MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Tuesday that only official law enforcement agencies were authorized to inspect facilities and transport vehicles of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products.
According to the DOE, it does not give authority to individuals or entities to perform the said operations.
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“Aside from the law enforcement agencies officially requested by the DOE to assist in the implementation of the law that includes the inspection of LPG facilities and LPG transport vehicles, as provided under Section 13 of the Act, the DOE does not deputize other individuals or entities to exercise its powers and functions,” the DOE said.
The agency made the advisory to LPG industry participants.
The DOE likewise said that inspectors from the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) and the Energy Industry Management Division (EIMD) always have official identification cards and documents explaining their purpose.
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“OIMB and EIMD inspectors, authorized to conduct compliance monitoring, carry always a Special Assignment, specifying their names, purpose of assignment, duration, and places of assignment, for reference. They are also required to wear the DOE official identification card while performing their functions,” it added.
The DOE also told the public to report individuals or entities who claim to be associated with the agency.