GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7015

NOTICE is given that preparation of the above-mentioned development plan was on 29th March, 2019, completed. The local development plan relates to land situated at Chebarus Trading Centre in Moiben Sub-county. Copies of the development plan have been deposited for public inspection at the offices of the County Physical Planning Officer, Ardhi House, Eldoret and the Deputy County Commissioner. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the offices of the County Physical Planning Officer, Ardhi House, Eldoret and the Deputy County Commissioner, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person(s) who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named part development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the County Physical Planning Officer, P.O. Box 1464- 30100, Eldoret, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and any such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 25th June, 2019. C. K. MUCHAI, MR/6722088 for Director of Physical Planning. Transportation of • Transport to be undertaken on weekend, the used oil during the day and preferably on Sunday. recycling plant All plant components should be transported in one day. • Provide two escort vehicles with appropriate warning signage. • Inform traffic police in charge of the route for planning purposes. Air pollution • Use of appropriate air emission control technology. • Retain existing tree cover around the facility. • Procure and enforce use of PPEs. • Install gas detectors. • Comply with Air Quality Regulations, 2014. • Employ competent and certified personnel. Fire hazards and • Develop an Emergency Response Plan. explosions • Loading and offloading area should be bunded. • Designate a fire assembly point and exit points. • Store tanks in a well-ventilated area. • Have adequate firefighting equipment. Water and soil • Pave surfaces with impervious material. pollution • Install a small scale waste water treatment plant. • All storage tanks installed should meet standards set out under KS 1967:2006. • Conduct water quality monitoring Occupational health • Employ competent workers. and safety • Avail manual and material safety data sheets. • Provide and enforce use of PPEs. • Control entry to visitors on the site. • Place appropriate warning signages. NOS. KAJIADO/KAPUTIEI NORTH/93111,101848 AND 1032333 AT KAPUTIE1 AREA, K 4.11ADO 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 Asse dent Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Karsan Ramji and Sons Limited, is proposing to set up an aggregate quarry which fear ires an open cast mine and auxiliary facilities such as access roads, tower, water, site offices, sanitary facilities, generator room and explosive stores, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. Nos. Kajiado/Kaputiei North/9311, 101848 and 1032333 in Kaputiei, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Use of • Procurement of sufficient quantities of environmental materials to reduce wastage of resources. resources Air Pollution • Source materials from sites which are compliant with EMCA Act, Cap. 387. • Use of appropriate air emission control technology. • Retain existing tree cover around the facility. • Procure and enforce use of PPEs. • Install gas detectors. • Comply with Air Quality Regulations, 2014. • Employ competent and certified personnel. Occupational health • Register the site as a workplace with and safety DOSHS. Noise pollution • Provide and enforce use of PPE. • Provision of correct tools to workers and trained on use. • Obtain insurance cover for workers. • Provide first aid services and emergency vehicle. • Regulate access to by deploying security measures. • Secure moving parts of machines and sharp objects with guards. • Comply with OSHA, 2007. • Provision and enforcement of ear muffs. • Avoid unnecessary hooting or running of vehicle engines. • Minimizing the frequency of transport of construction materials. • Compliance to the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Solid waste • Procure waste collection bins with capacity generation for segregation. • Create awareness on waste management. • Procure a sizeable central waste collection bin. • Procure the service of NEMA licensed solid waste handler. • Comply with Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Provide documentation of all incidences and accidents. • Develop and implement health and safety policy. • Provide medical assistance and surveillance. • Provide well stocked first aid kits. • Implement provisions of OSHA, 2007. Waste generation • Deploy adequate waste disposal receptacles. • Install a sizeable waste receptacle at the site. • Recycle and reuse of materials. • Contract NEMA solid waste handler. • Comply with Waste Quality Regulations, 2006. • Use resultant waste clay in heating up the fumace. Noise Pollution • Install equipment . having low noise emissions. • Site the plant furthest from neighborhood settlements. • Fit noisy equipment with noise reduction devices. • Install compact equipment vibration dampers. • Provide PPE and enforce on their use. • Conduct noise mapping. • Comply with Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Use of • Reuse and recycle water. environmental resources • Harvest rain water. • Monitor wastewater discharged from the facility. 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 Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kwale 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/6738858 National Environment Management Authority.