GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4223

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, Savanna Clinker Limited, is proposing a project which will entail extraction of raw materials and construction of a clinker plant. The mining process will involve the following processes; raw material extraction, grinding, proportioning and blending, pre- heater phase, kiln phase, cooling and final grinding and packing and dispatch located on plot L.R No. title numbers Mwingi/Katse/5358 and 509 in Mwingi North, Kitui County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Drainage system • Ensure effective waste water management as guided by law. • Avoid as much pollution on the drainage system in the area. Waste management • Provide solid waste collection facilities (solid and liquid) and segregation during site preparation. • Suitable method of disposal for each kind of waste will apply. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Operation measurers should be designed and put in place to guide the process of waste reduction on site. • Waste reduction mechanisms should be employed onsite to reduce the volume of any solid wastes generated. • The collection and safe storage of solid wastes on site should be encouraged to facilitate transportation. • The provision of adequate access to toilet and bathroom facilities that meet both numerical standards (to prevent workers from using the neighbours) and treatment standards. The separation of sewage and grey water streams to reduce sewage effluent volumes. The employment of on-site treatment of waste water to Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Strict adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Surface run-off • Ensure that no waste water is directed into surface run-off drains. • Put in place roof catchments so as to harvest rain water. • The use of permeable surfaced for parking, walkway and roadway areas to facilitate its use. The control of storm water accessing the site from offsite locations. • The incorporation of all drainage mitigations, along with a back-up surface drainage proposal, within an overall drainage plan for the development, with specific attention being placed on the terminal portion of the surface drainage which may present a flooding risk within the site and its neighborhood. • The employment of drainage mitigation measures to assist in the reduction of the volume and velocity of run-off from the site. • The covering and berming of stockpiles of materials during rainfall periods to prevent the washing away of these materials. • The recycling of sediment-loaded wash- water from batching plants to prevent the discharge of these waters into the environment. Security • 24 hours security measures to be provided including incorporation of technology. • Police emergency numbers to be placed at strategic points. Increased resource • Management of water use. Avoid (water and electricity) unnecessary wastage. demand • Recycling/reuse of water the establishment time where possible. • Install water-conserving taps that turn off automatically when water is not being used. Install energy saving electrical appliances to reduce energy consumption. Proposed Mitigation Measures • Carry out Energy Audit so as to know areas that need improvement. • Regular maintenance of operating machines and equipment. • Use of appropriate protective equipment (PPE) such as ear protectors dust masks by workers. Carry out regular sound level (noise) and dust survey. • The use of the lowest noise-emitting equipment appropriate for the given task should be opted for, since this will result in less noise generated on-site. • Time limits should be imposed to limit the periods during which construction noises can be generated. The following times are proposed: Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 18hrs. Saturdays 0800hrs to 1300hrs. • Physical noise barriers should be considered for the property. • Check the performance of the major equipment periodically, in order to troubleshooting and fix the problem by lubricating, repairing and etc. Reduce the noise exposure level of the employees especially machine operators or altering their activity zones between safe and unsafe acoustical zones. • Installation of pollution control devices most preferably filters bags for dust pollution control. Ensure trucks ferrying raw materials especially clinker to the site are well covered to prevent dust spread. • Preventing fugitive dust from exiting the construction site through the use of containment barriers at the site's periphery. This mitigation would work in tandem with noise mitigation measures to prevent sound releases into the external environment. • Controlling fugitive dust generation from sources external to the construction site, such as at6 Concrete Batching plants and from trucks transporting taw materials to the site- using the containment methods. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations of 2014. Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Provision of adequate parking within the compound. • Comply with traffic regulations such as speed limits at the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify other motorists in the area about the project. Apply from KeRRA for installation of speed bumps 100 meters away from both sides of the main entrance to the facility. • Ensure fuel storage tank is bounded. • Designated staff at storage area to be trained on how to prevent, contain and clean up spills. Ensure provision of spill kits. • Monitor electricity and water use. Impacts Air, dust and noise Pollution Increase in traffic Fuel leakage Resource efficiency 19th June, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2659 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Put in place energy and water saving procedures and targets. • Install energy saving motors, water saving devices. Public health and • Provision of appropriate protective occupational health clothing and equipment (overalls, head and safety covers/caps, gloves, ear muffs, nose muffs) and training to workers. Provide suitable equipment during site preparation to avoid muscular strains. • Ensure that drinking water is safe for workers. Ensure workers work in shifts whereby duration of each shift has a maximum of 8 hours. an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Kajiado County Government, is proposing to decommission the existing Ngong' Dumpsite in Kajiado North Sub- county of Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Loss of sources of • Compensation for the persons affected livelihood by the project; • Employment in the decommissioning project and in the transfer station at Kerarapon; • Provide well equipped first aid box on site. Ensure First Aid training to employees and two or three First Aiders be identified within the workers and their mobile numbers placed at strategic points. • Ensure compliance with OSHA, 2007. • Segregate motor traffic from pedestrian traffic in the design. • Ensure strict compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (h) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kitui County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 regarding this plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke Disruption of social networks Surface and ground water pollution Air pollution • Employment in the recreation park; • Construction of kiosks for small and medium enterprises for the project affected persons. • Foster the retention of the social groups by engaging in similar activities; • Construction of community facilities like social hall; • Develop activities that youth will engage in such as environmental conservation, sports and arts. • Ensure that excavated and stockpiled soil material is stored and bermed on higher lying areas; • Septic tanks on site to be emptied promptly when they fill up; • Construction vehicle are to be maintained in good working order, to reduce probability of leakage of fuels and lubricants; • No servicing of vehicle is to be undertaken in close proximity to water courses. • Un-surfaced roads and temporary roads must be regularly graded and watered to control dust; MR/0763428 MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, National Environment Management Authority. • Active earth work areas, stock piles and loads of soil being transported must be watered to reduce dust; Vegetation Loss • Measures must be taken to immediately mitigate a situation in which excessive fugitive dust is observed; • Works being undertaken must be done with caution or phase out; • All areas disturbed during closure of the site that are not required for specific activity must be revegetated; • Disturbed soils, slopes and areas of open excavation must be properly managed to avoid wind erosion; • Diesel exhaust emissions from heavy machinery on site must be controlled and minimized by regular checks and servicing of vehicles. • Minimize destruction of biodiversity;