national standards for sanitary wastewater discharge. Storm water • Storm water should be separated from process and sanitary wastewater streams. Possible impacts Mitigation measures • Runoff should be minimized and the peak discharge rate be reduced (e.g. By using vegetated swaks and retention ponds). • Oil water separators and grease traps should be installed and maintained as appropriate at refueling facilities, workshops. • Parking areas, fuel storage and containment areas. Dust • Good housekeeping and maintenance. • Use of air-conditioned, closed cabins. • Dust extraction and recycling systems. • Air ventilation (suction). • Ensure de-dusting system is always efficient. • Workers to use appropriate PPE. • Strict enforcement on PPE use. • Ventilation at workplace to be sufficient. Heat • Shielding surfaces. • Using personal protective equipment. • Minimizing the work time required in high temperature environments by implementing shorter shifts. • Use of air- or oxygen supplied respirators. Noise and vibrations • Noise barriers. • Personal hearing protection. • Developing and implementing an effective noise control and hearing conservation programme. • Carrying out periodic noise measurements. • Fitting noisy 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. Physical hazards • Good housekeeping. • Ensure surfaces are not slippery. • Clearly mark all uneven surfaces. • Guarding of machine moving parts. • Provide and mark safe passages and exits. • Spills to be promptly cleaned. Occupational health • PPE use. and safety • Appropriate handling as per material safety data sheets. • Training and sensitizations. • Medical examination of exposed workers. Vehicular traffic • Liaise with the Kenya National Highway along Nairobi- Authority for permission to construct an Mombasa Road acceleration/deceleration lane for safe entry and liaise with kenya national highway authority to ensure that appropriate road 23rd July, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3293 Possible impacts Mitigation measures signs before the exit/entry junction area erected. • Drivers to strictly observe the highway code. • Speed limits to be strictly observed exit of the highway. All exhibits to which no claim is substantiated before the destruction of the records shall under Rule 4 be deemed to be part of the records for the purposes of destruction. Dated the 29th February, 2020. WILBRODA JUMA, Chief Magistrate, Narok. Parking outside the • Provide sufficient space for internal factory premises parking of lorries awaiting. • To deliver material or to collect material. Demolition waste • Use of an integrated solid waste management system. • Recycled/reused recyclable solid waste where possible. • All foundations must be removed and recycled, reused or. • Disposed of at a licensed disposal site. • Where recycling/reuse is not possible, waste should be taken to a licensed waste disposal site. • Donate re-usable demolition waste to charitable organizations, individuals and institutions. 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/1774675 National Environment Management Authority.