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The extraction of petroleum resources today precludes their availability to future generations. This ‘user cost’ is critical to the design of both the resource extraction path and the utilisation of proceeds from oil and gas sales.27

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is important for the Legislature to be part and parcel of the process that determines the resource extraction path and utilisation of proceeds. Communities adjacent to exploration and production sites are predominantly engaged in agriculture, fisher- ies and related activities that are sensitive to effects of oil and gas activities, such as pollution. The livelihoods of these communities needs to be protected against the negative impacts of petroleum development in Uganda.

USEFUL CONTACTS 

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Amber House, Kampala Road P.O Box 7270, Kampala Tel: +256 (0) 41-4349010 Fax: +256-041-4349342

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National Environment Management Authority NEMA House

P.O Box 22255 Plot 17/19/21, Jinja Road Kampala Tel: (+256) 41 - 25 10 64 / Fax: (+256) 41 - 25 75 21 Website: www.nemaug.org

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