GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1746

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 LPG storage and filling plant. The proposed project involves the installation of 2No. storage tanks, a fully automated filling plant, weighbridge, loading and offloading area, office block and fire fighting system. The area is situated off Airport North Road, Embakasi Area, Nairobi. The site is on L.R. 9042/190. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Regulatory requirements Comply with Energy Act, 2006, The Energy (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulation, 2009. Scheme of supervision and control for storage and filling of LPG according to KS 1938–4:2005 (Kenya specification for construction, handling, storage and distribution of petroleum products KS 1938 as set out by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS). Changes in hydrology/impended drainage Proper installation of drainage structures. 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 should 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 daytime. 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. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from LPG filling area. Public health and occupation safety Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. Ensure effective wastewater management. Design of sewerage system should be as THE KENYA GAZETTE 25th February, 2011 provided in the plans. Provide First Aid kits on the site. Sensitize residents/workers on environmental management. Ensure there is no poding to eliminate breading of mosquitoes during construction. Workers should be trained on occupational health and safety and First Aid administration. Fire safety training/emergency response procedures (ERPs) Construct firewalls where safety distances have been compromised. To enhance health and safety preparedness among stakeholders. Ensure equipment is in good working condition. Put up ERP notification instructions. Put up simple instructions on how to handle fires, product spills, LPG incidents, armed robbery and product contaminations. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 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, MR1273618 National Environment Management Authority.