API E2 : 2006
Withdrawn
A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.
BULLETIN ON MANAGEMENT OF NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (NORM) IN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
Hardcopy , PDF
25-01-2024
English
01-03-2006
1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
1.2 History
1.3 NORM in oil and gas production
1.4 Units of measurement
2 INFORMATION ON CONTROLLING THE DEPOSITION OF NORM-CONTAINING
SCALE
2.1 Scale formation
2.2 Control of scale deposition
3 SURVEY TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
3.1 Survey measurement and sampling techniques
3.2 Integration of survey techniques
3.3 Instrument care, maintenance, and calibration
3.4 Records
4 WORKER PROTECTION
4.1 Program needs determination
4.2 Working with NORM-impacted material
4.3 Vessel entry procedures
5 NORM REMOVAL GUIDELINES
5.1 Resources
5.2 Personnel safety and environmental protection
5.3 Cleaning methods
6 STORAGE OF NORM
6.1 Storage site design
6.2 Uncontained NORM
6.3 Contained NORM
6.4 Sealed openings
6.5 Cleaning exterior surfaces
6.6 Preventing dispersal of NORM material
6.7 Notifying employees and contractors
6.8 Worker protection guidelines
6.9 Signs outside storage area
6.10 Labels on drums and equipment
6.11 Record keeping
7 TRANSPORTING NORM
7.1 Federal and state regulation
7.2 DOT definitions
7.3 Transportation guidelines for NORM
8 MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
8.1 Regulations-property transfer
8.2 Review/assessment-property transfer
8.3 Disclosure-property transfer
8.4 Regulations-property release
9 NORM DISPOSAL
9.1 NORM waste categories
9.2 Injection
9.3 Disposal at commercial low-level waste facility
9.4 Disposal in a solid waste landfill
9.5 Equipment release to a smelter
9.6 Landspreading and burial
APPENDIX A SOME PROPERTIES OF RADIOACTIVITY
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY OF RADIATION TERMINOLOGY
APPENDIX C LIMITS FOR RADIATION DOSE
APPENDIX D STATUTES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NORM
APPENDIX E DISCUSSION OF REPORTS ON MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
ALTERNATIVES FOR NORM-IMPACTED MATERIALS
Provides general information to users so that they have an understanding of the fundamental radiation issues associated with the management of NORM.
DocumentType |
Standard
|
Pages |
60
|
PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
|
Status |
Withdrawn
|
Supersedes |
API 55 :1995 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AND GAS PROCESSING PLANT OPERATIONS INVOLVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE |
API RP 75:2004 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES |
API 51R : 2009 : R2015 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES |
API 75L : 2007 | GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES |
API 75 : 2004 : R2013 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES |
API 45 : 1998 : R2012 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ANALYSIS OF OILFIELD WATERS |
API 51 : 2001 | ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API STD 2015 : 2018 | REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE ENTRY AND CLEANING OF PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS |
API 50 : 1995 : R2013 | NATURAL GAS PROCESSING PLANT PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API E5 : 1997 | ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENT: WASTE MANAGEMENT IN EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS |
API 50 : 1995 | NATURAL GAS PROCESSING PLANT PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API 2016 : 2001 | GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING AND CLEANING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS |
API 5C8 : 2017 | CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF COILED TUBING |
API 51 : 2001 : R2013 | ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API 75 : 2019 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES |
API 75L : 2007 : R2013 | GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES |
API 55 : 1995 : R2007 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AND GAS PROCESSING PLANT OPERATIONS INVOLVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE |
API 51R : 2009 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES |
API 75 CHINESE : 2004 : R2008 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES |
API 100-2 : 2015 | MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS INCLUDING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING |
API RP 75 CHINESE : 2004 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES |
API 55 : 1995 : R2013 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AND GAS PROCESSING PLANT OPERATIONS INVOLVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE |
API HF2 : 2010 | WATER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH HYDRAULIC FRACTURING |
API 45:1998 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ANALYSIS OF OILFIELD WATERS |
Access your standards online with a subscription
Features
-
Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.
-
Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.
-
Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.