GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4454

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environment (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority ENEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of proposed additional petroleum tanks and a truck off-loading facility at the National Nairobi Terminal depot. The main objective of the project is to enhance the security of petroleum products supply to the proponent's customer in Kenya, East Africa and the great lakes region. The project is located at the National Nairobi Terminal Depot, within National Oil Corporation of Kenya compound. The Project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures. Possible impact Mitigation measures 1. Waste management • Atmospheric emissions should comply with international air quality regulations. •Ensure Nairobi City Council standards for sewage management. •Waste to be sorted and disposed according to Legal Notice No. 121 of 2006; Waste Regulations and Nairobi City Council requirements. •Metal to be salvaged. •Potentially contaminated hydrocarbon wastewater will be discharged in compliance with Legal Notice No. 120 of 2006; Water Quality Regulations. •Process areas will be paved and curbed to avoid contaminating storm water. 2. Air emissions • Use of dust suppressions techniques. •Air emissions from the construction equipment . will be localized and temporary. •Routine inspection and maintenance of construction equipment. 3. Waste water discharge • Process areas will be curbed to contain any spills and runoff. •Develop a storm management plan. •Potentially contaminated waste water will be treated in an oil water separator that will be monitored regularly for effluent quality. •Use of reinforced concrete foundations for the tanks, use of impermeable membranes. 4. Noise pollution • Ensure that noise generated does not exceed the Kenya national guidelines at the property boundaries. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (h) Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c)Provincial Director of Environment, Nyayo House. (d)District Environment Office, Nairobi East District. NEMA 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 approval process of the project. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority. GAZE! It NOTICE No. 4455 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED SATELLITE DISH (VSAT) INSTALLATION ON L.R. NO. 209/5459 UPPER HILL, NAIROBI INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environment (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of proposed satellite dish (VSAT) installation. The proposed project entails installation of aperture terminal (VSAT) to receive signals from a geostationary communications satellite. The project is located on L.R. No. 209/5459, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The Project anticipates the following impacts and mitigation measures. Possible impact Mitigation measures 1. Site excavation • Ensure well managed excavations to ensure no destruction of underground cables •Proper refilling of excavated cuttings. •Ensure proper working conditions of concrete mixer to minimize exhaust gases. •Water stock piles of soils and other loose materials. •Provide dust masks for personnel during dust generations. •Inform the neighbours about the ongoing activities. •Enclose the site. •Install silencer on generators. •Ensure proper solid waste collection and disposal. •Provision of overalls, helmets safety boots and other protective gadgets. •Proper earthing of the equipment. •Construction of a masonry wall around the installations. •Ensuring that amplifiers output is terminated before switching on equipment. •Orientation of the reflectors facing upwards to minimize chances of exposure of radiation to the human. •Sealing off the dish installation site from human. •Configuration of the equipment is done through remote sensors. 7. Fire prevention • Installation of appropriate fire extinguishers. •Training on fire fighting. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 2.Air pollution 3.Noise pollution 4.Public health and occupational safety 5.Protection from electrical power 6.Protection from radiation 30th May, 2008 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1291 Possible impacts 3. Traffic congestion (a) Director-General, NEMA, Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (b)Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.E Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c)Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (d)District Environment Office, Nairobi North District NEMA 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 approval process of the project B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority. Mitigation measures •Separation of visitors parking and waste unloading bays. •Incorporate direction flow lines within the facility and also undertake public sensitization for adhering to the regulations. •Design and construct spill drains with open gratings connected, to 'the sump/interceptor. •Integrate spill and leak containment measures. 4.Accidental chemical, oil leaks and spillage and potential soil and ground water contamination 5.Waste generation management 6.Energy use and management 7.Risk of fires 8.Occupational hazards and.safety