Energy Management Act 2020 / Act No. 17 of 2020
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source
Parliament of Samoa website
Abstract
An Act to provide for a coherent institutional, regulatory and policy framework for the energy sector, including the repeal of the Energy Efficiency Act 2017, Oil Fuel Supply Act 1974, Petroleum Act 1984 and other related purposes.
This Act consists of 69 sections divided into 10 parts; The purpose of the Act is to provide a coherent
institutional and regulatory framework for the
management, planning and coordination of the energy
sector or energy related matters (including renewable
energy). Part 1, the preliminary which generally outlines the short title and commencement date, the interpretation, Act binding government, purpose and application; Part 2, administration stating the functions, powers of the Minister and Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Part 3, the Samoa Energy sector plan where the CEO shall develop and update the Samoa Energy Sector Plan within the planning period including any subsequent revisions, must be approved by the National Energy Coordination Committee (NECC) with final endorsement by Cabinet. The plan shall include overall energy policies, priorities and targets; Part 4, establishes the National Energy Coordination Committee, its membership, meetings and functions; Part 5, divided into 3 divisions. Division 1, regulation of the energy sector outlines the importation, storage and distribution of petroleum, imposition of levy and fee, petroleum standards, licence to construct, operate, handle, move or store petroleum and other information and matters required including conditions of issuance of licence and powers of CEO or authorized officer to enter, remove, examine or seize any petroleum. Other sections under part 5 includes the Head of State, acting on the advice of Cabinet, may, make regulations, establish the Petroleum Task Force, its functions. Division 2, minimum energy performance standards and labelling (MEPSL) which includes conditions, standards and registration under MEPSL, enforcement, specific powers of authorized officers and offences and penalties under the division. Division 3, clarifies linkages with Government Authorities; Part 6, energy and energy related project proposals lodgment via the Ministry, requirements for projects; Part 7, on financials the CEO shall ensure that the budget of the Ministry proposes sufficient funding costs on (a) for the implementation and enforcement of this Act and for the effective discharge of the Ministry’s statutory responsibilities under this Act; and (b) initial and ongoing capacity building, staff development and training needs. Any fees, levies and charges required, (a)to be determined by the CEO; and (b) subject to the consideration and approval of the National Revenue Board; and (c) to be prescribed by Regulations; and (d) collected by the Ministry under this Act and paid into the Treasury Fund; Part 8, compliance and enforcement; Part 9, offences and penalties; and part 10, miscellaneous where Ministry is to establish and maintain a register which details all energy service providers with other vital information. Personal immunity of officers and employees are guaranteed upon done in good faith. And any information is considered confidential including any specific disclosure. The Head of State, acting on the advice of Cabinet, may make regulations to give effect to or for the purposes of this Act.
This Act consists of 69 sections divided into 10 parts; The purpose of the Act is to provide a coherent
institutional and regulatory framework for the
management, planning and coordination of the energy
sector or energy related matters (including renewable
energy). Part 1, the preliminary which generally outlines the short title and commencement date, the interpretation, Act binding government, purpose and application; Part 2, administration stating the functions, powers of the Minister and Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Part 3, the Samoa Energy sector plan where the CEO shall develop and update the Samoa Energy Sector Plan within the planning period including any subsequent revisions, must be approved by the National Energy Coordination Committee (NECC) with final endorsement by Cabinet. The plan shall include overall energy policies, priorities and targets; Part 4, establishes the National Energy Coordination Committee, its membership, meetings and functions; Part 5, divided into 3 divisions. Division 1, regulation of the energy sector outlines the importation, storage and distribution of petroleum, imposition of levy and fee, petroleum standards, licence to construct, operate, handle, move or store petroleum and other information and matters required including conditions of issuance of licence and powers of CEO or authorized officer to enter, remove, examine or seize any petroleum. Other sections under part 5 includes the Head of State, acting on the advice of Cabinet, may, make regulations, establish the Petroleum Task Force, its functions. Division 2, minimum energy performance standards and labelling (MEPSL) which includes conditions, standards and registration under MEPSL, enforcement, specific powers of authorized officers and offences and penalties under the division. Division 3, clarifies linkages with Government Authorities; Part 6, energy and energy related project proposals lodgment via the Ministry, requirements for projects; Part 7, on financials the CEO shall ensure that the budget of the Ministry proposes sufficient funding costs on (a) for the implementation and enforcement of this Act and for the effective discharge of the Ministry’s statutory responsibilities under this Act; and (b) initial and ongoing capacity building, staff development and training needs. Any fees, levies and charges required, (a)to be determined by the CEO; and (b) subject to the consideration and approval of the National Revenue Board; and (c) to be prescribed by Regulations; and (d) collected by the Ministry under this Act and paid into the Treasury Fund; Part 8, compliance and enforcement; Part 9, offences and penalties; and part 10, miscellaneous where Ministry is to establish and maintain a register which details all energy service providers with other vital information. Personal immunity of officers and employees are guaranteed upon done in good faith. And any information is considered confidential including any specific disclosure. The Head of State, acting on the advice of Cabinet, may make regulations to give effect to or for the purposes of this Act.
Topics
Climate and Atmosphere
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No