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113. The Authority shall at any time enter and inspect any midstream and downstream facility or
premises where it has reasonable grounds to suspect that a breach of these Regulations has been or
is being committed.
Power to access facilities
114. (1) Where an accident under these Regulations occurs, the Authority —
(a) shall conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident;
and
(b) may order an inquiry on the conclusion of the investigation.
(2) A person holding an inquiry under these Regulations shall, for the purpose of the inquiry, have the
powers to —
(a) summon witnesses;
(b) call for the provision of relevant books and documents;
(c) examine witnesses and parties; and
(d) call for an autopsy to be conducted to ascertain the cause of death in cases of
suspicious circumstances.
(3) A summons shall be in the form prescribed by the Authority and shall be served by such other
person as the Authority may direct.
Accident, investigation
and inquiries into
accidents
115. The Authority may mediate in disputes arising from midstream and downstream petroleum
environmental related issues.
Conflict Resolution
116.
(1) Any person who -
(a)
fails to obtain a licence, permit or authorisation required under these Regulations;
(b)
fails to provide information required under these Regulations, or submit information
required within the stipulated time frame;
(c)
makes a false declaration to the Authority or furnishes information so required which
is false or insufficient;
(d)
commits any contravention listed in the Schedule to these Regulations; or
(e) fails to comply with any provisions of these Regulations, any directives given or
condition of any permit or licence issued under these Regulations,
General contraventions
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