THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

CNG THE LEGAL ASPECTS

MRS. INDIRA CHEDDIE SENIOR STATE COUNSEL MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY AFFAIRS MEMBER OF CNG TASK FORCE

January 26, 2011 National Energy Consultations

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AMENDMENTS TO CNG REGULATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF NEW STANDARDS

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Act No. 13 of 2010 cited as the Finance Act, 2010 was assented to on 13th December, 2010
Amendments were made to certain pieces of legislation to promote the use of CNG as an alternate fuel in Trinidad and Tobago

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Amendment to Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chap 48:50
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MOTOR VEHICLE TAX WAS REMOVED ON : New private or commercial motor vehicles which were manufactured to use CNG Used private or commercial motor vehicles which were manufactured to use CNG

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Amendments to the Income Tax Act

Grant of a tax credit

Of 25% of the cost of a CNG kit and cylinder installed by an individual, up to a limit of $10,000.00

Grant of a Plant, machinery and equipment, excluding wear and tear installation costs, for a conversion station allowance of The acquisition and installation, in a motor 130% of vehicle, of a CNG kit and cylinder expenditure incurred in:

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Amendment to the Value Added Tax Act, Chap. 75:06
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VAT WAS REMOVED ON:

New private or commercial motor vehicles which were manufactured to use CNG Used private or commercial motor vehicles which were manufactured to use CNG

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Amendment to the Customs Act, Chap. 78:01
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Customs duty was removed on CNG systems

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Three Types of Licenses:

CNG Marketing License Consumer Refueling License CNG Service License

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THE LICENSING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES ENFORCEMENT MEASURES OPERATION OF CONVERSION CENTERS TYPES OF LICENSES

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW STANDARDS

OBJECTIVES OF CNG REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE SPECIFICITY OF COMPRESSORS AND OTHER PARTS OF CNG EQUIPMENT, AND, WE ARE RECOMMENDING THE USE OF EQUIPMENT THAT MEETS NFPA 52 SPECIFICATIONS INSTEAD

STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES MUST BE PUT INTO PLACE

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW STANDARDS

CNG IS A SAFE FUEL BUT IF USED IMPROPERLY CAN BE DANGEROUS DUE TO PRESSURE AND THE FACT THAT IT IS FLAMMABLE

WHY?

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW STANDARDS

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW STANDARDS

NFPA52 contains detailed standards for:

CNG ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS

GENERAL CNG REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS

CNG COMPRESSION, GAS PROCESSING, STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS

CNG RESIDENTIAL FUELLING FACILITIES

CNG ON COMMERCIAL MARINE VEHICLES AND PLEASURE CRAFT

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INTRODUCTION OF STANDARDS

IN CONCLUSION
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FISCAL MEASURES ARE IN PLACE

REGULATIONS BEING AMENDED

NEW STANDARDS BEING INTRODUCED

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