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3. (a) A licensee or permit holder shall obtain the relevant license, permit, authorisation or approvals 
prior to the commencement of any midstream or downstream petroleum activity or operation. 
 
 
(b) Where a licensee or permit holder intends to renew a licence, permit or approval, compliance with 
the established HSE Clearance shall form the basis for the renewal.  
 
 
(c) Application for the HSE Clearance shall be in the manner prescribed in guidelines issued by the 
Authority. 
 
Application for licence, 
permits, authorisations 
PART II — DUTIES OF LICENSEES AND PERMIT HOLDERS 
 
4. A licensee or permit holder shall —  
(a) appoint, in writing, a manager who shall take continual charge of all operations 
authorised by the Authority; 
(b) notify the Authority of every appointment made under paragraph (a) and any 
subsequent change not later than 72 hours of such appointment or change; 
(c) provide its personnel with appropriate safety equipment and Personal Protective 
Equipment (PPE) of approved standard and ensure that such equipment is 
always maintained in good condition; 
(d) establish emergency medical procedures including an appropriately manned and 
well-equipped onsite clinic, standard first aid boxes, automated external 
defibrillators situated at strategic locations in the facility, and medical evacuation 
procedures; 
(e) provide firefighting and first aid equipment at every facility or installation in 
accordance with best industry standards; 
(f) ensure that all personnel and contractors undergo occupational fitness tests and 
minimum industry training as may be specified by the Authority; 
(g) provide clear, comprehensive, safe and practical operational procedures and 
guidelines for its personnel; 
(h) develop good health protection and promotion programmes for its personnel, and 
mandate all its contractors to take similar actions; 
Duties of licensees and 
permit holders