AI-assisted research summary: The applicant may carry out the construction approval only if the listed technical, safety, routing, inspection, and marking conditions are followed.
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The applicant is hereby granted a construction approval to undertake connection of National Natural Gas infrastructure to Vingunguti Industrial Area– Pasta Industries Tanzania Limited to the Gas Supply Network in Dar es Salaam Region subject to the following conditions: (a) (b) comply with the approved design, technical (installation, specifications, processes construction, and welding, commissioning), and demarcated right of way or other applicable laws; ensure each natural gas pipeline or other related facilities is constructed in accordance testing 1 Petroleum (Pan African Energy Tanzania Limited) (Construction Approval) GN NO. 345 (Conted0 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) that in order the public construction is adequate that was selected with a view with comprehensive written specifications or standards issued by Tanzania Bureau of Standards or other applicable laws; ensure inspection requirements for pipelines or other related facilities to assure compliance with the material, construction, welding, assembly, and testing requirements of the standards issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards; ensure that natural gas pipeline or other related facilities are constructed within the approved route to minimizing the possibility of hazards from industrial or urban development, future encroachment of the right of way or line routing, and damage to environment or historical sites; ensure that there are minimal inconveniences to the residents around the facility and the safety of is given prime consideration. In case blasting is involved, it shall be done in accordance with the governing regulations and be performed by a competent and qualified personnel and be performed so as to provide adequate protection to the general buildings, public, telephone, telegraph, power lines, underground structures and any other property the proximity of the blasting; ensure that in grading the right of way, every effort shall be made in order to minimize damage to the land, and to prevent abnormal drainage and erosive conditions. The land is to be restored to as nearly original condition as practicable; ensure that in constructing pipeline crossings railroads, highways, streams, lakes and rivers safety precautions such as sign, light, guard rails, etc., shall be maintained in the interest of public safety. The crossing shall comply with the and rules, applicable regulatory bodies having restrictions of jurisdiction. Prior to the construction of a pipeline crossing, arrangement shall be made regulations, livestock, wildlife, in 2 Petroleum (Pan African Energy Tanzania Limited) (Construction Approval) GN NO. 345 (Conted0 (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) with the pertinent authority in charge of the facility to be crossed; ensure that the route is surveyed and staked and such staking and marking be maintained during construction as per conditions given in the permit granted by wayleave or right of way owner; the pipeline shall be properly located within the right of way by maintaining survey route marker or by surveying during construction; ensure that the depth of the ditch is appropriate for the route location, surface use of the land, terrain features and loads imposed by roadways and railroads. Width and grade of ditch shall provide for lowering of the pipe into the ditch to minimise damage to the coating and to facilitate fitting the pipe to the ditch; ensure that it takes all practicable steps to protect each pipeline or other related facilities from washouts, soil, floods, landslides, or other hazards that may cause the pipeline to move or to sustain abnormal loads; ensure that each line is installed with at least 12 inches (300 millimetres) of clearance from any other underground structure not associated with the shall. If this clearance cannot be attained, the gas line shall be protected from damage that might result from proximity to other structure. Each line shall be installed with enough clearance from any other allow proper underground maintenance and to protect against damage that might result from proximity to other structures; ensure that welding equipment is of a size and type suitable for the work, and is maintained in a condition that ensures acceptable welds, continuity of operation and safety of personnel; structure unstable to observe environmental, health and safety standards as required by the applicable laws. Health and safety of all the personnel and equipment shall be taken into account and ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) all the time including head hat, safety glasses, safety boots, use of fire extinguisher; 3 Petroleum (Pan African Energy Tanzania Limited) (Construction Approval) GN NO. 345 (Conted0 (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) ensure all existing utilities whether regulated by the Authority or not are protected from formally communicate with damage and operators of such utilities to request their presence on site during project execution; ensure warning tape is used to enclose a working area; install pipeline protection and monitoring systems which include corrosion protection system (cathodic protection), pressure relief shutoff valves, pressure gauges, valves, delineation of ROW, leak detection system, pigging system for cleaning and monitoring pipeline effective communication systems; ensure line markers including right-of-way, pipeline, aerial and venting markers are installed along the pipeline route; and thickness and ensure line markers have appropriate warning signs, warning notices emergency telephone numbers. The letters of the warning notices shall be written in black colour with word “Warning or Caution” written on red background. and Expiry of construction approval