GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4500

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, Pwani Oil Products Limited, is proposing to construct a small scale private power plant on plot L.R. No. 145/R Section IV MN, at Kikambala area, along Mombasa Malindi Highway in Kilifi County. The area set aside for the proposed small scale private power plant is currently undeveloped, ‘he vegetation mainly consists ef and marsh, and no tross were spotted on site. The existing facility is fenced all round and all proposed activities will be within the precincts of the facility, The Neighborhcod depicts a mix of land uses, {,e. commercial for the immediate néjghbor to the North, residential, and retail businesses across the highwa The proposed power plant will have an output of 1.5Mw and will mainly comprise of a boiler, turbine and Alternator (Generator) aimed at reducing production costs and reliance on the fiational grid. The turbine will be run by steam generated at the rate of 9.8 MT/hr. at 46.1 bar pressure. Bleed steam from the turbine at | MT/hr. at 9.56 bar pressure and extraction steam from the turbine at 3.48 MT/hr. at 3.6 bar pressure will be used for powering the Pwani oil plant. Exhaust steam from the turbine will be 5.32 MT/nr. and will condense using cooling tower and fed back to the boiler. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Water demand ¢ The contractor will ensure water conservation and in all activities. Proposed mitigation measures ¢ Water will be recycled as far as is practice without compromising on quality and health. ¢ The contractor to ensure prudential use of water resources during construction by avoiding wastage such as running pipes and taps. ¢ The proponent in collaboration with WRMA will determine the yields of the borehole and its capability to accommodate the elevated demands. Physical environment * Compacted areas to be ripped to prevent erosion. ¢ Restore degraded areas through landscaping using trees and sediment binding grasses. ¢ Controlling of earthworks to prevent compacting the loose soils. Air pollution ¢ The contractor will implement sound project management strategies to ensure that installation works are completed in the shortest possible time taking advantage of low wind velocities. ¢ Contractor to deploy fine dust screens at the site during construction. ¢ Sprinkle dust producing materials such as ballast with water on site. ¢ Use low Sulphur fuels to power delivery vehicles and site machinery. ¢ Truck drivers will maintain low speeds to avoid raising dust. ¢ Employees will be provided with dust masks and goggles. ¢ Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Noise and excessive ¢ Serviceable machines will be used for vibrations : excavation to ensure vibrations are kept at below risk levels. ¢ Construction work and delivery of raw materials will be limited to daytime on weekdays only. ¢ The contractor will deploy compact machin: +; and fit them with mufflers and vibration dampers. ¢ The contractor will deploy acoustic screens around noisy working areas to contain noises. * Comply with the provisions of Noise and excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations of 2009. Solid wastes ¢ The contractor will install segregation bins and a receptacles that encourage separation of wastes at source to promote re-use and re-cycling. ¢ The contractor will adhere to the 6Rs principle of waste management (i.e. Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Recover energy and Rot). ¢ The contractor will endeavor to comply with the Waste Management Regulations. ¢ Procure the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to manage solid wastes from the construction site. e Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Occupational Health and * Provision of adequate and appropriate Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, helmets, gloves and overalls. ¢ Employees to be given the correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned. ¢ Employees to be trained in the use of all equipment that they will be required to operate. : ¢ First aid services and an emergency vehicle to be readily available at site. ¢ Moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces to be securely protected with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries during installation phase. * Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. Traffic impact ¢ Heavy commercial vehicles delivering material shall observe designated speed limits for the area. ¢ Proper signage and warnings shall be placed at appropriate places along the Mombasa- Malindi Road to forewarn other motorists of HCVs turing and transportation of abnormal loads. ¢ Delivery of material for the installation shall only be undertaken off-peak hours ¢ Deploy flagmen at the entrance to guide traffic. 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 Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box. 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kilifi 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 this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/3134997 National Environment Management Authority.