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Executive Decree No. 80/15 approving the Technical Regulation on the project, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and change of tanks for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 26.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Transport/storage Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Executive Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Executive Decree, composed of four articles and one Annex, approves the Technical Regulation on the project, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and change of tanks for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The annexed Regulation consisting of nine Chapters and two Annexes, divided into 44 articles, establishes Technical and safety conditions to be met by the design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities for LPG storage tanks and for filling LPG container. Licensing of the mentioned facilities is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Petroleum, because of the specificity of this equipment. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of safety standards, and offence and penalties for illegal activities. The administrative procedure applicable to the approval of the project, as well as the exceptions to its prior approval, are in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 173/13 of 30 October.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Presidential Decree No. 173/13 establishing the procedures and defining competences for licensing and monitoring of petroleum product storage facilities, petroleum-based liquid and gaseous fuel supply facilities, as Fuel Supply Stations.

Legislation | Angola | 2013

Keyword: Transport/storage, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Executive Decree No. 186 of 2008 regulating storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (GPL).

Legislation | Angola | 2008

Keyword: Transport/storage, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX