Overview
Regulates the import, transport, storage, production, refining, and blending of petroleum. Establishes safety requirements for petroleum storage and handling.
Key Provisions
Classification of petroleum (Class A, B, C)
Licensing for storage above prescribed quantities
Safety distances and construction standards for storage
Transport of petroleum by road and rail
Inspection and enforcement provisions
Applicability
Petroleum storage facilities
Petrol pumps and fuel stations
Refineries and petrochemical plants
Amendment History
2002
Updated storage and transport provisions
1934
Original enactment