GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13499

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed Petrol Service Station on Plot L.R No: 26, Ruai, Nairobi. The Proponent (Jackline Katila Mwanzia) is proposing to construct a petrol service station consisting of three fuel pumps. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: 21st September, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impact Mitigation measures Air pollution • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Spray water on excavated areas. • Maintenance of construction plant and equipment. • Sensitize construction workers. • All bare areas should be landscaped after construction. • Workers should be provided with dust masks if working in sensitive areas. Noise pollution • Maintain plant equipment. • Construction should be carried out only during daytime i.e. 0800 – 1700 HRS. • Workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. • Management to ensure that noise from the residents is kept within reasonable levels. Traffic density • Proper signage put in place to notify neighbours of the activity and presence of heavy vehicles and to direct traffic. • Presence of boards directing patrons to the site strict adherence to traffic rules. Ecological considerations (flora and fauna) • The flora and fauna should be restored after construction by landscaping and maintaining the introduced plants. Soil erosion and compaction • Provide soils conservation structures on the areas prone to soil erosion to reduce impact of erosion. • There should be designated pathways and driveways for movement within the compound to avoid unnecessary compaction. • All bare areas should be well landscaped after completion. Solid waste • Construction debris should be collected by a licensed private contracted waste collection company. • Excavation waste should be re-used or backfilled. • Waste generated should be collected by a privately contracted waste collection company and the contractor should ensure the construction of a central waste collection point with bulk storage facilities. • The site should have waste receptacles with bulk storage facilities at convenient points to prevent littering during occupation. • Recycle waste especially office paper. Oil leaks and spills • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent oil leaks. • Contractor should have a designated area where maintenance is carried out and that is protected from rain water. • All oil products should be stored in a site store and handled carefully. Fire preparedness • Fire fighting drills carried out regularly. • Fire fighting emergency response plan. • Ensure all firefighting equipment is regularly maintained, serviced and inspected. • Fire hazard signs and directions to emergency exit, route to follow and assembly point in case of any fire incidence. Security • Control of secondary businesses. • Round the clock security for the facility. • Adequate lighting and an alarm system installed at strategic points. • Bushes around and within the site cleared to avoid hiding areas for thieves. Occupational health and safety • Provide Personal Protective Equipment. • Train workers on personal safety and how to handle equipments and machines. • A well stocked first aid kit shall be maintained by a qualified personnel. • Report any accidents / incidences and treat and compensate affected workers. • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences which should be kept clean. Loss of vegetation • Designate access pedestrian routes and parking zones that are cabro paved. • Provide signs marked do not Walk/ Park on the grass. • The flora and fauna should be restored after construction by landscaping and maintaining the introduced plants. Underground fuel storage and handling • Use properly maintained hoses and fittings • Make the cement screeds in all the chambers using water proof material. • Install a monitoring well next to the tanks to check on leaks. • Use water finding dipstick and/ or a hydrometer to check on density/ specific gravity. • Ensuring no spills during refilling and / or when offloading the fuel. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi County. 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 decision making process of the plan. B. M. LAGWEN, for Director-General, MR/0516645 National Environment Management Authority.