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Verification of Fixed Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms An Analysis of Need, Scope, and Alternative Verification Systems (1977) / Chapter Skim
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CONCLUSIONS
Pages 47-50

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... 0 While a verification system can provide documentation that design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and maintenance is in compliance with applicable criteria, guides, specifications, and codes, it can reduce, but not entirely eliminate, the possibility that a structural failure may result from conditions caused by the environment or man. 0 An ineffective or poorly executed or overly detailed and rigid verification system can introduce inordinate delays that may disrupt the orderly development of energy resources on the OCS, and may even increase the probability of accidents.
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... . The implementation of verification procedures should be delegated to independent third parties nominated by the operator and approved by the USGS within appropriate guidelines.
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... Coast Guard and several other agencies, as well as specialized courses from universities having strong curricula in offshore structure engineering, can help maintain technical proficiency. In addition, the USGS personnel should be encouraged to participate in professional society activities and conferences in the U.S.
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... 50 The adequacy of the USGS statutory basis with respect to human safety on structures which may remain manned during storms needs clarification.
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