GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7495

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 aboNe proposed project. The proponent, Insectipro Limited, is proposing entail setting up an insect rearing agribusiness of black soldier fly farm at Red hill area to produce protein ingredients that will be used for feeding livestock and poultry on Plot L.R. No. 27198 Limuru Sub-County, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Black Soldier • There shall be mitigation measures to rearing prevent identified social impacts to workers and community. • Prevent health and safety impacts. • Prevent any environmental impacts to the surrounding community. • Prevent emergent of new trends of pest infestation e.g. fruit flies. Construction and • Proper personal protective equipment i.e. Safety safety boots, helmet, goggles, respiratory equipment and gloves shall be used at all times on the site during construction or as condition warrant and workers trained on the proper use of tools Increase in consumption of fossil fuels Construction and Safety Dust pollution Proposed Mitigation Measures • Prior to the start of the construction, all areas shall be inspected for the presence of potentially hazardous substances. • Contractors and managers shall use barriers and guards as necessary to protect employees and visitors from physical hazards. Danger warning or CAUTION will be put at strategic places. • There should be no unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. • The site shall be horded to prevent excavated soil form filing the river. • Soil conservation structures should be provided on the areas prone to soil erosion mostly to reduce impact by the run-off. • There should be controlled construction activities especially during rainy conditions. • Resurface (pave) open areas on completion of the project. • A suitable storm water drainage channels should be done to effectively discharge water safely. Such channels need to be regularly maintained. Point discharges which have pronounced effect to soil erosion shall be avoided • Standard landscaping shall be conducted after project completion to maximally control any possible chance of soil movement. Sanitary facilities shall be provided and cleanliness shall be ensured as per set standards. A fully equipped first aid kit shall be provided and shall be managed by qualified persons. • Adherence to environmental health and safety regulations. • Individual food vendors preparing food for the workers at the site shall be controlled and monitored to ensure that food is hygienically prepared. • Ensure consistently good water quality through regular water analysis to ascertain compliance to public health standards. • Strict avoidance of oil grease spills and leakages • Construction of oil interceptors if need be. • Oil product and materials shall be stored appropriately • Proper personal protective equipment i.e. safety boots, helmet, goggles, respiratory equipment and gloves shall be used at all times on the site during construction or as condition warrant and workers trained on the proper use of tools • Prior to the start of the construction, all areas shall be inspected for the presence of potentially hazardous substances. • Contractors and managers shall use barriers and guards as necessary to protect employees and visitors from physical hazards. Danger warning or CAUTION will be put at strategic places. • Provide full protective gear for workers e.g. dust masks. Workers shall also be sensitized on hazards encountered in such work environment and shall undergo regular health check-ups. Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures • Control areas generating dust particles through regular cleaning or sprinkling of water to suppress dust. • The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices. • Stockpiles of sand and soil should be covered or surrounded with wind breaks Surface drainage • Drainage channels shall be installed in all areas that generate or receive surface water and be connected to the existing storm water drainage channel. • The channels shall be covered with gratings or other suitably approved materials to prevent occurrence of accidents and dirt entry that may compromise flow of run-off. • Paving of the sidewalks, parking and other open areas shall be done using pervious materials i.e. concrete blocks to encourage water percolation thus reducing run-off volume. • Storm water generated from roof catchments shall be harvested, stored and made use of in various activities e.g. general cleaning and vegetation watering thus reducing run-off and pressure on water supply. Solid waste • Provision of bins, one for organic matters and the other mineral matter. These will be of approved type, size and color to effect waste separation and disposal. The bins shall be kept in a good condition and sanitarily cleaned by frequent washing and disinfecting. Fire hazards • All fire control and fighting facilities shall be installed following county government fire master's requirements and approval. • The dwellers shall be encouraged to be aware of requisite actions on basic first aid to take in case of fire outbreaks. • The proponent shall ensure that all firefighting equipment are strategically positioned, regularly maintained and serviced. • There shall be provided fire hazard signs such as no smoking signs, directions to exit in case of any fire incidence; and emergency contact numbers shall be provided. Energy demand and • Energy conservation involves optimum use conservation of fossil fuels, electrical appliances (equipment) lighting systems and other electric machinery and equipment as used for different purposes. It also includes the use of renewable energy sources. Accidents • Ensure that the operational manuals are available and accessible for every equipment /machinery • Properly maintain all machinery and equipment to prevent premature failure or possible accidents • All electrical equipment and machinery shall be properly grounded • Only properly trained employees to operate equipment or machinery and proper instructions in their safe operation shall be provided. Waste water • Contain all the exudates and effluent from fruits received from the markets at a containment and treatment plant that shall be treated. The containment and treatment will reduce dour from the organic waste used as input materials. Impact Soil erosion Occupational Health and Safety- increased hazards to health and safety such as dust, air, and noise pollution. Issue Identified ActivitiesIRecommendationslmitigation measures Environmental Issues Environmental issues • related with Uranium mining • Wastes from • mining and milling • Tailings and radon • • Water pollution • • Rehabilitation of mines Radioactive waste • and spent fuel management from the nuclear reactors Mainstreaming Radioactive Waste Management into the National Waste Management Regulations Mainstreaming issues of nuclear water quality and effluent quality into the national Water Quality Regulations Mainstreaming Radon emissions management into the National Air Quality Regulations Development of the EHS Inspection and Monitoring Procedures Environmental Conservation Plans Development of a national policy and strategy on Radioactive Waste management (RWM)and Spent Fuel Management (SFW) • Development of capacity in NEMA to be able to regulate on matters of RWM and SFW • Creating a special unit NEMA that deals with nuclear related environmental issues • Develop Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management user's guide based on local and international legal procedures and environmental standards Impact Important • Bird Areas Mapping and conservation of the IBAs in areas of close proximity to the candidate sites. • Colleting baseline information on IBAs prior to construction activities and commissioning of the NPP for future monitoring of possible impact upon such ecosystems • Development of sectoral policies statement on conservation of international and nationally ecologically important ecosystems • Conservation of habitats: Support mapping of protected area and development of updated maps in proximity to the candidate sites • Environmental Conservation Plans Develop technical guidelines for nuclear power operations within the selected candidate sites Conservation of habitats: Support mapping of protected sites Ensure Linkages to Wise Use of Water and Protection of Water Bodies and Wetlands Development guidelines to cover groundwater resources (see, IAEA guidelines: No. NP-T-2.6- Efficient Water Management in Water Cooled Reactors) (IAEA, 2012). Development of National Guidelines for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for both Nuclear Power and Radioactive Facilities and guidelines for Project Affected Persons Consultation and Stakeholder Participation Development of Policy and strategy for decommissioning of nuclear and radiological facilities Mainstream Decommissioning provisions on EIA for decommissioning plants by AIEA into the National Environment Nuclear Power • Programmes Impacts on Water Resources • Nuclear Power • activities' potential for ground water contamination EIA methodology • and NPP Decommissioning issues 25th September, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3781 Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Stench from the • Contain wastewater from cleaning processes solid waste and treated it at the effluent treatment plant. • All wet waste from the production processes to be dried as organic compost/manure. 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, Community, 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1324710 National Environment Management Authority.