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

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Petroleum Pipelines Act: Rules, 2014

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

Chapter 2 : Documents or information to be submitted with a licence application

 

 

1. If the applicant is a natural person and a South African citizen, a certified copy of the applicant's identity document.

 

2. In the case of a non-South African citizen, a certified copy of her/his:
(a) passport;
(b) permanent residence permit or employment permit; and
(c) proof of residence in South Africa, or proof of domicile in South Africa.

 

3. If the applicant is:
(a) a national, provincial or local government;
(b) another statutory body;
(c) a juristic person established in terms of an Act of Parliament; or
(d) a company or other legal body established by statute or government directive,

state the proclamation or legislation establishing such a body.

 

4. If the applicant is not a natural person, and is not contemplated in 3 above provide—
(a) the title of legislation under which it is registered;
(b) the registration number given to it in terms of such legislation;
(c) other details relating to the entity; and
(d) any other information the Energy Regulator may require.

 

5. Where the applicant is a company provide:
(a) certified copy of the certificate of incorporation;
(b) the names of current directors; and
(c) details regarding the ownership or shareholding structure, including particulars of the shareholders;

 

6. Where the applicant is a Trust as defined in the Trust Property Act, 1988 (Act No. 57 of 1988), provide:
(a) a certified copy of the trust deed or trust instrument and in the event of same having been amended, copies of the amended page(s) duly certified;
(b) Letters of Administration duly certified, issued to the trustees, and if this document has been amended, then a copy of the current Letters of Administration duly certified;
(c) certified copies of the identity documents of the trustees and beneficiaries and proof of each one's residential address;
(d) proof of the address at which the Trust is conducting its business such as an account of the local authority for rates, taxes, electricity or water which should reflect the physical address of the Trust; and
(e) a resolution of the trustees authorising any one or more of them to apply for the licence which reflects the names of the trustees that attended this meeting and each one's vote for or against the resolution.

 

7. Where the applicant has authorised another person to submit the licence application on its behalf, documentary proof of authorisation and a certified copy of the identity document of the mandated/ authorised representative of the applicant.

 

8. Proof that the applicant is the owner of the petroleum pipeline, storage facility or loading facility.

 

9. Where the owner of the petroleum facility is not the owner of the land on which the facility is situated, proof that the applicant is the owner of the petroleum facility and proof of authorisation to use the land.

 

10. Where the facility is owned by more than one person, the applicant must provide—
(a) details of the co-ownership and documentary proof thereof or a solemn declaration to that effect; and
(b) written mandate from each of the other owners authorising the applicant to apply for the licence on their behalf.

 

11. Documents demonstrating the administrative abilities of the applicant. 1

 

12.        Documents demonstrating the financial abilities of the applicant. 1

 

13. Documents demonstrating the technical abilities of the applicant. 1

 

14. A certified copy of the Record of Decision of the relevant environmental authorities in accordance with the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) permitting the activity for which the licence is sought, if applicable. If the Record of Decision has not been obtained, then
(a) submit:
(i) proof of application for such permit
(ii) a solemn declaration outlining the applicant's plans and ability to comply with all applicable labour, health and environmental legislation; or
(b) state reason why the permit is not applicable.

 

15. List all applicable:
(a) legislation;
(b) operating and technical standards; and
(c) codes and specifications (including those relating to safety) to be used in the activities for which this application is made, for example:
(i) South African National Standards (SANS)
(ii) the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards;
(iii) American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards; and
(iv) European Norms (EN).

 

16. Provide details of the petroleum that will be handled in the facility for which this application is made.

 

17. Provide information required by Regulations made in terms of the Act concerning mechanisms to promote historically disadvantaged South Africans.

 

1 Only original or certified copies will be accepted by the Energy Regulator