Project Number | 380 |
Date of Summary | February 25, 2002 |
Subject | Evaluation of the Suitability of Industry Standards as MMS Requirements |
Performing Activity | West Hou Inc. |
Principal Investigator | Michael Montgomery |
Contracting Agency | Minerals Management Service |
Completion | October 2000 |
Description |
The project reviewed 4 API RP’s and IADC’s Deepwater Guidelines and compared them against MMS requirements. West also surveyed 20 recent rig assessments to determine compliance with the standards and/or regulations. The 4 RP’s are: 53 -- BOP Systems for Drilling Wells 16E -- Design of Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment 64 -- Diverter System Equipment and Operations 16Q -- Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems |
Progress | The project is complete and the final report is available from our website. The report recommends that MMS incorporate the subject API documents into the regulations. |
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AA Evaluation of the Suitability of Industry Standards as MMS Requirements, West Hou, Brookshire, Texas, October 2000. |
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