Preliminary Inspection

The preliminary inspection is a mandatory inspection conducted whenever ANPM receives an application for the granting of a Downstream  activity license, according to the  regulation no.1/2012 to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulation and to confirm that they meet the necessary technical and safety condition for the carrying out of Downstream  activities, or for its respective renewal, amendment or transfer.

Random Inspection

A random inspection consists of an ad hoc verification, ordered without prior notice by the Downstream Director or by the Inspection Manager according to his/her complete discretion, to licensed businesses, locations, Downstream Infrastructure, and vehicles where or through which downstream activities are carried out or are suspected of being carried out. The purpose of a random inspection is to arbitrarily assess the existence of any unlawful activities being carried out at businesses, locations, Downstream Infrastructure and vehicles where or through which downstream activities are being performed or are suspected of being performed.

Offence inspection

An offence inspection consists of an investigation, without prior notice, to licensed businesses, locations, Downstream Infrastructure and vehicles where or through which downstream activities are carried out or are suspected of being carried out.