Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Powers and Functions of the DTI. In addition to its mandate under existing laws such as Republic Act No. 4109, the DTI shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) In collaboration with the DOE and related stakeholders, develop, formulate, promulgate, review and revise, as may be necessary, the PNS for:

(1) Refining plants, refilling plants, depots, storage areas, transportation facilities, retail outlets, installation of auto-LPG containers, retrofitting of motor vehicles with auto-LPG containers, auto-LPG conversion shops, auto-LPG dispensing stations, and other related facilities of LPG industry participants,

(2) LPG, LPG pressure vessels including LPG cylinders in circulation, whether filled or unfilled, which are for distribution and sale to dealers, retail outlets, and end-consumers, and other ancillary equipment, and

(3) Centralized LPG pipping systems;

(b) Determine methods of requalification of LPG pressure vessels and accredit requalifiers of LPG pressure vessels, if applicable, through the issuance of the necessary certificate;

(c) Certify manufacturers, importers, and repairers of LPG pressure vessels and auto-LPG conversion shops pursuant to its powers under Republic Act No. 4109;

(d) Determine the frequency of requalification of LPG pressure vessels, if applicable;

(e) Inspect, evaluate and confirm compliance with the PNS and other accepted codes and standards adopted by the DTI as PNS, and fitness for sale and public distribution of LPG pressure vessels and ancillary equipment through the issuance of the necessary licenses and certificates pursuant to its powers under Republic Act No. 4109;

(f) Grant and revoke, if warranted, the issued licenses and certificates of LPG industry participants and their respective LPG pressure vessels pursuant to Section 26 of this Act; and

(g) Undertake with the DOE, DILG, and BFP information, education, and communication activities pursuant to Section 6 of this Act.