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(e) ensure that the Authority participates in all technical safety studies, facility audits, 
inspections and tests of critical equipment and any other activities as may be 
determined by the Authority; 
(f) ensure that Pre-Startup Safety Review and Audit is conducted and approval is 
obtained from the Authority prior to introduction of hydrocarbon into a facility, 
commissioning and or start-up of petroleum operations. 
(g) ensure that every installation or facility has a valid Safety Case and HSE 
Clearance duly approved by the Authority which is subject to revalidation upon 
any of the following - 
        (i) every 5 years,  
       (ii)in case of any modification that changes the configuration of the facility, or  
      (iii)in case of major incidents, as determined by the outcome of the incident 
investigation conducted by the Authority; and  
(h)comply with any other directive issued by the Authority. 
       (2) A licensee or permit holder shall ensure that — 
(a) it has a well-defined decommissioning and abandonment plan for all its oil and 
gas handling facilities;  
(b) its decommissioning and abandonment plan complies with all current regulations, 
guidelines and procedures for decommissioning and abandonment of facilities 
in the midstream and downstream oil and gas industry and be approved by the 
Authority; and   
(c) the implementation of the decommissioning and abandonment plan shall be 
undertaken in a manner that ensures that the removal and disposal of equipment 
and facility used with or in connection with the operation is done safely and in a 
manner that ensures that the environment continues to remain safe. 
(3) A licensee or permit holder shall — 
(a) ensure that all operational rules, procedures, and guidelines made under these 
Regulations are fully understood and complied with by the licensee or permit 
holder’s personnel and contractors; and  
(b) ensure the overall safety of people, processes, operations and equipment 
associated with the facility or project under its management.