1、American1220 L Street,NorthwestPetroleumWashington,D.C.20005-4070Institute202-682-8000Identification of Oils that Producenon-Buoyant In Situ Burning Residuesand Methods for their RecoveryRegulatory and Scientific AffairsPUBLICATION NUMBER DR145FEBRUARY 2002AmericanPetroleumInstituteAmerican Petroleu
2、m InstituteEnvironmental,Health,and Safety Missionand Guiding PrinciplesMISSIONThe members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuousefforts to improve the compatibility of our operations with the environment whileeconomically developing energy resources and supplying high quali
3、ty products andservices to consumers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public,thegovernment,and others to develop and to use natural resources in anenvironmentally sound manner while protecting the health and safety of ouremployees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,API mem
4、bers pledge tomanage our businesses according to the following principles using sound science toprioritize risks and to implement cost-effective management practices:PRINCIPLESTo recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,products,and operations.To operate our plants and
5、facilities,and handle our raw materials and products,in a manner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of ouremployees and the public.To make safety.health,and environmental considerations a priority in ourplanning and development of new products and processes.To promptly advise ap
6、propriate officials,employees,customers,and the publicon information on significant industry-related safety,health,and environmentalhazards,and to recommend protective measures.To counsel customers,transporters,and others in the safe use,transportation,anddisposal of our raw materials,products,and w
7、aste materials.To economically develop and produce natural resources,and to conserve thoseresources by using energy efficiently.To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health,and environmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes,and wastematerialsTo commit
8、to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.To work with others to resolve problems created by the handling and disposal ofhazardous substances from our operations.To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulations,and standards to safeguard the community,workpla
9、ce,andenvironment.To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offeringassistance to others who produce,handle,use,transport,or dispose of similar rawmaterials,petroleum products,and wastes.Identification of Oils that Producenon-Buoyant In Situ BurningResidues and Methods for theirRecoveryRegulatory and Scientific AffairsAPI PUBLICATION NUMBER DR145FEBRUARY 2002PREPARED UNDER CONTRACT BY:S.L.ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LTDOTTAWA,ONTARIOCANADAAmericanPetroleumInstitute