GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7628

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environment 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 Bamburi Cement Limited proposes to set up a cement/ clinker production plant and limestone quarry at its parcel of land located in Magandia-Ngombeni near Calcium Quarry in South Coast part of Kwale County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Terrestrial • Minimizing clearing/disruption of vegetation with biodiversity biodiversity importance. habitat alteration Aquatic Biodiversity habitat alteration eg. Fish and Marine animals • Implement an excessive Noise management programme to workers. • Carry out periodic medical examination to workers and adjacent locals. • Monitor and record noise performance through Annual Audits. Air pollution • Install Smoke detectors and periodic Air quality (dust, fuel analyzers within /around. emissions) • Transport machinery should be well maintained • Use tarpaulin covers for moving load and cover Stockpiles/under roof. • Observe Speed limits for vehicles and Wetting of work areas, road sections. • Provision of dust masks, goggles for use for workers in dusty conditions. • Adhere to WHO and EMCA Ambient Air Quality minimum parameters. Water pollution • Mine Quarry located safe distance from Community Waters sources. • The depth of the mines should be controlled as per limits described. • EIA for new borehole tolerant of existing shallow wells. • Periodic Water Quality Monitoring. Management of • A NEMA certified Contractor must dispose solid Solid waste wastes to licensed site. • Segregation of waste at source must be practiced. • Re-use, reduce, recycle and re-think on waste management. • Continuously engage Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration Expert. • Undertake selective -Phase by Phase clearance of existing biofuel plantation to create space for Limestone Mine and Clinker Plant development. • Create buffer zone (Quarry vs Environs) using biofuel producing trees. • Tree seedling Strategy- to propagate fast growing/tolerant seeds/seedling. • Minimizing clearing and disruption to riparian vegetation. • Consult, Mining Department, Maritime and Fisheries before any blasting. • Maintain 200m buffer zone to Ocean to control soil dispersants. • Minimize or avoid blasting and use of heavy Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Siltation on the • Ensure all mine wastes are safely re-used in roadside and backfilling and landscaping. oceans • Cover moving trucks transporting mineral/shale to avoid spillage. • Maintain requisite mining buffers at least 200m or more from high tides. Road traffic • Involve road engineers in route options, new road and overload designs/supervisions. of road axle tonnage limits control tonnage. Ensure use of weigh bridges at loading point to • Use road signs, control speed 30-40Km in certain sections, traffic rules. 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, Kwale 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/1774763 National Environment Management Authority.