Petroleum Products Service Station Regulations 2017.

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Business/industry/corporations Certification Enforcement/compliance Cooperative/producer organization Hazards Early warning system Environmental audit EIA Royalties/fees Financing Inspection Oil Pollution control Protection of environment Public health Risk assessment/management Standards

Geographical area

Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa

Abstract

These Regulations, divided into 7 Parts and made under the Petroleum Products Act 2016, concern service stations licence and apply to all civilian installations. The Regulations give definition and interpretation of the relevant terms, including: adulteration; levy; oil marketing company; petroleum; petroleum products; service station; temporary bulk licence; vehicle. Concerning application for a service station licence, the Regulations provide for: notice of application, acceptance and evaluation from the Authority, proof of payment of levies, procedure for its issuing, suspension and revocation, particulars to be included in the license, transfer or assignment of license, definition and content of an environmental and sustainable management plan and of an environmental impact assessment; financial security provisions for land rehabilitation and prevention of pollution. Concerning enforcement, the Regulations provide for: powers of inspectors; taking and identification of samples; accredited laboratories for testing petroleum products. The Regulations also provide for record keeping of producers. Concerning construction permit and operation licence, the Regulations provide for application, construction specifications, inspection and certification of completion, environmental impact assessment, environmental audit for construction and operations. Final provisions concern fire safety requirements, including siting of petroleum service stations, warning signs, use and maintenance of fire extinguishers and absorbents, report of changes in representation, accidents or temporary interruptions.

Full text

English

Website

mope.gm

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum Products Act - Act no. 12 of 2016.

Legislation | Gambia | 2016

Keyword: Oil, Biofuel, Cooperative/producer organization, Business/industry/corporations, Early warning system, Authorization/permit, Bioenergy, Consumer protection, Dispute settlement, EIA, Fiscal and market measures, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX