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    "id": 672219,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/672219/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwakulegwa",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Danson Mwazo Mwakulegwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 89 of the Bill be amended – (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses– (1) A contractor shall not vent or flare natural gas in the course of the conduct of upstream petroleum operations except with the prior authorization of the Authority in consultation with the National Government agency responsible for environment and safety and any other National Government entity. (1A) A contractor under sub-section (1) shall carry out the venting or flaring in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consent, existing laws and best petroleum industry practices. (1B) Notwithstanding sub-section (1), the prior consent of the Authority shall not be required in the case of an emergency and where such venting or flaring is necessary to avert a disaster. (1C) Where a contractor vents or flares under this section, such contractor shall – (a) ensure that the gas venting or flaring is kept at the lowest possible level; (b) inform the Authority of the carrying out of such venting or flaring and the circumstances requiring such action; and (c) submit to the Authority such information as the Authority may require with respect to such venting or flaring. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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