GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1176

NOTICE is given for the formalization of the existing site for residential Plot. The development plan relates to land situated within Eldoret Town, Ainabkoi Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County. A Copy of the development plan as prepared has been deposited for public inspection at the office of the County Physical Planning (Cap. 286) COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN PDP No. HMB/162/2018/02—Proposed Residential Plots with Permanent Development on some. NOTICE is given that the above development plan was on 20th December, 2018 completed. The deielopment plan relates to land situated within Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay County. A copy of the development plan as prepared has been deposited for public inspection at the County Physical Planning Office, Public Works Building and Homa Bay Town Sub-county Administrator's Office. 8th February, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETI'E 373 The copy so deposited are available for inspection at the County Physical Planning Office, Public Works Building and Homa Bay Town Sub-county Administrator's Office, free of charge by all persons interested between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection tothe named development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the Physical Planner, Homa Bay County, P.O Box 469-40300, Horns Bay, within sixty (60) days from the date of this publication and any such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 21st January, 2019. C. OBONDO, MR15518179 Physical Planner, Ho,na Bay County. GAZETrE NoTice NO. 1177 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED EDIBLE OIL REFINERY AND GODOWNS ON PLOT L.R. NO. 131311111MN OFF MOMBASA-MALINDI ROAD, GOROFANI AREA, KIKAMBALA IN KILIFI 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, Mvita Oils Limited, is proposing to set up an edible oil refinery and soap making plant. This will involve the construction of 4No. Godown that will have several accessories for efficient operations. They will comprise of a typical ground floor and first floor plan and will consist of; refinery on the ground and first floor, office block on the ground and first floor, Store blocks on the ground and first floors, and other installations including the kitchen, dining area, changing rooms/ washrooms and bedrooms on plot L.R. No. 1313!I11IMN off Mombasa-Malindi Road, Gorofani Area, Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Noise pollution • Providing those working at the site with PEE such as ear muffs and earplugs to reduce the levels of noise reaching the inner ear. Construct a buffer wall around the property • Apply for a demolition permit from the County Government of Kilifi. • Restricting demolition activities to day time only. • Ensure compliance with the set noise level limits in line with schedule I of LN. 61 of 2009. Waste waLi' and • Ensure proper Oil handlir, Lo avoid spills. effluent The workforce All be provided witL generation sanitary facilities. • Install a bio-digester to effectively manage effluent generated at the facility. Solid waste Recyclable waste to be collected and sent management to NEMA licensed recyclers. • Install water saving systems e.g. self- closing taps and deploy water conservation signage. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Monitoring of the effluent discharged from the bio-digester against schedule III of Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Install and use litter bins that encourage separation of wastes at source to promote re-use and re-cycling. Increased demand • Install compact fluorescent lights instead for electricity of conventional incandescent bulbs. • Exploit renewable energy sources e.g. solar to supplement mains supply. • The proponent will conduct energy auditing and implement corrective measures monitor energy use during operations and maintain records. Air pollution The contractor will deploy dust control - screens. • The Site will be sheltered to minimize exposure to the neighbors. • The contractor will deploy dust control screens. - • Workers on site will be provided with the necessary PPE such as dust masks. Increased water • Make structural provisions within the demand development plan to harness rain water. • Install water saving systems e.g. self- closing taps and deploy water conservation signage. • Water use will be metered for monitoring of usage and identifying wastage incidents. • Quarterly monitoring of the quality of water discharged from the borehole against standards set out in schedule I of Water Quality regulations. 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 30521, Nairobi. 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR158 15990 National Environment Management Authority.