1、API PUBL*16389407322900541b15T7TWaste Management Practices forPetroleum Marketing FacilitiesAPI PUBLICATION 1638FIRST EDITION.OCTOBER 1994American Petroleum Institute1220 L Street,NorthwestWashington,D.C.20005Strategies for TodaysEnvironmental PartnersbipNo reproduction or networking permited withou
2、t license from IHSNot for ResaleAPI PUBL*16389407322900541616906STEPOne of the most significant long-term trends affecting the future vitality of the petroleumindustry is the publics concerns about the environment.Recognizing this trend,APlmember companies have developed a positive,forward looking s
3、trategy called STEP:Strategies for Todays Environmental Partnership.This program aims to address publicconcerns by improving industrys environmental,health and safety performance;docu-menting performance improvements:and communicating them to the public.The founda-tion of STEP is the APl Environment
4、al Mission and Guiding Environmental Principles.API standards,by promoting the use of sound engineering and operational practices.are animportant means of implementing APIs STEP program.API ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION AND GUIDINGENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLESThe members of the American Petroleum Institute are d
5、edicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economicallydeveloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services toconsumers.The members recognize the importance of efficiently meeting societys needand our responsibility
6、 to work with the public.the government,and others to develop andto use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protecting the healthand safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities.API memberspledge to manage our businesses according to these principles:T
7、o recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials.productsand operations.To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employees and thepublic.To make safety,health an
8、d environmental considerations a priority in our planning.andour development of new products and processes.To advise promptly appropriate officials.employees,customers and the public of infor-mation on significant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards.and torecommend protective me
9、asures.To counsel customers.transporters and others in the safe use.transportation and disposalof our raw materials,products and waste materials.To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve those resourcesby using energy efficiently.To extend knowledge by conducting or suppo
10、rting research on the safety.health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials,products.processes and waste materials.To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazardoussubstances from our operations.To p
11、articipate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulations andstandards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assistanceto others who produce,handle,use.transport or dispose of similar raw materials.petroleum products and wastes.eepgto。dewg2enedwrmneutferseiomlsNot for Resale
