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Citizen of a Foreign Nation
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Citizen of a foreign nation
Citizen of a foreign nation means:- In the case of an individual, one who is not a citizen of the United States;
- In the case of a partnership, unincorporated company, or association, one in which more than 50% of the controlling interest is vested in citizens of a nation other than the United States; or
- In the case of a corporation, one which is incorporated under the laws of a nation other than the United States so long as
- the title to a majority of the stock thereof is free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any citizen of the United States;
- the majority of the voting power in the corporation is not vested in any citizen of the United States;
- through any contract or understanding, the majority of the voting power may not be exercised directly or indirectly on behalf of any citizen of the United States; or
- by no other means, control of the corporation is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any citizen of the United States.
Citizen of the United States
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Citizens of the United States
Citizens of the United States means:- In the case of an individual, one who is a native born, derivative, or fully naturalized citizen of the United States;
- In the case of a partnership, unincorporated company, or association, one in which 50% or more of the controlling interest is vested in citizens of the United States; or
- In the case of a corporation, one which is incorporated under the laws of the United States or of any State thereof.
Civil Penalty
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Civil penalty:
Civil penalty means a fine. It is a BSEE regulatory enforcement tool used in addition to Notices of Incidents of Noncompliance and directed suspensions of production or other operations. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsClass A Fire Division
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Class A Fire Division
A division manufactured in incombustible materials that satisfies the following criteria: a) it is sufficiently reinforced, b) it prevents the spread of flames and smoke for at least one hour of the standardised fire test, c) it is designed so that the average temperature and the temperature of any single point on the unexposed side do not rise more than 140°C and 180°C, respectively, above the original temperature within the following timeframes: – class A-60: 60 minutes, – class A-30: 30 minutes, – class A-15: 15 minutes, – class A- 0: 0 minutes, d) any insulation materials are fire-tested at an institution that is internationally or nationally recognised in the specific discipline. Source: Regulations relating to design and outfitting of facilities, etc. in the petroleum activities (the Facilities Regulations), Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2012). RegulationsClass A-0 Division
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Class A-0 Division
Class A-0 division “Class A-0 division” means a division formed by a bulkhead or deck that is constructed- of steel or an equivalent material and suitably stiffened, and
- to prevent the passage of smoke and flame after 60 minutes of exposure to a standard fire test; cloisonnement de classe A-0.
Class A-60 Division
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Class A-60 Division
“Class A-60 division” means a division formed by a bulkhead or deck that is- constructed of steel or an equivalent material and suitably stiffened,
- constructed to prevent the passage of smoke and flame after 60 minutes of exposure to a standard fire test, and
- insulated with non-combustible materials so that, if either side is exposed to a standard fire test, after 60 minutes the average temperature on the unexposed face will not increase by more than 139°C above the initial temperature and the temperature at any point on the unexposed face, including any joint, will not increase by more than 180°C above the initial temperature; cloisonnement de classe A-60.
- Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations
Class B Fire Division
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Class B Fire Division
A division manufactured in incombustible materials that satisfies the following criteria: a) it prevents the spread of flames for at least half an hour of the standardised fire test, b) it is designed so that the average temperature on the unexposed side does not rise more than 140°C above the original temperature. In addition, the temperature at any single point shall not rise more than 225°C above the original temperature within the following timeframes: – class B-30: 30 minutes, – class B-15: 15 minutes, – class B- 0: 0 minutes. Source: Regulations relating to design and outfitting of facilities, etc. in the petroleum activities (the Facilities Regulations), Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2012). RegulationsClass B-15 Division
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Class B-15 Division
“Class B-15 division” means a division formed by a bulkhead, ceiling or lining that is- constructed and erected entirely from non-combustible materials,
- constructed to prevent the passage of flame after exposure to a standard fire test for 30 minutes, and
- insulated so that if either face is exposed to the first 30 minute period of a standard fire test, the average temperature on the unexposed face will not increase at any time during the first 15 minutes of the test by more than 139°C above that initial temperature, and the temperature at any point on the unexposed face, including any joint, will not increase by more than 225°C above the initial temperature after exposure for 15 minutes; cloisonnement de classe B-15.
Class H Fire Division
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Class H Fire Division
A division manufactured in incombustible materials that satisfies the following criteria: a) it is sufficiently reinforced, b) it prevents the spread of flames and smoke for at least two hours of the standardised fire test, c) it is designed so that the average temperature and the temperature of any single point on the unexposed side do not rise more than 140°C and 180°C, respectively, above the original temperature within the following timeframes: – class H-120: 120 minutes, – class H-60: 60 minutes, – class H-0: 0 minutes, d) any insulation materials are fire-tested at an institution that is internationally or nationally recognised in the specific discipline. Source: Regulations relating to design and outfitting of facilities, etc. in the petroleum activities (the Facilities Regulations), Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2012). RegulationsClass H-120 Division
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Class H-120 Division
“Class H-120 division” means a division formed by a bulkhead or deck that is- constructed of steel or an equivalent material and suitably stiffened,
- constructed to prevent the passage of smoke and flame after exposure to a hydrocarbon fire test for 120 minutes, and
- insulated with non-combustible material so that, if either face is exposed to a hydrocarbon fire test, after 120 minutes the average temperature on the unexposed face will not increase by more than 139°C above the initial temperature, and the temperature at any point on the unexposed face, including any joint, will not increase by more than 180°C above the initial temperature; cloisonnement de classe H-120.
Classification Society
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Classification Society
“Classification society” means an independent organization whose purpose is to supervise the construction, ongoing maintenance and any modifications of an offshore platform in accordance with the society’s rules for classing offshore platforms and includes the American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, Det norske Veritas Classification A/S and Bureau Veritas (société de classification). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-118, February 2013.Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations, SOR/95-191, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. RegulationsClassified Locations
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Classified Locations
A classified location is a location classified as Division 1 or Division 2, or Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2. Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsClass I location
A Class I location is one in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. (See NEC Article 500 and NEC Article 505 and API 500 and API 505.) Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsClass I, Division 1 location A
Class I, Division 1 location is a location: 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors exist continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal operating conditions; or 2) in which ignitable concentration of such gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage; or 3) in which breakdown or faulty operation of equipment or processes might release ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors, and might also cause simultaneous failure of electrical equipment (see NEC Article 500 and API 500). Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsClass I, Division 2 location
A Class I, Division 2 location is a location: 1) in which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled, processed, or used, but in which the hazardous liquids, vapors, or gases will normally be confined within closed containers or closed systems from which they can escape only if accidental rupture or breakdown of such containers or systems or abnormal operation of equipment occurs; or 2) in which hazardous concentrations of gases or vapors are normally prevented by positive mechanical ventilation but that might become hazardous through failure or abnormal operation of the ventilating equipment; or 3) that is adjacent to a Class I, Division 1 location, and to which hazardous concentration of gases or vapors might occasionally be communicated unless such communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air, and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided. (See NEC Article 500 and API 500.) Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsClassified locations
Classified locations are those in which flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors, resulting from the drilling operations, may be present in quantities sufficient to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture. Location of these areas affect the design of the units' machinery, electrical, and ventilation systems. (See Notes 1 and 2). Notes:- Further requirements with respect to hazardous locations are contained in part 111, subpart 111.105, of this chapter.
- For specific requirements for machinery and electrical installations on mobile offshore drilling units see Subchapters “F” and “J” of this chapter.
Classified Water Supply Segment
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Classified Water Supply Segment
CLASSIFIED WATER SUPPLY SEGMENT shall mean perennial or intermittent streams, which are surface waters classified as being suitable or intended to become suitable for potable water supplies by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, pursuant to the Basic Standards and Methodologies for Surface Water Regulations (5 C.C.R. 1002-31). Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. RegulationsClosed System
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Closed System
Closed System―a system in which E and P Waste is stored and treated in an enclosed sump, tank, barge, or other vessel/container or equipment prior to treatment and/or disposal. A closed system does not include an open top sump or earthen pit. Source: Natural Resources, Office of Conservation – General Operations, Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 43, Part XIX, March 2013. RegulationsClosed-Loop System
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Closed-Loop System
“Closed-loop system” means a system that uses above ground steel tanks for the management of drilling or workover fluids without using below-grade tanks or pits. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. RegulationsClosure
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Closure
"Closure" means the practice of dewatering, trenching, filling, leveling, terracing, and/or vegetating a pit site after its useful life is reached in order to restore or reclaim the site to near its original condition. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. RegulationsCM/SEC
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CM/SEC
“Cm/sec” means centimeters per second. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. RegulationsCoal
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Coal
Coal: (a) means anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite, oil shale, peat, and sub-bituminous coal; and (b) includes every other substance worked or normally worked with coal. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Administration) Regulations 1996, SR 1996/220, New Zealand, as of January 2011. Regulations Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Mining—Underground) Regulations 1999, SR 1999/331, New Zealand, as of 8 October 1999. RegulationsCoal Area
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Coal Area
Coal area—An area that is underlain by a workable coal seam. Source: Oil and Gas Wells, Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 78, December 2012. RegulationsCoal Mine
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Coal Mine
Coal mine— (a) means a place where a person works below ground for the purpose of— (i) extracting coal from the earth; or (ii) processing coal extracted from the earth at that place; and (b) includes a place in which coal so extracted or processed is washed, crushed, or screened. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Mining—Underground) Regulations 1999, SR 1999/331, New Zealand, as of 8 October 1999. RegulationsCoal Protective Casing
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Coal Protective Casing
Coal protective casing—A string of pipe which is installed in the well for the purpose of coal segregation and protection. In some instances the coal protective casing and the surface casing may be the same. Source: Oil and Gas Wells, Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 78, December 2012. RegulationsCoastal Area
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Coastal Area
Coastal Area―that area comprising inland tidal waters, lakes bounded by the Gulf of Mexico, and salt water marshes and more particularly identified as the intermediate marshes, brackish marshes, and saline marshes on the Vegetative Type Map of the Louisiana Coastal Marshes, published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, August, 1978. Source: Natural Resources, Office of Conservation – General Operations, Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 43, Part XIX, March 2013. RegulationsCoastal Environment
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Coastal environment:
Coastal environment means the physical, atmospheric, and biological components, conditions, and factors that interactively determine the productivity, state, condition, and quality of the terrestrial ecosystem from the shoreline inward to the boundaries of the coastal zone. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). RegulationsCoastal Management Program (CMP) Rules
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Coastal Management Program (CMP) Rules
The enforceable rules of the Texas Coastal Management Program codified at Title 31, Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 501, 505, and 506. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. RegulationsCoastal Natural Resource Area (CNRA)
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Coastal Natural Resource Area (CNRA)
One of the following areas defined in Texas Natural Resources Code, §33.203: coastal barriers, coastal historic areas, coastal preserves, coastal shore areas, coastal wetlands, critical dune areas, critical erosion areas, gulf beaches, hard substrate reefs, oyster reefs, submerged land, special hazard areas, submerged aquatic vegetation, tidal sand or mud flats, water in the open Gulf of Mexico, and water under tidal influence. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. RegulationsCoastal Waters
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Coastal waters
Coastal waters, in relation to a State or the Northern Territory, means so much of the scheduled area for the State or Territory as consists of:- the territorial sea; and
- any waters that are:
- on the landward side of the territorial sea; and
- not within the limits of the State or Territory.