Order No. 5/2011 approving the Safety Regulation of Infrastructures for the storage and processing of crude oil, its byproducts and residues.

Country/Territory: Cabo Verde
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2011
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Boletim Oficial, I Serie, No. 3, 17 Janaury 2011, pp. 167-182.

Subject: Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Transport/storage Oil Oil pollution Pollution control Waste prevention Standards Waste management
Geographical area: Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes: This Order enters into force 30 days after its publication.

Abstract: This Order approves the Safety Regulation of Infrastructures for the storage and processing of crude oil, its byproducts and residues. The Regulation consists of 8 Chapters and 2 Tables specifying requirements to be fulfilled by the aforementioned infrastructures. It classifies oil products (including liquid gas), authorized areas and infrastructure requirements, according to specific stardards in order to avoid environmental contamination. Chapters 8 establishes fines and sanctions for illegal activities.
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