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30 C.F.R. §§ 250.913–250.918

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§250.913. When must I resubmit Platform Verification Program plans?

30 C.F.R. § 250.913

(a)
You must resubmit any design verification, fabrication verification, or installation verification plan to the Regional Supervisor for approval if:
(1)
The CVA changes;
(2)
The CVA's or assigned personnel's qualifications change; or
(3)
The level of work to be performed changes.
(b)
If only part of a verification plan is affected by one of the changes described in paragraph (a) of this section, you can resubmit only the affected part. You do not have to resubmit the summary of technical details unless you make changes in the technical details.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.914. How do I nominate a CVA?

30 C.F.R. § 250.914

(a)
As part of your design verification, fabrication verification, or installation verification plan, you must nominate a CVA for the Regional Supervisor's approval. You must specify whether the nomination is for the design, fabrication, or installation phase of verification, or for any combination of these phases.
(b)
For each CVA, you must submit a list of documents to be forwarded to the CVA, and a qualification statement that includes the following:
(1)
Previous experience in third-party verification or experience in the design, fabrication, installation, or major modification of offshore oil and gas platforms. This should include fixed platforms, floating platforms, manmade islands, other similar marine structures, and related systems and equipment;
(2)
Technical capabilities of the individual or the primary staff for the specific project;
(3)
Size and type of organization or corporation;
(4)
In-house availability of, or access to, appropriate technology. This should include computer programs, hardware, and testing materials and equipment;
(5)
Ability to perform the CVA functions for the specific project considering current commitments;
(6)
Previous experience with BSEE requirements and procedures;
(7)
The level of work to be performed by the CVA.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.915. What are the CVA's primary responsibilities?

30 C.F.R. § 250.915

(a)
The CVA must conduct specified reviews according to §§ 250.916, 250.917, and 250.918 of this subpart.
(b)
Individuals or organizations acting as CVAs must not function in any capacity that would create a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest.
(c)
The CVA must consider the applicable provisions of the documents listed in § 250.901(a); the alternative codes, rules, and standards approved under § 250.901(b); and the requirements of this subpart.
(d)
The CVA is the primary contact with the Regional Supervisor and is directly responsible for providing immediate reports of all incidents that affect the design, fabrication and installation of the platform.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.916. What are the CVA's primary duties during the design phase?

30 C.F.R. § 250.916

(a)
The CVA must use good engineering judgment and practices in conducting an independent assessment of the design of the platform, major modification, or repair. The CVA must ensure that the platform, major modification, or repair is designed to withstand the environmental and functional load conditions appropriate for the intended service life at the proposed location.
(b)
Primary duties of the CVA during the design phase include the following—
(c)
The CVA must submit interim reports and a final report to the Regional Supervisor, and to you, during the design phase in accordance with the approved schedule required by § 250.911(d). In each interim and final report the CVA must:
(1)
Provide a summary of the material reviewed and the CVA's findings;
(2)
In the final CVA report, make a recommendation that the Regional Supervisor either accept, request modifications, or reject the proposed design unless such a recommendation has been previously made in an interim report;
(3)
Describe the particulars of how, by whom, and when the independent review was conducted; and
(4)
Provide any additional comments the CVA deems necessary.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.917. What are the CVA's primary duties during the fabrication phase?

30 C.F.R. § 250.917

(a)
The CVA must use good engineering judgment and practices in conducting an independent assessment of the fabrication activities. The CVA must monitor the fabrication of the platform or major modification to ensure that it has been built according to the approved design and the fabrication plan. If the CVA finds that fabrication procedures are changed or design specifications are modified, the CVA must inform you. If you accept the modifications, then the CVA must so inform the Regional Supervisor.
(b)
Primary duties of the CVA during the fabrication phase include the following—
(c)
The CVA must submit interim reports and a final report to the Regional Supervisor, and to you, during the fabrication phase in accordance with the approved schedule required by § 250.911(d). In each interim and final report the CVA must:
(1)
Give details of how, by whom, and when the independent monitoring activities were conducted;
(2)
Describe the CVA's activities during the verification process;
(3)
Summarize the CVA's findings;
(4)
Confirm or deny compliance with the design specifications and the approved fabrication plan;
(5)
In the final CVA report, make a recommendation to accept or reject the fabrication unless such a recommendation has been previously made in an interim report; and
(6)
Provide any additional comments that the CVA deems necessary.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.918. What are the CVA's primary duties during the installation phase?

30 C.F.R. § 250.918

(a)
The CVA must use good engineering judgment and practice in conducting an independent assessment of the installation activities.
(b)
Primary duties of the CVA during the installation phase include the following—
(c)
The CVA must submit interim reports and a final report to the Regional Supervisor, and to you, during the installation phase in accordance with the approved schedule required by § 250.911(d). In each interim and final report the CVA must:
(1)
Give details of how, by whom, and when the independent monitoring activities were conducted;
(2)
Describe the CVA's activities during the verification process;
(3)
Summarize the CVA's findings;
(4)
Confirm or deny compliance with the approved installation plan;
(5)
In the final report, make a recommendation to accept or reject the installation unless such a recommendation has been previously made in an interim report; and
(6)
Provide any additional comments that the CVA deems necessary.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.