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Status of RevisionAPI Recommended Practice 1615

Installation of UndergroundPetroleum Storage Systems

Fifth Edition, March 1996Reaffirmed, November 2001

National Tanks Conference, Sacramento, CAApril 1, 2009

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API History1919: API founded as non-profit national trade

association, New York City

1980s: API relocates to Washington, DC

1995: API Dallas Standards Office relocates to Washington, DC

2007: Opened first of 3 planned international offices in Beijing, China

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oil and natural gas industry

• Engage in legislative & regulatory advocacy

• Provide a forum to develop consensus industry policies

• Work collaboratively with other associations

• Develop industry standards that ensure reliability and codify best work practices

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Background on API Standards Program

The API Standardization Department was formed in 1923, and the first API standard was published the following year on drilling threads.

All industry segments now active in standardization:

• Exploration and Production• Pipeline Transportation• Refining• Marketing

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API Standards• API now publishes ~500 technical

standards covering all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry

• Foundation of Self Supporting Programs• Basis for Worldwide Operations• Core of Institute’s Technical Authority

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Standards Institute (ANSI)- Openness, Balance, Consensus, Due Process- Regular program audits (conducted by ANSI)

• Transparent process (anyone can comment on any document in process)- All comments must be considered

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• Developed by consensus (does not mean unanimity)

• Committee balance between users, manufacturers and contractors/consultants

• Standards developed using ANSI approved API Standards Development Procedures (available on-line at www.api.org)

• API corporate membership is not a requirement for participation on API standardization committees

Standards Development Process

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Use of API Standards• “De facto” international standards• Adoption by reference common by State and

Federal agencies – MMS, BLM, DOT and EPA– API does not promote adoption - prefer voluntary use

• Written for flexibility as performance based documents

In 2008, API published 70 new and revised standards.In 2009, API plans to publish 75 new and revised

standards.

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Add Value to the Oil Industry:

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API Standards

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API Structure

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Over 700 committees and task forces covering various advocacy & technical issues

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Upstream

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API Standards Committee Structure

Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment

& Materials

Committee on Petroleum

Measurement

Committee on Refinery Equipment

• Marketing/Aviation• Pipeline Transportation• Safety & Fire Protection• Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

To support the Standards there are Certification programs, which include: API Monogram Program, Individual Certification Programs, Perforator Registration,

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API Recommended Practice - 1615Installation of UndergroundPetroleum Storage Systems

This document is an API “Recommended Practice” … and not a Standard.

This RP is referenced widely in the federal and many state UST regulations.

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API – RP 1615

Primary Motivations Behind Revisions

• USTCA05• Widespread Use of Double Containment• Changes in Equipment Standards• Changes in Equipment Use• Greater Emphasis on Safety

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API – RP 1615 RevisionRP 1615 Workgroup Members:

BP ConocoPhillipsShell STIExxonMobil FT&PIMarathon OPWSunoco Tanknology

API Staff:Stephen Crimaudo API –Standards

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API – RP 1615 - Current Section Titles

Introduction Piping

Preinstallation Backfilling

Materials & Equipment Other Equipment

Removal & Disposal Vapor Recovery

Excavation Appendices

Equipment Placement, Etc Drawings/Illustrations

Corrosion Protection

Release Detection

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API – RP 1615 - Revised Section Titles – Numerous & Significant Changes

Introduction Corrosion Protection

Precontruction/Preinstallation Detection of Releases

Safety and Health Piping

Materials & Equipment Electrical

Handling, Inspection and Testing Backfilling

Removal & Disposal Other Equipment

Excavation Vapor Recovery

Equipment Placement, Etc Appendices [Updated]

ChecklistDrawings and Illustrations will also be added to and updated.

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API – RP 1615 – New UST installation Checklist

• There is a separate checklist for each section of the RP

• Owner/operator or the Contractor may use only those sections of the checklist as needed

• Can be used by the UST owner/operator as a "historical" document for filing with their facility environmental records.

• Serve as a process QA document for the installing contractors and the UST owner/operator.

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API – RP 1615 – Draft Contains New Figures and Diagrams

• UST System – Secondary Containment• Acoustic Emission Test for FRP Tanks• Determining FRP Tank Deflection• Crane Boom Swing Radius Exclusion Zone• Backfill Volume Over Reflected Area of Tank

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API – RP 1615 – Draft Contains New Figures and Diagrams

• Typical Secondary Containment for Submersible Turbine Pumps (Update Existing)

• Configuration of Suction Piping System (Update Existing)

• Typical Automatic Tank Gauge System • Typical Pressurized Piping System with

Automatic Line Leak • Example of a Functional Test Apparatus for Line

Leak Detectors

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API – RP 1615 – Draft Contains New Figures and Diagrams

• Tank Siphon Manifold Detail (Update Existing)• Typical Dispenser Island Piping – Suction

System w/Stage II VR (Update Existing)• Typical Remote Pumping System – STP to

Dispenser Fire / Crash Valve• Coaxial Two-Point Vapor Recovery System

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API – RP 1615Where does the revision process stand?• The Workgroup has submitted suggested new &

revised language throughout the RP.• API has hired an expert consultant to turn the

Workgroup’s effort into a draft revised RP.• Committee is currently reviewing the Second Draft.• Many figures and drawings have been updated and

may new figures included.

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API – RP 1615When might the final revision be completed?• We anticipate having a final draft RP to review by the

end of April 2009 and available for balloting by the end of Spring or Early Summer of 2009.

• The fully revised RP 1615 may be published and available as early as Fall 2009.

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API – RP 1615

Disclaimer: API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so. Every effort has been made by the Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them; however, the Institute makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with this publication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its use or for the violation of any federal, state, or municipal regulation with which this publication may conflict.

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Other Pending API RP RevisionsRP 1626 – Storing and Handling Ethanol and Gasoline-Ethanol

Blends at Distribution Terminals and Service Stations [1st

Edition, April 1985, Reaffirmed January 2000]

Third Draft currently being reviewed by the committee with publication potentially Summer 2009.

Publ 1673 – Compilation of Air Emission Factors for Petroleum Distribution and Retail Marketing Facilities [1st Edition, May 1998]

Final Draft currently being reviewed by the committee with publication potentially Summer 2009.

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Questions?

James S. White, API RP 1615 Workgroup LeaderBP Products North America Inc.4 Centerpointe DriveLa Palma, CA 90623(714) 670-3921james.white5@bp.com

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Questions?

Thank you!James S. White, API RP 1615 Workgroup LeaderBP Products North America Inc.4 Centerpointe DriveLa Palma, CA 90623(714) 670-3921james.white5@bp.com