GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11942

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 Acacia junction service station. The proposed project involves development of a petrol station with a basement floor, ground floor and first floor. The basement floor shall accommodate parking, a store, generator/compressor room and control room while the ground floor shall accommodate the canopy over pump (s), service bay; lubricants shop, manager‘s office, reception and the cashier‘s office, cloak rooms. The project site will be on L.R. No. Kabete /Lower Kabete/T.342 ‗b‘ at the junction of Lower Kabete road and Gachie-Kikuyu road in Kiambu district. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures 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 trough 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 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 Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. 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 Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. 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 & protective gear i.e. earplugs & 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. Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car wash, service bays, oil storage areas and dispensing pump islands. Water resource Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage especially at the car washing bay. Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Use of water conservation signs at the wash rooms and install water conserving taps. Public health and occupational safety Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. Ensure effective wastewater THE KENYA GAZETTE 23rd September, 2011 3664 3664 management. Design of sewerage system should be as 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 & safety and first Aid administration. Train staff on petroleum product handling. Sensitize workers on HIV and AIDS. Vegetation Landscaping and planting all disturbed areas. Planting flowers / grassing should be done just before the rains or irrigated on dry spells. Fire safety training/ Emergency response procedures (ERPs) Training in fire fighting and regular drills. To enhance health and safety 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, product spills, LPG incidents, armed robbery and product contaminations. Fire outbreak Install fire-fighting equipment as provided by municipal council fire department. Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. Adapt effective emergency response plan. Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Water quality and waste management Construct oil interceptors and monitor daily. Strict adherence to the provisions of Waste Management and Water Quality Regulations. Construct adequate and standard septic tank. Reduce waste at source, recycling and disposal of unrecyclable waste in approved dumpsites. The proponent should explore engaging the services of a registered waste handler. 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, Central Province. (d) District Environment Officer, Kiambu West 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. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR7681871 National Environment Management Authority.