GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3232

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, Advanced Molecular Imaging Limited, is proposing to refurbish a godown and establish a medical Cyclotron at Emirates Business Park off Airport North Road in Embakasi, Nairobi City County. The project entails setting up of cancer related pharmaceutical production unit, installing the relevant machinery and equipment for the proposed FDG production facility, production of positron-emitting isotopes suitable for molecular imaging in the refurbished godown, production of ancillary molecules, which will include setting up equipment that would be required for production, testing, quality control, distribution, storage, warehousing and any other related activities. The main partitioning and rooms will be as follows: Manager and technicians rooms/offices, quarantine and storage room, incoming material zone, packaging and labelling area, dispatch area, deconcentrating room, waste storage room, cyclotron room and production and synthesis room. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Maintenance of plant and equipment and sensitize workforce. - Sensitize vehicle owners in the godown parking/passage area not to leave their vehicles; engine running while inside the Industrial Park. • Operations to be done during the day only. • Work equipment and engines to be switched off when not in use. • Strict adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Waste management • Provide appropriate options for waste management. • Assess opportunities for reducing solid waste generation in particular of hazardous and undesirable materials. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Dispose all unwanted structures, wastes and unused materials in accordance to NEMA Waste Management Regulations. • Workers to be encouraged to segregate waste from the source, use the 3R Management Approach: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. • Limit waste quantity by proper planning. • Godowns management to be carrying out inspections within and around the building (general, spontaneous and verification types of inspections) to monitor waste, cleanliness and housekeeping status. • Improvised waste management systems not to be encouraged. • Godowns management staff to have a functional waste management system. • Waste disposal bins to be placed in all departments in the godowns. • Strict adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Road accidents • Secure traffic management signage near the during delivery of godown site, e.g. warning sign "Heavy equipment and Traffic Turning" etc while transporting machines equipment and machinery. • Appoint qualified persons to supervise traffic control procedures (when lorries entering or exit project site). • Provide all necessary traffic signage at strategic locations that warns motorists of changes to traffic patterns/diverting. • Ensure regular inspections as required on installed mitigation measures. Haulage of • Ensure on site speed regulations for haulage materials trucks. Operations in the • Strict adherence to the set standards in cyclotron room radiation exposure levels in and around the cyclotron room. • The radiation exposure levels outside the shielded area of the cyclotron should be minimal, in accordance to PPB standards/any other intern - 'sccepted standard. This will include: ionization chamber, vault door/wall, console and outer wall of the cyclotron. • There should be no leakage of the radiation outside the vault and all the values are to be below the recommended levels of exposure in accordance to PPB standards or any other international accepted standard. • The exposure values should be noted before operation, during and after operation of the cyclotron. Cyclotron room and • Ventilation and air changes shall be in possible exhausts, accordance with DIN 6844, Pt I. • The cyclotron room pressure shall be maintained at negative pressure relative to the surrounding areas. • All exhaust from cyclotron and chemistry enclosures must pass through a proper filtration. • monitoring system to meet national and local safety code requirements. • Specified temperature and humidity levels are maintained during daily operation. Impacts Pro1 J Mitigation Measures Radiological safety Workers to wear radiation badge while in the building only. • Workers should not bring food, dri'nks, chewing gum, makeup or their packaging in the working area, especially cyclotron room. • Workers to wear disposable gloves while • working with irradiated materials. • Workers to put the used gloves in the container dedicated to potentially radioactive waste. • irradiated material should not be taken outside of the restricted area. Antj-social Contractor and area chief to allow persons of behaviour from good conduct only to work at the site. the workers (social ills), permanent and casuals. Occupational health • Provide and enforce use of appropriate and safety protective gear, -dust masks, protective shoes etc. • The godowns construction site to be Out of bounds to unauthorized intruders, food vendors or job seekers. • Constructor at the godowns to have at least one trained first aider, aware of firefighting techniques, precautions etc. • Develop liaison with health provision arms for emergency response. • Provide security services within the godowns. All firefighting equipment to be constantly inspected by authorized agents for continual operability. • Management staff of the godowns to have at • least one trained first aider, aware of firefighting techniques, precautions. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Nairobi City 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/4143245 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETI-E NOTICE NO. 3233 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT NAIROBI ACCESS ROAD LINE A ALONG THE INNER BOUNDARY OF THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS Pursuant to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the 6th April, 2018 National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Kenya Railways is proposing to construct a 4.153km access road linking the Nairobi inland container depot to the Southern Bypass Road along the inner boundary. of the Nairobi National Park (NNP). Its starting point will connect the west entrance of the lCD running through the inner boundary of the NNP and the end forming a partial "pear-shaped" interchange with the Southern Bypass Road. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures - To reduce, control • Commissioning of a RAP study for the and avoid land proposed project. related conflicts Undertake the RAP (where applicable) in accordance with the legal framework of the Government of Kenya. Habitat loss and • Compensation of land ceded for the project reduced including that affected by disturbance ecosystem impactt such as noise and air pollution. Such land should be purchased on the southern side of the NNP (i.e. Kapiti plains) pursuant to the objectives of Kenya's Vision 2030 - regarding environmental conservation (Government of Kenya, 2006). Conflicts related to Equitable provision of employment hiring of workers opportunities with regards to gender, skills, indigenous people and disability. Traffic flow and • No overloading of trucks and, good driving safety practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. Use of appropriate and legible signage. Employment of fornial flagmen/women in order to ensure the public safety. Erect road signage informing other road users of the nearby construction works. • Ensure that truck drivers are educated on road safety. Soil erosion • Grained materials (sand, marl, etc.) will be stockpiled away from drainage channels and low berms will be placed around the piles which themselves will be covered with tarpaulin to prevent them from being eroded and washed away. • Loose soils to be used to fill back excavated/disturbed areas. Loose soils to be compacted with a mechanical roller so as to avoid erosion by wind or water. • Planting of grass on the slopes of the subgrade to slow runoff. Noise and excessive • Provision of mufflers on exhausts and vibrations, standard resfrictions to hours of site works. Water spraying on dusty sites during strong wind. Utility of machinery with highnoise e.g. pile drivers should be conducted at day time; Night operations (if necessary) should only include machinery with low noise emissions. Use of ear muffs by construction workers. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Air quality . Covering wetting of materials and wastes, management during transportation. • Regular surface wetting on roads under construction and cleared areas to minimize entrainment of dust. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Reduce gaseous emissions by selection of appropriate machinery and regular servicing of vehicles. Provide workers with appropriate protective gear iiicluding masks to cut down on gaseous emissions -inhaled. All workers involved in construction activities to wear face masks. Strict adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. - Invasive species -Screen the construction equipment to avoid the spread of invasive species such as seeds attached to road construction machinery - Spillages of • All hazardous chemicals including hazardous - hydrocarbons such as fuel, oils and greases chemical - will be contained in bunded areas with sufficient capacity to contain the quantity stored in the bunded area. •. Hazardous chemicals including hydrocarbons are to be handled over impervidus surfaces. • Proper storage of liquids on site, e.g. oil, - diesel and solvents must be ensured as well as containment of accidental oil spill. • Undertake regular and repair of construction machinery and vehicles. To manage sewage • Portable chemical toilets to be provided at and effluent site offices; portable tbilets are to be cleaned on a regular basis. • Strict adhere'Oce to Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Proliferation of • Under no circumstances should construction plastics workers and management bring, or use banned plastic bags. at the construction site. Loss of vegetation Retention of vegetation where possible and replanting of grass and shrubs in other undisturbed areas should be applied. . Minimize the destruction or damage of vegetation cover by clearing construction designated areas only. Construction waste The management of construction solid waste management shall adopt the integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: Source reduction, ritcycling composting and reuse, combustion and sanitary land filling. - The proponent and contractor will liaise with the county government and designate a proper site for disposing excavated soils in strict adherence to Waste Managenrtnt Regulations, 2006. Visual impact . Adoption of alternatives to the alignment and their associated above-ground structures; and refinements to the basic engineering and architectural design including layout, built •structures etc. to avoid and/or ninimize potential adverse impacts. • Care will be taken to avoid having open trenches in an area for a long period of time. Public health - • Continuation of awareness (through distribution of flyers, condoms and holding related sensitization classes) program on - risks associated with STIs and HIV/AIDS - will be undertaken. • Adherence to provisions of Public Health, Cap. 242. - Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Occupational health Employees will be informed on -the necessary and safety safety procedures and be competent in the work they are employed to do. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Clear all waste from site. • Maintain proper handling of solid and liquid waste during construction. • All necessary safety regulations must be abided by including building codes and fire practice requirements. • Inspection of material and harmonization to the occupational health and safety standards. • The construction company shall establish an emergency leading group, accident scene command group, an accident treatment group, a guard and defend group, - a medical aid group, an environmental monitoring group, logistics group, an accident investigation team. • Ensure adherence to OSHA. 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Nairobi City 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, - Director-General, - MR/4183147 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETFE NOTICE NO. 3234 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A BULK LPG STORAGE TERMINAL AT MBARAKI OF GANJONI DIVISION IN MOMBASA COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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, Mombasa Gas Terminal Limited, is proposing to construct and operate a 22,000 metric ton mounded storage LPG terminal in Mbaraki, Ganjoni Division of Mombasa County. The proponent intends to use a 20ft ISO certified LPG tanks to store and transport the gas to different part of the Republic and wider East African Community. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Geology and • Ensure trenching/excavations are only done physiography, where necessary. • Ensure backfilling of excavations, reinstatement of disturbed ground and general restoration of site. Soil Minimal earthworks should be undertaken during construction. Excavated soil should be used in landscape design of the project site rather than stockpiling. Construction equipment and vehicles should be well maintained, checked and promptly repaired. - • Avoid deep excavations in areas sensitive to erosion. • Carry out construction works in the dry season. • Stabilize the soils in order to reduce potential erosion after project construction phase is over. • Restore all the sites that were damaged during construction. • At the end of construction works, level off the soils and facilitate vegetation regeneration. Terrestrial (flora • Educate contractors on the importance of flora and fauna) and fauna in the area, including the appropriate regulatory requirements to preserve fauna and flora. • Minimize vegetation clearance and demarcate areas of construction. • Restrict foreign material export to and from the site to curtail spread of invasive species. Water quality • Earthworks shall be halted when rain conditions are such that excessive erosion and silt loaded run-off can be expected. • The construction programme will avoid excessive exposure of bare earth surfaces which may be more prone to erosion. • If appropriate, settlement lagoons to be used to allow silts to be retained prior to discharge of run-off to-the existing drainage channels or direct to sea (through the rock revetment). • Consideration will be given to undertaking routine maintenance of plant and vehicles off- site in a properly equipped cabro workshop with oil interceptors. • Avoidance of water accumulation and stagnation. • Existing drainage channels to be cleared of silt/debris and trash screens installed if appropriate. Solid waste • The contractor shall put in place a waste management plan aimed at minimizing the production of all wastes. • Where possible measures will be put in place to recycle materials such as metal off-cuts, some plastics and clean paper/cardboard utilizing existing specialist recycling firms in Kenya. • A suitable location within site for placing excess concrete and washing down equipment will be agreed to reduce visual impact. • Non-recyclable materials will be stored in plastic bins, collected and disposed of through the municipal waste system. 6th April, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETTE - 989 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Potentially hazardous wastes shall be stored separately, i.e. hydrocarbon containers, used batteries and collected by registered hazardous waste handler. • Enforce regular collection and disposal of garbage by the project contractor through licensed NEMA waste handler • Clean storm water drains to minimize clogging. • Strict Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Noise and vibration • Construction workers should be provided with appropriate ear protection. Use of vibratory hand operated equipment should be minimized. • Noisy operations should be restricted to daytime operation. • Power generator and other equipment should be state of the art and equipped with silencers/mufflers where necessary. • Construction plant should be maintained in good running order; all vehicles should comply with the requirements of Road Traffic Act. Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Air quality . For potentially dusty earth works operations, construction workers to be enclosed within ventilated cabs or provided with facemasks for potentially dusty earth works operations. • Where appropriate water damping to be used to control dust. Particular attention to be paid when the wind is from the south or west. • Limit traffic speed and restrict movement of vehicles as to minimize dust generation. • Construction plant will be maintained in good running order; all vehicles should comply with the requirements of road. • Traffic Act and its subsequent regulations for emission control. • Strict adherence to Air quality Regulations, 2014. Marine traffic • Kenya Ports Authority to control and regulate shipping movements within the port area. • Kenya Ports Authority to have adequate controls enforced to ensure the safety of ship movements and berthing operations, and that this includes the avoidance and mitigation of potential negative environmental smpacts. • Put in place good marine traffic plan. • Work in collaboration with Kenya Ports Authority to ensure the safety of ship movement and berthing operations. Fire and safety • In the event of fire, fire management plan should be implemented. • Install automatic shut off and gas leakage detectors. • The entire plant should be networked with pressurised fire hydrants lines which should have fire hydrant, long range monitors and deluge valve at strategic locations. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Water usage • Install and properly manage site sanitation facilities/ recycle waste water on site. • Turn off taps when not in use. • Install water conserving taps that turn off immediately when not in use. • Install water meter to monitor water usage and bills. Energy usage • Ensure that all lighting system are switched off when not in use. • Install energy saving bulbs. • Design the office infrastructure to maximise the use of natural light. • Install metering system for monitoring. Road traffic • Deliveries will be made to site outside of the periods of high congestion on the public road system (i.e. early morning, late afternoon). • Materials haulage companies to use competent drivers and ensure that shift patterns do not result in excessive working hours resulting in compromised road safety. • All haulage vehicles shall be maintained in good running order and should comply with the requirements of Road Traffic Act. • Where feasible, and to limit the number of movements of haulage vehicles to and from the Port area, it is anticipated that bulk materials will be shipped to Port and moved directly to site (i.e. steel reinforcement, geogrid, etc. subject to appropriate port clearance). Security and public • Proponent should liaise with Mombasa safety County government and County Administrations during the mobilization phase. • Ensure that all workers can be ldentified by staff uniform and badges at the site. • Adequate security measures should be provided, e.g. perimeter fencing and security manning at the site. • Journey management policy and monitoring to be enforced. • Smoking will only be permitted in designated areas; no litter will be left along the construction sites; there will be no collecting of vegetation or firewood. • Barriers and guards should be installed as necessary to protect employees and visitors from physical hazards and criminal activity. Socio-economic • The contractor should promote dialogue with welfare the local community, especially community involvement in the project activities through employment. • Effectively plan for their transport of gas without interfering with the areas traffic. • Inform the local community on the project activities through their local leaders. • Resolve conflicts mutually and immediately they occur. Occupational health Construction workers safety should be in and safety accordance with clients' prepared site specific health and safety plan that identifies site specific risks, safety equipment, decontamination procedures, action plans, and emergency response plans. 990 . THE KENYA GAZETTE 6th-April, 2018 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Daily site inspections should be done to ensure safe work practices are adhered. • Toqlbox talks to be conducted on daily basis. • All workmen should be provided with Personal Protective Equipment. • Maintain safe workplaces and work systems. Provide information, instruction and training enabling employees to work without hazards. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA, 2007. 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. (h) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Mombasa 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MRI4 143061 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETrE NOTICE NO. 3235 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (FLATS) ON L.R. NO. 28428/510FF KIAMBU ROAD IN THINDIGUA AREA, KIAMBUCOUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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, Krishna Estates Limited, is proposing to construct residential flats and the auxiliary facilities on L.R. No. 28428/51 which measures approximately 0.8096 hectare. The development shall entail construction of seven (7) blocks of flats with two (2) of the blocks being for two-bedroom-flats while the rest five (5) are for three: bedroom flats. All the seven (7) blocks shall have ground,) st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th floors. The total number of residential units from the proposed project shall be two hundred twenty-four (224) comprising of 64 two-bedroom flats and 160 three-bedroom flats The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Surface drainage • Proper installation of surface drainage structures. •- Rain water harvesting and storage. Air pollution Enclose the site and buildings under construction with suitable dust nets fscreens.. • Sprinkle water to dry soils in excavated areas and earth roads to suppress dust. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Covering friable material loads during transportation. - • Strict adherence to Air quality Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution Maintain machinery, plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted between 8 am-S p.m. • Workers exposed to high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Water resources . . Construct water reservoirs and rainwater harvesting systems. • Installation of water conserving taps; waste water recycling and reuse. Solid waste • Waste minimization by ordering management right/accurate quantities and sizes rather than cutting to sizes leaving wastes or ordering excess quantities leaving residuals. • Waste recycling and reuse e.g. excavated soil used in landscaping the site and rehabilitation of quarry pits off-site. • Incorporate suitable facilities for collection, segregation and safe disposal of solid wastes. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Liquid waste • Construct suitable and adequate wastewater management treatment system. • Regular monitoring of the treatment system. • Installation of sanitary systems that use less water. • Treatment and recycling of wastewater. .' Strict adherence to Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Public health and .. Train staff/workers on occupational health occupational and safety and Provide full protective gear health and safety protective gear. • Design and disseminate appropriate • emergency response plans. • Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures. • Ensure machinery and equipment serviing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Ensure adherence to OSHA, 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Kiambu 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/4 183123 National Environment Management Authority. 6th April, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETTE 991