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Theres a lot ofinnovation in oil and natural gas.2002PUBLICATIONSPROGRAMSSERVICESAmericanPetroleumInstituteAPIAmerican Petroleum InstituteTechnology continues to revolutionize the way we do business.Computers,robotics,3-Dimaging,and satellite communications have transformed the way we explore for and produceoil and natural gas.We do amazing things miles below the sea and the earths surface to bring America theoil and natural gas that support its way of life.Much of what the industry has accomplished is featured in thiscatalog in the form of standards and technical publications,the information the industry relies on to get thejob done right.APIdistributes more than 200,000 publications every year,to every corner of the globe.The publications,technical standards,and electronic and online products we furnish are designed to help the industry improvethe efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their operations,comply with legislative and regulatory requirements,safeguard the health and safety of industry employees and the public,and protect the environment.APIhas developed some 550 equipment and operating standards that are used around the world every day.They are the industrys collective wisdom on everything from drilling equipment to environmental protection.In fact,federal and state laws and regulations have long referenced APIStandards,and they are increasinglybeing adopted by ISO,the International Organization for Standardization,a global federation of more than100 national standards groups.We also publish Information Technology standards covering a range of issues such as EDI,e-business,telecommunications,and information technology applications for the oil and natural gas industry.As the oiland natural gas industrys“think tank,”API sponsors research that runs the gamut from economic analysisto toxicological testing to public opinion polling.We gather and maintain Statistics on subjects ranging fromdomestic oil and gas production to environmental expenditures.Whatever the issue,making a persuasive casebegins with gathering the facts,and youll find them in our wide array of Policy and Economic Papers.For basic information about the oil and natural gas industry and how technology is transforming it,peopleturn to our Educational Materials.Students and educators alike find our free information to be concise andhelpful,giving them the answers they need to become more aware of a sophisticated industry.APIs members are firmly committed to protecting the environment and health and safety of the people whoshare it,and our Regulatory and Scientific Papers address our responsibility.Through research,standardsdevelopment,training,information transfer,and advocacy efforts,APImember companies continually striveto enhance the industrys environmental,health,and safety performance.Technology continues to transform our industry and the way we find,produce,and deliver the products thattouch peoples lives every day.Youll find the background information behind this incredible transformationwithin the pages of this years catalog.Sincerely,Red CavaneyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAmerican Petroleum InstituteStandardsInformationTechnologyStatisticsPolicy andEconomic PapersEducationalMaterialsRegulatory and ScientificPapers API%This publication is a new entry in this catalog.API Interpretations This publication is related to the Environmental Stewardship Program.L This publication is related to an API licensing,certification,or accreditation program.Questions?1-800-624-3974 (Toll-free:U.S.and Canada)303-792-2181 (Local and International)1 www.api.org/cat www.api.org/cat www.api.org/cat API Periodically publishes compilations of interpretations of its standards.API has issued these interpretations in response to questions concerning the meaning of its standards.API welcomes questions,suggestions,and comments concerning its stan-dards.Comments and questions should be submitted in writing and addressed to the department responsible for the standards development.Exploration and Production Standards Technical Interpretations The Exploration and Production Technical Interpretations are now available on the API web site at:www.api.org/techinq.Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Technical Interpretations The Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Technical Interpreta-tions are now available on the API web site at:www.api.org/techinq.Pipeline Standards Technical Interpretations The Pipeline Technical Interpretations are now available on the API web site at:www.api.org/techinq.Refining Standards Technical Interpretations The Refining Technical Interpretations are now available on the API web site at:www.api.org/techinq.1998 InterpretationsTechnical Publications The 1988 volume contains responses to questions concerning Specifications Q1,S1,5CT,5L,6A,6FA,14A,14D;Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapters 8.2 and 9.1;Recommended Practices 520-Part I,521,530,550-Part III;Standards 598,600,607,610,617,620,650,660,661,2000,20