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Installation of UndergroundPetroleum Storage SystemsAPI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1615FIFTH EDITION,MARCH 1996COPYRIGHT 2002;American Petroleum Institute Document provided by IHS Licensee=Sincor Venezuela/5934214100,User=,08/15/2002 06:17:38 MDT Questions or comments about this message:please callthe Document Policy Management Group at 1-800-451-1584.API ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH AND SAFETY MISSIONAND GUIDING PRINCIPLES The members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economicallydeveloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consum-ers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public,the government,and others todevelop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protectingthe health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,APImembers pledge to manage our businesses according to the following principles usingsound science to prioritize risks and to implement cost-effective management practices:G To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.G To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employeesand the public.G To make safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and our development of new products and processes.G To advise promptly,appropriate ofcials,employees,customers and the public ofinformation on signicant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards,and to recommend protective measures.G To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.G To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve thoseresources by using energy efciently.G To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.G To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.G To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazard-ous substances from our operations.G To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulationsand standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.G To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materi-als,petroleum products and wastes.COPYRIGHT 2002;American Petroleum Institute Document provided by IHS Licensee=Sincor Venezuela/5934214100,User=,08/15/2002 06:17:38 MDT Questions or comments about this message:please callthe Document Policy Management Group at 1-800-451-1584.Installation of UndergroundPetroleum Storage SystemsManufacturing,Distribution and Marketing DepartmentAPI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1615FIFTH EDITION,MARCH 1996COPYRIGHT 2002;American Petroleum Institute Document provided by IHS Licensee=Sincor Venezuela/5934214100,User=,08/15/2002 06:17:38 MDT Questions or comments about this message:please callthe Document Policy Management Group at 1-800-451-1584.SPECIAL NOTES1.API PUBLICATIONS NECESSARILY ADDRESS PROBLEMS OF A GENERALNATURE.WITH RESPECT TO PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES,LOCAL,STATE,AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS SHOULD BE REVIEWED.2.API IS NOT UNDERTAKING TO MEET THE DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS,MANU-FACTURERS,OR SUPPLIERS TO WARN AND PROPERLY TRAIN AND EQUIPTHEIR EMPLOYEES,AND OTHERS EXPOSED,CONCERNING HEALTH ANDSAFETY RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS,NOR UNDERTAKING THEIR OBLIGATIONSUNDER LOCAL,STATE,OR FEDERAL LAWS.3.INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS AND PROPERPRECAUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PARTICULAR MATERIALS AND CONDI-TIONS SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE EMPLOYER,THE MANUFACTUREROR SUPPLIER OF THAT MATERIAL,OR THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.4.NOTHING CONTAINED IN ANY API PUBLICATION IS TO BE CONSTRUED ASGRANTING ANY RIGHT,BY IMPLICATION OR OTHERWISE,FOR THE MANU-FACTURE,SALE,OR USE OF ANY METHOD,APPARATUS,OR PRODUCT COV-ERED BY LETTERS PATENT.NEITHER SHOULD ANYTHING CONTAINED INTHE PUBLICATION BE CONSTRUED AS INSURING ANYONE AGAINST LIABIL-ITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF LETTERS PATENT.5.GENERALLY,API STANDARDS ARE REVIEWED AND REVISED,REAF-FIRMED,OR WITHDRAWN AT LEAST EVERY FIVE YEARS.SOMETIMES A ONE-TIME EXTENSION OF UP TO TWO YEARS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS REVIEWCYCLE.THIS PUBLICATION WILL NO LONGER BE IN EFFECT FIVE YEARS AF-TER ITS PUBLICATION DATE AS AN OPERATIVE API STANDARD OR,WHEREAN EXTENSION HAS BEEN GRANTED,UPON REPUBLICATION.STATUS OF THEPUBLICATION CAN BE ASCERTAINED FROM THE API AUTHORING DEPART-MENT TELEPHONE(202)682-8000.A CATALOG OF API PUBLICATIONS ANDMATERIALS IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY AND UPDATED QUARTERLY BY API,1220 L STREET,N.W.,WASHINGTON,D.C.20005.All rights reserved.No part of this work may be repr