[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 26, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60019-60026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29262]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Management Service
30 CFR Part 250
RIN 1010-AC03
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf
AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) amends the documents
incorporated by reference in regulations governing oil, gas, and
sulphur operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The
organizations that publish the incorporated documents have revised many
of their recommended practices and standards and have published new
editions. The new editions will continue to ensure that lessees use the
best available and safest technologies while operating in the OCS.
DATES: EFFECTIVE DATE: December 26, 1996.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
this regulation is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on
December 26, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bill Hauser, Engineering and Standards Branch, telephone (703) 787-
1600.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MMS uses standards, specifications, and
recommended practices developed by standard-setting organizations and
the oil and gas industry as a means of establishing requirements for
activities in the OCS. This practice, known as incorporation by
reference, allows MMS to incorporate the requirements of technical
documents into the regulations without increasing the volume of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). MMS currently incorporates by
reference, 68 documents into the offshore operating regulations.
The regulations found at 1 CFR part 51 govern how MMS and other
Federal agencies incorporate various documents by reference. Agencies
can only incorporate by reference through publication in the Federal
Register. This generally includes standard rulemaking procedures; i.e.,
the agencies provide notice and opportunity for comment.
Agencies must also gain approval from the Director of the Federal
Register for each publication incorporated by reference. Incorporation
by reference of a document or publication is limited to the edition of
the document or publication cited in the regulations. This means that
newer editions, amendments, or revisions to documents already
incorporated by reference in regulations are not part of MMS's
regulations.
This rule updates more than 50 out-of-date documents incorporated
by reference into MMS regulations. For most documents, the changes
between the old and new editions are minor. However, MMS must update
these documents because the older editions may not be readily available
to the affected parties. For instance, some American Petroleum
Institute (API) documents currently referenced by MMS are out of print
and no longer available. Other documents have undergone major
revisions, and after reviewing these documents, MMS has determined that
we must incorporate these documents to ensure the use of the best and
safest technologies.
In the future, MMS would like to keep the number of out-of-date
documents incorporated by reference to a minimum. To accomplish this,
this rule includes language that streamlines the rulemaking process.
Under this rule, MMS will review new editions of documents we
incorporate by reference as we do now. If MMS determines that the
revisions are minor, result in safety improvements or represent new
industry standard technology, and do not impose undue costs on the
affected parties, MMS will update the documents incorporated by
reference section of our regulations with a final rule published in the
Federal Register. This means that the new edition of the document(s)
becomes effective without the public having prior opportunity to
comment. This option is provided to agencies under 5 U.S.C. 533(b) when
agencies find that the notice and comment would be impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.
Narrative Response to Comments
MMS received comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking
(60FR42819) from oil and natural gas producers and trade organizations
representing oil and gas producers, pipeline companies, and drilling
contractors. A summary of their comments and MMS's response to each
comment follows below:
Comment: Three parties alerted MMS that some of the documents that
we had proposed to incorporate by reference have been superseded by
newer editions or documents with different titles.
MMS response: MMS reviewed the new documents, and if the changes
were
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minor, noncontroversial, and did not impose any substantial new costs
to industry, we included the new documents in the final rule. Specific
documents we chose not to update include the following:
1. API Spec Q1--MMS will update the regulations to incorporate the
latest edition of this document in an upcoming rule.
2. API RP 2A-WSD--MMS, industry, and API are working on changes to
the 20th edition. When the changes are final, MMS will update the
regulations to incorporate the 20th edition of this document.
3. API RP 14C--MMS, industry, and API are working on changes to the
fifth edition. When the changes are final, MMS will update the
regulations to incorporate the fifth edition of this document.
Comment: Two parties asked MMS to consider including documents that
had not previously been incorporated by reference.
MMS response: MMS cannot include these documents until we review
them and then go through the notice and comment rulemaking procedure.
MMS will consider these and other documents in a future rulemaking.
Comment: One party asked MMS to include the words ``previously
incorporated'' in the introductory paragraph of Sec. 250.1. This
addition will make it clear that the streamlined process for updating
documents incorporated by reference applies only to previously
incorporated documents.
MMS response: MMS accepts this suggestion and has included the
words ``previously incorporated'' in this final rule.
Comment: One party asked that MMS not attach any other changes to
our regulations when we use the streamlined process to update documents
incorporated by reference.
MMS response: MMS does not intend to attach other changes to the
regulations when using the streamlined process to update documents
incorporated by reference.
Comment: Two parties criticized our streamlined method of updating
our documents incorporated by reference, and they suggested we use the
U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) final rule of September 22, 1995 (60 FR
49222), as a model. Three parties supported our streamlining efforts.
MMS response: MMS believes that the method we proposed to
streamline the process of updating previously incorporated documents
will work better than the USCG's method suggested by the comments we
received. The USCG's method requires two notices (one initial notice
and one notice stating no comments disagreed with the proposal) in the
Federal Register, whereas our proposal only requires one. MMS has found
that most of the documents we propose for incorporation by reference
come from organizations that have as members the parties affected by
MMS regulations. By the time they release a new edition of a document,
these parties have already commented on the new edition. It is
redundant for MMS to issue the document for additional comments and
unnecessarily delay the implementation of new ideas in the document.
Anyone can send comments to MMS regarding our regulations at any time.
If an affected party has concerns with a new edition of any of the
documents incorporated by reference, that party should promptly voice
those concerns to MMS.
This final rule updates more than 50 documents that were out of
date, over two-thirds of our total documents. We should note that we
received only one negative comment concerning documents we proposed to
update. We did receive negative comments about other documents we have
concerns with, and thus declined to update. This rulemaking effort
indicates that our streamlined method of updating documents
incorporated by reference is sufficient.
To clarify when MMS will and will not use the streamlined
procedure, we have added language to the introductory paragraph of
Sec. 250.1, detailing the MMS will go through the traditional notice
and comment procedure to change the documents incorporated by reference
regulations whenever:
1. MMS proposes to include documents not previously incorporated by
reference.
2. The new edition of a document already incorporated by reference
introduces controversial issues, or imposes substantial new costs on
industry.
3. MMS proposes that a document cover parties not previously
affected by the document in question.
4. MMS believes it would be in the best interest of the public to
receive comments on a new edition.
Comment: One party commented that MMS adopts new standards without
regard to the feasibility or cost of implementing them on existing
facilities and equipment.
MMS response: MMS makes the determination about enforcing
requirements found in newer editions of documents incorporated by
reference on a case-by-case basis. We do not intend for parties to make
radical changes to their existing facilities or equipment because of
changes to the documents we incorporate. However, if the changes
reflected by the updated documents can be easily made, and result in
improvements in safety, then we would ask that parties conform to the
requirements found in the newer edition.
Comment: One party commented that MMS presumes that the industry
standards we cite are the relevant standards for all sectors of the
industry.
MMS response: While the documents we incorporate by reference are
intended for use by all parties operating in the OCS, parties have the
right to petition the Regional Supervisor for waivers to certain
requirements found in the documents. The Regional Supervisor makes a
decision on a case-by-case basis. If a certain sector of the industry
finds a document that is more suitable for their operations than the
document MMS incorporates, then they should submit the document to MMS
for consideration in future updates to our documents incorporated by
reference regulations.
Comment: One party asked MMS to clarify its position on the status
of documents referenced within the documents MMS incorporates by
reference. MMS refers to these documents as second-tier documents.
MMS response: When MMS incorporates a document by reference, we
intend for the users of that document to follow all parts of that
document unless otherwise noted. If users ignore the second-tier
document, then the document we incorporate loses its impact and its
usefulness to MMS and industry. The MMS position on this issue is that
second-tier documents apply unless otherwise noted, and parties should
follow them when conducting operations in the OCS.
Summary of Final Rule Revisions
Based on our review and analysis of the comments, the final rule
revises the regulations as follows:
1. The introductory paragraph in Sec. 250.1 indicates that MMS
will, in certain cases, update previously incorporated documents
without the public having prior opportunity to comment.
2. The latest editions of the following documents were not included
in the proposed rule but are included in the final rule. Organizations
either updated these documents between the time MMS drafted and the
Federal Register published the proposed rule or MMS was not aware that
the documents had been updated. After reviewing the documents, MMS has
determined that
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the changes to these documents are minor, and we have included the
latest edition of the document in the final rule. A list of the
documents affected follows:
a. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standard 318-89 was updated to
ACI Standard 318-95.
b. American National Standards Institute/American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) B31.8-1989 was updated to ANSI/ASME
B31.8-1992.
c. Following are the API documents affected:
--API Spec 6A--This document includes a new section with specifications
for surface safety valves and underwater safety valves for offshore
service. The specifications are the same as those found in API Spec
14D. So, MMS has included API Spec 6A as an acceptable alternative to
API Spec 14D. MMS will continue to include API Spec 14D in the
regulations until API withdraws the document.
--API Spec 6AV1--This document contains the same information found in
various parts of API Spec 14D. MMS has included this document as an
acceptable alternative to parts of API Spec 14D.
--API Standard 2545--This document has been superseded by the Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS), Chapter 3.1A and MPMS, Chapter
3.1B. Standard 2545 will remain in effect for pressurized vessels until
new MPMS, Chapter 3 documents are drafted. MMS will incorporate MPMS,
Chapter 3.1A and MPMS, Chapter 3.1B into the regulations since we have
reviewed these documents and determined that the differences between
them and Standard 2545 are minor. MMS will continue to incorporate
Standard 2545 as well.
--API Standard 2550--This document has been superseded by MPMS, Chapter
2.2A and MPMS, Chapter 2.2B. MMS will incorporate MPMS, Chapter 2.2A
and MPMS, Chapter 2.2B into the regulations since we have reviewed
these documents and determined that the differences between them and
Standard 2550 are minor. MMS will not continue to reference Standard
2550 since the API indicates that this document will be withdrawn soon.
--MPMS, Chapter 5.1 was updated to the Third Edition, September 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 5.3 was updated to the Third Edition, September 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 5.4 was updated to the Third Edition, September 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 7.2 was updated to the Second Edition, March 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 8.1 was updated to the Third Edition, November 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 8.2 was updated to the Second Edition, November 1995.
--MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3 was updated to the Second Edition, November
1995.
In cases where API superseded other documents with new documents,
MMS had to make minor adjustments to the language in the regulations to
reflect the reference to a new document.
d. Following are the American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) documents affected:
--ASTM Standard C33-90 was updated to ASTM Standard C33-93.
--ASTM Standard C94-91a was updated to ASTM Standard C94-95.
--ASTM Standard C150-89 was updated to ASTM Standard C150-95.
--ASTM Standard C595-90 was updated to ASTM Standard C595-95.
e. American Welding Society D1.1-92 was updated to D1.1-96.
f. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Standard RP-
01-76 was updated to NACE Standard RP-0176-94.
3. API changed its stock numbering system in 1996. MMS changed the
stock numbers for API documents in the final rule.
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866
This rule was reviewed under E.O. 12866. The Department of the
Interior (DOI) has determined that the rule is not a significant rule
under the criteria of E.O. 12866 and, therefore, the rule was not
reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The DOI has determined that this final rule will not have a
significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities.
This rule will not have a significant economic effect on any entity,
regardless of size. Any minor effects of this rulemaking will primarily
affect lessees and operators--entities that are not, by definition,
small due to the technical complexities and financial resources
necessary to conduct OCS activities. The indirect effects of this
rulemaking on small entities that provide support for offshore
activities were also determined to be small.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain collections of information that require
approval by OMB under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Takings Implication Assessment
The DOI certifies that this final rule does not represent a
governmental action capable of interference with constitutionally
protected property rights. Thus, a Takings Implication Assessment need
not be prepared pursuant to E.O. 12630, Government Action and
Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.
E.O. 12988
The DOI has certified to OMB that this rule meets the applicable
civil justice reform standards provided in Sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of
E.O. 12988.
National Environmental Policy Act
The DOI has determined that this action does not constitute a major
Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment. Therefore, preparation of an Environmental Impact
Statement is not required.
Unfunded Mandate Reform Act of 1995
This rule does not contain any unfunded mandates to State, local,
or tribal governments or the private sector.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 250
Continental shelf, Environmental impact statements, Environmental
protection, Government contracts, Incorporation by reference,
Investigations, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas development and
production, Oil and gas exploration, Oil and gas reserves, Penalties,
Pipelines, Public lands--mineral resources, Public lands--rights-of-
way, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulphur development and
production, Sulphur exploration, Surety bonds.
Dated: September 30, 1996.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, MMS amends 30 CFR part 250
as follows:
PART 250--OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER
CONTINENTAL SHELF
1. The authority citation for part 250 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1334.
2. In Sec. 250.1, revise the third sentence in the introductory
paragraph, adds two new sentences following the third sentence and
revise paragraphs (a)(1), (b), (c)(1) through (c)(4), (c)(6), (d),
(e)(1) through (e)(5), (f)(1), and (g)(2) to read as follows:
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Sec. 250.1 Documents incorporated by reference.
* * * MMS will publish a notice of any changes in these documents
in the Federal Register. The rule change will become effective without
notice and prior opportunity to comment if MMS determines that the
revisions to a previously incorporated document are minor, result in
safety improvements, or represent new industry standard technology and
do not impose undue costs on the affected parties. MMS will go through
the notice and comment procedure to change the documents incorporated
by reference or into this section when MMS proposes to include
documents not previously incorporated by reference; a new edition of a
document already incorporated by reference introduces controversial
issues, or imposes substantial new costs on industry; MMS proposes that
a document cover parties not previously affected by the document in
question; or MMS believes it would be in the best interest of the
public to solicit comments on a new edition. * * *
(a) * * *
(1) American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standard 318-95, Building
Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, plus Commentary on Building
Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318R-95), Incorporated
by Reference at: Sec. 250.138 (b)(4)(i), (b)(6)(i), (b)(7), (b)(8)(i),
(b)(9), (b)(10), (c)(3), (d)(1)(v), (d)(5), (d)(6), (d)(7), (d)(8),
(d)(9), (e)(1)(i), and (e)(2)(i).
* * * * *
(b) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Document. The
AISC document listed in this paragraph may be purchased from the
American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 4588, Chicago,
Illinois 60680.
(1) AISC Standard Specification for Structural Steel Buildings,
Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design, June 1, 1989, with
Commentary, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.137 (b)(1)(ii),
(c)(4)(ii), and (c)(4)(vii).
(2) [Reserved]
(c) * * *
(1) The American National Standards Institute/American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section I, Power Boilers including Appendices, 1995 Edition,
incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.123 (b)(1) and (b)(1)(i) and
250.292 (b)(1) and (b)(1)(i).
(2) The ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV,
Heating Boilers, including Nonmandatory Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H,
I, and J and the Guide to Manufacturers Data Report Forms, 1995
Edition, Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.123 (b)(1) and
(b)(1)(i) and 250.292 (b)(1) and (b)(1)(i).
(3) ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII,
Pressure Vessels, Divisions 1 and 2, including Nonmandatory Appendices,
1995 Edition, Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.123 (b)(1) and
(b)(1)(i) and 250.292 (b)(1) and (b)(1)(i).
4. ANSI/ASME B 31.8-1995, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping
Systems, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.152(a).
* * * * *
(6) ANSI/ASME B 16.5-1988 (including Errata) and B 16.5a-1992
Addenda, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.152(b)(2).
* * * * *
(d) American Petroleum Institute (API) Documents. The API documents
listed in this paragraph may be purchased from the American Petroleum
Institute, 1220 L Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20005. (Paragraphs
(d)(21) through (d)(61) of this section refer to the API Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS)).
(1) API Spec Q1, Specification for Quality Programs, Third Edition,
June 1990, API Stock No. 811-00001, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.126(c)(3).
(2) API RP 2A, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and
Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design, Nineteenth
Edition, August 1, 1991, API Stock No. 811-00200, Incorporated by
Reference at: Secs. 250.130(g) and 250.142(a).
(3) API RP 2D, Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance
of Offshore Cranes, Third Edition, June 1, 1995, API Stock No. G02D03,
Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.20(c) and 250.260(g).
(4) API Spec 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree
Equipment, Seventeenth Edition, February 1, 1996, API Stock No. G06A17,
Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.126(c)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3)
and 250.152 (b)(1) and (b)(2).
(5) API Spec 6AV1, Specification for Verification Test of Wellhead
Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves for Offshore
Service, First Edition, February 1, 1996, API Stock No. G06AV1,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.126(c)(3).
(6) API Spec 6D, Specification for Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug,
Ball, and Check Valves), Twenty-first Edition, March 31, 1994, API
Stock No. G03200, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.152(b)(1).
(7) API Spec 14A, Specification for Subsurface Safety Valve
Equipment, Ninth Edition, July 1, 1994, API Stock No. G14A09,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.126 (c)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3).
(8) API RP 14B, Design, Installation, Repair and Operation of
Subsurface Safety Valve Systems, Fourth Edition, July 1, 1994, with
Errata dated June, 1996, API Stock No. G14B04, Incorporated by
Reference at: Secs. 250.121(e)(4), 250.124(a)(1)(i), and 250.126(d).
(9) API RP 14C, Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design,
Installation and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore
Production Platforms, Fourth Edition, September 1, 1986, API Stock No.
811-07180, Incorporated by References at Secs. 250.122 (b) and (e)(2);
250.123 (a), (b)(2)(i), (b)(4), (b)(5)(i), (b)(7), (b)(9)(v), and
(c)(2); 250.124 (a) and (a)(5); 250.152(d); 250.154(b)(9); 250.291 (c)
and (d)(2); 250.292 (b)(2) and (b)(4)(v); and 250.293(a).
(10) API Spec 14D, Specification for Wellhead Surface Safety Valves
and Underwater Safety Valves for Offshore Service, Ninth Edition, June
1, 1994, with errata dated August 1, 1994, API Stock No. G07183,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.126 (c)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3).
(11) API RP 14E, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation
of Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems, Fifth Edition, October
1, 1991, API Stock No. G07185, Incorporated by Reference at:
Secs. 250.122(e)(3) and 250.291 (b)(2) and (d)(3).
(12) API RP 14F, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation
of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition,
September 1, 1991, API Stock No. G07190, Incorporated by Reference at:
Secs. 250.53(c), 250.123(b)(9)(v), and 250.292(b)(4)(v).
(13) API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and
Control on Open Type Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition,
December 1, 1993, API Stock No. G07194, Incorporated by Reference at:
Secs. 250.123 (b)(8) and (b)(9)(v) and 250.292 (b)(3) and (b)(4)(v).
(14) API RP 14H, Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance
and Repair of Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves
Offshore, Fourth Edition, July 1, 1994, API Stock No. G14H04,
Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.122(d) and 250.126(d).
(15) API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of
Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities, First
Edition, June 1, 1991, API Stock No. G06005, Incorporated by
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Reference at: Secs. 250.53(b), 250.122(e)(4)(i), 250.123(b)(9)(i),
250.291 (b)(3) and (d)(4)(i), and 250.292(b)(4)(i).
(16) API Standard 2545, Method of Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum
Products, October 1965, reaffirmed October 1992, also available as
ANSI/American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) D 1085-65, API Stock
No. H25450, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(ii)(C).
(17) API Standard 2551, Standard Method for Measurement and
Calibration of Horizontal Tanks, First Edition, 1965, reaffirmed
October 1992, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1410-65, reapproved 1984,
API Stock No. H25510, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(C).
(18) API Standard 2552, Measurement and Calibration of Spheres and
Spheroids, First Edition, 1966, reaffirmed October 1992, also available
as ANSI/ASTM D 1408-65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No. H25520,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(C).
(19) API Standard 2555, Method for Liquid Calibration of Tanks,
September 1966, reaffirmed October 1992, also available as ANSI/ASTM D
1406-65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No. H25550, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(C).
(20) API RP 2556, Correcting Gauge Tables for Incrustation, Second
Edition, August 1993, API Stock No. H25560, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(C).
(21) Manual of Petroleum Management Standard (MPMS), Chapter 2,
Tank Calibration, section 2A, Measurement and Calibration of Upright
Cylindrical Tanks by the Manual Strapping Method, First Edition,
February 1995, API Stock No. H022A1, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(A).
(22) MPMS, Chapter 2, section 2B, Calibration of Upright
Cylindrical Tanks Using the Optical Reference Line Method, First
Edition, March 1989, also available as ANSI/ASTM D4738-88, API Stock
No. H30023, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i)(B).
(23) MPMS, Chapter 3, Tank Gauging, section 1A, Standard Practice
for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, First
Edition, December 1994, API Stock No. H031A1, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(ii)(A).
(24) MPMS, Chapter 3, section 1B, Standard Practice for Level
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic
Tank Gauging, First Edition, April 1992, API Stock No. H30060,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(ii)(B).
(25) MPMS, Chapter 4, Proving Systems, section 1, Introduction,
First Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No.
H30081, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and
(d)(3)(iv).
(26) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 2, Conventional Pipe Provers, First
Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30082,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(27) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 3, Small Volume Provers, First
Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30083,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(28) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 4, Tank Provers, First Edition,
October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30084,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(29) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 5, Master-Meter Provers, First
Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30085,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(30) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 6, Pulse Interpolation, First
Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30086,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(31) MPMS, Chapter 4, section 7, Field-Standard Test Measures,
First Edition, October 1988, API Stock No. H30087, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(32) MPMS, Chapter 5, Metering, section 1, General Considerations
for Measurement by Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, API Stock No.
H05013, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(33) MPMS, Chapter 5, section 2, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons
by Displacement Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed
October 1992, API Stock No. H30102, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(34) MPMS, Chapter 5, section 3, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons
by Turbine Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, API Stock No. H05033,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(35) MPMS, Chapter 5, section 4, Accessory Equipment for Liquid
Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, with Errata, March, 1996, API
Stock No. H05043, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(36) MPMS, Chapter 5, section 5, Fidelity and Security of Flow
Measurement Pulsed-Data Transmission Systems, First Edition, June 1982,
reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock No. H30105, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(37) MPMS, Chapter 6, Metering Assemblies, section 1, Lease
Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Systems, Second Edition, May 1991,
API Stock No. H30121, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(A).
(38) MPMS, Chapter 6, section 6, Pipeline Metering Systems, Second
Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. H30126, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(B).
(39) MPMS, Chapter 6, section 7, Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons,
Second Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. H30127, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(C).
(40) MPMS, Chapter 7, Temperature Determination, section 2, Dynamic
Temperature Determination, Second Edition, March 1995, API Stock No.
H07022, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(iv)(A) and
(f)(2)(iii)(A).
(41) MPMS, Chapter 7, section 3, Static Temperature Determination
Using Portable Electronic Thermometers, First Edition, July 1985,
reaffirmed March 1990, API Stock No. H30143, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(iv)(B) and (f)(2)(iii)(B).
(42) MPMS, Chapter 8, Sampling, section 1, Standard Practice for
Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Third Edition,
October, 1995, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4057-88, API Stock No.
H30161, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(v) and
(f)(2)(iv).
(43) MPMS, Chapter 8, section 2, Standard Practice for Automatic
Sampling of Liquid Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Second Edition,
October 1995, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4177, API Stock No. H30162,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(v) and (f)(2)(iv).
(44) MPMS, Chapter 9, Density Determination, section 1, Hydrometer
Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products, First
Edition, June 1981, reaffirmed October 1992, also available as ANSI/
ASTM D 1298, API Stock No. H30181, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vi)(A) and (f)(2)(v)(A).
(45) MPMS, Chapter 9, section 2, Pressure Hydrometer Test Method
for Density or Relative Density, First Edition, April 1982, reaffirmed
October 1992, API Stock No. H30182,
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Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vi)(B) and
(f)(2)(v)(B).
(46) MPMS, Chapter 10, Sediment and Water, section 1, Determination
of Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method, First
Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993, also available as ANSI/
ASTM D 473, API Stock No. H30201, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(A) and (f)(2)(vi)(A).
(47) MPMS, Chapter 10, section 2, Determination of Water in Crude
Oil by Distillation Method, First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed
December 1993, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4006, API Stock No.
H30202, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(B) and
(f)(2)(vi)(B).
(48) MPMS, Chapter 10, section 3, Determination of Water and
Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure),
First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993, also available as
ANSI/ASTM D 4007, API Stock No. H30203, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(C) and (f)(2)(vi)(C).
(49) MPMS, Chapter 10, section 4, Determination of Sediment and
Water in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure), Second
Edition, May 1988, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 96, API Stock No.
H30204, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(D) and
(f)(2)(vi)(D).
(50) MPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume Correction Factors, Volume 1, Table
5A--Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4 Correction of Observed API Gravity
to API Gravity at 60 deg.F, and Table 6A--Generalized Crude Oils and
JP-4 Correction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 deg.F,
First Edition, August 1980, reaffirmed October 1993, also available as
ANSI/ASTM D 1250, API Stock No. H27000, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(viii)(A), (d)(3)(v)(B), and (f)(2)(vii).
(51) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.1, Compressibility Factors for
Hydrocarbons: 0-90 deg. API Gravity Range, First Edition, August 1984,
reaffirmed May, 1996, API Stock No. H27300, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(viii)(B).
(52) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.2, Compressibility Factors for
Hydrocarbons: 0.350-0.637 Relative Density (60 deg.F/60 deg.F) and
-50 deg.F to 140 deg.F Metering Temperature, Second Edition, October
1986, reaffirmed October 1992, also available as Gas Processors
Association (GPA) 8286-86, API Stock No. H27307, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(viii)(C).
(53) MPMS, Chapter 11, Physical Properties Data, Addendum to
section 2.2, Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons, Correlation of
Vapor Pressure for Commercial Natural Gas Liquids, First Edition,
December 1994, also available as GPA TP-15, API Stock No. H27308,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(viii)(D).
(54) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3, Water Calibration of Volumetric Provers,
First Edition, August 1984, reaffirmed, May 1996, API Stock No. H27310,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(d)(3)(iv).
(55) MPMS, Chapter 12, Calculation of Petroleum Quantities, section
2, Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement
Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors, Including Parts 1 and 2,
Second Edition, May 1995, also available as ANSI/API MPMS 12.2-1981,
API Stock No. H30302, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180
(c)(6)(ix), (d)(3)(v)(A), and (d)(3)(v)(C).
(56) MPMS, Chapter 14, Natural Gas Fluids Measurement, section 3,
Concentric Square-Edged Orifice Meters, part 1, General Equations and
Uncertainty Guidelines, Third Edition, September 1990, also available
as ANSI/API 2530, Part 1, 1991, API Stock No. H30350, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(57) MPMS, Chapter 14, section 3, part 2, Specification and
Installation Requirements, Third Edition, February 1991, also available
as ANSI/API 2530, Part 2, 1991, API Stock No. H30351, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(58) MPMS, Chapter 14, section 3, part 3, Natural Gas Applications,
Third Edition, August 1992, also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 3,
API Stock No. H30353, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(59) MPMS, Chapter 14, section 5, Calculation of Gross Heating
Value, Relative Density, and Compressibility Factor for Natural Gas
Mixtures From Compositional Analysis, Revised, 1996, also available as
ANSI/API MPMS 24.5-1981, order from Gas Processors Association, 6526
East 60th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(60) MPMS, Chapter 14, section 6, Continuous Density Measurement,
Second Edition, April 1991, API Stock No. H30346, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(61) MPMS, Chapter 14, section 9, Liquefield Petroleum Gas
Measurement, First Edition, February 1983, reaffirmed May 1996, API
Stock No. H30348, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(e) * * *
(1) ASTM Standard C33-93, Standard Specification for Concrete
Aggregates including Nonmandatory Appendix, Incorporated by Reference
at Sec. 250.138(b)(4)(i).
(2) ASTM Standard C94-96, Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed
Concrete, Incorporated by Reference at Sec. 250.138(e)(2)(i).
(3) ASTM Standard C150-95a, Standard Specification for Portland
Cement, Incorporated by Reference at Sec. 250.138(b)(2)(i).
(4) ASTM Standard C330-89, Standard Specification for Light weight
Aggregates for Structural Concrete, Incorporated by Reference at
Sec. 250.138(b)(4)(i).
(5) ASTM Standard C595-94, Standard Specification for Blended
Hydraulic Cements, Incorporated by Reference at Sec. 250.138(b)(2)(i).
(f) * * *
(1) D1.1-96, Structural Welding Code--Steel, 1996, including
Commentary, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.137(b)(1)(i).
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(2) NACE Standard RP 0176-94, Standard Recommended Practice,
Corrosion Control of Steel Fixed Offshore Platforms Associated with
Petroleum Production, Incorporated by Reference at Sec. 250.137(d).
3. In Sec. 250.53, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 250.53 Electrical equipment.
* * * * *
(b) All areas shall be classified in accordance with API RP 500,
Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical
Installations at Petroleum Facilities.
* * * * *
4. In Sec. 250.122, revise paragraph (e)(4)(i) introductory text to
read as follows:
Sec. 250.122 Design, installation, and operation of surface
production-safety systems.
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(4) * * *
(i) A plan for each platform deck outlining all hazardous areas
classified in accordance with API RP 500, Recommended Practice for
Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum
Facilities, and outlining areas in which potential ignition sources,
other than electrical, are to be installed. The area outlined shall
include the following information:
* * * * *
5. In Sec. 250.123 revise paragraphs (b)(9)(i) to read as follows:
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Sec. 250.123 Additional production system requirements.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(9) * * *
(i) Fire (flame, heat, or smoke) sensors shall be installed in all
enclosed classified areas. Gas sensors shall be installed in all
inadequately ventilated, enclosed classified areas. Adequate
ventilation is defined as ventilation which is sufficient to prevent
accumulation of significant quantities of vapor-air mixture in
concentrations over 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL). One
approved method of providing adequate ventilation is a change of air
volume each 5 minutes or 1 cubic foot of air-volume flow per minute per
square foot of solid floor area, whichever is greater. Enclosed areas
(e.g., buildings, living quarters, or doghouses) are defined as those
areas confined on more than four of their six possible sides by walls,
floors, or ceilings more restrictive to air flow than grating or fixed
open louvers and of sufficient size to all entry of personnel. A
classified area is any area classified Class I, Group D, Division 1 or
2, following the guidelines of API RP 500.
* * * * *
6. In Sec. 250.126, revise paragraphs (c)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3) to
read as follows:
Sec. 250.126 Quality assurance and performance of safety and pollution
prevention equipment.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(3) Be certified by the manufacturer as having been produced under
a quality assurance program that meets the requirements of API Spec Q1
and the technical specification API Spec 14A for SSSV's. For SSV's and
USV's the manufacturer must meet API Spec 6A and API Spec 6AVI, or API
Spec 14D.
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(2) Equipment certified under paragraph (c)(3) of this section,
must be reported in accordance with Appendix C of API Spec 14A or
Appendix L of API Spec 6A or Appendix C of API Spec 14D, as
appropriate.
(3) Equipment certified under both paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of
this section must be reported in accordance with both section OE-2670
of ASME/ANSI SPPE-1-1988 and Appendix C of API Spec 14A or Appendix L
of API Spec 6A or Appendix C of API Spec 14D, as appropriate.
* * * * *
7. In Sec. 250.137, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii), (c)(4)(ii), and
(c)(4)(vii) to read as follows:
Sec. 250.137 Steel platforms.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(ii) Fabrication other than welding shall be performed in
accordance with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
publication, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable
Stress Design and Plastic Design, or other appropriate codes. The code
to be followed during fabrication and construction shall be specified
on design documents
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(4) * * *
(ii) For structural members and loadings covered by AISC
publication, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable
Stress Design and Plastic Design, with the exception of earthquake
loadings (see paragraph (c)(4)(v) of this section) and tubular
structural members under the combined loading of axial compression and
bending, the basic allowable stresses of the members shall be obtained
using the AISC specification. For tubular members subjected to the
aforementioned interaction, stress limits shall be set in accordance
with a defensible formulation.
* * * * *
(vii) Whenever the ultimate strength of the platform is used as the
basis for the design of its members, the safety factors or the factored
loads shall be formulated in accordance with the requirements of AISC
publication, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable
Stress Design and Plastic Design, or an equivalent code. The capability
of the primary structural members to develop their predicted ultimate
load capacity shall be demonstrated.
* * * * *
8. In Sec. 250.138, revise paragraphs (b)(4)(i), (b)(6)(i), (b)(7),
(b)(8)(i), (b)(9), (b)(10), (c)(3), (d)(1)(v), (d)(5), (d)(6), (d)(7),
(d)(8), (d)(9), (e)(1)(i), and (e)(2)(i) to read as follows:
Sec. 250.138 Concrete-gravity platforms.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(4) Aggregates. (i) Aggregates shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM C33, Specifications for Concrete Aggregates. Lightweight
aggregates conforming to ASTM C330, Specifications for Lightweight
Aggregates for Structural Concretes, shall only be permitted if they do
not pose durability problems and where they are used in accordance with
the applicable provisions of the ACI publication, ACI 318, Building
Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, plus Commentary.
* * * * *
(6) Reinforcing and prestressing systems. (i) Reinforcing and
prestressing systems shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318; and
* * * * *
(7) Concrete. The concrete shall be designed to ensure sufficient
strength and durability. The quality control of concrete shall conform
to ACI 318. The mixing, placing, and curing of concrete shall conform
to the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section. The water-cement
ratio shall be strictly controlled and in no case shall it exceed 0.45.
(8) Grout for bonded tendons. (i) Grout for bonded tendons shall
conform to ACI 318; and
* * * * *
(9) Post-tensioning ducts. Post-dentioning ducts shall conform to
the requirements of ACI 318. Ducts and duct splices shall be watertight
and grout-tight and shall be of suitable thickness to prevent crushing,
deformation, and blockage.
(10) Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers. Post-tensioning
anchorages and couplers shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318.
(c) * * *
(3) Design strength. The design strength shall conform to
requirements of ACI 318 and ACI 357R.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(1) * * *
(v) The material properties used in the analysis shall be based on
actual laboratory tests or shall follow the appropriate sections of ACI
318.
* * * * *
(5) Analysis and design for bending and axial loads. The provisions
of ACI 318 shall apply to the analysis and design of members subject to
flexure or axial loads or to combined flexure and axial loads.
(6) Analysis and design for shear and torsion. The provisions of
ACI 318 shall apply to the analysis and design of members subject to
shear or torsion or to combined shear and torsion.
(7) Analysis and design of prestressed concrete. The analysis and
design of prestressed concrete members and structures shall comply with
ACI 318. In addition, the safety requirements of paragraph (c) of this
section shall be satisfied.
(8) Details of reinforcement and prestressing systems. Details of
reinforcement and prestressing systems shall conform to the
requirements of ACI 318 with special attention given to
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the fatigue resistance and ultimate behavior of offshore structures.
(9) Minimum reinforcement. The minimum amount of reinforcement
shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318. Additionally, sufficient
reinforcement shall be provided to control crack growth, especially at
surfaces exposed to severe hydraulic pressures.
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(1) * * *
(i) Construction methods and workmanship shall conform to the
provisions of ACI 318 and to the following requirements.
* * * * *
(2) * * *
(i) Mixing of concrete shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318
and ASTM C94, Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete;
* * * * *
Sec. 250.180 Measurement of liquid hydrocarbons.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(6) * * *
(i) Chapters 4.1 through 4.7, Proving Systems;
(ii) Chapters 5.1 through 5.5, Metering;
* * * * *
(v) Chapters 8.1 and 8.2, Sampling;
(vi)(A) Chapter 9.1, Hydrometer Test Method for Density, Relative
Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
Liquid Petroleum Products;
(B) Chapter 9.2, Pressure Hydrometer Test Method for Density or
Relative Density;
* * * * *
(viii) (A) Chapter 11.1, Volume 1, Table 5A--Generalized Crude Oils
and JP-4, Correction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 deg.F
and Table 6A--Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4, Correction of Volume to
60 deg.F Against API Gravity at 60 deg.F;
* * * * *
9. In Sec. 250.180, revise paragraphs (c)(6)(i), (ii), (v), and
(vi); (c)(6)(viii) (A) and (C); (d)(3)(iv) and (d)(3)(v)(B); and
(f)(2)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (vii), to read as follows:
(C) Chapter 11.2.2, Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons:
0.350-0.637 Relative Density Range (60 deg.F/60 deg.F) and -50 deg.F to
140 deg.F Meeting Temperature;
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(3) * * *
(iv) Mechanical-displacement provers and prover tanks shall be
calibrated at least every 5 years in accordance with the API MPMS,
Chapters 4.1 through 4.7 and 11.2.3. A copy of each calibration report
shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor within 15 days following
calibration.
* * * * *
(v) * * *
(B) The change in volume of the test liquid with the change in
temperature (Ctl) using APIMPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume I, Table 6A,
Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4, Correction of Volume to 60 deg.F
Against API Gravity at 60 deg.F;
* * * * *
(f) * * *
(2) * * *
(i)(A) Chapter 2.2A, Measurement and Calibration of Upright
Cylindrical Tanks by the Manual Strapping Method;
(B) Chapter 2.2B, Measurement and Calibration of Upright
Cylindrical Tanks Using the Optical Reference Line Method;
(C) Standards 2551, 2552, 2555, and 2556;
(ii)(A) Chapter 3.1A, Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of
Petroleum and Petroleum Products;
(B) Chapter 3.1B, Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid
Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging;
(C) Standard 2545, Method of Gauging Petroleum Products;
* * * * *
(iv) Chapter 8.1 and 8.2, Sampling;
(v)(A) Chapter 9.1, Hydrometer Test Method for Density, Relative
Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
Liquid Petroleum Products;
(B) Chapter 9.2, Pressure Hydrometer Test Method for Density or
Relative Density;
* * * * *
(vii) Chapter 11.1, Volume 1, Table 5A, Generalized Crude Oils and
JP-4, Correction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 deg.F,
and Table 6A, Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4, Correction of Volume to
60 deg.F, Against API Gravity at 60 deg.F.
* * * * *
10. In Sec. 250.181, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 250.181 Measurement of gas.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) The measuring equipment shall be installed and operated in
accordance with the recommendations contained in the API MPMS, Chapters
14.3, Parts 1,2, and 3; 14.5; 14.6; and 14.8, Natural Gas Fluids
Measurement.
* * * * *
11. In Sec. 250.291, revise paragraphs (b)(3) and (d)(4)(i) to read
as follows:
Sec. 250.291 Design, installation, and operation of production
systems.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(3) Electrical system information including a plan of each platform
deck, outlining all hazardous areas classified in accordance with API
RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities, and outlining areas
in which potential ignition sources are to be installed;
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(4) * * *
(i) A plan of each platform deck, outlining all hazardous areas
classified in accordance with API RP 500 and outlining areas in which
potential ignition sources are to be installed;
* * * * *
12. In Sec. 250.292, revise paragraph (b)(4)(i) to read as follows:
Sec. 250.292 Additional production and fuel gas system requirements.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(4) * * *
(i) Fire (flame, heat, or smoke) sensors shall be installed in all
enclosed classified areas. Gas sensors shall be installed in all
inadequately ventilated, enclosed classified areas. Adequate
ventilation is defined as ventilation that is sufficient to prevent
accumulation of significant quantities of vapor-air mixture in
concentrations over 25 percent of the lower explosive limit. One
approved method of providing adequate ventilation is a change of air
volume each 5 minutes or 1 cubic foot of air-volume flow per minute per
square foot of solid floor area, whichever is greater. Enclosed areas
(e.g., buildings, living quarters, or doghouses) are defined as those
areas confined on more than four of their six possible sides by walls,
floors, or ceilings more restrictive to air flow than grating or fixed
open louvers and of sufficient size to allow entry of personnel. A
classified area is any area classified Class I, Group D, Division 1 or
2, following the guidelines of API RP 500.
* * * * *
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