GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10162

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 plateau fuels service station. The proposed development will involve construction of an office block, forecourt, underground tanks, pump island installations, service bay, car wash facilities and fast food cafeteria. The proposed project is located along Matuu –Thika Road, Ndalani Block1/1525, Parcel No. 394 Kithimani Town, Yatta. The plot area covers approximately 0.16 hectare. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation measures Vegetation disturbance Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by construction works. Specify locations for vehicles and equipments, and the site which shall be kept free of traffic, equipment and storage. Designate access routes and parking area within the site. Introduction of vegetation (trees, shrubs and grass) on open spaces and around the project site and their maintenance. Erosion control Earthworks should be controlled so that land that is not required for the construction works is not disturbed. Wherever possible, earthworks should be carried out during the dry season to prevent soil from being washed away by the rain. Excavated materials and excess earth will be kept at appropriate sites approved by the supervising engineer. Waste water and waste oil management practices Carefully collect used oil in drums and dispose of by licensed refuse contractor. Adhere to wastewater management regulation of the legal Notice 121 and Water quality regulations of the Legal Notice 120. Conduct wastewater monitoring to check compliance and submit the results to NEMA. Document and train staff in the emergenc spill response plan. Leakage of tanks and product lines: The tank and lines will be used as per their design life of 30 years and a UST / line replacement programme put in to ensure tanks and lines are replaced prior to failure in timely fashion. Monitor daily reconciliation of wet stock and inventory records. In case of suspect losses, institute tank and line integrity testing; and Conduct a soil gas survey to check the extent of contamination from the leaks. Increased solid waste generation Comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management (Was te Management) Regulations Legal Notice 120; Use of an integrated solid waste management plan i.e. through a hierarchy of options-: 1. Reduction of source, 2. Recycling, 3. Reusing, 4. Incineration, 5. Sanitary landfilling. Use durable, long-lasting materials that shall not need to be replaced as often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. Waste should not be burned on site or dumped in undesignated waste disposal areas. Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. Clearly designate and construct an appropriate waste collection facility or provide covered refuse skips. Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. Reuse packaging materials such as cartons, cement bags, empty metal and plastic containers to reduce waste at site; Segregate waste at source. Monitor waste volumes. Identify Licensed waste disposal contractor to remove from site and monitor performance; Waste collection bins to be provided at designated points on site. Dust emission Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. Sprinkle water during excavation works by heavy machines. Sprinkle water on graded access roads when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. Provide masks to be provided to employees and worn. Fire and accident Provision and placement of appropriate fire extinguishers and training of personnel to handle emergency situations. Provision of fully equipped First Aid box on site at all times. Display warning signs at suitable locations. Prohibit unauthorized persons at the station. Weatherproof fittings for all lighting and power points located outside the fuel station. Air pollution Ensure that the generator are maintained to manufactures specifications, records maintained and availed whenever there is need. Ensure that tank vents are located away from sensitive receptors. Noise and vibration Noise level is within acceptable limits and construction activities shall, where possible, be confined to normal working hours. All construction machinery are maintained THE KENYA GAZETTE 26th August, 2011 and serviced in accordance with the contractor‘s specifications. Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operations to switch of engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. Sensitize construction drivers to avoid revving vehicle engines or hooting. Sound barriers to be erected around the construction areas. Water and soil contamination No grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas (including washdown areas) shall be permitted. Potential pollutants of any kind and in any form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained and the water table not endangered. The Contractor shall take reasonable measures to control storm water and the erosive effects. No construction materials shall be stockpiled within areas that are at risk of flooding. Plastic sheeting, sandbags or geofabric approved by the Supervising Engineer shall be used to prevent the migration of fine grained soil particles. Public health and occupational health and safety Develop a site safety action plan detailing safety equipment to be used, emergency procedures, restrictions on site, frequency and personnel responsible for safety inspections and controls. Daily site inspections should be done to ensure safe work practises are adhered to. All workmen should be provided with personal protective equipment. The Conditions of Contract in the tender documents should stipulate health, safety and environment regulations and work procedures. The Contractor must appoint a foreman with knowledge on health, safety and environment regulations. All injuries that occur on site must be recorded in the accident registers and corrective actions for their prevention be instigated as appropriate. Site personnel should be encouraged to report ―near-miss incidents‖ in order to avoid potential problems and increase safety awareness. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Eastern Province. (d) District Environment Officer, Machakos District. 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. WILKISTER MAGANGI , for Director-General, MR7680148 National Environment Management Authority.