GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4951

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, the proponent Kilindini Warehouses Limited proposes to put up grain storage silos on Plot L.R. No. MSA/Block/I/371, Shimanzi area, Mombasa County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Source raw materials from sites that are licensed by NEMA. Have a procurement plan based on the Bill of Quantities prepared by a Quantity surveyor. Procure and strategically place adequate solid waste collection bins with a capacity for segregation within the construction site. • Sensitize construction workers on proper waste management. • Procure a sizeable central solid waste collection bin with chambers to accommodate separated waste. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Procure and provide adequate PPE to workers and visitors to the site. • Install dust control systems and dust holding bins required to prevent the hazard of dust explosions during the cleaning process. • Develop and implement a dust management program. • Service machinery and equipment regularly to ensure they are in good condition. • Comply with the Air Quality Regulations, 2014 and Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Grain • Target on zero entry into the silos. /engulfment risks • entrapment Display signage warning of potential engulfment at all entry points to silos. • Workers entering a grain silo should be equipped with a body harness which is tethered to a lifeline manned by at least two other individuals outside of the bin. • Lock out/tag out any and all power equipment (such as augers) before entering the silo. Silo gas • Provide good ventilation in and around the formation silos. Environmental • risks of obtaining raw • materials Solid waste • generation Noise and air pollution Water demand • and effluent generation • Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler to dispose off the solid waste. • Comply with the Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Sensitize the workforce on the need to conserve the available water resources. • Procure and install a bio digester to manage the effluent in place of the septic tank-soak pit system. • Monitor the quality of effluent discharged from the proposed bio-digester. • Apply for and obtain an effluent discharge license from NEMA. • Comply with the Water Quality Regulations, 2006. The proponent should ensure compliance with requirements of the relevant Kenya Standard(s) or other standards approved by KEBS. Register the site as a workplace with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services. • Obtain insurance cover for the workers. • Develop and implement a safety and health policy at the workplace. • Develop and implement an emergency response plan. • Procure and provide adequate and appropriate PPE to workers and visitors to the site. • Display signage warning of potential hazards at various sections of the silos. • Provide well stocked first aid kits, first aid services and training among the workers. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. • Install appropriate and adequate dust screens around the project site. • Sensitize workers to stay out of the silo during the first 2-3 days after filling. • Workers should be provided with self- contained breathing apparatus and trained on their use. • Display appropriate signage warning people of the potential for silo gases. Aflatoxicosis • Suppress potential aflatoxin conditions, remove all broken corn, dust and foreign material that can provide a source of contamination. • Check and repair storage silos to prevent moisture leaks from faulty joints or other problems. • Inspect and probe the grain held in the silos every 3 to 4 weeks to check for insect activity, high temperatures and mold growth. Fire outbreaks • Insure the silos with an insurance company to and explosions safeguard against loses. ▪ Develop and implement a fire and emergency response plan. • Procure and increase the number of firefighting equipment. • Ensure firefighting equipment are serviced quarterly. • Install fire and emergency exits at appropriate locations within the silos. • Train staff on fire safety and have fire marshals on standby. Insect and pest • Develop and implement a pest and insect infestation management plan in collaboration with commercial pest control professionals. • Thoroughly clean empty bins, suhfloors, aeration ducts and elevators. • Adhere to acceptable grain moisture content and temperature levels at storage. Quality • assurance Occupational • safety and health risks 17th July, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2913 Impacts Traffic congestion Proposed Mitigation Measures • Prepare and implement a traffic management plan. • Ensure that all machinery owned by the proponent are parked within the site. • Offload construction materials on the site and not on the road reserves. Joan Kimetu Janet Onyango Barbara Kariuki Dated the 3rd July, 2020. P. INDETIE, MR/0744639 Warehouse Manager. • Comply with the Traffic Act, 2016. Energy demand • Sensitize workers to switch off lights when not in use. • Keep records and analyse Kenya Power bills to identify areas of unnecessary use. • Undertake energy audits every 3 years. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (d) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (e) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (f) 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0744892 National Environment Management Authority.