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Electricity Act, 2007 (No. 4 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, No. 3922 of 18 October 2007.
Long title
An Act to establish the Electricity Control Board and provide for its powers and functions; to provide for the requirements and conditions for obtaining licences for the provision of electricity; to provide for the powers and obligations of licensees; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Institution Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act regulates the production and supply of electrical power, provides for the establishment of the Electricity Control Board and its powers, functions and internal organization. It, among other things: regulates the granting of licences for the generation, transmission, supply, distribution, importation and export of electricity, provides with respect to certain environmental requirements and for inspection, provides for the expropriation of land for purposes of this Act and prescribes offences. Electricity may only be generated or distributed with due compliance with: (a) rules or codes made by the Board relating to, amongst others, charges for the provision of electricity; and (b) the requirements of any other law, in particular laws relating to health, safety and environmental standards. The Minister or the Board may request the applicant for a licence to submit an environmental impact assessment study indicating the extent of any potential damage to or pollution of the environment and the steps proposed to be taken by the applicant to prevent or minimise such damage.

Full text
English
Website
www.environment-namibia.net

References - Legislation

Repeals

Electricity Act.

Legislation | Namibia | 2000

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Institution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX