GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16129

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, Associated Battery Manufactures (East Africa) Limited proposes to establish a plastic recycling factory and manufacturing plastic casing for batteries. The process of manufacturing will involve PP generation from the battery crusher, cleaning off lead and drying, milling to make plastic regrind, fed in an extruder machine, melted and granulated/pelletized, feeding into molders to make battery plastics components(lids and containers) then it will be shipped to assembly plant for battery manufacturing. The proposed project will also comprise of administration block, water storage dam, bore hole, staff houses for accommodation and fencing for security purposes. The project will be located on Plot No. Kjd/Kaputei North/33878, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Install dust screens around the project site. • Sprinkle water at the excavation areas to suppress dust. • Use low Sulphur fuels to power vehicles and site machinery. • Use of serviceable machinery/equipment and trucks. • Procure and enforce the use of dust masks to workers and visitors to the project site. • Comply with the provisions of the Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Water demand and effluent generation • Sensitize the workers on the need to conserve available water resources. • Comply with the provisions of the Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Sensitize the staff on the need to conserve the available water. • Install a bio-digester for proper treatment of the effluent. • Contract a NEMA licensed laboratory to undertake quarterly monitoring of the quality of effluent. • Install water storage and harvesting for supply into industrial process. Solid waste generation • Procure and strategically place adequate solid waste collection bins with a capacity for segregation. • Procure a sizeable central solid waste collection bin with chambers to accommodate separated waste. 5372 5372 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Create awareness on best waste management practices among the workers. • Procure the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to dispose of the solid waste. • Comply with the provisions of the Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Fuel, oil and grease spills and leakages • Prevent oil/grease spillages by employing skilled mechanics. • Procure and train workers on the use of oil spill containment kits. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste oil handler to manage the waste oil from the construction site. Effect on landscape and visual intrusions • Take into consideration the existing land forms and vegetative cover in siting before excavation. • Locate the plant, stockpiles, and other waste material away from sensitive landscape and visual receptors. • Re-vegetate the unused land. Occupational safety and health risks • Register the site as a workplace with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and health Services (DOSHS). • Provide and enforce appropriate PPE among workers and visitors to the site. • Provide a fully equipped first aid box, first aid services and emergency vehicle at the site. • Provide adequate training to staff on health and safety. • Provide the correct equipment to employees for the jobs assigned and trained on their use. • Designate a fire assembly point within the facility. • Deploying adequate security measures and fencing where appropriate. • Comply with the provisions of the OSHA, 2007. Noise and excessive vibration pollution • Install Noise arresters within the factory. • Provide and enforce the use of earmuffs to all workers and visitors. • Ensure that the vibration levels of machines do not exceed 0.5 cm/s beyond the source property boundary. • Conduct noise mapping to inform mitigation measures. • Comply with the provisions of the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Fire risks and emergency prepared- ness • Formulate a fire and emergency response action plan and communicate it to the staff. • Provide suitable and adequate fire-fighting equipment at appropriate locations within the development. • Service fire-fighting equipment. • Provide fire exits within the factory. • Designate a fire assembly point within the facility. • Conduct fire drills. • Train workers on fire safety. • Conduct inspection of electrical installations and maintain records of such inspections. • Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Thermal pollution • Use cooling towers before releasing heat to the environment. • Reduce the amount of working hours for the employees operating around the kilns and its environs. • Provide and enforce the use of PPE. • Shield surfaces where workers ‘proximity and close contact with hot equipment is expected. • Implement specific personal protection safety procedures to avoid potential exposure to exothermic reactions. • In case of any contamination, pumped water should be treated. Impact of heavy trucks on roads • Adhere to the axle load limits set by the Kenya Roads Board. Insecurity • Extend the tenure of contracted security firm during the operations of the facility. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, Nairobi (b) Director General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kajiado County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6203471 National Environment Management Authority.