[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 159 (Thursday, August 17, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42819-42826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20242]
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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: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) proposes to amend 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 some
of the 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: Comments must be received or postmarked on or before October 16,
1995 to be considered in this rulemaking.
ADDRESSES: Written comments or recommendations must be mailed or hand-
carried to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service;
381 Elden Street; Mail Stop 4700; Herndon, Virginia 22070-4817;
Attention: Chief, Engineering and Standards Branch.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andy Radford, 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 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. 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.,
that the agency provide notice and opportunity for comment.
Agencies must also gain approval by 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.
The organizations that develop and publish the referenced technical
documents revise and/or update most documents on a regular basis. Some
organizations publish revisions to their documents every 6 months while
others revise their documents every 2 to 5 years, if necessary. When
these organizations publish revisions or new editions to referenced
documents, MMS must determine if the changes warrant incorporating the
new document in the regulations.
Currently, over 50 documents incorporated by reference into MMS
regulations are out of date. 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
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minimum. To accomplish this we are including language in the
regulations to streamline the rulemaking process. Under our proposal,
MMS would review new editions of documents we incorporate by reference
as we do now. If MMS determines that the revisions are minor, or result
in safety improvements, or represent new industry standard technology,
and do not impose undue costs on the affected parties, MMS would update
the documents incorporated by reference section of our regulations with
a final rule published in the Federal Register. This means that the new
document(s) would become effective without the public having prior
opportunity to comment. This option is provided to agencies under 5
U.S.C. 533(b) when the agency finds that notice and comment would be
contrary to the public interest. 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.
MMS will use the notice and comment process in any case where we have
not previously incorporated the document by reference or when the new
edition of a document already incorporated introduces controversial
issues.
Document Incorporated by Reference in Subpart A
API Recommended Practice (RP) 2D, Recommended Practice for
Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, Third Edition, June 1,
1995. It replaces the Second Edition of the same title. The new edition
has a new format and is generally improved compared to the second
edition. The third edition clearly defines who is qualified to operate
and inspect offshore cranes. It also establishes minimum classroom
training requirements for crane operators.
Documents Incorporated by Reference in Subpart D
API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations
for Electrical Installation at Petroleum Facilities, First Edition,
June 1, 1991. This document replaces API RP 500B, Recommended Practice
for Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations at Drilling
Rigs and Production Facilities on Land and on Marine Fixed and Mobile
Platforms, Second Edition, with Supplement. API RP 500 combined API RP
500A, 500B, and 500C into a single document to provide guidelines for
classifying locations at petroleum facilities for the selection and
installation of electrical equipment. API RP 500 contains essentially
the same information contained in API RP 500B.
Documents Incorporated by Reference in Subpart H
1. American National Standards Institute/American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (1995)
Section I, Power Boilers including Appendices; 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; and Section VIII,
Pressure Vessels, Divisions 1 and 2 including Nonmandatory Appendices.
These documents replace the 1983 Edition, with Summer and Winter 1983
and 1984 and Summer 1985 Addenda. The MMS determined that the new code
should be adopted into the regulations.
2. API Spec 14A, Specification for Subsurface Safety Valve
Equipment, Ninth Edition, December 1, 1994. This document replaces the
seventh edition, with Supplement 1, of the same title. The new edition
has a new format, but the major technical specifications essentially
remain the same. The new edition also serves as the basis for
International Standard Organization (ISO) document ISO 10432: 1993,
titled Petroleum and natural gas industries-subsurface safety valve
equipment.
3. API RP 14B, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation,
Repair and Operation of Subsurface Safety Valve Systems, Fourth
Edition, July 1, 1994. This document replaces the Second Edition titled
API RP 14B, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and
Operation of Subsurface Safety Valve Systems. The new edition contains
new classifications for subsurface safety valve equipment. Other
revisions and additions clarify the document. The new edition also
serves as the basis for ISO document ISO 10417: 1993, titled Petroleum
and natural gas industries-Design, installation, repair and operations
of subsurface safety valve systems.
4. API Spec 14D, Specification for Wellhead Surface Safety Valves
and Underwater Safety Valves for Offshore Service, Ninth Edition, June
1, 1991. This document, with errata dated August 1, 1994, replaces the
Seventh Edition of the same title. The new edition has a new format,
but the major technical specifications essentially remain the same.
5. API RP 14E, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of
Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems, Fifth Edition, October 1,
1991. This document replaces the Fourth Edition of the same title. The
Fifth Edition includes the following technical changes:
--Statement added to caution readers in the use of materials listed in
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) MR-01-75, Material
Requirements, Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Material for
Oil Field Equipment, because the materials listed may be resistant to
sulfide stress corrosion environments but may not be suitable for use
in chloride stress cracking environments;
--Statement added concerning surge factors in large diameter flow lines
between platforms;
--Equations revised in section 2.4 to incorporate Moody friction factor
in lieu of Fanning friction factor because the Fanning factor was often
misunderstood for the Moody friction factor causing numerous errors
when determining pressure drop; and
--Section 3.2 revised to specify limitations of butterfly valves to use
where tight shut off is not required.
6. API RP 14F, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of
Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition,
September 1, 1991. This document replaces the Second Edition of the
same title. The third edition includes the following technical changes:
--Section 2.5 revised to reflect that wiring for intrinsically safe
systems needs only meet the requirements of article 504 of the National
Electrical Code; therefore, eliminating the requirement for bulky,
explosion-proof enclosures;
--Statement added in section 3.2 that a nationally recognized testing
laboratory should verify ignition systems as suitable for hazardous
locations;
--Statement added in section 4.4 to require an operator to equip oil
treaters with a device to ground or deenergize the grid before the
liquid level falls below the electrical equipment;
--Statement added in section 4.4 that an operator should route cable
trays and cables so as to avoid mechanical damage; and
--Statement added in section 4.7 to address the use of flexible cords
when initially installed.
7. API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control
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on Open Type Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition, December 1,
1993. This document replaces the Second Edition of the same title. The
new edition has requirements for bulk storage of flammable liquids
where the old edition only had storage requirements for diesel fuel.
The new edition has new requirements addressing fire detection and
control.
8. API RP 14H, Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance,
and Repair of Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves
Offshore, Fourth Edition, July 1, 1994. This document replaces the
Second Edition of the same title. The new edition recommends that the
pressure test duration for surface safety valves and underwater safety
valves should be a minimum of 5 minutes, whereas the current edition
contained no minimum test period. The new edition also serves as the
basis for ISO document ISO 10419:1993, titled Petroleum and natural gas
industries-Drilling and production equipment-Installation, maintenance,
and repair of surface safety valves and underwater safety valves
offshore.
Three other documents incorporated by reference in subpart H are
also out-of-date, but MMS has chosen not to update them in this
rulemaking. Following are the reasons we are not updating these
documents at this time.
1. ASME/ANSI Safety and Pollution Prevention Equipment (SPPE1-1988
and SPPE-1a-1988, SPPE-1b-1989, SPPE-1c-1989, and SPPE-1d-1990
(addenda), Quality Assurance and Certification of Safety and Pollution
Prevention Equipment Used in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations. The MMS
is currently evaluating its role in the SPPE program. Current plans
call for MMS to organize focused workshops with all interested parties
to clarify many of the issues involved in the SPPE program. Any updates
to this document will be made following the workshops.
2. API Spec Q1, Specification for Quality Programs, Third Edition.
This document is also a part of the SPPE program. Any updates to this
document will also be made following the workshops.
3. 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. The new
edition API issued contained many problems. Although API issued an
errata sheet to correct these deficiencies, MMS feels that the
deficiencies still remaining need to be corrected before we will
incorporate the edition into our regulations.
Documents Incorporated by Reference in Subpart I
The title and publication date of each proposed document
incorporated by reference is listed below. A brief discussion of any
major changes between the new and current edition is also listed below.
1. American Concrete Institution (ACI) Standard 318-89, Building
Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, plus Commentary on Building
Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318R-89). These
documents replace the 1983 editions of the same title. The MMS has
determined that the changes between the 1983 and 1989 editions are
minor.
2. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Standard S335,
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable Stress Design
and Plastic Design, June 1, 1989 with Commentary. This document
replaces AISC Standard S326, Specification for the Design, Fabrication
and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings, 1978 Edition. The MMS
has determined that there are no significant differences between the
two editions.
3. API RP 2A, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and
Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design, Nineteenth
Edition, August 1, 1992. This document replaces the Eighteenth Edition
of the same title. The new edition contains a new section regarding the
reuse of old platforms.
4. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard C33-
90, Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates including
Nonmandatory Appendix, 1990. This document replaces ASTM Standard C33-
86, 1986. The MMS has determined that the changes between the 1990 and
1986 standards are minor.
5. ASTM Standard C94-91a. Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed
Concrete, 1991. This document replaces ASTM Standard C94-86b. MMS has
determined that the changes between the 1991 and 1986 standards are
minor.
6. ASTM Standard C150-89, Standard Specification for Portland
Cement, 1989. This document replaces ASTM Standard C150-86. The MMS has
determined that the changes between the 1989 and 1986 standards are
minor.
7. ASTM Standard C330-89, Standard Specification for Light-weight
Aggregates for Structural Concrete, 1989. This document replaces ASTM
Standard C330-87. The MMS has determined that the changes between the
1989 and 1987 standards are minor.
8. ASTM Standard C595-89, Standard Specification for Blended
Hydraulic Cements, 1989. This document replaces ASTM Standard C595-86.
MMS has determined that the changes between the 1989 and the 1986
standards are minor.
9. American Welding Society (AWS) ANSI/AWS D1.1-92, Structural
Welding Code--Steel including Commentary, 1992. This document replaces
AWS D1.1-86, 1986. MMS has determined that the changes between the 1992
and 1986 standards are minor.
Several other documents incorporated by reference in subpart I have
not undergone revisions since publication of the presently referenced
editions. These documents are listed below:
1. ACI Standard 357-R-84, Guide for the Design and Construction of
Fixed Offshore Concrete Structures, 1984.
2. AWS D1.4, Structural Welding Code--Reinforcing Steel, 1979.
3. NACE Standard RP-01-76, Recommended Practice, Corrosion Control
of Steel, Fixed Offshore Platforms Associated with Petroleum Production
(1983 Revision).
Documents Incorporated by Reference in Subpart J
The title and publication date of each proposed document
incorporated by reference is listed below. A brief discussion of any
major changes between the new and current edition is also listed below.
1. ANSI/ASME B 31.8-1989, with B 31.8A-1990 and Special Errata
dated July 6, 1990, Gas transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.
This document replaces the 1986 edition of the same title. The new
edition contains additional design requirements for ``t'' valves. MMS
has determined that there are no significant differences between the
two editions.
2. ANSI B 16.5-1988 and 1991 Supplement, Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings. This document replaces 1981 edition of the same title. MMS
has determined that there are no significant differences between the 2
editions.
3. API Spec 6A, Specification for Valves and Wellhead Equipment,
Sixteenth Edition, October 1, 1989 with Supplement 1, October 1991 and
Supplement 2, July 1992. This document replaces the Fifteenth Edition
titled Specifications for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, April
1, 1986, with Supplement 1, December 1986. The new edition contains
changes in nomenclature and specifications for valve sizing and flow
lines and is written in a more concise manner.
4. API Spec 6D, Specification for Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug,
Ball, and Check Valves), Twenty-first Edition, March 31, 1994. This
document replaces
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Eighteenth Edition titled Specification for Pipeline Valves, End
Closures, Connectors and Swivels, with Supplement 3, July 1985. The new
edition includes detailed drawings and valve specifications that aid in
efficient and proper pipe scheduling and valve sizing, important in
determining flow considerations and leak prevention. It also clarifies
the types of valves covered by the RP and the testing and marking
requirements for the valves. Also, tables have been simplified and
converted to metric equivalents.
Documents Incorporated by Reference in Subpart L
The title and publication date of each proposed document
incorporated by reference is listed below. A brief discussion of any
major changes between the new and current edition is also listed below.
1. API RP 2556, Recommended Practice for Correcting Gage Tables for
Incrustation, Second Edition, August 1993. This document replaces 1968
edition of the same title. The new edition adds metric unit measurement
units to supplement the usual inch-pound measurement units and contains
some minor editorial changes.
2. API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS), Chapter
4--Proving Systems:
The following 7 sections replace the single reference to Chapter 4,
Proving Systems, First Edition, May 1978.
MPMS, Chapter 4.1, Introduction, First Edition, July 1988,
reaffirmed October 1993. This document is a rewrite and combination of
the old introduction in Chapter 4 and old section 4.5.
3. MPMS, Chapter 4.2, Conventional Pipe Provers, First Edition,
October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993. This document replaces the old
section 4.2 in Chapter 4.
4. MPMS, Chapter 4.3, Small Volume Provers, First Edition, July
1988, reaffirmed October 1993. This document is a new standard for the
use of small volume provers.
5. MPMS, Chapter 4.4, Tank Provers, First Edition, October 1988,
reaffirmed October 1993. This document replaces the old section 4.3 in
Chapter 4.
6. MPMS, Chapter 4.5, Master-Meter Provers, First Edition, October
1988, reaffirmed October, 1993. This document replaces the old section
4.4 in Chapter 4.
7. MPMS, Chapter 4.6, Pulse Interpolation, First Edition, July
1988, reaffirmed October 1993. This document is a new standard with
primary application to the use of small provers.
8. MPMS, Chapter 4.7, Field-Standard Test Measures, First Edition,
October 1988, reaffirmed March 1993. This document replaces the old
section 4.1 in Chapter 4.
9. MPMS, Chapter 5.1, General Considerations for Measurement by
Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992. This
document replaces Chapter 5.1, Foreward, General Considerations and
Scope of the First Edition, November 1976. The new edition expands and
contains the general guidelines for selecting either positive
displacement meters versus turbine meters.
10. MPMS, Chapter 5.2, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Displacement Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October
1992. This document replaces Chapter 5.2, First Edition, January 1977,
of the same title. This edition removes references to mass measurement
applications and the 30-day recommended proving schedule. An analysis
of a meterfactor control chart replaced the proving schedule.
11. MPMS, Chapter 5.3, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Turbine Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992.
This document replaces Chapter 5.3, Turbine Meters, First Edition, July
1976. This edition changes Appendix A by using the Darcy-Weisbach
friction instead of the Fanning pipe friction factor.
12. MPMS, Chapter 5.4, Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters,
Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992. This document
replaces Chapter 5.4, Instrumentation or Accessory Equipment for Liquid
Hydrocarbon Metering Systems, First Edition, July 1976. The new edition
expands the areas of electric pulse generation and use in automated
counters/controls due to the large increase in flow computers and data
transmission over the 10 year interim period. The new edition also adds
a security section. This edition is generally a guideline on accessory
equipment which cross references other chapters of MPMS for the actual
standards.
13. MPMS, Chapter 6.1, Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT)
Systems, Second Edition, May 1991. This document replaces Chapter 6.1,
LACT Systems, First Edition, February 1981. The MMS has determined that
there are no significant differences between the two editions.
14. MPMS, Chapter 6.6, Pipeline Metering Systems, Second Edition,
May 1991. This document replaces the First Edition, August 1981, of the
same title. The MMS has determined that there are no significant
differences between the two editions.
15. MPMS, Chapter 6.7, Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons, Second
Edition, May 1991. This document replaces the First Edition, January
1981, of the same title. The new edition recommends not using turbine
meters for viscous hydrocarbons. Other changes are minor with regards
to OCS activities.
16. MPMS, Chapter 8.1, Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum
Products, Second Edition, October 1989. This document replaces the
First Edition, October 1981, of the same title. The MMS has determined
that there are no significant differences between the two editions.
17. MPMS, Chapter 10, Sediment and Water, Section 4-Determination
of Water and Sediment in Crude Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Field
Procedure), Second Edition, May 1988. The new document replaces Chapter
10.4, Standard Methods of Test for Water and Sediment in Crude Oils,
First Edition, October 1977. The new edition includes information also
contained in Chapter 10, Sections 1, 2, and 3. The new edition adds an
appendix with personnel safety precautions to be taken while handling
the oils and solvents.
18. MPMS, Chapter 14, Natural Gas Fluids Measurement, Section 3--
Concentric, Square-Edged Orificed Meters, Part 1--General Equations and
Uncertainty Guidelines, Third Edition, September 1990, available as
ANSI/API 2530, Part 1, 1991, API Stock No. 852-30350, Part 2--
Specification and Installation Requirements, Third Edition, February
1991, also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 2, 1991, API Stock No. 852-
30351, and Part 3--Natural Gas Applications, Third Edition, August
1992, available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 3, 1991, API Stock No. 852-
30353. These three parts replace Chapter 14.3, all three parts
incorporated by reference at Sec. 250.181(c)(1). Orifice Metering of
Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids, Second Edition,
September 1985. These changes afford greater accuracy in measuring gas
production.
19. MPMS, Chapter 14.6, Continuous Density Measurement, Second
Edition, April 1991. This document replaces Chapter 14.6, Installing
and Proving Density Meters Used to Measure Hydrocarbon Liquid with
Densities between 0.3 to 0.7gm/cc at 15.56 deg. (60 deg.F) and
Saturation Vapor Pressures, First Edition, September 1979. The
technical changes in the new edition reflect 10 years of improvements
in the area of continuous density measurement.
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The following documents incorporated by reference in subpart L have
been reaffirmed without change by the API.
1. API Standard 2545, Method of Gaging Petroleum and Petroleum
Products, October 1965, reaffirmed October 1992.
2. API Standard 2550, Method for Measurement and Calibration of
Upright Cylindrical Tanks, First Edition, October 1965, reaffirmed
October 1992.
3. API Standard 2551, Standard Method for Measurement and
Calibration of Horizontal Tanks, First Edition, 1965, reaffirmed
October 1992.
4. API Standard 2552, Measurement and Calibration of Spheres and
Spheroids, First Edition, 1966, reaffirmed October 1992.
5. API Standard 2555, Method for Liquid Calibration of Tanks, First
Edition, September 1966, reaffirmed October 1992.
6. MPMS, Chapter 5.5 Fidelity and Security of Flow Measurement
Pulsed Data Transmission Systems, First Edition, June 1982, reaffirmed
October 1992.
7. MPMS, Chapter 7.3, Static Temperature Determination Using
Portable Electronic Thermometers, First Edition, July 1985, reaffirmed
March 1990.
8. MPMS, Chapter 8.2 Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum
Products, First Edition, April 1983, reaffirmed October 1987.
9. MPMS, Chapter 9.1, 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.
10. MPMS, Chapter 9.2, Pressure Hydrometer Test Method for Density
or Relative Density, First Edition, April 1982, reaffirmed October
1992.
11. MPMS, Chapter 10.1, Determination of Sediment in Crude Oils and
Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method, First Edition, April 1981,
reaffirmed October 1992.
12. MPMS, Chapter 10.2, Determination of Water in Crude Oil by
Distillation, First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed October 1992.
13. MPMS, Chapter 10.3, Determination of Water and Sediment in
Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure), First
Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed October 1992.
14. MPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume Correction Factors, Volume I, 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, First Edition, August 1980, reaffirmed August 1987.
15. MPMS, Chapter 11.2.1, Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons:
0-90 deg. API Gravity Range, First Edition, August 1984, reaffirmed
March 1990.
16. 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.
17. MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3, Water Calibration of Volumetric Provers,
First Edition, 1984, reaffirmed March 1990.
18. MPMS, Chapter 12.2, Calculation of Liquid Petroleum Quantities
Measured by Turbine or Displacement Meters, First Edition, September
1981, reaffirmed August 1987.
19. MPMS, Chapter 14.5, Calculation of Gross Heating Value,
Specific Gravity, and Compressibility of Natural Gas Mixtures From
Compositional Analysis, First Edition, January 1981, reaffirmed August
1987.
20. MPMS, Chapter 14.8, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Measurement, First
Edition, February 1983, reaffirmed March 1990.
The following document incorporated by reference in subpart L has
not been changed or reaffirmed by the API.
MPMS, Chapter 7.2, Dynamic Temperature Determination, First
Edition, June 1985, API Stock No. 852-30142, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(iv)(A) and (f)(2)(iii)(A). This document is
unchanged.
Author. The principal author for this proposed rule is Andy
Radford, Engineering and Standards Branch, MMS.
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866
This rule was reviewed under E.O. 12866. The rule was determined to
not be a significant rule under the criteria of E.O. 12866 and,
therefore, was not reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has also determined that this
proposed rule will not have a significant economic effect on a
substantial number of small entities because, in general, the entities
that engage in activities offshore are not considered small due to the
technical complexities and level of financial resources necessary to
safely conduct such activities.
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 the proposed 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. 12778
The DOI has certified to OMB that this proposed rule meets the
applicable civil justice reform standards provided in Sections 2(a) and
2(b)(2) of E.O. 12778.
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.
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: July 10, 1995.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, 30 CFR part 250 is
proposed to be amended 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 the third sentence in the introductory paragraph
is revised and a new sentence is added following the third sentence,
and, paragraphs (a)(1), (b), (c)(1) through (c)(4), (c)(6), and (d) are
revised to read as follows:
Sec. 250.1 Documents incorporated by reference.
* * * The Minerals Management Service (MMS) will publish a notice
of
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any changes in these documents in the Federal Register. The rule change
will become effective without prior opportunity to comment when MMS
determines that the revisions to a document result in safety
improvements or represent new industry standard technology, and do not
impose undue costs on the affected parties. * * *
(a) * * *
(1) ACI Standard 318-89, Building Code Requirements for
Reinforced Concrete, plus Commentary on Building Code Requirements
for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 218R-89), 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.
AISC Standard S335, 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).
(c) * * *
(1) The 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 31.8-1989, with B 31.8A-1990 and Special Errata
dated July 6, 1990, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping
Systems, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.152(a).
* * * * *
(6) ANSI B 16.5-1988 and 1991 Supplement, 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, DC 20005. (Paragraphs (d)(22)
through (d)(57) 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-WSD, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing
and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design,
Nineteenth Edition, August 1, 1992, 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. 811-02D03, Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.20(c)
and 250.260(g).
(4) API Spec 6A, Specification for Valves and Wellhead
Equipment, Sixteenth Edition, October 1, 1986, with Supplement 1,
October 1991 and Supplement 2, July 1992, API Stock No. 811-03100,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.152 (b)(1) and (b)(2).
(5) API Spec 6D, Specification for Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug,
Ball, and Check Valves), Twenty-first Edition, March 31, 1994, API
Stock No. 811-03200, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.152(b)(1).
(6) API Spec 14A, Specification for Subsurface Safety Valve
Equipment, Ninth Edition, December 1, 1994, API Stock No. 881-14A09,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.126 paragraphs (c)(3) and
(e)(2) and (3).
(7) API RP 14B, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation,
Repair and Operation of Subsurface Safety Valve Systems, Fourth
Edition, July 1, 1994, API Stock No. 811-14B04, Incorporated by
Reference at: Secs. 250.121(e)(4), 250.124(a)(1)(i), and 250.126(d).
(8) API RP 14C, Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design,
Installation and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for
Offshore Production Platforms, Fourth Edition, September 1, 1994,
API Stock No. 811-07180, incorporated by reference 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).
(9) 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. 811-07183, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.126 paragraphs
(c)(3) and (e)(2) and (3).
(10) API RP 14E, Recommended Practice for Design and
Installation of Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems, Fifth
Edition, October 1, 1991, API Stock No. 811-07185, Incorporated by
Reference at: Secs. 250.122(e)(3) and 250.291(b)(2) and (d)(3).
(11) API RP 14F, Recommended Practice for Design and
Installation of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production
Platforms, Third Edition, September 1, 1991, API Stock No. 811-
07190, Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.53(c),
250.123(b)(9)(v), and 250.292(b)(4)(v).
(12) API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and
Control on Open Type Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition,
December 1, 1993, API Stock No. 811-07194, Incorporated by Reference
at: Secs. 250.123(b)(8) and (b)(9)(v) and 250.292(b)(3) and
(b)(4)(v).
(13) 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.
811-14H04, Incorporated by Reference at: Secs. 250.122(d) and
250.126(d).
(14) API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of
Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities,
First Edition, June 1, 1991, API Stock No. 811-06005, Incorporated
by Reference at: Secs. 250.53(b), 250.120(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).
(15) API Standard 2545, Method of Gaging Petroleum and Petroleum
Products, October 1965, reaffirmed October 1992, also available as
ANSI/ASTM D 1085-65, API Stock No. 852-25450, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(ii).
(16) API Standard 2550, Method for Measurement and Calibration
of Upright Cylindrical Tanks, First Edition, October 1965,
reaffirmed October 1992, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1220-65, API
Stock No. 852-25500, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i).
(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. 852-25510, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i).
(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.
852-25520, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i).
(19) API Standard 2555, Method for Liquid Calibration of Tanks,
First Edition, September 1966, reaffirmed October 1992, also
available as ANSI/ASTM D 1406-65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No.
852-25550, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i).
(20) API RP 2556, Recommended Practice for Correcting Gage
Tables for Incrustation, Second Edition, August 1993, API Stock No.
852-25560, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(f)(2)(i).
(21) MPMS, Chapter 4.1, Introduction, First Edition, July 1988,
reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-30081, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(22) MPMS, Chapter 4.2, Conventional Pipe Provers, First
Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-
30082, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and
(d)(3)(iv).
(23) MPMS, Chapter 4.3, Small Volume Provers, First Edition,
July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-30083,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(24) MPMS, Chapter 4.4, Tank Provers, First Edition, October
1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-30084, Incorporated
by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(25) MPMS, Chapter, 4.5, Master-Meter Provers, First Edition,
October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-30085,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
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(26) MPMS, Chapter 4.6, Pulse Interpolation, First Edition, July
1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. 852-30086, Incorporated
by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and (d)(3)(iv).
(27) MPMS, Chapter 4.7, Field-Standard Test measures, First
Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed March 1993, API Stock No. 852-
30087, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(i) and
(d)(3)(iv).
(28) MPMS, Chapter 5.1, General Considerations for Measurement
by Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992,
API Stock No. 852-30101, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(29) MPMS, Chapter 5.2, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Displacement Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed
October 1992, API Stock No. 852-30102, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(30) MPMS, Chapter 5.3, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Turbine Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October
1992, API Stock No. 852-30103, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(31) MPMS, Chapter 5.4, Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters,
Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock
No. 852-30104, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(32) MPMS, Chapter 5.5, Fidelity and Security of Flow
Measurement Pulsed-Data Transmission Systems, First Edition, June
1982, reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock No. 852-30105, Incorporated
by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(ii).
(33) MPMS, Chapter 6.1, Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT)
Systems, Second Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. 852-30121,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(A).
(34) MPMS, Chapter 6.6, Pipeline Metering Systems, Second
Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. 852-30126, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(B).
(35) MPMS, Chapter 6.7, Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons, Second
Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. 852-30127, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c)(6)(iii)(C).
(36) MPMS, Chapter 7.2, Dynamic Temperature Determination, First
Edition, June 1985, API Stock No. 852-30142, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(iv)(A) and (f)92)(iii)(A).
(37) MPMS, Chapter 7.3, Static Temperature Determination Using
Portable Electronic Thermometers, First Edition, July 1985,
reaffirmed March 1990, API Stock No. 852-30143, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(iv)(B) and (f)(2)(iii)(B).
(38) MPMS, Chapter 8.1, Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products, Second Edition, October 1989, also available as
ANSI/ASTM D 4057-88, API Stock No. 852-30161, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(v) and (f)(2)(iv).
(39) MPMS, Chapter 8.2, Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products, First Edition, April 1983, reaffirmed August
1987 1987, also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4177, API Stock No. 852-
30162, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(v) and
(f)(2)(iv).
(40) MPMS, Chapter 9.1, 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. 852-30181, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180
(c)(6)(vi)(A) and (f)(2)(v)(A).
(41) MPMS, Chapter 9.2, Pressure Hydrometer Test Method for
Density or Relative Density, First Edition, April 1982, reaffirmed
October 1992, API Stock No. 852-30182, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vi)(B) and (f)(2)(v)(B).
(42) MPMS, Chapter 10.1, Determination of Sediment in Crude Oils
and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method, First Edition, April 1981,
reaffirmed December 1993, also available as ANSI/ASTIM D 473, API
Stock No. 852-30201, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)
(6) (vii) (A) and (f) (2) (vi) (A).
(43) MPMS, Chapter 10.2, Determination of Water in Crude Oil by
Distillation, First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993,
also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4006, API Stock No. 852-30202,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(B) and
(f)(2)(vi)(B).
(44) MPMS, Chapter 10.3, 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. 852-30203, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(vii)(C) and (f)(2)(vi)(C).
(45) MPMS, Chapter 10.4, Determination of Sediment and Water in
Crude Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure), Second
Edition, May 1988, reaffirmed December 1993, also available as ANSI/
ASTM D 96, API Stock No. 825-30204, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180 (c) (6) (vii) (D) and (f) (2) (vi) (D).
(46) MPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume Correction Factors, Volume I,
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 August 1980, reaffirmed October 1993, also available as
ANSI/ASTM D 1250, API Stock No. 852-27000, Incorporated by Reference
at: Sec. 250.180 (c) (6) (viii) (A), (d) (3) (v) (B), and (f) (2)
(vii).
(47) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.1, Compressibility Factors by
Hydrocarbons: 0-90 deg. API Gravity Range, First Edition, August
1984, reaffirmed March 1990, API, Stock No. 852-27300, Incorporated
by Reference at: Sec. 250.180(c) (6) (viii) (B).
(48) 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 GPA 8286-
86, API Stock No. 852-27307, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c) (6) (viii) (C).
(49) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.2, Addendum, Compressibility Factors for
Hydrocarbons, Correlation of Vapor Pressure for Commercial Natural
Gas Liquids (0.490-0.637 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 GPA TP-15,
API Stock No. 852-27300, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.180(c) (6) (viii) (C).
(50) MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3, Water Calibration of Volumetric
Provers, First Edition, August 1984, reaffirmed March 1990, API
Stock No. 852-27310, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (d)
(3) (iv).
(51) MPMS, Chapter 12.2, Calculation of Liquid Petroleum
Quantities Measured by Turbine or Displacement Meters, First
Edition, September 1981, reaffirmed August 1987, also available as
ANSI/API MPMS 12.2-1981, API Stock No. 852-30302, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.180 (c)(6)(ix), (d) (3) (v) (A), and (d) (3)
(v) (C).
(52) MPMS, Chapter 14.3, Part 1, General Equations and
Uncertainty Guidelines, Third Edition, September 1990, also
available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 1, 1991, API Stock No. 852-30350,
Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(53) MPMS, Chapter 14.3, Part 2, Specification and Installation
Requirements, Third Edition, February 1991, also available as ANSI/
API 2530, Part 2, 1991, API Stock No. 852-30351, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(54) MPMS, Chapter 14.3, Part 3, Natural Gas Applications, Third
Edition, August 1992, also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 3, API
Stock No. 852-30353, Incorporated by Reference at:
Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(55) MPMS, Chapter 14.5, Calculation of Gross Heating Value,
Specific Gravity, and Compressibility of Natural Gas Mixtures From
Compositional Analysis, First Edition, January 1981, reaffirmed
October 1992, also available as ANSI/API MPMS 14.5-1981, order from
Gas Processors Association, 6526 East 60th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma
74145, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(56) MPMS, Chapter 14.6, Continuous Density Measurement, Second
Edition, April 1991, API Stock No. 852-30346, Incorporated by
Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
(57) MPMS, Chapter 14.8, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Measurement,
First Edition, February 1983, reaffirmed March 1990, API Stock No.
852-30348, Incorporated by Reference at: Sec. 250.181(c)(1).
* * * * *
3. In Sec. 250.180, paragraphs (c)(6)(vi) and (f)(2)(v) are revised
to read as follows:
Sec. 250.180 Measurement of liquid hydrocarbons.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(6) * * *
(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;
* * * * *
(f) * * *
(2) * * *
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(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;
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