Ongoing environmental compliance monitoring Inspections:

ANNOUNCEMENT

Subject: Ongoing Environmental Compliance Monitoring Inspections

The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA wishes to inform manufacturing facilities in that our Environment Inspectors are conducting inspections in different manufacturing facilities in Jinja, buikwe, Iganga.

Please take note of these key verifiable environmental aspects.

1. Legal compliance;

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Licensing i.e Valid EIA certificate issued by NEMA
Compliance with EIA license conditions
Annual Environmental Audit (EA) reports submitted.

2.⁠ ⁠Effluent & Wastewater Management I.e

Functional wastewater/effluent treatment plant (ETP)
Valid Effluent Discharge License
Effluent quality monitoring records and Sludge management records.

3.⁠ ⁠Air Emissions Control

Air Emissions License (if applicable)
Stack emission monitoring reports
Air pollution control equipment (scrubbers, bag filters, cyclones) installed & maintained.

4.Solid Waste Management

Waste segregation (hazardous vs non-hazardous)
Labeled storage area for hazardous waste
Waste manifests and tracking records
Use of licensed waste transporters
Evidence of disposal at licensed facilities.

5.Hazardous Substances & Chemicals Management

Inventory of chemicals with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Proper labeling & storage (bunded areas, secondary containment)
Spill kits available & accessible
Chemical handling procedures documented.

6.⁠ ⁠Noise & Vibration Control

Noise monitoring reports
Compliance with permissible noise levels
Mitigation measures (enclosures, silencers).

7.⁠ ⁠Occupational Environmental Health & Safety (Environmental Aspect)

Environmental risk assessments conducted
PPE availability related to environmental hazards
Emergency response plan (fires, spills, leaks)
Training records on environmental compliance.

8.⁠ ⁠Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Implementation

Documented Environmental Management Plan
Evidence of monitoring and corrective actions
Environmental policy displayed
Internal environmental audits conducted
Community engagement/CSR related to environment.

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National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

"Ensuring Sustainable Development"