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Petrolem Products Storage Regulations

LICENSING

  1. A person shall not operate a bulk petroleum storage facility except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a valid license for bulk petroleum storage issued in accordance with the Act.
  2. A license shall not be necessary for bulk storage of petroleum products for non-commercial use in quantities not exceeding 150 cubic metres.
  3. A licensee shall not -
    1. conduct a business of bulk storage of petroleum products in any building constructed of inflammable material; or
    2. offer hospitality, release or otherwise part with possession of bulk storage of petroleum products to a person unless that person has a valid bulk storage license or an official permission from the ministry responsible for internal security.
  4. A person who intends to obtain a petroleum products bulk storage license shall complete the relevant form issued by the Authority, and submit the form to the Authority, together with the following documents;
    1. an environmental impact assessment certificate issued by the National Environmental Agency;
    2. a detailed business plan;
    3. a fire prevention plan, approved by the Chief Fire Officer, stating that arrangements proposed for the prevention and   fighting of fire coupled with good housekeeping at the site are satisfactory;
    4. a report, from, or approved by, the Geological Survey Department, stating that there is no seismic activity or an acceptable level of seismic activity, on and around the proposed site;
    5. a Geotechnical Report;
    6. a certificate from the Gambia Revenue Authority stating that   it shall accord the proposed facility 'bonded warehouse' status;
    7. evidence of land title registration or a lease agreement with the land-owner;
    8. proof that the proposed facility complies with the relevant best practices and local building regulations issued by the Department of Physical Planning;
    9. a copy of approved drawings in accordance with the requirements of the local authority, together with specifications and plans indicating;
      1. the facility to be licensed, giving particulars of the materials and construction;
      2. the position of the facility in relation to adjoining property including distances from neighbouring buildings;
      3. the position and capacity of all tanks, storage sheds, filling plants, buildings, structures or other works within the installation in which petroleum products are to be stored; and
      4. all lighting arrangements including the position of electric cables, switches, and fuse boxes, the drainage system, water connections, fire hydrants and   firefighting appliances.
    10. a spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan; and 
    11. such other document in such form as may be required by the local authority, other competent authorities and the Authority.
  5. A license for bulk storage of petroleum products shall be;
    1. in the prescribed form as the Authority shall determine;
    2. issued subject to the payment of such fees as the Authority shall determine; and
    3. valid for a period not exceeding fifteen years.
  6. A licensee shall not alter the licensed facility or the method of bulk storage of petroleum products shown in the license or specifications and plan submitted without the prior approval of the Authority.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The owner or operator of a terminal shall;
  1. prepare and implement operations and maintenance plans, which follow the applicable safety and operational standards and regulations on pollution; and
  2. use safe work practices and procedures including;
    1. understanding petroleum products and their properties;
    2. ensuring good ventilation by working in open atmospheres;
    3. working at ambient temperatures;
    4. providing information, instruction and training to all persons who are working at the terminal;
    5. reporting of all incidents, such as leaks;
    6. providing clean-up and disposal facilities;
    7. providing secondary containment solutions, such as bunding or oversize drums;
    8. taking special precautions when loading or unloading tankers, and
    9. developing a succinct emergency plan. and
  3. try to keep and use in every terminal and on board every tanker the latest edition Of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), which is the definitive guide to the safe carriage and handling of crude oil and petroleum products at terminals and on tankers.

 NOTE: Download The File Below for More Details on The Petroleum Products Storage Regulations.

 

Petroleum Products Importation Regulations

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE

A person who intends to import petroleum products into The Gambia shall complete the relevant form issued by the Authority and shall;

  1. in the case of a body corporate or unincorporated, submit the form to the Authority, together with the following documents;
    1. proof of payment of the relevant license fees;
    2. a certified copy of its registration certificate, certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, deed or such other documents that provide evidence of its legal status;
    3. a copy of its Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate; and
    4. a favourable bank reference supplied by its bank. or
  2. in the case of a natural person, submit the form to the Authority together with the following documents;
    1. of payment of the relevant license fee;
    2. an import plan of at least twelve months; and
    3. a certified copy of the person's national identity card or passport.

PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF APPLICATION

  1. The Authority shall issue an official receipt to an applicant for a license indicating the date on, and time at, which the Authority received the application.
  2. The Authority shall publish a notice of every application in at least two newspapers of nationwide circulation.
  3. The publication of the application shall state;
    1. the name of the applicant;
    2. the serial application number issued by the Authority upon receipt of the application;
    3. the purpose of the application;
    4. where the application will be available for inspection by any member of the general public;
    5. the period within which an objection to the issuing of the license may submitted to the Authority; and
    6. the address of the Authority where objections may be submitted.
  4. An application shall be available for inspection at the Authority's office.
  5. A person who objects to the issuing of a license shall submit a written objection at least twenty working days from the date of publication of the notice of application.

LIST OF STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES

A person who intends to store a petroleum product in The Gambia shall provide the Authority with a list of all storage and distribution facilities intended to be used in respect of the petroleum product, including shared storage and distribution facilities, with details of;

  1. their location;
  2. their capacity;
  3. (c) their ownership, including the ownership of the land on which the storage facilities are situated, and, in the case of shared ownership, the basis of sharing; and
  4. the names of any other persons sharing the same facilities.

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE

A person who intends to import petroleum products into The Gambia shall complete the relevant form issued by the Authority and shall;

  1. in the case of a body corporate or unincorporated, submit the form to the Authority, together with the following documents;
    1. proof of payment of the relevant license fees;
    2. a certified copy of its registration certificate, certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, deed or such other documents that provide evidence of its legal status;
    3. a copy of its Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate; and
    4. a favourable bank reference supplied by its bank. or
  2. in the case of a natural person, submit the form to the Authority together with the following documents;
    1. of payment of the relevant license fee;
    2. an import plan of at least twelve months; and
    3. a certified copy of the person's national identity card or passport.

PUBLICATION FOR THE NOTICE OF APPLICATION

  1. The Authority shall issue an official receipt to an applicant for a license indicating the date on, and time at, which the Authority received the application.
  2. The Authority shall publish a notice of every application in at least two newspapers of nationwide circulation.
  3. The publication of the application shall state;
    1. the name of the applicant;
    2. the serial application number issued by the Authority upon receipt of the application;
    3. the purpose of the application;
    4. where the application will be available for inspection by any member of the general public;
    5. the period within which an objection to the issuing of the license may submitted to the Authority; and
    6. the address of the Authority where objections may be submitted.
  4. An application shall be available for inspection at the Authority's office.
  5. A person who objects to the issuing of a license shall submit a written objection at least twenty working days from the date of publication of the notice of application.

LIST OF DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES

A person who intends to store a petroleum product in The Gambia shall provide the Authority with a list of all storage and distribution facilities intended to be used in respect of the petroleum product, including shared storage and distribution facilities, with details of;

  1. their location;
  2. their capacity;
  3. their ownership, including the ownership of the land on which the storage facilities are situated, and, in the case of shared ownership, the basis of sharing; and    
  4. the names of any other persons sharing the same facilities.

 

 NOTE: Download The File Below for More Details on The Petroleum Products Importation Regulations.