Library / B 2103 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 205
B 2103 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 205

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5.  The Manager appointed under these Regulations shall —
(a)  ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations, guidelines
or any other directives issued by the Authority;
(b)  appoint in writing, competent persons for the purpose of general
supervision of specific operations in midstream and downstream facilities,
including construction, operations, maintenance, processing, storage,
distribution, retailing, health, safety, environment and community matters;
(c)  report any appointment and subsequent change of a competent person
not later than five working days of such appointment or change to the
Authority;
(d)  ensure that competent persons are given appropriate training for the
efficient and safe performance of their duties;
(e)  maintain a register, setting out the details and responsibilities of the
competent persons, mutual relationships and lines of reporting and
communication;
(f )  ensure that every operation or procedure is carried out by qualified
and competent personnel, and adequate systems are put in place to determine
and approve qualified personnel for each operation and procedure;
(g)  ensure the availability of critical spare parts for equipment in compliance
with the requirements and directives of the Authority;
(h)  ensure that the facility’s landscaping, surroundings, and environment
are well maintained at all times and kept in good condition; and
(i)  ensure that the facility is free of items, which may constitute hindrance
to evacuation or escape of personnel in the event of a fire, leak or spill.
6.  The Authority may direct a person undertaking midstream or downstream
petroleum operations to provide information or data and the person shall comply
with the directive in the prescribed manner within the timeframe stipulated in the
directive.
7.—(1)  There shall be paid to the Authority Fund 0.5% of the wholesale
price of petroleum products sold in Nigeria, which shall be collected from
wholesale customers by a supplier at wholesale points for —
(a)  imported petroleum products sold in Nigeria; and
(b)  petroleum products produced, processed, refined, and sold in Nigeria.
(2)  There shall be paid to the Midstream and Downstream Gas
Infrastructure Fund 0.5% of the wholesale price of petroleum products and
natural gas sold in Nigeria, which shall be collected from wholesale customers
by a supplier at wholesale points for —
(a)  imported petroleum products sold in Nigeria;
(b)  natural gas sold in Nigeria; and
(c)  petroleum products produced, processed, refined and sold in Nigeria.
Duty to
provide
information
Payment to
the
Authority
Fund and
the
Midstream
and
Downstream
Gas
Infrastructure
Fund
Duties of
a  manager