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Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Act, 2016 (No. 13 of 2016).

País/Territorio
Botswana
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2016
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to provide for the establishment of Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority, its mandate, the regulation of the energy sector, and for matters incidental thereto.
Materia
Energía, Medio ambiente gen., Agua
Palabra clave
Conservación de energía/producción de energía Institución Hidrocarburos Tarifas/cánones relativos al medio ambiente Instalaciones
Área geográphica
Africa, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Africa Meridional
Entry into force notes
Enters into force 28th November, 2016 (Parts I, II and VI and section 75); 1st September, 2017 (All the remaining sections.
Resumen

This Act establishes the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to the organization and operations of the Authority. The Act also provides with respect to licensing of regulated activities, i.e. generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and licensing of petroleum sector activities. The Authority shall be responsible for, among other things - ensuring sustainable and secure supplies in the regulated sector; setting and maintaining service standards; protecting and preserving the environment; ensuring that the regulation of the energy sector is done in accordance with the best international regulatory practice. The Authority shall establish and maintain a non-discriminatory and efficient regulatory framework to be followed by all regulated entities and licensees in the regulated sector. fees to be paid under this Act shall include a decommissioning fee, as may be required for environmental restoration. The Authority shall keep and maintain a national energy and water register

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
botswanalaws.com