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2772THE KENYA GAZETTE 17th May, 2013Proponent shall share the beneficial useof beach site with the local communities.The wastewater treatment plant shall berun by a dedicated trained operator onsite.Resource utilization Clear measures on riparian protectionshould be prescribed.Water quality and quantity monitoringshall be done to check quality andsufficiency levels. Recycling of water to reducedependency on piped supply hencereducing pressure on infrastructure.The full report of the proposed project is available for inspectionduring working hours at:(a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road,P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi.(b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and MineralResources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521,Nairobi.(c) County Director of Environment, Kilifi County.The National Environment Management Authority invitesmembers of the public to submit oral or written comments withinthirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to theDirector-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decisionmaking process of the plan.MR/2436684Z. O. OUMA,for Director-General,National Environment Management Authority.GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6410THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANDCO-ORDINATION ACT(No. 8 of 1999)THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITYENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED PETROL FILLING STATION AND COMMERCIALDEVELOPMENTINVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTSPURSUANT to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, theNational Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposedproject.The Proponent (Mr. Wambugu Ndiga) intends to construct on a 0.0464 hectare plot; a commercial building and a petrol filling station, containing4 no. underground fuel storage tanks each with a capacity of 10,000 liters, 4 no. sets of fuel dispensing pumps for diesel, kerosene, super and regularpetrol. The building will have three ground floor rooms, a hotel and rental rooms on the second floor. The following are the anticipated impacts andproposed mitigation measures:Environmental aspect Potential Impact Mitigation measuresAir Quality Dust during dry and windy season Water the dusty grounds Emissions from construction machinery Use serviced machinery Noise during construction Provide workers with nose masks Carry construction works during the dayWater resources High demand during construction Ensure no water wastage Contamination of surface water due to run off Construct an oil interceptor Contamination of ground water due to fuelseepage Construct a tank inspection point for early leakagedetectionHealth and safety Hazards from machinery and equipment Provide all workers with PPE Hazards from falls Use appropriate construction and climbing equipment for Emissions during from petroleumeach task products Store equipment and material in correct positions Enclose the working area from outsidersFire Hazards Possibility of fire outbreak Ensure fire fighting equipments are provided and placedat strategic positions Train workers on firefighting techniquesSolid & Sewerage waste Accumulation of solid waste Encourage reuse and recycle of construction material Overflow of sewerage waste Provide waste bins at the forecourt and ensure timelyemptying Monitor and exhaust septic tank when necessaryGeological set up Destruction due to excavations Avoid unnecessary excavations Use local material for filling excavated areasBiological resources Loss of flora and fauna Introduce new vegetation in the front yard to mitigate thelossThe 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) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi.(c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi County.The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days fromthe date of publication of this notice to the Director-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process of the plan.B. M. LANGWEN,for Director-General,