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(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 to provide information or data on any 
midstream and downstream operations and the person shall comply with 
the directive in the prescribed manner within the timeframe stipulated in 
the direction. 
Duty to 
Provide 
Information 
7.   
(1) 
In accordance with the Act there shall be a levy of 0.5% of 
wholesale price of petroleum products sold in Nigeria paid to 
the Authority, which shall be collected from wholesale 
customers at wholesale points for - 
 
(a) 
imported petroleum products sold in Nigeria; and  
(b) 
petroleum products processed and sold in Nigeria. 
 
(2) 
In accordance with the Act there shall be a levy of 0.5% of 
wholesale price of petroleum products and natural gas sold 
in Nigeria paid to the Midstream and Downstream Gas 
Infrastructure Fund which shall be collected from wholesale 
customers at wholesale points for - 
 
(a) 
imported petroleum products and natural gas sold in 
Nigeria; and 
(b) 
 petroleum products and natural gas processed and 
sold in Nigeria. 
(3) 
The levy stipulated in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall 
Payment to the 
Authority Fund 
and the 
Midstream and 
Downstream Gas 
Infrastructure 
Fund