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Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Safety Regulations 2023

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22.  A manager shall ensure that the handling and disposal of all waste
generated from midstream and downstream petroleum operations are managed
in accordance with environmental guidelines issued by the Authority.
23.  A manager shall provide appropriate equipment and systems for
immediate detection and effective control of greenhouse gases, or other harmful
and combustible gases.
24.  A manager shall subject to the approval of the Authority ensure that
where no specific provision in these Regulations is made, midstream and
downstream petroleum operations shall conform with industry best practices.
25.  A manager shall ensure that —
(a)  marine vessels, rail wagons and bulk road vehicles used for the
storage and transportation of petroleum and its derivatives are certified fit
for purpose and approved by the Authority ;
(b) the vessels, wagons and vehicles are adequately inspected and
maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Authority and other
relevant local and international codes and standards ;
(c) records and results from the inspections carried out under paragraph
(b) be kept and made available to the Authority on demand ;
(d)  the last and next inspection dates are clearly marked and made
visible on all vessels that store and handle petroleum liquids ; and
(e) standard operating procedures are developed and maintained for
storage, loading, transportation and offloading operations for all classes of
petroleum and its derivatives including proper earthing as stipulated by
guidelines issued by the Authority.
26.  A manager shall ensure that —
(a) radioactive sources planned to be used in a midstream and downstream
petroleum operation shall be registered with the Authority ;
(b)  necessary information as may be required by the Authority in respect
of the radioactive source is provided ;
(c)  a competent person appointed under these Regulations, takes all
practicable measures to prevent exposure of personnel to radioactive
materials ;
(d) appropriate training shall be given to personnel on the nature of
radiological hazards and the precautions to be observed for all radioactive
materials in use in the operations they are engaged in ;
(e)  disposal or accumulation of radioactive wastes is not made except in
accordance with the NNRA Code of Practice and IAEA procedures ;
(f ) the NNRA Code of Practice and all the IAEA guidelines and
recommended standard practices for handling, shipping, transportation,
storage and use of radioactive sources are complied with ;
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