GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2624

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 small-scale dry cell battery manufacturing plant. The proposed project involves a plant to manufacture the dry cell batteries. The other activities of this project include installation of machines which have already been imported into the country and are at the proposed site/location. These machines will be used for the manufacturing of the dry cell batteries. The proposed project is located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi in a godown built on Plot L.R No. 21694. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Possible Impacts Mitigation measures Air pollution and dust generation Use well maintained trucks and machinery that do not produce excess fumes. Use low-sulphur diesel for diesel operated machinery Provide PPE to construction workers. Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers Sprinkle water on graded access routes each day to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles Use of dust nets to reduce spreading of generated dust. Sprinkle water on ballast before feeding it in concrete mixer. Noise and vibration Comply with EMCA ( Noise and excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations 2009 regarding noise limits at the work place Use manual labour as much as possible. Provide workers with PPE. No idling of vehicles and machinery if not in use. Avoid unnecessary hooting of vehicles. Ensure all generators and heavy duty machines are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize noise levels. All construction works should be carried out during day time. Educate construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engine when not in use. Increased solid waste Use integrated solid waste management, through source reduction, recycling, reuse, combustion and sanitary land filling Left over after the manufacturing activities should be reused if possible instead of disposing them off. Use of durable raw materials Use raw materials that have minimal or no packaging materials. Re- use or donate packaging materials Possible Impacts Mitigation measures such as cartons, plastic containers Provide collection waste bins on site at designated area. All waste should be disposed off at designated dumpsites or landfills. Contract private companies to collect and dispose off the waste. Run educational campaigns amongst employees through use of posters to encourage the reuse and recycling of solid waste. Clearing of vegetation Decorative plants and flowers should be introduced where possible during and after landscaping in lanes round the godowns to promote aesthetics. Proponent should landscape the road reserve. Establishment of flower gardens within the project site. Where possible retain some of the natural vegetation. No disturbance to areas not affected by the project. Planting of flower lawns. Occupational health and safety Remove and wastes works as soon as it‘s generated. Warning signs of manufacturing work going on should be displayed. The contractor should maintain a regular inspection schedule with the Nairobi City Council to certify and conform to standards set. Secure the areas that contain toxic raw materials to only be accessed by the qualified personnel. Appoint a safety supervisor. Machines to be operated by qualified personnel only. All machinery and other moving parts of machinery must be enclosed or guarded to protect injury. Warning and safety signage indicating that construction is in progress should be clearly shown. Provide fully equipped First Aid Kits. Provide PPE for all workers. Chemical spillages, oil leaks and spills Use well serviced machinery to minimize grease/oil leaks. No servicing of the machinery at the site. Store petroleum products properly in the raw materials store. Use manual labour as opposed to machinery. Waste water generation Provision of storm water drains. Sewage and effluents should always drain effectively into established sewerage treatment system as per approved design. Proper decommissioning of waste water and sewer system. Comply with EMCA (Water Quality), Regulation, 2006. Increased solid wastes generation Re-use the raw material debris and other wastes. Waste should be properly segregated THE KENYA GAZETTE 18th March, 2011 Possible Impacts Mitigation measures and separated according to the level of toxicity. Provide bins, one for bio-degradable matter and another for non - biodegradable. All waste should be disposed as per the NCC by laws. 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, MR1662386 National Environment Management Authority.