Mr. Erik Milito - The House Committee on Natural Resources ...

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES 33
b) Consideration should be given to the analysis of failures or malfunctions so that corrective action can be taken to
minimize future environmental incidents.
8.5.2 Personnel Training
Personnel should be trained in the safe and efficient use of facility equipment.
8.5.3 Equipment Inspection
Routine inspections should be considered on all equipment operating in corrosive environments. All safety
equipment should be tested on a routine basis to ensure proper operation.
8.5.4 Corrosion Monitoring and Treatment
Monitoring should be considered if produced fluids are suspected of being corrosive. If produced fluids are
determined to be corrosive, a corrosion abatement program should be considered. This is especially important in
populated or environmentally sensitive areas. Operating procedures should provide for early identification of
potential corrosion problems in failure-prone equipment. Refer to NACE MR 0175.
8.5.5 <strong>House</strong>keeping
a) <strong>The</strong> facilities should be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
b) Facilities should be fenced in a manner to prevent access to the facility by the general public, livestock, or
wildlife, where appropriate.
c) Signs should be posted in conspicuous locations to notify employees and the public of any dangerous situations
such as, flammable conditions, high voltage, and hydrogen sulfide. State or local regulations may specify certain
posting requirements.
d) Emergency phone numbers should be posted at the entrance to the facility, if located near a populated area.
e) Weeds should be controlled to a degree compatible with the local environment by cutting, mowing, or spraying to
improve appearance and reduce the fire hazard. When herbicides are used to control weeds, the chemicals
should be properly applied by trained personnel.
f) All equipment should be painted and/or kept clean to present an acceptable appearance and to provide
protection from external corrosion.
g) Waste receptacles should be provided at appropriate locations for collecting discarded paper, rags, etc. and
emptied on a regular basis.