National Energy Policy - Final Draft - 14 Nov 2013

4. Vandalism of energy sector infrastructure continues to cause immense losses as well as supplyinterruptions.5. The need to enhance regional, gender and environmental considerations in energy planningand development.6. Land access and permit where exploration blocks fall on private land or cultural heritage areasincluding game parks/reserves.6.7 Policies and Strategies and Implementation Plan – Land, Environment, Health andSafety6.7.1 Land and Socio-Economic IssuesPolicies and StrategiesLand and Socio-Economic Issues1. Align all energy projects with the National Land Policy, which provides aframework for access to planning and administration of land in the country.The National Land Commission to ensure that planning for utility servicesand public/private infrastructure under Article 60(2), Article 66 (1) and theFourth Schedule of the Constitution include planning for energy utilityservices namely way-leaves, infrastructure development, transmission,distribution and pipeline corridors.2. Make provision for waivers in respect to any charges for utilization ofresources owned by other public bodies critical to the development ofenergy infrastructure and service provision such as way-leaves, easementsand rights of way. Any compensation for interest in land under Article 40 ofthe Constitution shall be at market rate as determined by a registered landvaluer where there is no dispute. The Government shall initiatecompensation within a reasonable period. However, where there is adispute, the Government valuer(s) shall provide opinion to ensureuniformity and fairness.3. National Government to determine rates payable for compensation inrespect of damage caused by the energy sector players including clearingway leaves among others.4. Seek for amendment/repeal of any legislation that impact negatively on theenergy sector.5. Make provision to allow the right of access to survey and use of land forenergy infrastructure development purposes including but not limited toprospecting for petroleum, gas and coal, storage, transmission, laying ofpetroleum pipelines and electricity supply infrastructure, dams andgeothermal development.6. Provide that where energy infrastructure and ancillary apparatus areremoved, the surface of the land shall forthwith be restored to its formercondition as far as possible and in default thereof, the owner of the landmay carry out the restoration, and the costs thereof shall be recoverableShort Term2014-2017Implementation PlanMedium Term2014-2022Long Term2014-2030102 NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FINAL DRAFT NOVEMBER 2013