This is to bring to the attention of all stakeholders and general members of the public that the National Environment Management Authority, pursuant to the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 has prepared the draft Environmental (Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2017 intended to repeal the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003.
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The overall objective of the Environmental (Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2017 is to align it to the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 which was amended in 2015. The Regulations also seek to address emerging issues such as Strategic Environmental Assessments; environmental and social safeguard procedures and Climate Change.
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THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION DRAFT (DEPOSIT BONDS) REGULATIONS, 2014.
This Regulation shall be applicable to the activities, industrial plants and undertakings which have or more likely to have adverse effects on the environment. The purpose of these Regulations is to ensure:-
- Good environmental practices;
- Adequate remediation is achieved without adversely affecting economic viability;
- Compliance with remediation obligations;
- Availability of funds for remediation; and
- Sustainable development.
Any person operating or proposing to operate an industrial plant and undertaking an activity as stipulated in the Deposit Bonds. Register shall be required to prepare a Deposit Bond Assessment Report.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly referred to as E-waste is on the rise in Kenya as well as globally. This can be attributed to rapid changes in technology.
Taking cognizance of this, the Government of Kenya through the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has developed the draft Environmental Management and Co-ordination (E-Waste Management) Regulations 2013 which will provide an appropriate legal and institutional framework and mechanisms for the management of E-waste handling, collection, transportation, recycling and safe disposal of E-waste. It also provides for improved legal and administrative co-ordination of the diverse sectoral initiatives in management of E- waste as a waste stream in order to improve the national capacity for the management of the E-waste. Government of Kenya through NEMA informs and invites the public to submit comments on the draft regulation in order to pave way for its finalization.
The draft E-waste regulation comments on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (No.8of 1999) Draft Environmental Management and Co-ordination (E-Waste Management) Regulations, 2013.
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This is to bring to the attention of all stakeholders and members of the public that the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), pursuant to the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), Cap 387 has prepared the draft Environmental Management and Coordination (Conservation and Management of Wetlands) Amendment Regulations, 2017 intended to amend the Environmental Management and Coordination (Wetlands, River banks, Lake shores and Sea shore Management) Regulations, 2009.
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The overall objective of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Conservation and Management of Wetlands) Amendment Regulations, 2017 is to align it to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 and the National Wetlands Conservation and Management Policy, 2015. The Regulations also seek to address emerging issues such as climate change and invasive species.
We therefore invite all stakeholders and members of the public who may wish to submit comments on the draft amendment regulations to do so in writing not later than 16th June 2017.
Comments may be hand delivered, posted or emailed to:
Director General
National Environment Management Authority
Popo Road,Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 67839-00200
NAIROBI
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has finalized the development of the Environment Management and Coordination (Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Chemicals and Materials Management) Regulations 2018.
The regulations will provide for the sustainable management of chemicals in Kenya, specifically, labeling, classification, registration, manufacture, storage, transport (road, air and sea), distribution, handling, import, export, chemical use in mining, substances in articles / chemicals in products, polluter release and transfer register, restrictions and banning, incidents, liabilities, waste disposal and offences of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials.
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All stakeholders and members of the public are informed that NEMA, pursuant to EMCA Act, Cap 387 and in adherence to Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 has developed draft regulations on management and use of Plastic Carrier and flat bags.
All Stakeholders and members of the public who may wish to submit oral or written comments on the draft regulations are invited to do so as well as attend various regional stakeholder forums organized by the Authority as per schedule below;
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| Coastal | Mombasa White Rhino Hotel | 13th November, 2018 |
| Western/ Nyanza | Kisumu Hotel Perch | 13th November, 2018 |
| Rift Valley | Eldoret Hotel Baron | 20th November, 2018 |
| North Eastern/Eastern/Central | Isiolo Silber Bells Hotel | 20th November, 2018 |
| Nairobi | Utalii Hotel | 23rd November, 2018 |
The National stakeholder validation workshop will take place in Nairobi, Utalii Hotel on 5th Dec. 2018.
Please send your your written submissions to: plasticregulations@nema.go.ke
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The Constitution of Kenya provides for the right to a clean and healthy environment, which is which is further emphasized in the Environment Management Act, 1999. The Constitution creates obligations of the State in respect to the Environment as well as the citizen’s duty to cooperate with state organs and other persons to protect and conserve the environment.
EMCA provides for issuance of EIA licenses for proposed sand harvesting as well as the mandate on proponents to submit annual audits of the same. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was tasked to come up with regulations as a practical tool for safeguarding the environment due to massive sand harvesting. The development of the regulations was therefore in response to the provisions of part V section 42 (4) of EMCA 1999, which mandated the Authority to undertake the protection and conservation of the environment among other functions. The regulations provide procedures to streamline the activity countrywide with a view of making it a sustainable industry that supports economic development for enhanced livelihood while safeguarding the environment.
The main objective of the proposed Regulations is to:
• To ensure sustainable utilization of the sand resource and proper management of the
environment.
• To promote sustainable exploitation, utilisation, management and conservation of the
environment.
• Reduce environmental damage and facilitate economic development and socio
economic benefits
This is therefore to require all persons likely to be affected by the proposed Regulations to submit written comments on the proposed Environmental Management (Sand Harvesting) Regulations, 2022.
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