National Energy Policy - Final Draft - 14 Nov 2013

Policies and StrategiesLegal and Regulatory Framework(iii) Appointment of a statutory manager to manage theaffairs of licensees;(iv) Regulation of common user logistic facilities;(v) Set national energy regulatory standards to be appliedacross the Counties.(vi) Provision of dispute settlement services throughADR(alternate dispute resolution).Short Term2014-2017(b) Enhanced mandate of the Energy Tribunal to cater for thefollowing:(i) To be a special court within the meaning of Article169(d) of the Constitution;(ii) Have original jurisdiction to handle energy disputesbetween Counties and between counties and nationalgovernment;(iii) Have original jurisdiction on disputes between alicensee and a third party or between licensees; and(iv) Power to grant equitable reliefs and remedies includingbut not limited to injunctions, specific performance,restitution and damages.(c) All proposals regarding land and environment as outlined in this Policy.(d) New offences. (e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k)Enhancement of penalties for existing offences by providingminimum sentences.Classification of all energy related offences as economiccrimes.Monetary sanctions to be imposed by NERC or the EnergyTribunal in the event of default by licensees, proceeds ofwhich shall be paid into the Consolidated Energy Fund.Recognition and/or ratification of all necessary and applicabletreaties and international conventions affecting the energysector under Article 2(6) of the Constitution.Enhancement of safety at petroleum depots by prohibiting theparking of petroleum tankers in an oil terminal/depot for morethan one hour after loading.Provide for minimising connection and standing charges toaccelerate connectivity in rural areas.Provide for new sections and regulations to cover coalexploration, utilization and environmental issues.Implementation PlanMedium Term2014-2022Long Term2014-2030132 NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FINAL DRAFT NOVEMBER 2013