GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 582

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, Fossil Supplies Limited, proposes to construct 4 No. new LPG mounded bullet tanks with a total capacity of 6,000MT and eventually connect to existing KPC/KPRL pipelines. The project will occupy an area approximately 3.5 hectares in a leased KRC land by fossils supplies limited and will have control room/operational office, with 4 bulk tanker-loading points with deluge systems, trucks parking area, firewater tank, water sprinkler system and all standard requirements auxiliary facilities such as filling point, hydrant location, jetty, piping and an office at Kenya Railway Yard in Changamwe, Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Destruction of flora and fauna • Protect as possible indigenous trees and other surrounding vegetation. • Minimize site clearance to only areas needed for excavations. • Plant trees and landscape appropriately. Soil degradation • Adherence to existing laws and regulations including L.N 121: Environment Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Drainage system to be maintained. • Areas dedicated for hazardous material storage shall provide spill containment and facilitate clean up through measures such as dedicated spill response equipment. • In case of soil pollution, subsurface investigations should be conducted which should involve the collection of subsurface soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis. Safety and health (public safety, fire risks, explosion, Incident and accidents) • Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 • Adherence to Fire Safety and Reduction Rules L.N.59 • Implement emergency, preparedness and response plan. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Periodic fire drills shall be undertaken. • Provision of firefighting equipment in strategic and well labelled areas. • Train workers on safe work practices, and provide appropriate and adequate PPE. • Implement access control to high-risk areas to authorized personnel only. • Provide a high-performance fire resistance wall. • The facility to be secured and signs to be posted which include hazard warning, access restrictions and under whose authority the access is restricted will be posted. • Engage contractors with a well-developed EHS management system. • Adhere to Permit to Work System. Waste generation • Minimize waste generation, segregate general and hazardous waste. • Proper management of storm water. • To use sewer system or septic tank system to manage the sanitary waste. • Install Oil Water Separator. • Implementing a system for the proper metering and measurement of water usage. Traffic and pedestrian safety • Creating and implementing awareness programs, use visible safety advice, barriers, traffic diversions and warnings signages. • Developing and implementing traffic management plan • Abnormal loads will be timed to avoid times when traffic volumes are likely to be high. • The Site Engineer and Contractor should choose traffic routes to reduce the impact to other road users. • Introduce segregated pedestrian walkways, speed limits, minimise reversing vehicles. • Clearly designate loading/off-loading areas. Increase energy demand • Ensure that all lighting system are switched off when not in use. • Install energy saving bulbs. • Design the office infrastructure to maximize the use of natural light. • Install metering system for monitoring for electricity consumption. • Carry out facility energy audit. Reduce air quality • Adherence to existing laws and regulations including L.N 34: Environment Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, • Construction site and transportation routes to be water sprayed on dry and windy days. • Haulage trucks to be covered. • Use of well-maintained equipment to minimize the emissions during construction. Noise pollution • Comply with the provision of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. • Provide contacts (telephone number, email, etc.) to handle complaints. 200 200 Impacts Mitigation Measures • The use of hearing protection gear by workers when exposed to noise levels above 85 dB (A) and use of signages in high noise areas. • Use of well-maintained machineries with minimal noise emissions. Impact on water quality • Adherence to existing laws and regulations including L.N 121: Environment Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Provide adequate sanitary waste disposal facilities. • The waste oil to be handled by NEMA licenced waste handler. • Controlling and reducing at source the production of wastes and hazardous waste. Spillages and leakages • Install leak detection alarm system. • Train workers on leak detection and spill containment. • The source of the spill/leak should be isolated and contained appropriately. • The Contractor should notify the relevant authorities of any spills or leakages. • Avail leak and spill containment equipment and material. Social impact • Constant review of the Grievance Redress Mechanism to address complaints and issues from community and other stakeholders. 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, Mombasa 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/4257508 National Environment Management.