Verification of Fixed Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms An Analysis of Need, Scope, and Alternative Verification Systems (1977) / Chapter Skim
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
Pages 35-43
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By establishing a transition period with specified timelinked milestones to be reached during this period, government and industry can proceed in an orderly manner to the implementation of a full third-party verification program designed to avoid these pitfalls. While it is important to assure that the implementation of the third-party verification program is established in an orderly manner, it is also necessary that the continuity of the development of offshore energy is not unduly interrupted or delayed by the verification implementation process.
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In fact as will be noted, the policy document itself will take considerable time to develop and may undergo modification during the transition period as the USGS gains the necessary management staff. Table III outlines the requirements for the orderly establishment of the ultimate third-party verification program in relation to the transition period.
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USGS can begin with simple requirements for: "Registered Professional Engineer or qualified* companies with experience in design of offshore structure s" and "Qualified Inspector with experience in inspection & quality control in con struction of offshore structures." Both should be "Third Parties" as defined by USGS in Fed.
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Program progress will dictate the necessity for adjustments to the transition milestone dates, and depend not only upon the USGS efforts, but also upon appropriate funding and the recruitment of key technical personnel. Early development and publication of the program policy document and transition milestone dates and the achievement thereof is necessary to assure the government, the Congress, and the public of the viability of the transition period as well as the succeeding third-party verification program.
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functions are subject to approval by the USGS, standards must be established for their approval. During the transition period, the USGS can begin with simple requirements such as "Registered Professional Engineer with experience in design of offshore structures," and "Qualified Inspector with experience in inspection and quality control in construction of offshore structures." Verification agents may be from the applicant's firm, provided they have not been directly involved in performing the work being verified.
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It is evident, therefore, that in addition to regulatory and verification management ability, the USGS should have personnel possessing skills in the following disciplines Drilling Technology Geology Geophysics Geotechnical Engineering Hydrodynamics Ice Engineering Meteorology Oceanography Seismology Construction Engineering Installation Engineering Marine Engineering Materials Engineering (concrete) Materials Engineering (steel)
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The USGS may also wish to consider other methods to find such talent: 0 A government-industry personnel interchange program; 0 Arranging an assignment of qualified personnel from other government agencies; 0 Contracts with various segments of the supporting offshore consulting, servicing, and classification organizations; and, 0 Arranging temporary hiring of academic personnel knowledgeable in offshore engineering. Other Personnel Considerations for the USGS The overall success of the verification system depends not only on the competence but also on the continued dedication of its personnel.
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This is evidenced by the record of structural integrity of existing offshore structures. However, with the extension of platform construction into harsher areas, design and construction procedures, standards, codes, and environmental conditions will require continued research support from both industry and the government.
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Further, the quantified load values are subject to revision as additional environmental data are acquired and as improved methods are developed for conversion into energy forces. Many of the current design procedures and standards are in the process of revision and will continue to be revised in the foreseeable future.
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