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Page | 41 having responsibility in the area to fell the tree or otherwise deal with it, and in such event shall upon application by any person interested in the tree pay such compensation as such officer shall consider necessary. 59. The operator shall present to the Authority and demonstrate that adequate contingency plans have been made for protecting the environment where – (a) the test pressure results in a hoop stress greater than seventy- five per cent (75%) of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipeline based on its nominal wall thickness; or (b) the pipeline crosses or passes within 100 metres of a watercourse, Environmental Protection Guidelines 60. Pursuant to Section 114 (4) of the Act, additional conditions specific to the pipeline licence are as set out in this part and as may be prescribed in guidelines issued by the Authority, or any other standard prescribed by the Authority. Design, construction, and operations of pipeline. 61. (1) The design of any pipeline for the purposes of these Regulations shall be – i. suitable for the purposes such as transportation of natural gas, liquid and petroleum liquids, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquid condensate and liquified petroleum gas; ii. in accordance with best international petroleum industry practices; and iii. as set out in these Regulations and Guidelines made pursuant to these Regulations. (2) The design for the relocation, replacement and upgrading of an existing pipeline shall also conform with the provisions of these Regulations. (3) The instruments and control system such as pressure relief devices and pipeline protection systems shall be designed to internationally recognized standards and shall meet both functional requirements and the requirements for safety, reliability, and real time response. Design
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