GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 169

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, United Auto Enterprises Limited proposes to set up an 8 tonne per day waste tyre pyrolysis plant comprising of a perimeter stock tyre storage yard and other associated facilities and amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Excessive noise and * Construction works should be carried out vibration during working hours, as from 8.00 a.m— 5.00 p.m. * Machinery and equipment should be well maintained to reduce noise. * Workers should be provided with PPE’s e.g. ear muffs when operating noisy machinery. * Consider noise levels when purchasing machinery. * Plant layout should be established taking into consideration minimal sound generation. Particulate, air ¢ The plant will be installed by professional emissions and odor _ engineers and will be fitted with a complete antipollution system. This will include wet scrubbers to remove particulates and sprinkled with calcium hydroxide to remove sulphur oxides. The system will be fitted with deodorization machine to extract sulphur hydroxide that causes bad smell. * The gas that cannot be under normal pressure and will go back to combustion system. It will be used as fuel material to heat the reactor. * Undertake daily PH monitoring and quarterly and annual air quality measurements to ensure efficiency of the wet scrubber. * Workers should be provided with PPE’s e.g. mose masks and goggles during construction. ¢ Regularly sprinkling water on areas generating dust. ¢ Ensure use of best technology of gas plants. ° Air emissions from plant should be monitored and analysis undertaken periodically. Soil and ground * The surface will be concreted and bunded. water pollution . . * Design should ensure surface flow is drained suitably into the public drains during construction. ¢ Drainage channels should be installed in all areas that generates or receives surface water e.g. car park, along the building block edges of the roofs. Waste generation * Carbon black and steel wires by products will be sold as raw materials in other industries. * Process water will be recycled back to the process. * Toilet effluent will be channeled to septic tank and soak pit. * General waste must be removed from the site by a licensed waste handler. * Non usable solid waste materials generated during construction shall be transported to a NEMA designated dumping site. Occupational risks. © A health and safety plan must be developed fire safety and prior to the commencement of 14th January, 2022 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures health construction/equipment installation _to identify and avoid work related accidents. This plan must be adhered to by the appointed construction/equipment installation contractors and meet Occupational Health and Safety Act, (OSHA) of 2007 requirements. * Store all flammable materials in well ventilated room and designated tank. * Develop integrated fire prevention plan and obtain fire clearance certificate. ° Provide sufficient firefighting equipment onsite and service them. ¢ Train fire marshals. * Ensure health and safety plan is adhered to by employees and meet Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), of 2007 requirements. * Regular maintenance of machines/equipment and tools to ensure failures that can lead to potential safety hazards are avoided. ° Appropriate personal protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by all employees. * Employees will undergo annual health examination. * The proponent will ensure employees undergo safety training. 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, Machakos 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/3253264 National Environment Management Authority.