GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10003

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, Sintmond Integrated Waste Management Limited, proposes to develop a waste handling facility for handling, segregating, sorting, disassembling, crushing and separation of municipal, industrial, medical, electronic and hazardous waste for recovery of materials and their classification into metals, cables, PCBs, glass, wood, paper, plastic, bricks, concrete among others on geographical positioning system coordinate 1o13’56.6”S and 36o59’21.3”E along Eastern Bypass next to Exxen Petrol Station in Nairobi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise pollution • Observe normal working hours during noisy construction works (00800 to 1700) hours. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures. • Sensitize drivers to avoid unnecessary gunning of vehiCLE engines. • Workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. Construction waste • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • All construction materials left over at the end of construction should be used in other projects or sold. • Ensure proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce damage. • Accurately estimate the sizes and quantities of materials required to reduce amounts left. • Excavated waste should be re-used or backfilled. Air/Dust pollution • Enclosing the structures under construction with dust proof nets. • Using efficient machines with low emission technologies for the ones that burn fossil fuels. • Regular maintenance and services of machines and engines. • Use of CLEan fuels e.g. unleaded and de- sulphurized fuels. Oil spills and leaks • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent oi leaks. • Contractor should have a designated area where machinery servicing and maintenance is carried out and that is protected from rain water. • All oil products should be stored in a site store and handled carefully. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Drainage and storm water • The drainage system should ensure that surface flow during pump testing is drained suitably to control flooding within the site. Vegetation loss • Designate access route and parking zones for construction Lorries and vehiCLEs delivering raw materials. • Landscape the site after the activity. Increased water demand • Provide information signs on means and needs to conserve water. • Promote re-cycling and re-use of water as much as possible. • Sensitize the occupants to conserve water by avoiding unnecessary wastage. • Detect and repair broken pipes promptly. • Install water storage tanks. Solid waste generation • Waste should be properly segregated and separated. • Provide litter bins. • Ensure regular waste collection. • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • Creating adequate facilities for the storage of materials and chemicals and controlling access to these facilities. Demand for electricity • Energy conservation measures to be practiced. • Lights to be switched off when not in use. • Service solar panels regularly. • Ensure standby general is functional. • Install power meters to monitor power use. Fire hazards and accidents • Keep well stocked and functional first aid box. • Ensure proper storage of inflammables at the site. • Maintain fire-fighting equipment and ensure that they are regularly inspected. • Create awareness among employees on proper safety measures. Occupational health and safety • Provision of PPEs to all and replacing the PPEs on wear and tear. • Placing readable signs alerting people of flammable hazardous petroleum materials. • Servicing equipment and machine to ensure efficiency. • Providing fire-fighting equipment. • Delineating fire and emergency assembly. Insecurity • Construction of a perimeter wall and have a barrier which is manned all the time. • Install security alarms. • Partnership with the neighbors and police in community policing. • Round the clock security for the facility. • Adequate lighting and an alarm system installed at strategic points. Generation of noise • Erecting signs and notifying other users of noisy activities. • Conducting all noisy activities during the day when permissible levels are higher. 24th September, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provision of PPEs such as ear plugs for employees working in noisy conditions or with noisy equipment. • Using equipment with low noise ratings or noise reduction technologies such as for the generators. Washrooms • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences the washrooms should be kept CLEan, in good working and usable conditions. Increased pressure on available utilities • Implementing water conservation techniques. • Using only the required amounts of water during normal operations. • Creating awareness through signs of conservation of water and electricity. • Using natural light during the day for lighting purposes. • Using gas in the kitchens/restaurants for cooking purposes. 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, Nairobi City 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/2378146 National Environment Management Authority.