GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15893

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 Mazeras Gulf Energy Service Station on plot L.R No. Mazeras/1137 along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway. The Proponent (Gulf Energy Limited) of the proposed Mazeras Gulf Energy Service Station proposing to construct a fully equipped service station with fuel reception bay for offloading purposes, underground fuel storage tanks, LPG storage room, lubes store, generator and compressor rooms, pump dispensers and a restaurant. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Dust and gaseous emissions • Watering should be done where appropriate during construction. • Control speed and operation of vehicle on site. • Use environmentally clean fuels for the vehicles coming onsite. Solid waste generation • A reputable solid waste handler will be contracted to regularly collect solid waste. • There will be adequate provision of strategically placed waste bins at the facility to ensure that there is no idle litter. • Use durable long lasting materials that shall not need to be replaced as often thereby reducing the amount of construction wastes generated over time. Loss of top soil cover • Avoid unnecessary movement and disturbance of soil surface. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as the leveling of project site to reduce runoff, velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. Surface drainage system • Drainage channels should be installed in all areas that generate or receive surface water such as car parking and driveways. • Drainage channels should be covered with gratings to prevent occurrence of accidents and entry dirt that would compromise flow of run-off. • The channels should be designed with regards to the peak volumes such as periods or seasons when there is high intensity of rainfall for avoid overflow. • The drainage channels should be self- cleaning which means it should have a suitable gradient. • Maintain existing drainage channels to avoid blockages. Increased energy demand • Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use. 2nd November, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE • Put off all lights immediately when not in use/required or are not needed. • Use energy conserving electric lamps for general lighting. Accidents and occupational risks • Implementation of safety measures and emergency plans to contain accident risks associated with the product being handled. • A fully equipped first aid kit. • The contractor should have workmen’s compensation cover. • Adequate clean sanitary facilities shall be provided. Noise • Workers should be provided with Personal Protective Equipment such as earmuffs when operating noisy operations. • There should not be unnecessary horning of the trucks at the site. • Noisy operations should be done during the day. Leaks from installations • Regularly tests to ensure integrity of the installations such as air separators, valves, couplings, dispensing hoses and storage tanks. • Inventory management / stock reconciliation shall be done daily to ensure no leakages and to monitor available stocks. • Installations shall be made of strong material such as steel to ensure no leaks. Cross contamination • Use color codes for product storage tank identification. • Offload one product at a time. • Carry out density tests to confirm the quality of the product being offloaded. Accidental spills • sound engineering must be put in place. • reliable operations and effective written operating procedures. • good preventive and predictive maintenance techniques. • Oil interceptors should be provided. Risk of fire • Install smoke detectors at strategic locations in the site. • Install gas detection system in a strategic location. • Install fire alarms. • Install and maintain firefighting equipment located at strategic points. • Sensitize the workers on fire risks and use firefighting equipment. • Sand buckets shall be easily accessible, full and ready to use. • Observe safety precautions during loading and offloading of trucks. • “No Smoking” rule shall be observed and all signs displayed, clean and easily legible to the customer. • Engines shall not be running while the vehicle is at the loading bay. • No use of mobile phones at the forecourt. • All cables serving the pumps shall be well-insulated and in sealed conduits. Emergency response plan • Provision of security throughout the project implementation. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. • Ensure that all workers have access to communication facilities (phones etc.) for quick emergency response. • Install emergency Stop Buttons. • Install water tank with large volume of water. Traffic flow management • Ensure sufficient parking space. • Avoid unnecessary delays at the loading bay. • One staff should be assigned the role of traffic management. 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, Kilifi 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. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR/0910657 National Environment Management Authority.