ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
116. Regulation for use of coal for energy production
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
116. Regulation for use of coal for energy production
Without limiting the generality of section 208, the Cabinet Secretary may, on the recommendation of the Authority, make regulations for the use of coal for energy production relating to-(a)importation, landing, loading, shipping, transportation and storage, of coal;(b)setting, reviewing and adjusting tariffs and charges for common user storage facilities of coal;(c)maintenance of minimum operational stocks and procedures thereof,(d)maintenance of strategic stocks and procedures thereof;(e)environmental, health and safety standards associated with the handling, storage and use of coal;(f)delivery to such officer as may be specified, samples of coal and for the testing of such samples;(g)type and location of the premises in respect of which licences to possess coal may be granted, the inspection of premises so licensed and the taking of samples and the testing of coal found thereon;(h)development and coordination of a national coal pollution response plan including measures to prevent coal pollution and a mechanism for compensation in the event of a coal pollution;(i)review and approval of contracts on third party access to common user midstream coal infrastructure on reasonable terms and conditions;(j)guidelines and standards to be applied to ensure uniform standards of operation in the sector;(k)joint procurement of coal;(l)generally for the better carrying out of the objects and purposes of this Act.