Disposal of Offshore Platforms (1985) / Chapter Skim
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APPENDIX ~ POSITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND TlIE OIL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION FORUM ( Exchange of Correspondence )
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Without these elements, coastal states could come to their own conclus$one as to what is ~ressonable., which would defeat the very purpose of unt formity that internationa ~ standlar~le are want to serve . Only globally established standards, which carefully delimit minimum and maximum depths for rental, can protect against abuse by other countries.
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- All structures not entirely removed shall at ~ minimum be modified to the above height and depth standards, shell be indicated on marine charts prepared by ache coastal state and, under guidelines provided by IMO, appropriate publicity shell be Siven regarding the depth, position, and dimensions of any installations or structures not entirely removed. - When removing structures and installations components may remain or be installed in or on the sea floor as necessary to protect the environment or prevent interference with other uses of the sea.
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C 20301 July 27, 1984 Re: Appropriate International Standards for the Removal of Abandoned Offshore Structures Dear Mr.
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In addition, the Forum will soon finalize a series of background papers that will address: world wide cost implications of various removal scenarios · legal issues · utility of abandoned structures for man-made reefs · water depth requirements of present and future maritime craft · submarine lurking area risks · fisheries concerns · safety aspects of structure removal A composite briefing package containing these materials will be available and forwarded to you in the fall. These materials should be useful in future discussions between governmental agencies and the private sector.
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The Honorab} e Caspar a;. we i nberger 3u ~ y 2 7, ~ 9134 Page 3 so with your Department· In this vein, we request that your staff contact us to arrange a meeting to |
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E&P Forum REMOVAL OF OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS AN INDUSTRY POSITION PAPER Whilst every ef fort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, neither E ~ P Forum, nor any of its members will assume liability for any use made thereof.
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ii) The other paper, Annex 2, addressing all other relevant issues should be regarded as a general statement of objectives to be achieved in discussions with coastal states and regional authorities.
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to achieve the same without removing such installation or part thereof and further provided that, if on the basis of the foregoing removal is necessary, in water depths of more than 40 metres measured at lowest astronomical tide such removal shall ensure an unobstructed water column of at least 40 metres measured as aforesaid .
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In water depths of less than 40 metres any installation shall be completely removed to the extent it protrudes above the seabed except in the following circumstances:(i) it is manifest that such removal would serve no significant legitimate interest existing or foreseeable at that time, including but not limited to the safety of navigation, the enhancement or protection of the marine environment, the conduct of fisheries, mining operations or the exercise of other legitimate uses of the sea, the seabed or subsoil; or (ii)
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disposal on site , and (ii) disposal in areas designated by Coastal States as artificial reef sites, provided that there shall, except in the exceptional circumstances specified in paragraph ~ and 4 (ii)
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Mcmbers of E & P Fon~m and their Represen~tives Member Arp s.p.~. AmeTican Pctrolcum Instirute Amoco Production Compan!
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