GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11459

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, Butali Sugar Mills Limited, proposes to extend and modernize the existing sugar mills plant from a capacity of 2,500 tonnes of sugarcane per day (TCD) to 5,000 TCD. The project will include the increase in size and scope of the crane yard, pre-milling and milling lines, installation of a power turbine and steam boiler of capacity 12MW and 70OTPH respectively, extension of the effluent treatment facility to a capacity of 1260m*/day on Plot L.R Nos. N/Kabras/Malava/3134 and North Kabras/Malava/4204 in Manyonje area, Kakamega County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Anticipated Impacts __ Mitigation Measures Source raw materials from licensed sites as per the EMCA, 1999, Cap. 387. Environmental risks of * obtaining raw materials . ¢ Put in place a procurement plan based on the Bill of Quantities. e Re-use construction waste materials such as wood and metal cuttings which can be salvaged. Destruction of thee physical environment Retain vegetation cover in areas that will not be excavated as far as practicable. ¢ Compact loose soil within the project sites. Anticipated Impacts Water demand and effluent generation Solid waste generation and management Occupational safety and health risks Community safety and health risks Mitigation Measures Use the overburden generated during construction activity to backfill the eroded areas. Replant indigenous trees in the section of the property that will not be developed to compensate for loss at construction phase. Sensitize the workers on the need to conserve the available water resources. Create awareness on water conservation. Carry out regular inspection and maintenance of the water distribution network to ensure zero leaks and damages. Install a bio-digester in place of the septic tank/soak pit system to manage the domestic effluent. Monitor the quality of Effluent discharged from the ETP and proposed bio-digester to ascertain conformity to the standards prescribed under the Third Schedule of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. Ensure timely renewal of the Effluent Discharge License once the current one expires. Comply with the Water Regulations, 2006. Quality Procure and strategically place adequate solid waste collection bins with a capacity for segregation. Sensitize workers on the process of solid waste management Amend the contractual agreement with the NEMA licensed solid waste handler to include disposal of the excess bagasse. Construct additional bagasse storage area to cater for the increased bagasse produced. Sell off the scrap metals and waste tyres to recycling and tyre re-treading facilities respectively Comply with Waste Regulations, 2006. Management Register the site as a work place with the DOSHS. Obtain insurance cover for the workers at the site. Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers and enforce on their use. Provide employees with correct tools and equipment for the jobs assigned and train on their use. Put in place an effective emergency response plan. Provide fully stocked first aid kit and train workers on first aid services. Erect traffic warning signage and sensitize drivers to observe speed limits of 40km/hr along the access road. Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. The quality control chain should formulate extension services to the farmers. Anticipated Impacts Fire risks and emergencies Air pollution Noise pollution Energy demand Mitigation Measures Encourage farmers to use organic farming practices. The farmers should be trained on integrated pests management practices. Develop, clearly display and implement a fire and emergency evacuation procedure. Procure and provide adequate firefighting equipment. Designate a fire assembly point and clearly display emergency exit points. Train workers on use of fire-fighting equipment. Ensure regular _ inspection and maintenance of electrical appliances. Conduct annual fire safety audit and regular fire drills. Access to the plant should be controlled to limit exposure to hazards. Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Procure and provide adequate dust masks to workers and enforce on their use. Install dust screens around the project Site. Procure and install adequate dust screens around the bagasse storage area. Cover stock piles of construction materials to reduce dust emissions especially during windy conditions. Sprinkle water at the excavation areas to suppress dust. Plant fast growing trees along the boundary wall to act as dust screens and a buffer zone between the facility and the neighbors. Explore the use of modern technology systems such as bio-filters and chemical scrubbers to control odors. Use acceptable emission control technologies as per Seventh Schedule of Air Quality Regulations, 2014 to mitigate particulate matter. Comply with Air Quality Regulations, 2014, Procure and provide adequate earmuffs to employees working at peak noise producing areas and enforce on their use. Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting and running of vehicle engines. Use equipment that are properly fitted with noise reduction devices. Apply for and obtain license to emit noise/vibrations in excess of permissible levels as per the Fourth Schedule of Noise Regulations, 2009. Comply with the provisions of the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Ensure efficient site layout. Train workers on energy conservation. Ensure proper maintenance of plant and equipment. 23rd September, 2022 Anticipated Impacts _—_ Mitigation Measures * Choose and use machines designed for particular activity/task. * Develop a proper logistical transport system. ¢ Harness solar power in the lighting system. Oil spillage * Provide oil spill response kit to aid speedy clean-up in case of spillage. e Train workers on containment and cleaning of oil spills. * Comply with the Used Oil Guidelines, 2017. 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, Kakamega 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/3851205 National Environment Management.