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laboratory evaluation of technology, and pilot implementation of 
qualified technology. 
139. 
(1) 
A licensee or permit holder who intends to defer the 
operations of its facility, shall notify the Authority in writing not less than 
12 months before such deferment. 
(2) 
Where a licensee or permit holder defers the operations of its 
facility without the authorisation of the Authority, the facility shall be 
deemed to be operational, and subject to the terms and conditions of 
the licence or permit. 
Deferment of 
operations 
140. Petroleum liquids or natural gas or its derivatives produced within 
Nigeria or imported into the country shall be subject to reconciliation at 
such intervals as may be determined by the Authority. 
Reconciliation 
141. An officer authorised by the Authority may at any time enter and 
inspect any facility or premises where the officer has reasonable grounds 
to suspect that the provisions of these Regulations is being contravened.   
Right to enter 
and inspect 
premises in case 
of offences 
142. The Authority may by notice in writing require any person carrying out 
midstream and downstream petroleum operations to submit such returns 
and other information as may be required from time to time, in such form 
and at such times as may be specified in the notice.   
Prescribed 
returns 
143. (1) Any person who - 
(a) 
fails to obtain a licence, permit or authorisation required 
under these Regulations; 
(b) 
fails to provide information required under these 
Regulations, or fails to submit information required within 
the stipulated time frame; 
(c) 
makes a false declaration to the Authority or wilfully 
furnishes information so required which is in any respect 
false or insufficient; or  
(d) 
fails to comply with any provisions of these regulations or 
any directives given or condition of any permit or licence 
issued under these regulations, 
may notwithstanding the sanctions, fines and penalties contained in the 
Act, be liable to the relevant administrative penalties contained in the First 
Schedule to these Regulations. 
 
General 
offences