GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14149

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, Moses Mutethia Gerald T/A /vloreflow Enterprises is proposing to establish and operate an asbestos disposal site on a section of land situated on plot Nos. 1678 and 1679 (Original No. 1108) at Gandini in Kwale County for the activity. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The following are the anticipated impacts. and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Impact of sourcing of • Obtain raw materials from sources that are raw materials from compliant with NEMA Regulations, environment • Procure 'vanities that are sufficient for the intended works only. • Recycle as fax as practical to stem wastage. • Commit to extensive use of recycled raw materials as will be appropriate and in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the development. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide appropriate PPE to workforce/occupiers/visitors and enforce their use. • Use wire fencing for the entire site. • Engage security personnel to restrict access. • Install warning notices stating "Asbestos hazard area, keep out". The signs, with lettering of minimum 150mm in height, shall be placed so that they are clearly visible. • All transportation vessels, re-useable containers or any other similar article which have been in contact with asbestos waste shall be cleaned at the disposal site. Soil and water • Construct water proof pits with 130mm contamination thick concrete lining/wall and a base of similar thickness. • Wrap asbestos waste with a 500 gauge double wrapped plastic sheet with every seam sealed with a tape and covered before disposal. • Burry asbestos waste at least one meter below the ground level. • Dig disposal pit at least one meter above the water table. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures vehicle engines. 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/3253174 National Environment Management Authority.