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24. A manager shall provide appropriate equipment and systems for immediate detection and 
effective control of greenhouse gases, or other harmful and combustible gases.  
 
Gas detection 
25. A manager shall, subject to the approval of the Authority, ensure to conform with industry best 
practices where no specific provision is made in these Regulations. 
Industry best practices 
26. 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 are 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 in the manner prescribed by the Authority. 
 
Petroleum 
haulage 
operations 
27. 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 national and international guidelines and best practices;  
Handling of radioactive 
materials