GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 286

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent (John Mwatu Musyimi) is proposing to construct a petrol filling station. The project highlights include: a cover the pumps, sales office, a restaurant, a store, underground fuel tanks, compressor/generator, tyre centre & car wash,drive ways, walkways, acceleration and deceleration lanes, interceptor tank and washrooms. Below is a summary of the anticipated impacts and the proposed mitigation measures: Negative Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Fire hazard • Firefighting equipment will be provided and placed at strategic points. • Train workers on firefighting techniques. Pollution • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment • Areas generating dust particles will be regularly sprinkled with water to reduce dust blowing out over the area and should be enclosed where possible to mitigate the effects of wind on them. • All oils/grease and materials should be stored in a site store which will be located in the contractor’s yard. Increased water demand • The contractors will use water bowsers to bring in water for construction activities especially during periods of high water demand subject to authorization by existing water Regulatory Board. • Encourage water reuse/recycling during both construction and operational phases. • Roof catchments should be provided with rainwater harvesting systems to enhance collection and storage of rain water. Such water can be used to water flower gardens and all kind of cleaning required on site. Solid and sewerage waste • Encourage reuse and recycling of construction material. • Provide waste bins at forecourt and ensure timely emptying. • Monitor and exhaust septic tanks when necessary. Hydrology, drainage and water quality • A well-drained area will be identified for parking, servicing and maintenance of the construction plant and equipment. • Drainage channels will be provided during construction to minimize any possible water logging. Soil and Geology • Environmental baseline data of the soils and geology was documented to provide a baseline scenario against which possible impacts are to be assessed. • Ensure there is no oil spills, leaks. 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) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Machakos 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. Z. O. OUMA, for Director-General, MR/3792944 National Environment Management Authority.