Ghana WAGP Regulations

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Federal Republic of NigeriaOfficial Gazette

No. 19 Lagos --28 th March 2006 Vol. 92Government Notice N o 1 3Th e fo l lowing i s publ i shed as supplement to th i s Gazette :

S I No short ille Page4 West Af r ican Ga s Pipe l ine Regula t ions B 7-59

IPr in ted by Th e Federa l Government Pr in te r , Lagos , Niger iaFGP 4 9 13 2 00 6 16 5 0 ( 0 L 1 4 )Annual Subscription from 1st January, 20C6 is Local 15.00 0.00 Over sea s 11121,500.00 [Su rfac e Mail]11124,500.00 [Secon d Class Air Mail]. P resent is s~ ie+350 .00 per copy. Subs cribers who wish to obtain oze~ re fter 1stJanuary should apply to the Federal Government Pr,,lter, Lagos for amended Subscription.


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WEST AFRICAN G S PIPELINE REGULATIONS 2 66

ARRANGE ME NTSECTIONSSECTION

PART.-PURPOSE OF REGULATIONS1 Purpose of Regulations

2 Grant and variation of permit to survey3. Rights of Company under permit to survey

GeneralDesign and S pecification of Pipeline Section s.Design and Specification of Compressor StationsDesign and Specifica tion of R M StationsProhibited MaterialsConstructionlnspection and TestingFurther R equirements

Approval to OperateOperation and Maintenarice ProceduresTrainingEmergency Response PlanDamage Prevention ProgramRepairsP ipeline ~a t r o lLeakage SurveysPipeline MarkersInspection and TestingCathodic Protection lnspectionValve M aintenanceBlowdownOperator Qualification ProgramMeasurementSafe Work Practice ProceduresMaximum Allowable Operating Pressure


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P:\K I V.-C:\ T~C)DIC OTECTIONN D CORROSIONONTROLCorrosion Control RecordsExternpl Corrosion ControlInternal Corro sion ControlAtlnospheric Corrosion ControlRepair of Corroded PipePipeline Integrity Management PlanIntelligent Pig SurveyPipeline System Permits

PA RT 1.-DANGEROLS OSDUC T37. General38. Notice to cease activities39. Hearing10. Judicial Orders

4 1 General42 Iicsponse to Incident43. incident Data Collec tion44. Investigation Team45. Specimens46. I esting and Analysis of Spec ime ns] ,4m. VI~~ . D~~C~XT~~I . : .~T ION;B A X D O N ? Y I E N T-\XD R E S C ~ I P T I O SF OPER M.IONFP I P E L I S EI STEXI

Discontinuation, abandonment and resum ption of ope ratio n o f pipelinesystem

PART X.-REPORTISGNormal OpeldrionsC ons t r~ ~ c t ionEmcrgcncy ConditionsConfidentiality of InfomiationRecords KeepingAccess for the Authority

PA RT .--PE>II.TIESLiability to PenaltiesAmount of PenaltiesAuthorit4) may impose penaltiesI lcaringDcfenccsAssessment of penaltiesAssessment of costsPayment of penaltiesPayment o f costsAppeals


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PART I .-HE,~RING S THE AUTHORITYAND PPE LSRequirement for a hearingAppealsRules of Procedure to apply~ u b ~ o e n a s

Deem ed ApprovalStandards

PAR T III.-DEFINITONSN D I N T E R P R E T ~ T I O NDefinitions,InterpretationCitation


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WEST AF RICAN G AS P IPELINE P RO J ECT ACTNo. 11 2005)

WES T AFRICAN G AS PIPELINE REGULATIONS, 2005commencement th October, 2005

In the exercise of the powers conferred y pon me by section 20 of the West African Gas PipelineAct and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I DR EDMUNDAUKORU MiniSter of State forPetroleum R esources, here by ma ke the folloiving Regulations

1.-4 1) These Regulations are adopted following agreement in accordanc e withthe International Project Agreement by Nigtrja and the Company on thk content ofthese Regulations, but without prejudice the authority of the Minister to amend theseRegulations in accordance with the -pow eis set out in the West African G as PipelineAct.

(2) The purpose of these Regulations is to provide a consistent and enforceablecode governing the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the P ipelineSystem which will har~nonisehe regulation of those m atters in each o f the States.

3) In addition to these Regulations the Operator is required to comply with thesubstantive laws of Nige ria as modified by-the West African Ga s Pipeline Act.

2.-(1) When ever a survey is required, the Company shall apply to the Authorityfor a permit to survey.

(2) An appli-ation for a permit to survey under this Regulation shall specify theapproximate route or alternative routes proposed.

3) The Authority may grant to the Company a permit to survey under thisRegulation.

(4)Th eA uthori ty may, upon application by the Company, vary the route specifiedin such permit to surve y, but such variation shall not invalidate or make illegal any actdone by the Compa ny or its contractors, agents and e~ npl oye es ursuant o the permitprior to such variation, nor prejudice the rights ofa ny person un der the Act w ith referenceto any act done by the Company pursuant to the permit prior to such variation.

3.-(1) A permit to survey shall entitle the Com pany and its contra ctors, agentsand elnployees to enter together with any necessary equipment or vehicles, on anyland upon the rou te spec ified in the permit to survey or reasonably cl'ose to suc h routefor the following purposes

Purpose ofRegulations.

Grant andvariatiou ofpermit tosurvey.

Righrs ofCornpallunder permitto sunre '.

a) to survey and take levels of the land ;(6) to dig and bore into the soil and subsoil ;


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c) to cut and rem ove such trees and other vegetation a s [nay mpede the purposesspecified n this Regulation ; and6)o do all o ther acts necessary to a scertain the suitability of the land for theestablishment of part of the Pipeline System,

and shall entitle the Com pany, with such persons, equipment or vehicles as aforesaidto p ass over. land adjace nt to such route to the extent that such .may be necessary orcon ven ienj for the purpose o f obtaining access to land upon the route specified.(2) Except with prior consent of the owner or occupier, no person shall underthe authority of paragraph 3 1) of this Regulation enter any building or upon anyenclosed court or garden attached to any building, without previously having giventhe o wner o r occupier at least fourteen days' notice of his intention to do so, nor enterupon any cultivated land without having given such notice to the own ers or occupiqrsthereof or having affixed such notice in some ~rorninenk osition upon such land.(3) No person shall, under the authority of paragraph 3 ( l ) of this Regulation,except with the prior assent of the owners or occupiers or persons in charge thereof,

en ter an y of the following landa ) any land occupied by any burial ground or cemetery ; orh )any land containing any grave, grotto, are a, tree or thing held to be sacred orthe object of veneration.

(4) A person acting under the authority of paragraph 3(1) of this Regulationshall take all reaso nable steps to avoid unnecessary damag e to any land entered uponand any buildings, crops or profitable trees thereon, and shall make'c~ni~ensationothe owners or occupiers for any damage done under such authority and not madegood.( 5 ) The pr incip les and procedures for quant i fy ing the amount of suchcom pensa tion (together with procedures for resolving any disputes in respect of suchcom pensa tion) shall be those applicable under the prevailing laws of Nigeria.

General 4.The design of the Pipeline System shall bea) such that the Pipeline System shall be suitable for the high pressuretransportation of Gas ndb ) as set out in these Regulations

Design nd 5. Th e design and specification of ipeline sections shall be as followsspecificationof pipeline ( u ) all pipeline sections shall be made of steel, and shall comply with ASMEsections. 3 1.8'and (where applicable) DN V-0s -F-I(b) the selection of all structural materials and pipiris components shall complywith Appendix B o f A S M E B3 1.8 ;c ) pipeline section components shall comply with the following Standards

i )API 6 D and ASME B 16.34,


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(i i ) ASM E B16.5 or MSS SP-44,(iii) ASM E B 16.9 or MS S SP-75,(iv)ASME B16.11,(v) ASTM A- 193,(vi) AST M A- 194, and(vii) ASM E B 16.49 ;

4 the pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with the followingStandards :(i) API SL,(i i ) AST M A 53,(i i i) ASTM A 106,

- (iv) AS TM A 135,(v) ASTM A 333, and(vi) ASTM A 3 8 1 ;

e)pipelin e design shall include loads for both construction and o peratin gphases ;V each pipeline or segm ent of a pipeline (other than station piping suchas compresso r stations, manifolds, and R&M stations) shall be designed toaccommodate the,passag e of instrumented-internal inspection devices ;g) each mechanical fitting shall be designed for at least the MaximumAllowable Oper ating Pressure of the relevant pipeline section :h) each welded branch con nection made to pipeline sections n the formo f a single connection, or in a header or rnanifdd as a series of connections,shall be designed to ensure that the strength of the pipeline section is not

reduced, having regard t o the stresses n the remaining pipe wall due to thsopening in the pipe or header: the shear stresses proQt ced b-ll p;e:surcac t ingon the we of the branch opeiling and my exseriial ioar i::~s ue ic&errnil movemefit weight, and vibration ;i j exmpt 1'03 b t a ~ c h ~ c ~ n n e c t i mrad assembiies of s enda:d pipe a i dfittings joined by circumferent ial welds. the-cfesignpressure o f eachcodPonent fabricated y welding. whose strength cann rr: be determicedshall p est&blishedin acco~dance&th: P.SMF B P K $1:-ctlonV i i i ;

(j) each prefabticared unit. thae uses plate d longi udinai seaz5 shait i c&:irnef in ~ ~ ~ c r d ~ p c eq?. kA$&??q V c S e c i ~ qVijI . cxzegi fog ',jii:fciiowing :.. r..-..c ,.-t..-. 3.J -;:+3...T:,,4 fl.,T:{.6 . . .. ; , r a : a t r a u r a ~ + ~ -.,,,. . .. 1 c T i 3 g ~


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k ) field fabricated bull plugs and swages shall not be used on pipelinesect ions ;

(I) except for flat closures designed in accotdance with ASME BPVC SectionVIII, flat closures and fish tails may not be used on pipeline sections ;

t n ) each extruded outlzt shall be suitable for the anticipated service conditionsand sh all be dt least equal to the design streng th of the pipe and other fittings in thepipelin e sec tion to w hich it is 'to be attached ;

(n) all pipeline sections shall be designed wi th,en ou gh flexioility to preventthermal expansion o r contraction from causing.excessive stresses in the pipe orcompo nents, excessive bending or unusual loads at joints, or undesirable forces ormom ents at points of connection to equipment, or at anchorage or gu ide points ;

0) ach pipel ine or segment o f a pipeline which is not buried in the groundshall be designed s o that i t is raised and maintained abo ve ground on perm anentsupports ;

p) n relation to all supp orts and anchorsi) each p p l i n e segment and its associated equipment shall have enough

anchors or ;supports to :a )preverit undue, strain on connected equipmen tb ) esist longitudinal forces caused by a bend or otTset in the pipe andc ) prevent or da mp o ut excessive vibration

ii) any exposed pipeline segmen t shall have enough sup ports or anchors toprotect the exposed pipe joints from the maximum end fo rce caused by internalpressure and any additional forces caused by temperature variation or by theweight o ft he pipe and its contents,

iii) any sdpport or;anchor on an exposed pipel ine segment shal l be madeof durable, non-com bustibk material and shal l be designed and instal led asfol lows :a ) ree expansion and contraction of the pipeline segm ent between suppo rts o r

anchors may not be restricted ;b )provision shall-b e made for the se'rvice cond itions involved ndc)movem ent oft he pipeline segment may not.cause disengagement of the support

equipment ;i v )each support on an exposed pipeline seg men t oper ated at a stress level of

50 per-cent or more o f the Specified Minimum Yield Strength shall comply withthe following :a) a structural support may not b e welded directly to the carrier pipe ;b )a suppor: may be wel ed to as lee ve that completely encircles the pipe ;an dc ) fan encircling ~n rm be rs welded to a pipe, the weld shall be continuous and

shall cover the entire circumference ;v ) ach underground pipelinc segment that s connected to a relatively unyielding


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line or other fixed object shall have enough flexibility to provide for possiblemovement or it shall have an anchor that will limit the movement of the oipelinesegment and

(vl ) except for offshore portions ofthe pipeline section each underground pipelinethat is being connected to new branches shallhave a firm foundat io~or both theheader and the branch to prevent detrimental lateral and vertical movement ;

q) mitred joints shall not be used.6. The design and specification of compressor statlons shall be as followsa ) he design factor for compressor station piping shall be 0.50 ;b )a compressor shall comply withAPI 617 ;c) a turbine shall comply with API 616 ;

6) ach main compressor building of a compressor station shall be located o r ,property under the control of the operator and shall be sufficiently removed ordistanced from adjacent property to minimize the possibility of fire being transmittedto the compressor building from structures on adjacent property or from thecompressor building to adjacent property. There shall be enough open space aroundthe main compressor building to allow the free movement of fighting equipment ;

e) each operating floor of a main compressor building shall have at least twoseparated and unobstructed exits located so as to provide a means of egress andunobstructed passage to a place of safety. Each door latch on an exit be of a typewhich can be readily opened from the inside without a key. Each swinging doorlocated in an exterior wall shall be mounted to swing outward ;

u each fence around a compressor station shall have a minimum height of 2metres and haqe at least two gates located so as to provide a means of egress to aplace of safety or have other facilities affording a means of exit from the area.Where applicable the mainentrance shall be wide enough to permit access fqr firefighting equipment. Each gate located within 60 meters. of any compressor plantbuildiag shall ot be locked when occupied and shall be operable from the insidewitbout a key ;

g)where entrained vapours ir gas may liquefy under the anticipated pressureand temperature conditions the compressor shall be protected against theintroductionof those liquids in quantitiesihat could cause damage ts the PipelineSystem. Each liquid separator used to remove enmined liquids a a compressorstatien shall

J] have a mmuslly operable means of removing these iiquiGsi i i where slugs of liquid could be ar r i ed int tnr.wmpressor. have either

(a> utomatic liqui removal Fdcilitim ;cja hlsh liquid kvrl alann ;

ti;) bg manufzctu:ed n acccrdancewith ASME SWC Seciloa V l i l , nci

Design andspecificationofcompressorstations.


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-(h)each compressor station shall have an automatic emergency shutdown systemthat meets the following requirementsi ) t shall be separate from the compressor station process contrul systemir) t shall be able to block gas out ofthe station and depressurize the station

piping ;iil) t shall discharge gas from the blowdown piping at a locatior~wherehegas will not create a hazard, based on cold stack dispersion ahalysis ; andiv) t shall be designed and installed to operate automatically ;

a)when the gas pressure n any part of the Pipeline System which.is pressuredby that compressor statiou equals' the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure ofthat pan of the Pipeline System plus 10 per-cent ;b) when there is a contirmed fire detection ;c )when the concentration of gas in air reaches 60 per-cent ~r more of the lowerexplosive limit in an area that is designated unclassified or safe in terms of HazardousArea Classif~cation rovided that electrical equipment certified for.use in areas

having a Hazardous Area Clzjssification equal to or exceeding the Hazardous AreaClassification of the area in which it is used, shall not considered as a source ofignition for the purpose of these Regulationf; or6) hen liquid slugs might be carried into the compressors ;

v) t shall provide means for the shutdown of gas compressor stationequipment and non-essential e ectrical fzcilities in the vicinity ofgas headers orIn the colnpressor building, except thata) lectrical circuits that supply emergency lighting required to assist stationpersonnel n evacuating the compressor building and the area in thk'vicinity ofthegas headers shall remain energized ;b) lectrical circuits needed to protect equipment from damage may remain

energized ; ndc) Vital Equipment shall remain operational ; ndv i ) it shall be operible from at least two locations each ofwhich is located

a) near the exit gates, if the station is fenced, or near emergency exits, if thestation is not fenced ; ndb) ot more than 150'meters from the liniits of the compressor station

1)each compressor station shall have pressure relief or any other suitableprotect~ve evices of sufficient capacity and sensitivity to ensure that theMaximum Allowable Operating Pressure of the compressor station piping andequipment is norexceeded by more than I per-cent.b each line that exhausts gas from the pressure relief valves of a compressor

station shall extend to a location where the gas may bedischarged without hazard.k ) each compressor shall be equipped with the following safety equipment i

i) tire detection and protection equipment ;ii) an automatic device to shut down the unit before the speed of either the


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B 7prime mo,ver (other than an electrical induction or synchronous motor) or thedriven t exceeds a m aximum safe speed ;@I) a'shutdown or alarm device that operates in the event of inadequate coolingor lubrication'of the unit safety equipmenti v ) a m eans for shutting off the fuel to any gas engine and venting the enginedistribution manifold nd

(v) vent slots or holes in.the baffles of each compartment of a m uffler for agas en gine to prevent gas from being trapped in the mufflerI) each compres'sor station building-'shall be ventilated to ensure that theaccumulation of gas in rooms, sumps , attics, pits or other enclosed places does notendanger employees and a11 enclosed work places in each compressor statjonbuilding shall have fire and gas detec tion and protection facilities

(m) each compressor station shall be designed such that the maximum soundpressure level limits for facility areas areI ) bsolute limit 115 dBA,i i ) general plant, work areas 85 dBA,iir) offices, control rooms 55 dBA, and

(iv) at the f acility property limit 50 dBA.7. The design and specification of the R M stations shall be as follows Design anda) he design factor for R M station piping shall be 0 50 specificationo R M(b) the R M station and equipment shall be designed in acco rdance with stationsthe standards for measurement set out in paragraphs 26 (1) to 26 (5) of~ e ~ u l a t i b n6c) each pipeline segm ent in an R M station that is connected to a gas source sothat the Maximum Allow able Opera ting Pressure of that pipeline segm ent could beexceeded a s the result of pressure contro l failure (or any other type of failure) shallhave pressure relievipg or pressure limiting devices that meet the followingrequirementsi ) ach pre ssure relief or pres sure limiting device shall

a) be constructed of m aterials such that the opera tion of the device will notbe impaired by corrosion ;(b) have valves and valve seats that are designed not to stick in a positionthat will make the device inoperative ;c) be designed and installed so that it can be readily operated to de termineifth e valve is free, can be tested to determine the ptessure at which it will ope rateand can be tested for leakage when in the closed position ;d) ave supp ort made of non-combustible material ;e) have discharge stacks, vents, or outlet ports designed to preventaccumulation of liquids and located where gas can be discharged into theatmosphere without undu e hazard ;V be designed and installed s o that the size of the openings, pipe, and fittings


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located between the system to be protected and the Pressure relieving device,and the size oft he vent line, are adequate to prevent hamm ering of th e vaive andto prevent impairment o f relief capacity ;

(g) -be designed and installed to prevent any sin gle incident such as anexplosion in a vault or damage by a vehicle from affw ting the operation of boththe overpressure protective device and the regulator ; nd

h )be designed to prevent unauthorized operation o f m y stop o r isolating valvethat will make the pressure relief valve or pressure limifing device in operative(ii) each pressure relief station or pressure limitinghration installed to protect a

pipeline or a facility' shall have enou gh capacity, arfd shall be set tocoperate, toensure that :

(a ) in a low pressure system, the pressure will not cause the unsafe operationo f any connected and properly adjusted gas utilization equipm ent ; and

(b) the pressure does not exceed the lower of (i) the Maximum AllowableOperating Pressure oft ha t pipelihe segm ent plus 1 per-cent and (ii) the pressurethat pro duc es.a hoop stress of 75 per-cent o f the Specified Minimurh YieldStrength of that pipeline segment ;(iii) when more than on e pressure regulating o r comp ressor station feed s into apipeline segment, reliefvalv es or other protective devices shall be installed at eachIstation to ensu re that the failure of the largest capacity regulator o r co mp rq so r, or

any single run of regulators or com pressor s in that station, will not impose piessureson any part o f the pipeline segment in excess o f the Maximum Allowable OperatingPressure of that pipeline segment ; nd

(iv) relief valves or other pressure limiting devices shall be installed at or neareach R M station in a low pressure system , with a capacity to limit the maximumpressure in the main to a pressure that will not exceed the safe operating pressurefor any connected and properly adjusted gas utilization equipment ;

4 ach R M station shall be designed such that the maximum sound pressurelevel limits for fac ili y areas are :i) bsolute limit 1 15 dBA,

(ii) gener,al plant; wo rk areas 85 dBA,(iii)'ofices, control room s dBA, and(iv) at the facility property limit 50 dBA ;e ) ach R M station shall be designed with,fac ilitiesso that it is well protected

against lightning strike.Prohibited 8 Th e following materials shall not be used in comppn ents of pipeline sections,Materials. c ompre ssor s ta tions o r R M s ta t io ns wt i i~ hc a r r ~ydrocarbons :

(a ) cast or ductile iron materials ;b )copper , brass or alloy materials ;c) asbestos' ;4 polychlorinated biphenyls ;and


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e) thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic m aterials.9. -4 1) l he Pipeline System shall be constructed so as to comply with the design C o n s u i ~ c l i o ~ iand sp ecification rccjuircmcnts of tliese Regulations.(2 ) l he proced ures and specific ations for construction o f the Pipelin e Systcm or

any part thereof shall be as follows :(a) the construction shall meet the specifications of ASM E B? 1.8 and shall be

carried out in accord ance with existing environment laws :(b) all pipe shall .be transporte d in accord ance with the follow ing Stand ards :

i ) API RP SLl , and(ii) AI 1 Rl SLW ;

c) the weldab ility of steel pipe materials shalt be tested in acco rdan ce with API1104 ;d)whe re a type o f construc tion is specified for pipeline in the pro xi~ nit y f main

roads and railroads and their mode o f crossing is spec ified , the pipeline shall bcconslructed in accordance with those specifications ;

e ) he minimum underground depth o f the pipeline shall be as follows :i) onshore, 0.9 metres,

(ii) navigable rivers, 1.5 metres,(iii) roads and railroad c rossings, 1.5 metres below surface of road or railroad

and 1.2 metres below the bottom of drainage ditch or a s required by the locslauthority or rail operator,( iv) in rocky areas, 0.6 metres, and1,) offshore, 0.9 meter in water depths up to 8 metres ;

CI there shall be a rnini~ num learance of 0.25 m etres between the pipeline andany other underground structure or other pipeline ;

g ) he i nspc ct~o n y the Operator of the pipeline construction materials and itsappurtenances. w cl d~ ng , itching, stringing and the general installation shall becarried ou t in accordance with ASM E-B? 1.8 ;

h ) all buildings shall be made of ndn-combustible materials and shall conformto the requirem ents of these Reg ulations and local building codes ; and

i) railway and highway crossings shall be constructed in accordance with APIRP 1102.

(3) l he Opera tor shall m aintain records detailing any significant dcve lopm entsrelating to the construction of the P ipeline System , including major tecllnical problems,seriobs interruptions of construction or serious labour problems and a dcscription o fany steps being taken to. address such developments.

(4) l he Opera tor shall also maintain records of the following( u ) total number of girth welds ;b ) number of welds non-destructively tcsted including the number rejected and

disposition of the rejecte d.welds ;


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c) amount, location. size and type of pipe installed ;0 lie location of-eac h buried utility cros sin2 ;

e ) rossings of public roads, railroads. waterways. arid foreign pipelines :V tlie location of each overhead crossing.( y ) the loc;~tioii i'cncli valke and corrosion test station ; and

/ I ) tllr location ofcn tllod ic protection ecluipment.I I I S I I C C ~ I O ~ ~ 10. TIie inspection and testing of pipclino'scctions, cornpress or sratioiis andiulJ r~irrrlg. R M stations shall be carried out as follows :

0 ) other than for emergency repairs, the O perator shall, on completion of theconstructio n o f pipeline sectio ns, give tlie Authority not less than seven (7 ) daysnotice of its ;:,tention to comm ence testing of tlic pi pc lil~ c

(b) the quality of welding shall be inspected visually and by n~ii~dcstructivetesting and non-destructive testing may consist of radiographic examination, ultra-sonic testing, magnetic particle testing, or other acceptable methods ;

( c ) the.following minimum number of field ~ L I L Cweld< shall be selected :I ) 100'36 of w elds in Location Class Iii) 100?/o of wc lds in 1,ocation Cla ss 2,i i i ) 100% of w clds in Location Class 3 ,

( iv ) 100 % of welds in 1,ocation C lass 4 ,v ) 100% of the welds in offshore pipeline segments, hy drocarbon piping in

compressor and li&M stations. and at major or navigable river crossings, majorhighway crossin gs, and railroad crossings (and all tiein w clds not su ljectcd to apressure 1x001est sha ll be cszuiiincd ), :uid

1:;) O' /ii of welds in non-hydrocarbon piping0ac h weld so sclcctcd shall bc cxamincd o vcs its cntire circumfcssn cc or clsc

the eijuivalcnt length of w cld s shall be examined. if thc Op crator choosc s to cxtuiiinconly a part of the circumference of each :e) all illspccted welds wiiich do not meet [lie stan dard s of API 1 1 04 shall bc

repaired and re-inspected ;V when radiographic inspec t ion i s employed, a procedure meet ing the

requirements ofA Pl 1 104 shall be followed and the inspection shall be performedby a radiog raph ic insp ecto r qua lilicd to AS NT SN1--1'-C-IA I.cvcl I I certification orIS 0 97 12 Lcvel 11 certification :

g )wel dins shall bc performed by awclder who has been qualified in accordan cewith AP-1 I 1 04 or A S M E BPVC Sectiorl 1X and usinga qualified w elding p ro ce d~ ~r cthat will plodu ce wcld s r;rccting t i c requiremen ts of this Regulation and [lie qualityof tli e test ue ld s used to qualify the procedure shall be determined by destructivetesting ;

/ I ) each welding procedure shall be recorded in detail. including the results ofthe qualifying tcsts and this record shall be retained wliencvcr the procedure isiiseii


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(i) a welder whose qualification is based on non-destructive testing shall notweld compressor and R&M station piping and components or offshore pipelines.(j ) o welder shall weld with a particular weldkg process unless, within the

preceding 6 calenda r months, he has,engaged in welding with that process.k ) a qualified we l q y ;hall not weld n pipe unless : .

(i) within the preceding 6 calendar months the w elder has had one weld testedand found acceptab le under API 04,or(ii) within the preceding 15calend ar mon ths the welde r has re-qualified under

paragraphlO(g) of this Regulation/) all hydrostatic testing shall be conducted as follows

i) pressure tests shall be conducted in such manner as to ensure the protectionof life, prope rty and the environment,

(ii) any in-line pressure vessel or a pre-fabricated maiiifold on pipeline sectionsshall be tested according to thepnufacturer's specifications,

(iii) the pressure and temperature recording instruments to be used for testingshall be check calibrated within 1 week of the test. c alib ratio n shall, bea) raceable to a recognized International Standard ;

(6) carried out prior to thc test ; andc) carried out immediately after the test to verify that no drift has occurred

during the test,(iv) the accura cy of thc, pressure recording instrument used for the test shall

be within m anufacturer's specifications but shall havc an accuracy equal to orbetter than +2 of SLIIIscale,v ) the chart rccord of the test shall be continuous and legible and the testresults, records of pre-test and post-test calibrations, and any remedial action

taken as a result of this test shall be subn-ritted to the Auth ority within thir tycalendar days following their occurrence,(vi) except with the pern-rission of th e Authority, the duration ofp rcss ure tests

a ) hall not be less than (i) 24 hours of continuous testing after temperaturestabiiisation without leaks and material failures for onshore buried piping ; andii) not less than 8 hours of continuous testing after temperature stabilisation for

onshore exposed piping, offshore piping, compressor station piping and R&Msta t i on piping nd

F) may be less than 8 hour s of continuous testing but not less than 1 l-ro~lrn thecase of buried pipelines of not more than 1001n n length, and all surfhcc runningpipelines ;(vii) buried pipelines in Location Class 1 and Location Class 2 and offshorepipelines-shall be hydrostatically tested to a pressure of not less than 1.25 times

the Maxi~sum llowable Operating Pressure of that pipcline. Buried pipelinesin Location Class 3 and Location C lass 4 shall be hyd;bstatically tested to apressure of not lcss than 1.4 times the Maximum Allowable Opera ting Pressureof that pipeline,


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(viii) com presso r station pipin g and R&M statfon, piping shall be tested up toa pressure o f not less than 1 4 tim es the ~ a x i m u ~ . k f j o w a b l cperating Pressureof that piping, ,

i x ) unless other.vise authorized by thc Authorit9Ia) the actual trst pressure throughout the duration of test shall not exceed 95per cent of the S~e cifi edMinimum Yield Strength of the pipe material and the testequipm ent shall appropriately be pre-set not to produce pressures greater than9 5 %of the Specified M inimum Yield Strength ; and

(b) the test medium shall be water, with appropriate co rrosion inhibitors, biocideand oxygen scavengers ; and upon completion of testing, thc test ~n cd iu m hall beremoved from the pipeline arlG managed according to current country lcgalrequirements including, but not limited to, pcrmined discharge to the receivingme diu m as provided for in the Environmental Impact Asscssrncnt ;x) the hydrostatic test shall be documented and the hydrostatic test recordsshall be retained for the life ofth e pipeline segm ent. In addition, th e Operatorshal l prepare a docunient for each test sect ion which shal l include the

fol lowing :a )a summary of the successful test ;(b) a record o f the actual testing p rocedure used ;(c) all calculations relating to the test ;4 pipeline profile sho wing elevations, test sites and the lengthof the relcvanttest sectidn noting all instrument and injection locations :e ) igned pre;sure and temperature recording charts ;

CI deadweight test log ;(g )a n y relcvant instrument ccrtiiicates of calibration including certificationdates ; and(h) Bny problems encountered and tlie method of solution ofsuch problems ;

, xi)valves shall be left open during testing, and fittings on the pipeline shallnot, during thc test, be subjected to a pressurc grcatcr than the man ul'act~ ~rcr'stest pressure rating. Check valvcs, if used, slinll havk:thc clappcrs nncd openduring the test.Furt11r.r 11. The design and specification ofc lcctrica l cquipmcnt. ifi ru~nentation. safetyreclolrzrncnrs. systems and fire protection systems for the I'ipclinc Systcln shall+e as follows :

a) c lcc t r ica l equipment and wi r ing sha l l cont'orm to ' II2C C o d ~ sndStandards ;b ) i n s t r u m e n t i t i ~ ~ h a l lonform to one of IS AC O ~L :nd Standards, IEC Codesand Standards or N E M A ? O ~ ~ Snd Standards ac) safety systems shall conform to AI'I 1


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PARTV- OP E R AT IONN D M AINT E NANC E1 2 . 4 1 ) The Ope rator shal l not commence opera tion of the P ipeline System. or Approv;ll lo

ofa ddit iona l facilities installed a s part 'ofthe Pipeline System, or resume operation of ~1er2'tcthe Pipeline System o r part tlicreof following a discontinuance o f opcration, w ithoutan Approval to Opcratc.(2) In applying to the Authority for an Approval to Operate, the Opc rator shallprovide to tlie Authority :

(a) in the case of an Approval to Operate the Initial Development f or the firstt~ ni c, etailed.commissioning and start -up plans for the Init ial Development , a ~ o p vof tlie full operation and maintenance plan for the Pipeline System. and a) ullmanpower plan for the Operating Period ;

h ) in the case of an Approval to Operate addi t ional faci li t ies su bs e~ ue nto theIni tial Development for the fi rs t t ime, detailed commissioning and s ~ r t - u p lansfor the additional facilities and a copy of the revised operation and maintenanceplan'for the Pipeline Sys tem, taking into account the additional facilities.;

( c j in the case ~f an Approval to Operate upon resumption of operatio n followinga discontinuance of operation of ihe Pipeline System or any part thereof,>ariupplans for the relevant part oft he Pipeline Systeln and a copy o ft he current operationand m aintenance plan for the entire Pipcline Systeln ; and

4 n each of those cases, a copy of tlie P ipel ine ~ i c e n c eranted.under the WestAfrican G as Pipeline Act.( 3 ) Th e Authori ty shal l gran t an Approval t o Operate upon rec3$txof 'thrdocumcnts rcq~~iremcntseferred to in paragraph 12(2) of this liegulation togctlierwith a Ccrtilicatc of Compliance in respect oft he Initial Developlnent orfke add ition al

Sacilities or that part of the I'ipelinc System in respect o f which opera tion i5 to beresumed. as the case [n ay bc. given by the Compan y or by a contractor on behalf ofth eCo~no:uiy.

(4) l 'he Authority shall respond in writing within 2 day . of receipt o f a request. ,from lie Operator for an Approval to Ope iate, eithcr advising of itsapp roval to operatethe Pipcline Sys tem or the additional facilities or else advising what m'atters it requiresto be satisfied before givilig its approval . , I f theAuthor i ty doe s not respond i n writingwithin 21 d ays of receipt of a request from the Operato r the Approval to Ope rate shatibe dcclned given on the 22nd day fol lowing receipt by the Autho ri tv ofth e request .

13.-41 The Operator shall, to the extent reasonably practical, continuously Operation alldmonitor the ope ration o f the Pipeline Systelm: Computational Pipeline M onitoring shall llail lel a lcproceduresnot be used to monitor the Pipeline System. No part of the Pipeline System shall beoperated outside of its normal operating design parameters except for the purpose oftesting.

(2) Prior to colnm enc e~n ent f operat ion of the Pipeline System, the Operatorshal l p repare a Safe P ract i ces and Procedures~anual ontaining written procqdurcsfor conductin g operation and maintenance activities in respect of such pipeline as wclla s procedures for handling a bn or~ na l perat ions. The O perator shal l review andapplicaljlc update this manual at intervals not exce eding 15 rnonlhs, but a1 Icast o ~ : i ~


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every calendar year. Copies of the Safe Practices and Procedures Manual shall.bemade available at all locations where operation and m aintenance activities are conductedn respect of the Pipeline System.

(3) The Safe Practices and Procedures Manual shall include procedures designedto ensure that operation and maintenance activities in respect of the Pipeline Systernare incident and injury free and that these activities are carried out in such a way thatthe soun dness and fitnes s for purpose for which the Pipeline System has been designedwill not be compromised, and will not present a hazard to pcrsons, environmentaldama ge, or dam age to property. Th e following matters, if applicable, shall be addressedin the Safe P rac t~c es nd Procedures Manual

a) the start-up, operation, maintenance and repair of thc Pipclinc Systcm naccorda nce.with these Regulations ;

b ) pigging operations ;c) remotely operated vehicle operations ;4 a formal written procedure used to control types o f work which are potentiallyhazardous, non-routine, or not related to the normal operation ofthe Pipeline System ;e ) procedures to ensure that zero energy is present prior to work colnlnencingon .facilities or equipm ent ;

corrosion control in accordance with the operation and maintenancerequirements ;g) construction records, maps, and operating history which should be mads.available to appropriate operating personnel.h ) he collection of da ta needed for reporting incidents in a timely and effective

manneri ) tarting up and shutting down y part of th* Pipeline System n a mannerdesigned to ensure operat ionwithin the Maximum Allowable Opcrnt ingPressure limits(j)maintenance program covering all pipeline facilities and eq~~ipment(k) isolating units or sections of pipe and for purging before returning to scrvicc ;I) he periodical review of work done by operating personnel toileterminc theeffectiveness, and adequacy of the procedures us,ed n normal operation andmaintenance and m odifying the procedures when deficiencies are found ;m) precautions in excavated trenches to protect personnel from the hazards ofunsafe acc umula tions of vapo ur or gas, and the availab ility whcn needed a t th c

excavation emergency rescue equipment, including brea th~ ng pparatus and a rescueharness and line nd

n ) the monitoring of emissions as sse t out in the Environmental impactAssessment.

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a ) response to, investigation of, and correction of the causeOi ) unintended closure of valves.or shutdown,ig ncrease or dec rea se in pressure or flow rate outside normal operatinglimits,iii) oss of communications,iv) operation of any safety device, andv) any other foreseeable malfunction of a component, deviation frbm nprmaloperation, or personnel error, which may result in a hazard to persons,environmen tal damage or d,amage to property ;

b) the verification of variation s from normal operation after abnormal operatio nhas ended at sufficien t critical loca tions in the system to determ ine continued integrityand safe operationc) the notification to the relevant responsible op era to r personnel when noticeof an abnorma l opera tion is received nd6)the periodical review of the response of op erating personnel to determ ine the

effectiveness of the procedures controlling abnormal operation and taking correctiveaction where d iificiencies are found.14.-41 The Operator shall establish and conduct a training program, which Tralnmgshalla)provide opera ting and maintenance personnel with an u nderstahding of, ana

the necessary skills and proficiency to carry out, each element of the Safe Practicesand Procedures Manual appropriate the relevant personnel ndb) include pertinent policies, ~r oc ed ure s,ob methods and mate rials, tools andequipme nt involved, how to recognize safety-related conditions, and the proceduresfor reporting safety-related conditions.2) The O perato r shall keep records of the training program including descriptionsof the training organised, the dates on which such training took place and a list ofattendees for the relevant training.15.-- I) The Operato r shall prepare written procedures to minim ize the hazard mergency

resulting from an Emergency Condition , including response plana) procedures for the receipt, notification and clarification of notices of anEmergency Conditionb) procedures for a prompt and effective response to a notice of an EmergencyConditionc) procedures relating to the availability of personnel, equipment, tools, andmaterials, as needed at the scene of an Emergency Condition including the

arrangements hat need to be made to assure the availability of personnel, equipment,tools and materials depending on the type of Emergency Condition, .and theassignment of responsibilities for coordinating,directin g and performing emergencyresponse functions)

6) descrip tion of the actio ns that may be required by the first employee a rrivingat the scene in ord er to protect people and property ;


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e)provisions for emergency shutdown and pressure reduction in any section ofthe P i p e h e System necessary to minimize hazards to human health, property orthe environment

C j provisions for locating and making safe any actual or potential hazard ndg) procedures for the safe restoration of service ta the relevant parts of thePipeline Systemaffected by the incident, after proper corrective measures havebeen taken, including :

I ) purging and re-pressurizing of the relevant parts of Pipeline System, andii) resurvey of the area involved in a leak incident to locate any additional-leaks.

(2) he Em erge wy Respon sePlan shall comply with NFPA 600(3) The Operator shall .a) urnish its personnel who are responsible for emergency response actionwith a copy of the Emergency Response Plan ;b ) review and if applicable update the Emergency Response P lan at least onceevery calendar year or at the end of any Em ergency Condition

(c)train the appropriate operating personnel to ensure that they are knowledgeableof the emergency response procedures and verify that the training is effective(d)conduct site specific drills or desktop exercises on a quarterly basis(e)train operating personnel in the use df fire-fighting and emergency response-equipment ;u maintain reco rds relating to the training ,(g)review operating personnel activities to determine whether the procedureswere followed effectively and i n a timely manner in each incident and, whererequired,.amend the'procedures as indicated by the experience and lessons learned

from the incident ;and(h)design ate a 1ocation.to.be an incident control centre for the comm ucicatioqco-ordination and management o f emergency response activities.(4) Th e Operator shall establish and m aintain Iiajsori with appropriate tire,police,

and other public officials to(a)'establish the responsibi ity and resources cf c.ach government oag q;litationthat may respond to a gas p ipeline-incident6)acquain t the officials with the Operator's ability in responding to a gaspipline

incident .c) pian how the Operator and the relevant offici ls can engage in mutualassistance to .minimize hazards to lik or prapea,f inciudiag pfozcdu;es f'sr

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B 2716.--41) The Operator shall prepare a Damage Prevention Program to prevent barnagedamage to the Pipeline System by excav ation activities performed by-third parties. For Pre\rentionthe purpose of this Reg ulation , excavation activities include excav ation, blasting. Prograrq

boring. tunnelling, backfilling, the removal of surface structures by either explo sive ormechanical means, or other earth moving operations.

(2) The Damage Prevention Program shall include :a) the identity, on a current basis, of persons who norm ally engage in excavatio nactivities in the area in which the pipeline is located ; andb ) prov isions fo r notification to the public in the vicinity of the pipelin e and foractual notification to the persons identified in pagragaph a)bove as often as neededto make them awa re of the existence and purpose ofth e Damage Prevention Program.and how to identify the location of undergrou nd pipelines before excavation activities

are begunc )description of a method of receiving and recording notifications plannedexcavation activities ;4 he type oftem pora ry markings to be provided and how to identi@ he m arkingsto be provided to those persons who give notice of their intent to excavate in thearea of the Op erator's buried pipelines nde ) rovisions for temporary marking of buried pipelines in the area of excavation.activity before, as far a?.practicable, the acitivity begins.

(2) Th e Damage Prevention Program need not extend to pipelines located offshoreor to which access is physically controlled by the Op erator.

1 7 . - 4 1 ) Any repairs to the Pipeline System shall be carried ou t in accordan ce Repairs.with :a ) the safety provisions contained in API RP nd

(b) good pipeline practice.(2) Repaired section s of the Pipeline System shall be pressure tested in the samemanner as those sections w ere pressure tested initially. Replacement p ipe m ay be pre-

tested prior to installing in the pipeline. The tie-in welds shall be nondestructivelytested.

3 ) Th e Op erator shal l e-nsure that sufficient spares and repair p arts areavai lable to ensure t imely and effec t ive repa i rs , to the extent which wouldreasonably be expected of a prudent operator. Spare parts should include sui tableclamps, flanges and valves.

18.- 1) The Opcra tor sha l l have a pa t rol program to observe surface Pipelinecondit ions on and ad jacent to the pipeline right-of-way for indicat ions of leaks, patrO'.construct ion activi ty and o t h r factors affect ing the safety and operat ion o f thepipel ine System.

(2) The required frequency o f patrols is determined by the size 'of the l ine,the opera t ing pressures , the c lass loca t ion, t e rra in, weather , ocean curients ,significant changes in beach profi le , and other relevant factors, but intervalsbetween patrols may not be longer than as prescribed in the following table


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Location Classof Line Muximum interval tweenpatrols at-iugfiway andrg iM ad crossingsand 2

Ye?Leakage 19.--(l) Sbbject to paragraph 2 of this . R y M h n , he Operator shall conductsurveys. leakage surveys ofthe pipeline at intervals got exceeding 15 months, butat least once

each calendar year.

3 and

( 2 ) f gas without an pboyr or odourantjsro be transported through the PipelineSystem, the 'Operator shall conduct l e a k 4 surveys using gas detector equipment inLocation Class 3, at intervalsnotei&eding mohhs, but at least twice each calendaryear.

7 months : t at le,ytwice eachcalendai yea:

Prpehne 20 . - 41 Except as provided in paragraph 3 of this Regulation, a pipelinemarkerx line marker shall be placed and maintained as close as practicable over each buriedpipeline, and

5 months ; ut at leastonce each calendar year

4 moyrhs ; ut at least four timeseach calend,~year

( a )at each crosslng of a public road and railroad ;

7 y n t h s ;but at leasttwice each ca[en'dar

b) at each navigable river crossing ;( c )at each change of direction ; nd(4wherever necessary to i d e m he location of the pipeFnmr main to reduce

the possibility of damage or irdrference.( 2 ) Where practical, markers shall be located so that the line of sight between

markers is not impeded( 3 )No pipeline line markers are required for the Pipeline System :( a ) where located offshore ;b) in Class 3 locations where a Damage Preverrti~n rogiam is rr effe t ; nd

(c) in Class 3 locations where placement of a line marker o impractical.43) Line markers for the Pipeline System shall be placed and maintained alorig

each section of the Pipeline System that is located above ground n q area accessibleto the public, including the beach front at the tide line.

4) The following shall be written legibly on a background oisharp y contrastingcolour on each line marker

(&-the word Warning , Caution, or '"anger" fuliowcd by the wotrls l{ig:iPressureNatural Gas Pipeline , shali n lsetersat Ls;lsr 3 centimeees high \*;itti ;8 centimetre, stroke ;

( 6 ) he naine of the Operator a d he aclephone number (including c o u n t ~ , c ~ d d ,


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5 )The rea ding of instruments at the 11 M station and collection and processingof data shall be carricd out by the Operator. The O perator sliall ensure that the da tauscd to determine invoiced quantities will be reiained for a period of24 months fromthe end of the calendar year to which they relate (unless there is a dispute, in whichcase such records shall be retained until the resolution of the dispu te)., 16) Unless otherwise specified. rccords o f calibrations and tests conducted und er

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i j :.:..:, .; . iio l s:ifeiy--procc'ss to dcte rm ine the ~ > p zf soil ; when shoring isr e qu i l .~ , ' o f shor ing : equirements f or me a l s o f i r ~gr e s s~e gr e s srequirementsfor moniloring atmosph ere inside the excavation ;

111) eli'2rri;al safety-retluirerncnts f'or work on ele ctri cal equ ipm ent to bep e r f c r m t ~ i niy by qualified personn?l. ro i klu de d tfinin g ~vlien nd what type ofsptcial pc.rsl>iiiilprotective equipnient is required ; requirement f.;r emp loye es whowork cin e c.ca-ical equ ipm ent to t?e trajned in CPR and first aid :

n )personal protectivt equipment-types of personal protective ti lu ip ni ~n indihen r:..,~ch i:i;u d be usyd ; procedwe s for the care and maintenance o fth e personal

p ro te ~ ,i \. i ijuiprnent and how to propePly fit the equipment to the tmplo yee ;prcscrii t:c71: 5 cmploye e training requirements;when noise protection is requiredand t ..;:cs ~ l ' i ? ~ > i s erotection equipment ;

( i i j l ? ~ : i i i i ~ g1i~~ar1fou:naterials and substances-employee trainin g in how to3 5 2 eb b ..,,..,....' use Matc.ria S 3 k i ~ 2ta Shttcts ; ernployee training in the proper typeof person al protective ei2liipment to be used for an y hazardous m aterials andsubstances that may x encc i~nt r redn csrryin; our ~i iei r orrnal assig nm ents ;

(p) aircrafi saiery---procedure pertaining o:;iy to chartered aircrai i, ifapplica ble(for ceri1:ntrcial flights, emp loy ee requirem::nt to bllov.: :lie safety rules of thec a r r i z r c y r ~ t i n ghe conimercial tlight) ; employee training to follow the cllarterpilot 's ir:s~r~ictionsnd [lie proper methods for entering and exiting the various9 p e s fifdircral 't that may be used by the Operator ;

q ) first aid and CPR-employee trainin g in how and when to administer-firstl i d , c ; l r d i : p i ~ l ~ n ~ ~ i a ~ ~ yesuscitation (CPR) ; employee training in how to contsctemcrgenc? services for assistance ; employee familiarity with the location of firstaid k ts :jr.d i i ~ v ; o rep lenish siipplics ; and

,I. ivin:; operation< -ensxing [hat all iiiying opera tion s are carried out so thatas f:?r it5 is reasonably practical all persons involved in diving operations are notC s ; > O s ( , i i :;J i~elilih r safety risks.,

Maximum 1:< f l ie ~ \ / las~murnllowable Opciating Piessure shall not cscczd the least ofrlllowablc i he I ? . I [ ~o . . ,~I ~ I SOperating

J r e ~ ~ u r e (L ) i l i ~~ . i r r n a lesign pressure of th e pipe ine, valves, f lmges , and tittings ;and; )tlli: hyd roslatic isst pressure of the pipeline divid e? by r h r appropriate factoriii.:.,i r Lblc 8.1 1.322 f) n A SRIE 5 3 1.8,.

Corrosionc011troirscords.,

29.--( 1 l'lle Operator shzil mainrain records and illaps'alignlnent drawings tosho\v rhc iocstion o f sathod iially protected piping, c athodic protection facilities, pipe-to-soii t z s t s la ii ons, ~a i va n i c n~ dz s ,.citiflzrs, grout?ci_ eds, nr,d ncigl~bouringstructuresbo idi.d IG r1:e sr it i~ od ic rotec tifin sys:em. ie cc rdc or. :1-.;l-ps how ins a stated num berof anodes, instailed in a siated manner or spa ci~ ig, eed ~ ' 3 1how specific distances tceat ) blu-i XI nnods

- , ) ' a h- -;:.:3rd ci n;lp/a ignn:tn' dra..v~ngs rili:;rrd by paragraph (1 ) of thisR~ . . ,: . .,:, :p..~:L , , : r;:raiii.i-d h r as locg as the p i ~ e l i n cc:nairis in service.


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3) The Operator shall maintain a record of each test, survey, 01 inspectionreq&red by this Regulation in sufficient detail to demonstrate the adequacy of thecorrosion control m easures ort ha t a corrosive condition d oes not exist, and shall retainall such recard s for at leas t5 years, except that records related to Intelligent F'ig Surv eysand repair ofco rro de d pipelines shall be retained for as long as the pipeline rem ains inservice.(4) The Operator shall record cathodic protection readings in trend format andshall retain all such recording s for inspection for the lifetime of the Pipeline System.

30.-41 The design for the cathodic protecti on'of the Pipeline System and its Esternalc ompone n t s~sha ~ le in accordan ce with th e specifications and procedures prescribedin NACE R O 169. control(2) Wh ere the Pipelme S ystem is buried or submerg ed it shall be protected againstexternal corrosion, including the followinga) it shall have an external protective coating meeting the requirements ofparagraph 4) of this Regulation nd

(b) it shall have a cathodic protection system designed to protect thepipelineSystem n accordance with this Regulation and in'stalled and placcd in operationduring pipeline construction.3 ) Wh enever the Op erator has knowledge that any buricd port ion of thePipel ine System is expose d, the exposed port ion shal l be examined for evid enceof externa l corro sion if the pipe is bare or if the coating is deteriorate d. If extcrn alcorrosion is found that requires remedial act ion, the Operator shal l invcst igatcc i rcurnferent ia l ly and longi tudina l ly beyond the exposed por t ion (by vi sua lexaminat ion , indirect method. or both) to determine whether addit ional corrosionrequiring remedial act ion ex ists in the vicini ty of the exposed sect ion.

(4) Each external protective coating, whether conductive or insulating, appliedfor the purpose of external corrosion control shall :a )be applied on a properly prepared surface ;

(b) have su fficient adhesion to the m etal surface to effectively resist u nderfilmmigration of moisture ;c) be sufficiently ductile to resist crackingd)have sufficient strength to resist dam age due to handling and soil stress ;ande ) have properties compatible with any supplemental cathodic protection .,

(5) Each external protective coating w hich is an electrically insulating type shallalso have low m oisture absorp tion and high electrical Cesistance.(6) Each external protective coating shall be :a) inspected prior to lowering the pipe into the ditch and backfilling, and anydamag e to the coatin g shall be repaired

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4 ach test point shall be identified with a marker post.('17) Tfie Ope rator shall m aintain a continuing program t o m inimize thedetrimental effects of stray currents.8 ) Each impressed current type cathpdic protection system or galvanic anodesystem shall be designed and installed so as to minimize any adverse effects on existin gadjacent underground metallic structures . Sacrificial galvanic anodes shall be designedto provide a minimum design life greater than the design life of the.Pipeline System.

t , (19) Anodes shall be designed to provide a minimum maintenance life for theoffshore portion of the Pipeline System of 40 years.3 1 . 4 1 ) Corrosive gas may not be transported in'the Pipeline System. IntenaI

corrosion, (2) Whenever any pipe is removed from the Pipeline System for any reason , theinternal surface shall be inspected for evidence of corrosion. If internal corrosion isfound :U) the a 4ac ent pipe shall be investigated to determine the ex tent of internalcorrosion ; nd(b) step s shall be taken to minimize the internal corrosion.(3) Corrosion coupo ns or other suitable means shall be used to determine theeffectiveness of th e steps taken to minimize internal corrosion. Each co upon or othermeans of moni toring internal corrosion shall be checked two times each calendar year,but with intervals not exceeding 7 months.32.-41 ) The Operator shall, at intervals not exceeding year, inspect each Amospbaicpipeline segment that is exposed to the atmosphe reand take remedial action whenever corr km ,necessary to maintain protection against atmospheric corrosion. conml(2) Each surfa4e part of the Pipeline System that is exposed to the atmosphere

shall either painted, coated or jacketed with a material suitable for the prevention ofatmospheric corrosion except where the Operator c ndemonstrate by test, investigation,or experience in the area of application that a corrosive atmosphere does not exist.(3JZEach urface part of the Pipeline System shall be visually inspected t leastannually and if atmospher ic corros ion is fou;d, clean , paint, coat or jacke t thei fatmospheric corrosion on the pipeline with a material suitable for the prevention ofatmospheric corrosion.33-41 Each segment of pipeline with general corrosion and with a remaining R-ir afwall thickness less than that required for the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure sono edofthe pipeline shall be replaced or the operating pressure reduced, commensurate Pip.with the strength of the pipe based dn actual remaining wall thickness However, corroded

pipe may be paired by a merhdd that reliable engineering tese and analyses showc n permanently restore the serviceab ility of the pipe Corrosion pitting so closelygrouped s o a nf the overall strength of the pipe is considered gen enl c en w ion forthe purpose of this Regulation.(2) Each segment of a pipeline with localized corrosion pitting to degree where C'


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notice is withdrawn (or modified in respect ofth e act~v itie sn question) by theAuthority,the Board of Governors, the Committee of Ministkrs.or thc WAGP Tr~bunal .39. A person to whom a notice is given in accordance with paragraph ( I ) ofRegulation 38 or the Operator, may biw ritte n notice request thc Authority to conduct

a hearing to determine whether the circumstances warrant the withdrawal ormodification of a notice given under paragraph 1 ) of Regulation 38 Whcre a requestis received by the Authority under this R egulation, the Authority shall treat the requestwith urgency and shall conduct a hearing within 72 hours of receipt oft he request. TheAuthority shall provide to the Operator a copy of any request for a hearing receivedunder this Regulation.4 0 h ~ h e u t h o r i t ~ay make application to a court of competent jurisdiction i t i

any oft he States for such orders and other reliefas are necessary to compel com plianceby any person with a notice given under paragraph 1 ) of Regulation 38.

41.-41 Theoperator shail establish procedures for analyzing accidents andfailures, including the selection of samp.ks of the failed facility or equipment forlaboratory examination, where appropriate, for the purpose of determining the causesof the failure and minimizing the possibility of a .recurrence.

(2 ) The Operator shall :a ) omp ile data on all failures and leaks for use in continuing surveillance nd

(b) prepare a detailed analysis, especially of repeated occurrences when theanalysis could be useful in minim izing a recurrence of the failure.42 If a detailed analysis is to be made, rapid response will be necessary forgathering information and preservirig the integrity of any specimens collected.43. When a detailed analysis is to be prepared, a person at the scene of theincident should be designated to coordinate the investigation. Such person will beresponsible for :(a) acting as a coordinator for all field investigative personnel ;(b) maintaining a log of the personnel, equipment and witnesses ;(c) recording in chronological order the events as they take place4 nsuring tAat photographs are taken of the incident ai d surrounding areas ;e ) ensu ring the notification of all appro priate governmental authorities ;and nensuring the preservation of evidence.

44.. When a detailed analysis is to be prepared, the Operator shall designate afully qualified investigation team. The investigation team should be qualitled either by.training or experience in the proper procedures for investigation of an incident. Theinvestigation should include the following :

(a) determination of the probable cause of the incidentb ) evaluation of the initial response.to the incidentc) the need for system improvements if necek ary ;and

Hearing

JudicialOrders

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Response toIncidentIncident datacolkpion

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Testing andanalysis o fspecimens

Diintinuationabandonmentandresumption o foperation o fpipelinesystem

6) the need for improvements in response, management and investigationofincidents.45;-(I) The Operator will prepare a procedure for the selection, collection,preserv ation, labell ing and handling o f specim ens. . Procedu res f@ collectingmetallurgical specimens should include precautions against changing the granlharstructure in the ar eas of investiga tory interest (e.g., avoid heat effects from cutting andoutside fo rc ei du e to tools and equipment). When corrosion may be involved,procedures may be necessary for proper sampling and handling of soil and groundwater specimens. Procedures controlling the cutting, cleaning, lifting, identitjring andshipping of pipe specimens should be considered f6r pres erva tion.o fval ~ab levidence

on the pipe surface, and on any tear surfaces, fracture faces, including makingcu ts farenough from the failure to avoid damaging critical areas of the specim en.

(2) Th e number of specimens that need to be collected at the failure site mayvary dep ending on the type and number of tests anticipated. Ase ries of independent ordestructiv e tests may require multiple specim ens. If there is a need to confirm the pipematerials specifications, then additional pipe specimens sho uld be obtained near thefailure, but in an area of the piping where the physical properties and characteristicsare unaffected by the failure itself. Other investigatory procedures may be utilized toconfirm pipe material specifications.

46 - I ) Recognized standard destructive and non-destructive techniques arethe preferred means to examine test specimens. The testing methods used should besuited to the particular material being tested, and be pertinent to the failure investigation.

(2) ~ n a l ~ s i snd data on failures should be com piled and reviewed. T he need-for continu ing surveillance of pipeline facilities should be,detefmined based upon theabove analysis.

PART II1.-DISCONTINUATION,B A N D O N M E N TN D R E S U M P T I O ~OLOPERATIONF P I P E L I N EYSTEM

\47.--(I) In the event that the Operator wishes to abando n, or discontinue orresume operation of the Pipeline System or any pa ith er eo f, the Operator shall applyin writing to the Autho rity giving not less than months written notice of its desire,stating the date on which the Operator wishes to abandon or discontinue or resumeoperations o f the Pipeline System or the relevant part thereof. An app lication givenunder this Regulation shall be accompanied with

(u)the reasons for the discontinuation, abandonment or resumption ofope rationof the Pipeline System or part thereo f;

(b)in the case o f a partial discontinuation or aband onmen t or resumption ofoperation, two copies of a plan o f the Pipeline System clearly showing thepart thereof to be abandone d or in which the operation is to be discontinued orresumed ;

(c)the method proposed to be used for the discontinuation, abandonment orresumption of operations ;-and(6)in the event ofthe.abandon ment or discontinuation of th e Pipeline System or.part thereof only


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9i) a costed plan for the abandopment r discontinuation ofthe Pipeline Systemor relevant part thereof at the time'the Operator contemplates the Pipeline Systemor part thereof will be abandoned or discontinued, andii)evidence of the Operator'sor the Company's financial ability to carry out

the abandonment or discontinuation in accordance with that costed plan.2) The Authority shall approve the application ofthe ~ o r n ~ & ~nder paragraph(I) of this Regulation provided the application and the proposals of the Company areconsistent with internationally recognised industry standards and good practiceapplicable to the abandonment of high pressure Natural Gas pipelines and with theInternational Project Agreement.

3)Upon discontinuation or abandonment ofthe P~peline ystem or part thereof,the Operator shall ensure that the Pipeline system or the part thereof being discontinuedor abandoned is made safe, a ~ dhe relevant part of the Pipeline System shall unlessotherwise agreed by the Authority be(a)disconnected from all other facilities connected to it, including other pipelines,

meter stations, ancillary facilities and appurtenances ;and(b)purged of petroleum liquid or gas by using water or inert material, filled withseawater or fresh water or a npn-flammable inert substance and sealed in accordancewith interflationally recognised industry standards and good practice applicable tothe abandonment of high pressure Natural Gas pipelines.4) Until such ti r e as the part of the Pipeline System beneath it is abandoned,tne right of way shall continue to' be maintained and clearly identified.5) lf part ofthe Pipeline System is removed following approval by the Authorityofan application by the Operator under paragraph (I) ofthis Regulation, the Operatorshall cany out remedial work to return the area to its original condition after the relevantpart has been removed including

,(a) the Right of Way covering that part of the Pipeline System andb ) any disturbed land area in the yidinity ofthat part of the Pipeline System.

PARTX.-REPORTING48.--(I) The Operator shall provide to the Authority a report in respect of each Normal

six month period ending on 3 mJune and 31 December each calendar year duringwhich a pipeline licence granted un dg the West ~ f i i can as Pipeline Act remains inforce, setting outa) the Reservedcapacity during the period in question, and any changes to theReserved Capacity, broken down by delivery point ;b) the names and addresses of all Shippers which held Reserved Capacity duringthe period in question ;c) the date of any new Gas Transportation Agreem nt entered into during theperiod-in question, the name of the Shipper and the d te for combencemenl of

,eservation on of Reserved Capacity under that agreeme t ;d)he date upon whrch any @as~rans~ortation~ ~ e e m h n ts termihated duringthe period in question, the name ofthe shippef and the quantity of Reserved Capacityto which the a eement related ;


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e) the. actual reservation charge s and all other amou nts charged to Shippersduring the period in question, broken down by Shipper

I) actual delivcries for the period in question, brokcn do wn by ~no ntl i nd delivery,boint ;

g ) he average compo s~tio n f Gas delivered each month during tw period Inquestion ;

h ) the dura t~ on nd dates ofany per iod dur ing which Gas was unable to bedelivered through the Pipel ine System du e to force, majeure o r maintenan ce,and the extent to which the P ipel ine Sys tem was non-operat ional dur ing suchperiods ;

i) the total number of man h eurs worked by person s engaged in the construction,operation or maintenance of the Pipeline System, including personnel engaged bythe Op erator and contractors and sub-contractors ;

(j )he total number and relevant details of any lost time injuries arising duringthe period in question ;

(k) the total lost time arising ffpm injuries or accid ents for the p eriod in question,including any case s carried over from previous and details of any potentiallyserious accidents or incidents e v e n z n o t involving lost t ime ;

0 he manner in which the Company has complied with Clauses 28.1 to 28:6inclusive of the International Project Agreement ;

1 ~ 1 ) insurance reporting Sh ap be in accord ance with the prov isions of theInternational Project Agreemefit.

. n) exchange control reporting requirement shall be in accordance with theExchange Control Regime Provisions in the International Project Agreement.

0) uch other m atters as the Authority may dire ct in writing to be included in aReport given under this Regulation.

(2) Are po rt required under this Regulation shall be provided t o the Authoritywithin 2 months following the end o ft he six month period to which the report relates.onstruct~on 49.-+I) The Ope rat ~es hal l rovide to the Authority a report in respect ofeachmonth during which construction oft hc Pipelinc System or any part thereof(wheth eras part of the Initial Development, or sub scquentlyj takes place, setting out :

(a)the progress in construction during the month to which the report relates ;and

(b)any events which have occurred or delays which havc arisen in the aionthwhich the Operat or considcrs will likely caus e timetables for thc construction workwhich have previously been advised to the Authority not to bc met.

(2) k report required under this ~e gu la ti on hall be provid cd to th e Authority bythe last day of the month follo wing the month to which the re port rclatcs.

(3) Reports required un der this Regulation shall be providcd in addition to reportsrequired under Regulation 48.


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50.- 41) If an Emergency Condition occurs, the Operator shall Emergencya) immediately notify the Authority of that Emergency Condition nd conditions6) within seven days send a written report to the Authority detailing the natureand cause of the Emergency Condition and of the injuries sustained by any person

and any damage caused to plant, property or the environment.(2) Reports required under this ~e~ ula tio r+ sh alle provided in addition to reportsrequired under Regulations 48 and 49.51. Information contained'in reports glven to the Authority under this Regulation, ontident~al~tywhich the Company in good faith claims to be commercially sensitive or in the nature ofof a trade secret shall be kept confidential by the Authoiity, except to the extent that nfomatlonthe Authority is required under the W AGP Treaty, the International Project Agreementor the West African G as Pipeline Act or by the order of an y competent court to discloseinformation.52. -41 Th e Operator shall prepare and retain records as listed below

Other RecordsUp;qting'.Valve inspections

requencyFollowing suchEvery year i months)

Retention imePermanentPermanentPermanent24 months

Pressure limiting devices Every year 15 months)IFire fighting equipm ent Monthly

Qualification recordsmust be retained for a slong as the individual isperforming the CoveredTask. Record s of priorqualification and record sof individuals no longerperforming CoveredTasks shall be retainedfor five years.5 yearsFor as long as in usePermanent

Operator qualification i.e.identification of qualifiedindividuays) dentificationof the Covered Tasks theind~viduats qualified toperform ates) of currentqualification ndqualification methods.)

Welder qualification testsWeld procedure qualificationNondestructive testing of

welds

Every year

Eollowing the occurrenceFollowin g the occurrenceFollowing the occurrence


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Hydrostatic test recordsas required under

paragraph 1.8 k) x))Design and constructionRecords of tests madeduring constructionEvery F3air to pipeEvery leak discovered~ver~/ leakepairedPipe repair i.e. reasonfor repair, and if pipe isreplaced, pipe specificationfor the replacement pipe,hydrostatic test record, non-destructive tests results fortie-in welds.)Pipelines under cathodicprotectionCathodic protectronRectifiers~x~osid/buriedipeexternal)

Internal surface of pipeCoating inspection

Critical cathodic protectionbondsNon Critical cathodic

protection bondsAtrnospherlc corrosion

Permanent

PermanentPermanentPermanentPermanentPermanentPermanent

PermanentPermanent

Permanent

PermanentPerrnaaent

Permanent

Following the occurrence

Following the occurrenceFollowing the occurrenceFollowing the occurrenceFollowing the occuinceFollowing the occurrenceFollowing the occurrence

Every year 6 monthsSix tirnesiyear 3 months)

Whenever exposed

Whenever exposedAfter cokstruction and

every yearsSix tirnesiyear 3 months)

Every year I 5 months)

Every year

Pennanenr7 ermanent


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location of cathodicallyprotected pipe, cathodic

Maps, records, snbwing

protection facilities andneighbouring structuresbonded to the cathodicprotection systemIntelligent Pig Survey

Following the occurrence

Initially within 5 years of

Permanent 7

completion of construction.Subsequently bask d onPipeline IntegrityManagement Plan.Twice a year (7.5 months)

2) The Operator shall also keep copies ofthe latest edition including supplementsandlor amendments to the following documents :a)Safe Practices and Procedures Manual

( b ) Emergency Response Plan ;c) Damage Prevention Program nd4Operator Qualification Program.

permanentTests of Essential Every year (15 months)Eqqipmenta

5 4 :Authorized officers or employees ofthe Authority, and agents authorized Access for thby the Authority, are authorised, upon prexnting a valid authorisatio? signed by the AuthOnb .Director-General of the Authority, to enter upon, inspect, and examine the records andproperties of the Company andlor the Operator, to the extent such records and propertiesare relevant to determining he compliance ofthe Company or the Operator with theseRegulations or the West African Gas Pipeline Act or the equivalent regylations orlegislation in other States ; provided that inspection of unmanned facilities shall besubject to reasonable advance notification to the Operator.

Permanent

2) All persons who carry out an inspection in accordance with this Regulationshall comply with the safety requirements on the site, including the Safe Work PracticeProcedures. .

, .Numbcrs n ) indicate fhe maximum interval between inspections.


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Liability to - 54.-(1) Th e actions that will render any pers on, including the Compa ny. liablcpenatt~es. to penalties imposed under these Regulations are :

(a )a violation by that person of any of tliese Regulations ;(b)c onsp iring with or procuring any other'person t o violate these Regulations ;(c)obstruct ing, or aiding or abett ing another person to obstruct/members o f the

Authority. its personnel or consultants engaged by the Auth ori tyf rom performingtheir dut ies under these Regulations or the International Pr oj e ~r greement ; or(d)p rovid ing inforination that is required to be subm ittea under these Regulations

knowing it to be false, or knowingly falsifying any doc ume nts subm itted or issuedunder these liegulations.

(2) I r i addition to tlie contraventions listed in paragraph ( I ) of this Regulation,the Com pan y will be liable to penalties under these Reg ulations if a Comp any Eventof Default oc curs in relation to the actions or omissions listed in Sched ule 2

( 3 ) If a person engaged to operate or~ ma nag ehe Pipeline System on behalf ofthe Company is liable for penalties imposed under thesc Regulations, the Compahynay also be liable for penalties.

(4) W here a corporation or other legal entity is thc pcrson in violation of theRegulations, the managing director or chief operating orficcr may be subject to thesainc penalties as thc legal entity.

5 ) Each d ay that a violation o f tliese Regulations continues shall constitute aseparate violation ; provided that if the violation in question is an event which doesnot continuc or is a Cotnpany Event of Default that is not capable of rcmedy then onlya single violation shall have occurred.

G ) Ifa person is liable to a penal ty he re ~~ nd ern accordance with sub-paragraphs( h ) . (c) or cO f paragraph I ) of this Regillation then each a ct orco nsp ira cy or eventof obstruction. aiding . abc tting or provision o f false infcrmr;tion or fa sificatio:: ofd o cu m en t s sh al l co n s t i t ~ ~ t eseparate vio1a:jon.

7) Subject to paragraph (8) of this Regulation. if the Co inpa ny is liable to aI pcnally under paragraph 2 ofthis Regulation, then :

(a )ir tli e act or oinission is capab'le of remedy, each d a j for which the act oromission in question cc ~lti nu es hall rcndcr the Compa ny liable to an additionalpenalty : and

(h)if the ac t o r o mi ss~ on s not capablc of 1-ehedy, : t:c Company sll ll be liableto a s ing lc penalty her e~~ nde r ,(8) If the disp~lteesolution prorcburt.: r : titc in~crna;ignir i ';cl;lecr Agrecilie:it

are invoked to determirle whether the ci or o m i s s ~ ~ ng~is ~;is~i'ir1:ouesti?n was. . .a Conlpany Event 01 : )chu :l ct, . ;;:;:.i:;:~ bi ~ np;)sCd


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13 45on which the act or omission first occurred, and (in the case of an act or omissionwhich continued and was capable o f remedy) thereafter until the act or omission wasremedied.

55.- 1) The penalty which may be imposed pursuant to paragraph I ) of AmcluntotRegulation 54 of these Regulations shall be an amo unt not excccding US$10,000.00 P"1alllcsin respect of each scp&te violation.

(2 ) The penalty Glilch may bc i lnposcd pursuant to paragraph (2) o l ~ c ~ u l a t i o n54 of these Regulations is an amount not excccding the greater o f :

a)US$10,000.00 in respect of eacjl separatev iolation rb ) h r e ~imes the monetary value to the Company o f & gain nisdc by theCompany from com~ riitting he Co ~n pa ny vent of Derault which constiti~tcd he-violation:provided that a penalty may only be imposed pursuant to this paragraph

, qnce in respect oft he gain made by the Company for each separate Company Eventof Default irreSpective of the peri,od over wh.ich the Company Event o f Default nquestion contjnued.> , , -under this Regulation are 'sing le penaltiesall of the States.

56. T he Autho rity may, if k is satisfied that the events referred to in Regulation A"[llorlt maB 54 have occurred, following a hearing conducted in accordance with Regulation 57: Imposeimpose penalties n accord ance with Regulation 54. Pct~ah)s 57.--(I) If the Authority considers, or i f a State asserts, that an event referred to Hearingin Regulation 54 has occurred, and for which a penalty should be assessed and imposed,

it shall conduct a heacing in accordance with Regulation 64 for the purpose bfdeterminingL I ) whether the cvldc nce presented establishe s that it is more probab le tliari' notthat a violation has occurredh) he extent and duration o f the violation ;c) the persons who are to be subject to penaltie r; hnd .4 he amount of the penalty that should be imposed for the vi ~l at io n.

(2) A person charged with a violation'may waive .~tsight to a hearing, or itsright to a hearing on wheth er or not a violation has occurred , and any person who doe sso shall have the fact that he w aived his right to a hearing as a consideration in thexetting of the penalty, if any, which is imposed.. 58. Where a person is charged under paragraph (4) of Regulation 54, il is a ~ r t c h c cdcFencc pcisoti ~ : L u ~ ~ ;;rabii~inia ;io; i is iitcie giv5zQJe bafi i iG? :ha: :

(o)the violation was.r;ommitted without the persoq's kr.uw edge, ccnsent, orauthor@ :ld(b)the p6son exercjsed ail due diligence which would reasor.:hly h r .-upsctc?'of a person in his posi,tion to prevent r stop the viclation.

59. qi j Any penalty imposed by zhe Auciority ~ s i i i e p r o p o ~ l o n a i o rile Assessment ~fseriou;.iess and history of thc violation. Pcn@l cs


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Assessmentof cosis.

Payment ofPenalties.

Payment o fCosts.

Appeals.

~equirernentor a hearing

Appeals.

(2). The following matters shall be considered by thC Authority and shall berelevant in determining the amount of any penalty imposed by the Authority(a) that 811 or part o f the requirement for a hearimg was waived(b) that the person charged ko-operated in the investigation(c) the likelihood of comm'itting the violation again, ,fpcluding whe ther anyindividual involved in the violation remain eplployed by the petson charged and

whether operating procedures have been changed to reduce such likelihood4 hat the person charged establishes that he took all reasonable steps to complywiih the Regulation in question nde) the practicality ofcom pljfingwith the R egulation in the circumstances ofth econtravention.

CU. Where a violation of t he Regulations is (stablished, the Authority may naddition to. pena ties, impose an order for payment 4rion-bu dgeted costs reasonablyincurred by the Au thority in conducting the hearing, provided that such costSshal1 notexceed ten per cent of the penalty imposed.61 .- (1 ) A person upon whom a penalty is imposed under these Regulationsshall make payment thereof in US dollars into a Penalty Paym ent Accountesta blishe dby the Authority.(2) All amounts paid into the Penalty Payment Account shall follow ing receiptthereof be paid to the consolidated revenue of each of the State s in the ApportionmentPercentages of each State as at the date of the event to w hich the penalty relates.(3) The Authority may make application to a court of comp etentjurisdicti+ in ,any of the States for such orders and oth& relief as are necessary to compel paymentof penalties imposed under these Regulations.62.- 1) Where the Authority imposes an order for payment of costs inaccordance with Regulation 60, the person upon whom the costs order is imposedshall make payment thereof in US dollars into a Costs Account established by the

Authority.(2) All amounts paid into the Cos ts Account m ay.be retained by the Authorityand used by it for the purposes.of adm inistering these R$gulations.63. A person found by the Authority to be in violation o f these Regulations orupon whom a penalty is imposed under these Regulations shall-have the right to havethe decision of the Authority finding that person to be in violation or to impose apenalty reviewed by the Board of Governors or the WAGP Tribunal in accordancewith the Rules of Procedure.

64. If the Authority proposes to impose a penalty under Part X of theseRegu lations, or receives a request under Regulation 39, it shal'iconducf a hearing inrespect of that action in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.

65.- 1 Any person who is aggrieved with any finding or action of the Authorityarising from a hearing conducted under Regulation 64, including the imposition of a


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penalty, may appeal the decision of the person presiding over the hearing to the Boardof Governors or if dissatisfied to the WAGP Tribunal in accordance with the Rules ofProcedure.2) The Company or any of the States may seek a review of a decision of theBoard of Governors by the Committee of ~in is te rsn accordance with Article IV ,ofthe WAGP Treaty and the Rulesof Procedure.

(3) The Company or any of the States may seek a review of a decision of theCgmmittee of Ministers by the WAGP Tribunal in accordance with Article IV of theWAGP Treaty and the Rules of Procedure.(4) Ifthe determination ofthe Board of Governors (or the Committee ofMinistersif there is an appeal to it from the decision of the Board of Governors) or the WAGPTribunal in any appeal is that the decision of the person presiding over the hearingappealed from is not sustained in whole or in part, the Authority shall comply with andimplement such determination and revise itsdecision consistent wi th~uch etermination.66. The Rules of Procedure shall govern and apply to the conduct of any hearingof the Authority in accordance with Regulation 64 and any apped from a decision ofthe Authority conducted in accordance with Regulation 65.67 Subject to the Constitution, the courts of Nigeria have jurisdiction andpower to compel the compliance by any person with a subpoena issued by the Authorityor the WAGP ~ r i b u n a l hespect of any person or property located within Nigeria.

PARTX1I.-MISCELLANEOUS68 . -41 All drawings, plans, designs and other technical documents made orprepared by the Operator in connection 4 t h he Pipeline System, and any plans for thefabrication or construction of the Pipeline System, which have been approved bJ theSteering Committee or its delegates prior to the establishment and empowerment ofthe Authority are deemed to have been duly approved by the Authority.(2) All actions taken by the Steering Committee or its delegates prior to theestablishment and empowermen1 of the Authority which are functions of the Authority,

are deemed to have been duly taken by the Authority.(3) Any drawings, plans, designs and other technical doc,uments made or preparedby the Operator in connection with the Pipeline System,and an y plans for the fabricationor construction ofthe Pipeline System:which have been approved by the Authority orits delegates (or deemed to have been so approved by operation of paragraph 1) ofthis Regulation) prior to the entry into force of these Regulations, the approval ofwhich is provided for in these Regulations, are deemed to have been approved underthese R?gu

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