Verification of Fixed Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms An Analysis of Need, Scope, and Alternative Verification Systems (1977) / Chapter Skim
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INTRODUCTION
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Furthermore, no major oil spills in the Gulf have been attributed to structural failure. The outlook is for increasing the pace of development for offshore oil and gas to meet the demand for these fuels that cannot be met by onshore development in the United States.
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Even though the oil leakage resulted from the nature of the subbottom geology and leakage around the well casing, rather than structural deficiency of the platform, the event was a rallying point for many environmental groups who were seeking Congressional support for their concerns. Public pressure brought about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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This means that the oil industry must have adequate technology and must use it safely, that Federal agencies must exercise their management and regulatory responsibilities to ensure that the oil industry meet its obligations, and the Federal, state, and local agencies must coordinate their efforts to minimize disruption of coastal communities and environments by those facilities and other development required to support offshore operations .*
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cation in the Gulf of Mexico would be appropriate in the Atlantic, off Alaska, and in other deep water regions.
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