GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8194

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, Continental Leather Ecosystem Limited, proposes to establish and operate a leather tannery on an existing godown on L.R. No. 4953/633 off Garissa Road in Thika Industrial area, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 2014. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Sensitize machinery operators on effects of noise. • Maintain plant and equipment. • Operations and activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high- level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Water resources • Liason with water service provider. • Adoption of sound conservation practices and Sound management of water usage by avoidance of unnecessary wastage, Installation of water conserving taps and recycling among others. • Harvesting and storage of roof catchments to provide water. Possible Impacts Effluent (Wastewater) management Waste management Mitigation Measures • Installation of effluent treatment plant/system (ETP) to pre-treat the tannery wastewater to set standards before discharge into sewer. Strict wastewater quality monitoring. • Explore various available ways of recycling the wastewater. • Chromium recovery from effluent and recycling. • Installation of appropriate grease/fats traps. • ETP Design to factor effluent volume, gradient, materials and standards. ETP to be strictly monitored for efficiency. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collector for disposal of solid waste. • Adopt sound waste management by incorporating suitable facilities for collection, segregation and safe disposal of solid wastes to support recycling and reuse. Waste to be reduced at source, segregated and disposed to approved dumpsites. Energy resources • Installation of energy-efficient and eco-friendly plant, tools, appliances and equipment. • Liason with Energy provider and adoption of sound conservation practices. • installation of solar energy systems. • Regular internal energy inspections/audits on the plant by competent experts. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes. • Provision of oil interceptors along the drains leading from oil prone areas. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full PPEs and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals. • Design and disseminate appropriate emergency response plans. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. Public health, occupational health and safety Air pollution • Explore various options for recycling and reuse of the various waste streams. • Waste collection and disposal every 24 hour. • Strict adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Enclose the site with a suitable buffer zone and suitable screens as may be appropriate. Switch of machinery and equipment when not in use and Ensure sound condition of machinery and equipment. All processes and ETP to be suitably well designed and strictly monitored to avoid formation of hydrogen sulphide and ammonia gases. Timely collection and disposal of fleshings, trimmings and other waste to avoid decomposition on site. • Sound practices, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. • Strict adherence to Air Quality Regulations, • Ensure use of standard materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials and products. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures. • Strategic Installation of appropriate fire equipment and regular servicing. • Training on firefighting. evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the operators and workers on fire risks; regular fire drills. • Post clear warning signs e.g. 'No unauthorized use of machines', ensure there are guards on moving parts etc. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Strategically post emergency numbers. • Strict adherence to OSHA. • Post strategically the OSHA abstract and provide material safety data sheets. 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, Kiambu 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/1770729 National Environment Management Authority.