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DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR No. _ 0C20!19 - 06-0009 p-

IMPLEMENTING THE MODIFIED PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES (PNS/DOE QS
005:2016 AND PNS/DOE QS 012:2016)

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7638, otherwise known as “An Act Creating
the Department of Energy (DOE)’, tasks the DOE to formulate rules and
regulations as may be necessary to guide the operations of both government and
private entities involved in energy resource supply and distribution;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the “Philippine Clean Air
Act of 1999”, mandates the use of environmentally clean fuels which meet
specified emission standards and directs the DOE, together with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Bureau of Product Standards
(BPS), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other
stakeholders, to set specifications for all types of fuel and fuel-related products
and improve fuel composition;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the above mandate, the DOE has developed,
reviewed and subsequently promulgated by BPS the PNS/DOE QS 005:2016 and
PNS/DOE QS 012:2016 as the latest and current standard specifications for
liquefied petroleum gases for non-motor fuel and motor fuel respectively,
superseding PNS/DOE QS 005:2005;

WHEREAS, in this latest revision, the PNS for LPG was split into two general
applications, namely as motor and non-motor fuel (domestic, commercial and
industrial fuel), and improvements are made in the requirements on the use of
odorants for health and safety considerations in both PNS;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following guidelines are hereby adopted to effectively
implement the Philippine National Standard for Liquefied Petroleum Gases:

Section 1. Standard Implementation. Upon the effectivity of this Department
Circular, only Liquefied Petroleum Gases conforming to PNS/DOE QS 005:2016
and PNS/DOE QS 012:2016 shall be allowed for sale at the bulk and retail levels
in the country.

Section 2. Quality Monitoring. The DOE shall, among others, conduct random
quality and quantity sampling and testing of liquefied petroleum gases obtained

Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: 840-2187 840-2155 840-2130 Fax: 840-2095 *Trunkline: 479-2900
Website: www.doe.gov.ph * E-mail: info@doe.gov.ph

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from the facilities of the oil downstream industry players to ensure compliance with
Section 1 of this Department Circular.

Section 3. Penalties / Sanctions. Any person who fails to comply with the
provisions of this Department Circular shall be subject to appropriate sanctions
imposed under applicable laws and implementing rules and regulations.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. All circulars and other issuances not consistent
with this Circular are hereby deemed modified or repealed accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this
circular is declared unsconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall
continue to remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Effectivity and Publication. This Department Circular shall be
effective upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation and shall
remain in effect until revoked.

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, , 2019.

FONSOG. CUSI
Secretary
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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JUNDG 2019