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(h) abstain from activities, which in the opinion of the Authority may 
prevent, restrict, or distort competition; 
(i) conduct its licenced activities safely and reliably in compliance 
with any health and safety regulations issued by Authority; 
(j) comply with the requirements for environmental protection, 
management, and restoration issued by the Authority and any law 
in effect; and  
(k) mark, maintain and secure the boundaries of its facilities and 
associated infrastructure constructed under the terms of its licence 
and any law in effect. 
 
(4) The volumes of  petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives to be 
exported from a bulk storage facility under sub-regulation (2) must be 
within the approved quantity in the wholesale supply licence issued to a 
lessee or producer supplying  petroleum liquids or natural gas or its 
derivatives to the bulk storage facility.  
78. (1) A licensee or permit holder shall not operate a terminal or bulk 
storage facility without — 
 
(a) certified measurement system; and  
(b) accredited laboratory. 
 
(2) The Authority shall approve all measurement systems and laboratories 
prior to use for determination of quantity and quality at terminals and bulk 
storage facilities.   
Determination 
of quantity 
and quality of 
petroleum 
products 
 
79. (1) The loading or unloading of petroleum liquids or natural gas or its 
derivatives shall not be carried out within a licenced bulk storage facility 
without authorisation by the Authority. 
(2) A bulk storage facility or terminal shall not be used for products export 
and import without appropriate approval or permit from the Authority. 
(3) All petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives for export from 
depot facilities must be sourced only from refineries, gas processing and 
petrochemical plants licensed by the Authority. 
(4)  Petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives shall not be exported 
from a bulk storage facility or terminal without valid certificate of quantity 
and quality and the relevant wholesale supply licence issued by the 
Authority. 
Bulk storage