GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 428

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority, (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of the proposed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and filling plant. The proposed project involves the installation of 2No. storage tanks, cylinder filling shed, loading and offloading area, and fire fighting system. The offices and the stores already exist. The project is situated off the Lunga Lunga Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi. The site is on L.R. No. 209/8381/3. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage Proper installation of drainage structures Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. Provide gratings to the drainage channels. Regular checks on any sludge along drainage channels. Visual checks of oil interceptors and drainage channels for any leaks. Soil erosion Control any earthworks. Rehabilitate degraded environment to avoid siltation and wash offs. Compact loose soils. Landscaping. Ensure management of excavation activities. Control activities especially during rainy conditions. Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures where necessary. Proper disposal of excavated loose soil (black cotton soil). Air pollution through dust and gaseous emissions Prohibit idling of vehicles. Water shall be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas. Regular maintenance of construction plant and equipment. Engage sensitive construction workers. Proper use of PPEs. Noise pollution Maintain plant equipment (if present/used). Construction activities to be restricted to day time. Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear respective safety and protective gear i.e. earplugs and earmuffs. Appropriate selection of machinery. Oil pollution Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil and related wastes. Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from LPG filling area. Water resource Management of water usage. Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Use of water conservation signs at the washrooms and install water conserving taps. Road safety Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along links leading to the site. Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists about the development. Public health and occupational safety Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. Ensure effective wastewater management. Design of sewerage system shall be as provided in the plans. Provide First Aid kits on the site. Sensitize residents/workers on environmental management. Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Ensure there is no ponding to eliminate breading of mosquitoes during construction. Workers shall be trained on occupational health and safety and First Aid administration. Fire safety training/emergency To enhance health and safety 14th January, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 108 response procedures (ERPs) preparedness among stakeholders. Ensure equipment is in good working condition. Put up emergency response contacts. Put up ERP notification instructions. Put up simple instructions on how to handle fires, products spills, LPG incidents, armed robbery and product contaminations. Fire outbreak Install fire-fighting equipment as provided by CCN fire department. Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. Adapt effective emergency response plans. Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Water quality/waste management Follow NEMA regulations. Ensure registration of contracted garbage handlers with NEMA for compliance with the prevailing regulations. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (d) District Environment Officer, Embakasi and Makadara Districts. 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 approval process of the project. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.