Standards on Downstream Natural Gas Facilities.
SEC. 33. Standards on Downstream Natural Gas Facilities. - All PDNGI Facilities shall be required to provide high quality and efficient service, observe stringent safety systems, accord attention to design details and structural integrity, and employ best practices in operation and maintenance. Regulations shall be consistent with both applicable Philippine and internationally accepted natural gas industry standards. The DOE shall ensure compliance with these requirements.
Applications for DOE permits and for the continued operation of the PDNGI Facilities shall be subject to continuous compliance with these standards.
Standards on Product Quality.
SEC. 34. Standards on Product Quality. - The Permit Holder and Participant shall maintain the quality of natural gas supply to gas buyers in accordance with Philippine and internationally accepted standards, and ensure that the delivery of natural gas complies with the purification requirements to guarantee the elimination of associated compounds which are unnecessary or damaging to the PDNGI Facilities. The DOE shall ensure compliance with this requirement.
Standards on Safety Practice.
SEC. 35. Standards on Safety Practice. - The Permit Holder and Participant shall implement an acceptable health, safety, security, and environmental management system in accordance with applicable Philippine and internationally accepted standards. The DOE, DENR, DOH, DOLE, and other concerned agencies shall ensure compliance with this requirement.
Safety Standards.
SEC. 36. Safety Standards. - The DOE, in collaboration with the NREB and PNOC, shall develop and implement safety standards of natural gas, including renewable gases, in order to address their unique properties and risks.
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