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Page | 30 j) conduct uncertainty analysis for the metering system in the manner prescribed by the Authority. 42. (1) The Authority shall have power to witness and supervise the development of metering systems through - (a) meter selection; (b) conceptual design; (c) detailed engineering; (d) verification of accuracy of sampling systems, flow computers, gas chromatograph, proving systems and other critical components; (e) fabrication inspection; and (f) factory and site acceptance tests. Operations management and supervision of metering systems 43. (1) The Authority shall approve petroleum allocation methodologies prior to implementation. (2) A licensee or permit holder shall report all cargo loss or shrinkage complaints to the Authority within 14 days of such complaints being made. (3) A licensee shall not apply a shrinkage, measurement loss or decanting method to petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives without the prior approval of the Authority. Measurement loss and shrinkage CHAPTER 4 PETROLEUM PIPELINES 44. (1) Pursuant to Sections 125, 135, 148, 174, and 190 of the Act, a licensee or permit holder shall not construct or operate any pipeline or network for the transportation and distribution of petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives without a licence granted by the Authority, and in accordance with terms and conditions prescribed in guidelines made by the Authority. (2) A person shall not, for its own account with third party access provisions or as common carrier, establish, construct, or operate the following facilities without a valid licence issued by the Authority - (a) Gas transportation or distribution pipeline for conveying natural or gas derivatives; (b) Petroleum liquids transportation or distribution pipeline for conveying of petroleum liquids or derivatives; Prohibitions
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