Regulatory Affairs Report
January, 2015
Agency
BSEE
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Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: BSEE Issues NTL
2014-G05 On December 2, 2014, BSEE issued NTL 2014-G05, Contact
with District Offices, Pipeline Section, and Resource Conservation
Section Outside Regular Work Hours. This NTL Supersedes NTL No.
2007-G12, which was effective April 4, 2007.
http://www.bsee.gov/uploadedFiles/BSEE/R
egulations_and_Guidance/Notices_to_Lessee
s/2014/NTL2014-G05.pdf
SUMMARY: This notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) is issued pursuant
to 30 CFR 250.103 and supersedes NTL No. 2007-G12. Contact with
District Offices and the Pipeline Section Outside Regular work Hours,
effective April 4 ,2007. It updates the New Orleans, Houma, Lake Charles
and Lake Jackson District offices addresses and also the Pipeline Section
address for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE),
Gulf Of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR). Lastly, it also restates the after-hours
flaring/venting contact information for the Resource Conservation Section
(previously named the Rate Control Section) contained in NTL No. 2012N04, Flaring and Venting Requests, in order to consolidate the BSEE GOMR
after-hours contacts into a single NTL.
link to BSEE’s Federal Regulations
BSEE Federal Regulations
Regulatory Affairs Report
January, 2015
Agency
NIOSH
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Cold Stress Overview: Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or
work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold
weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in
susceptible people, such as those without shelter, outdoor workers, and
those who work in an area that is poorly insulated or without heat. What
constitutes cold stress and its effects can vary across different areas of the
country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near
freezing temperatures are considered factors for "cold stress." Whenever
temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases,
heat can more rapidly leave your body. These weather-related conditions
may lead to serious health problems.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/coldstress/
Types of Cold Stress: Hypothermia | Cold Water
Immersion| Frostbite| Trench Foot|Chilblains
NIOSH Regulatory Agenda
Significant Rulemaking reports by year
http://www.dot.gov/regulations/significantrulemaking-report-archive
Technology Value Guide IADC Advanced Rig Technology Reliability
& Guidelines:
http://www.iadc.org/useful-resources/
DOT
IADC
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/regulatory.html
The IADC Technology Value Guide is intended to suggest positive aspects
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of various types of well-construction technologies, as well as point out
potential drawbacks. In addition, each technology listed (column headers)
in the TVG is linked to separate pages containing definitions, illustrations
and training resources.
IADC encourages its members to provide feedback on the TVG, and to
supply relevant illustrations and training resources. The TVG is an
evergreen document, and IADC are open to contributions. For more
information, please email mike.killalea@iadc.org.
A stand-alone Chapter of the IADC Drilling Manual, 12th edition
See Table Of Contents
Fully rewritten, the Lubrication Chapter of the IADC Drilling
Manual, 12th edition provides an excellent discussion of wear
mechanisms and types of lubrication that will serve well for work
on the rig, office or classroom. The chapter also covers in detail
lubrication formulation of base oils and additives; lubricant
properties, applications, and lubrication programs and practices,
including fluid conditioning, management of change, storage
handling, used oil analysis, and more. Eight color and black-andwhite illustrations, nine tables. 16 pages, including an appendix
with definitions. Written by Sean Komatinsky and reviewed by
Mike Faulkner and Tom Reynolds.
IADC Safety Alerts
http://www.iadc.org/ebookstore/ebooklubrication/
Regulatory Affairs Report
January, 2015
Agency
OSHA
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OSHA Quick Takes : A twice a monthly e-news product with information
about workplace safety and health
Safety and Health Topics: Toluene: Toluene is a clear, colorless liquid which
becomes a vapor when exposed to air at room temperature. Toluene vapor has a
sharp or sweet odor, which is a sign of exposure.
https://www.osha.gov/as/opa/quicktakes/in
dex.html
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/toluene/
Toluene is typically used in a mixture with other solvents and chemicals such as paint
pigments. Products that may contain toluene-such as paint, metal cleaners and
adhesives-are used in many industries and can be found in many workplaces.
Gasoline and other fuels also contain toluene. Workers using toluene-containing
paints, varnishes, shellac, nail polish, glues and adhesives, rust preventives or
printing inks may be exposed to toluene.
PHMSA
Regulations: PHMSA is responsible for regulating and ensuring the safe
and secure movement of hazardous materials to industry and consumers
by all modes of transportation, including pipelines.
To minimize threats to life, property or the environment due to hazardous
materials related incidents, PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
develops regulations and standards for the classifying, handling and
packaging of over 1 million daily shipments of hazardous materials within
the United States. The Office of Pipeline Safety ensures safety in the
design, construction, operation and maintenance, and spill response
planning of America's 2.6 million miles of natural gas and hazardous liquid
transportation pipelines.
You may view Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Safety Regulations from the links.
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulations
Regulatory Affairs Report
January, 2015
Agency
BOEM
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [OMB Control Number 1010–
0072] Information Collection: Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil,
Gas, and Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf and Authorizations of
noncommercial Geological and Geophysical Activities; Proposed Collection
for OMB Review; Comment Request; MMAA104000
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-1230/pdf/2014-30559.pdf
ACTION: 60-day notice.
DATES: Submit written comments by March 2, 2015.
Title: 30 CFR part 580, Prospecting for Minerals other than Oil, Gas, and
Sulphur on the Outer Continental Shelf and Authorizations of
Noncommercial Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Activities. Form: BOEM–
0134, Requirements for G&G Prospecting, Exploration, or Scientific
Research on the OCS Related to Minerals Other than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur.
EPA
EPA Urges Home Radon Testing/Protect Your Family from Lung
Cancer Caused by Exposure to Radon in Your Home
WASHINGTON – In recognizing January as National Radon Action Month,
EPA encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for this
naturally occurring radioactive gas and make 2015 a healthier, safer new
year.
“Many people don’t realize that radon is the second cause of lung cancer
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/
bd4379a92ceceeac8525735900400c27/7d2b
0496c1fdea8785257dce005c95e7!OpenDocu
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after smoking,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “The good news is
radon exposure is preventable. Testing and fixing for radon will save
thousands of lives, prevent burdensome health care costs, and make
America’s homes and schools safer for future generations.”
Safety
Alerts
Alert 14 – 27 Dropped Object: Hammer is Kicked from Work
Basket WHAT HAPPENED:
An employee was operating a work basket inside the substructure while
doing various tasks in preparation to nipple down the annular. He had used
a 5 pound (2.3kg) shop hammer several minutes prior to the incident in
order to break out the annular hydraulic lines. After he completed the task,
he dropped the hammer to the bottom of the man-basket. While he was
moving throughout the basket to arrange the BOP handler (chain hoist),
the 5 pound (2.3kg) hammer was accidentally “kicked” out of the basket.
It was “launched” approximately 10 feet (3 meters) down to the Driller’s
side of the substructure where it struck another employee on the hard hat.
The impact of the hammer created a pinch point between the hard hat and
his safety glasses thus resulting in a laceration below his left eyebrow.
READ FULL SAFETY ALERT
Español
http://www.iadc.org/safety-alerts/alert-14-27dropped-object-hammer-kicked-work-basket/
Regulatory Affairs Report
January, 2015
Agency
CDC
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Safe • Skilled • Ready Workforce Initiative
Before they join the U.S. workforce for the first time, or start a new job, all
workers will have the basic skills they need to stay safe on the job and to
contribute to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. That is the
mission of the Safe–Skilled–Ready Workforce Initiative of the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The effort
recognizes that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy
workplace, but also promotes the idea that everyone should have basic
skills to help protect them and make health-enriching decisions on the job
now, and throughout their lives. To achieve Total Worker Health™, all
workers must have these critical opportunities. Our nation's economic
health—and the health of all of our citizens—depend on it.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/Safe-Skilled-Ready/