Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)

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Form B : Applications for a licence in terms of the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)

Chapter 3 : Details of application

Operation of a petroleum storage facility (PPL.sf.F3)

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Provide the following information/documentation. Each numbered item below should be copied and appear at the top of a page with your information below.

 

1.A technical description of the proposed storage facility to be operated. This should include the following—
(a)physical address of the facility;
(b)GPS Coordinates;
(c)a plan layout of the storage facility to be operated;
(d)the diameter and height of the tanks;
(e)tank type;
(f)tank identification number;
(g)operational capacity
(h)design capacity;
(i)product to be stored in each tank;
(j)the physical dimensions and capacity of the storage facility;
(k)the rate at which product can be taken into the proposed storage facility and through what means e.g. pipeline, rail gantry, road transport gantry. Specify the number of gantries and their capacities;
(I)the rate at which product can be taken out of the proposed storage facility and through what means e.g. pipeline, rail gantry, road transport gantry. Specify the number of gantries and their capacities;
(m)maps showing—
(i)the storage facility design and piping arrangements;
(ii)the proposed location of the storage facility, fences and roads;
(iii)where applicable, a description of the containment system and the systems to prevent overflow or leakage;
(iv)a description of the regular inspection and maintenance procedures; and
(v)where applicable, a description for handling contaminated water run-off.

 

2.Election of third party access to uncommitted capacity arrangements as contemplated in section 20(1)(n) of the Act.

 

3.Provide information required in terms of rules 12(7) and 12(8) of these Rules.

 

4.A copy of the emergency plan contemplated in section 20(1)(x) of the Act.

 

5.A copy of the storage facility operational procedures.

 

6.Status in terms of the National Key Points Act, 1980 (Act No. 102 of 1980).

 

7.Details of existing and proposed security arrangements.

 

8.Development programme:
(a)Planned capacity of the project during the various stages of development;
(b)Schedule of implementation and minimum investment commitments for the development programme; and
(c)Deadline to commence service for each stage contemplated.

 

10.A copy of the maintenance policy for the storage facility.