GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2043

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 refurbishment of an oil storage facility. The proposed project shall compromise of four fuel tanks (two for diesel and two for paraffin), loading/unloading area enough for a 10,000 liter truck, toilets, and 9 small offices. The proposed site is located in Industrial Area on a 0.0697 hectares plot on L.R. 209/4003. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Fire hazards and accidents Acquire fire fighting facilities. Sensitize workers on fire safety. Keep well stocked first aid box at site. Proper handling and use of tools and machinery. Making the depot a strictly no smoking zone. Generation of solid waste Re-use of construction debris and other waste. Proper containment and disposal of solid waste. Contracting a licensed waste collection and disposal company at operation stage. Creation of awareness on proper solid waste disposal. Occupational health and safety risks Use of suitable personal protective equipment. Use of stable ladders and other climbing/support structures. Sensitize workers on construction safety measures. Cleanliness and organization at the construction site. Fencing or covering of risky areas such as deep pits. Safety signage. Engagement or skilled labourers. Generation of waste water at construction stage Proper connection of waste water and sewerage system to existing city council system as per approved design. Provision of storm water drains. Public health and safety Proper handling and disposal of solid waste. Ensure no contamination of water sources by oil/oil products. Control of visitors to the site. Safe decommissioning of buildings and connections thereof. Installation of adequate water supply. Air pollution and dust generation Spray of water during construction work. Control of speed and movements of construction vehicles. Building a buffer fence around the construction site. Use of low-sulphur diesel for diesel- operated construction machinery. Noise pollution No unnecessary hooting by project and staff vehicles. Use of ear protection aids by construction workers. Use of equipment designed with noise control elements. Temporarily fencing off noisy machinery such as vibrators. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (e) Director-General, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (f) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (g) Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (h) District Environment Officer, Embakasi and Makadara Districts. THE KENYA GAZETTE 25th February, 2011 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, MR1273803 National Environment Management Authority.