GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9508

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, Jackson Karanja Njangiru T/A Tarzon Enterprises is proposing to establish and operate an asbestos disposal site on Plot L.R No. Kwale/Shimoni Adj/552 situated at Fikirini in Kwale County. Impacts Mitigation Measures Impact of sourcing of raw materials from environment • Obtain raw materials from sources that are compliant with NEMA Regulations. • Procure quantities that are sufficient for the intended works only. • Recycle as far as practical to stem wastage. • Commit to extensive use of recycled raw materials as will be appropriate and in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the development. Destruction of physical environment • Landscape disturbed areas. • Plant trees and suitable indigenous grasses as soon as construction is completed. • Preserve mature trees. • Control earthworks to prevent compacting the loose soils. Occupational health and safety • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Observe rest times and breaks as necessary. • Give employees the correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned. • Hire the right number of workers to avoid over working them. • First aid services to be readily available on site. • Securely protect moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries during operations. • Ensure adequate provision for artificial or natural lighting in all parts in the working areas. • Implement the provisions of the OSHA No. 15 of 2007. Workforce effluent • Procure at least two portable toilets for the workforce. • Provide adequate running water. • Comply with the provisions Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • Comply with the provisions of Water Quality Regulations, 2006 Air pollution • Secure the site using appropriate dust screens where applicable. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather periods. • Ensure all construction equipment is serviced regularly to avoid excessive fumes. • Insist on use of low Sulphur diesel & other environmentally friendly fuels. • Provide dust masks to all employees and ensure their proper utilization. • Sprinkle with water the access road to the site twice a day during dry spells. Hazardous waste generation and accumulation • Provide ablution facilities on site. • Used PPE shall be disposed of together with asbestos waste. • Should any spillage of the asbestos waste occur, it shall be cleaned-up immediately and the affected areas appropriately remediated. • Adhere to NEMA guidelines on safe disposal asbestos, 2012. Asbestos exposure to workers / occupiers / neighbours • Ensure safe transportation and handling of the asbestos waste as per NEMA guidelines on safe disposal asbestos, 2012. • Provide appropriate PPE to workforce/occupiers/visitors and enforce their use. • Use wire fencing for the entire site. • Engage security personnel to restrict access. • Install warning notices stating “Asbestos hazard area, keep out”. The signs, with lettering of minimum 150mm in height, shall be placed so that they are clearly visible. • All transportation vessels, re-useable containers or any other similar article which have been in contact with asbestos waste shall be cleaned at the disposal site. Solid waste generation • Use of an integrated solid waste management system. • Waste shall be properly segregated and separated. • Make available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • Comply with the provisions of Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Soil and water contamination • Construct water proof pits with 130mm thick concrete lining/wall and a base of similar thickness. • Wrap asbestos waste with a 500 gauge double wrapped plastic sheet with every seam sealed with a tape and covered before disposal. • Burry asbestos waste at least one meter below the ground level. • Dig disposal pit at least one meter above the water table. • Completely fence off the site with at least chain link and a lockable gate which shall be locked at all times. 5th August, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • The site shall be sheltered from waterways when it rains. • Adhere to the provisions set out in part IV of Legal Notice No. 121 as well as in the national guidelines on safe management and disposal of asbestos. • Limit excavation depth to 9m below the ground level. Noise • Restrict construction activities to day time only. • Ensure that noisy construction equipment is fitted with silencers where possible. • Provide workers with PPE for noise impact reduction. • Service machinery and equipment regularly to ensure that they are in good condition to minimize excessive noise. • Comply with the Noise and Excessive Vibration (Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting and running of vehicle engines. 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, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kwale 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3883322 National Environment Management Authority.