GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10871

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 tht above proposed project The proponent, Kibos Fertilizer Limited, is proposing to construct a Go-down to house the production plant and associated blocks. The project Godown comprises; the import storage where the raw materials are received, the factory building where the materials are transformed into fertilizer size, the finished product storage where the manufactured fertilizer is stored. The associated blocks will comprise; two storey Kibos Fertilizer Administration Block, Kibos Fertilizer Administration Offices, Kibos Fertilizer Limited. Time Office, Ablution Block, terrace, parking and security wall on plot L.R. No. 654/52 Miwani Central Location, Muhoroni Sub-county in Kisumu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and, proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Impact on air • All material (sand and aggregate) stockpiled quality on the site should be regularly sprayed using water. • All trucks carrying aggregate and sand should be covered during delivery to the site. • Spill control measures should be in place to prevent spread. • The clearing of vegetation must be carried out on a phased basis. • Ensure sprinkling of water to reduce dust in periods when wind speed is greatest and the rainfall amounts are lowest. • All staff employed at the construction site must be provided with dust masks and be trained to use them. • All waste must be transported off-site to designated area approved by NEMA. • Perform road repair and construction at times that persons are at work. Impact on water • All diesel and motor oil should be stored in a quality designated area that is properly contained. • Store all Vinasse raw materials away from the water bodies. • Install siltation traps within the drainage design to collect silt and sediment. • Conduct periodical water quality monitoring to ensure that standards are maintained. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Impact on soil and • Install appropriate drainage systems to direct geology water away from slopes. • Avoid as far as possible the traversing of bare soil by vehicles to reduce soil compaction. • Designate a main access route for heavy machinery. Impact on • Ensure that the drainage plan proposed is hydrology implemented as stipulated on the plan. • Additional drainage may be put in place to convey the flood discharge and the retention areas used primarily to retain water for irrigation and smaller flood discharges. • The provision of a system of culverts should be considered. Noise and vibration Impact on land scaping and aesthetics Impacts on flora and fauna Solid waste Insecurity • Silenced machinery and instruments should be employed. • Machinery, vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be used on a phased basis to reduce the overall impact. • Workers, especially those working with machinery, vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be supplied with ear plugs and ear muffs. • Construction hours should be limited to the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily except Sundays. • The delivery of raw materials must be limited to 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. • Conduct vegetation clearance on a phased basis. • Re-vegetate cleared areas as soon as possible. • Retain vegetation screens to reduce the visual effect of this stage of the development. • Ensure that local building materials and muted colours are used to reduce the visual impacts of the development and the landscaping to blend with the local environment. • Determine access roads which are to be used by machinery used in the construction. • Physically delimit the remaining vegetation by some means of fencing which will reduce the impact of secondary opportunistic clearance in the area as a result of increased accessibility created by the development. • Incorporate as much local plants found within the area. • Incorporate trees that are used by bird species for foraging to attract bird species to the area. • All the refuse generated should be properly transported and disposed of at the nearest licensed solid waste facility. • Ensure that vending during these phases of the development is localized. • Provide garbage receptacles around the project site. • Persons from the nearby communities be employed to work on the construction site, this will avoid any feelings of resentment that may be felt from locals and may reduce the level of crime and violence. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Ensure that all machinery used on the site is properly maintained and inspected before use. • Install several suitable, approved fire extinguishers at accessible, conspicuous and unobstructed points throughout the development area. • Place a fully equipped first aid kit on the project site. • Place conspicuous warning signs where hazardous or flammable substances will be stored. • Place information signs around the project site which list the numbers of the person responsible for handling emergencies on the site. Accidents and • Provide all employees with safety and general human protective gear including hard hats, safety health goggles, dust masks, gloves and safety shoes. • Ensure that a crew member is trained in basic first aid practices. • Place information/warning signs around the project site, which indicates where hazardous and flammable material will be stored. • Keep an emergency log to document any occurrences of any accidents that may occur on the site. • Ensure that all machinery operating at the project is regularly serviced and maintained. • Ensure that persons operating equipment's are trained. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (e) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (f) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment;Kisumu 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. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0449794 National Environment Management Authority.