_API_RP_70-2003_2010.pdf

FOREWORDThis recommended practice is under the jurisdiction of the American Petroleum InstituteUpstream Departments Executive Committee on Drilling and Production Operations.It wasdeveloped with assistance from the Offshore Operators Committee,the Gulf Safety Commit-tee,the United States Coast Guard,and the Minerals Management Service.The goal of thisvoluntary recommended practice is to assist the offshore oil and gas industry in promotingfacility security.THE PUBLICATION DOES NOT,HOWEVER,PURPORT TO BE SOCOMPREHENSIVE AS TO PRESENT ALL OF THE RECOMMENDED OPERATINGPRACTICES THAT CAN AFFECT SECURITY IN OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERA-TIONS.API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so.Every effort has been made bythe Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them;however,theInstitute makes no representation,warranty,or guarantee in connection with this publicationand hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resultingfrom its use or for the violation of any federal,state,or municipal regulation with which thispublication may conflict.Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the General Manager,Upstream,American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.今