Index to the Rulemaking Record
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards
for Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids and
other Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluids in the
Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category
(40 CFR 435)
Docket Number W-98-26
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water/Office of Science and Technology
Engineering and Analysis Division (4303)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
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I. Pre-1999 Proposal Page
A. Regulatory Background Information
(a) General 5
(b) State and Regional Rules, Regulations, and Permits 6
B. Public Participation
(a) Special Meetings and Presentations 7
C. Options Development, Cost and Non-Water Quality Environmental Impact Analysis
(a) General 8
(b) Discharge Monitoring Methods and Limitations 9
(c) Drilling Waste Characterization 13
(d) Drilling Waste Management and Control Technologies 15
D. Environmental Assessment
(a) General 21
(b) Synthetic Drilling Fluid Characterization 24
(c) Ambient Environmental Studies 28
E. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analysis 33
F. Confidential Business Information 35
II. 1999 Proposal
A. Preamble and Proposed Regulation 36
B. Development Document 36
C. Environmental Assessment 36
D. Economic Analysis 37
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DI. Post-1999 Proposal
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A. Public Participation
(a) Public comments on 1999 proposal 38
(b) Public meetings 41
(c) Stakeholder meetings 42
B. Data Gathering
(a) EPA data/information collection efforts 46
(b) Data/information provided by Industry 53
C. Statistical and Engineering Analyses
(a) Revised statistical analysis of retention-on-cuttings 60
(b) Revised engineering models and compliance cost analyses 61
(c) Revised pollutant loadings analyses 62
D. Non-water Quality Impact Analyses 63
E. Analytical Methods 65
F. Environmental Assessment
(a) New information 67
(b) Revised analyses 69
G. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analyses 70
H. Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements for BMP Plan 72
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IV. Post-2000 Notice of Data Availability (NODA)
Page
A. Public Participation
(a) Public comments on the NODA 73
(b) Stakeholder meetings 83
(c) Public meetings 84
B. Data Gathering
(a) EPA data/information collection efforts 85
(b) Data/information provided by Industry 90
C. Statistical and Engineering Analyses
(a) Statistical analysis of retention on cuttings 102
(b) Engineering models and compliance cost analyses 103
D. Non-Water Quality Impacts 104
E. Analytical Methods 106
F. Environmental Assessment Ill
G. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analyses 113
H. OMB Review and Technical Support Documents 115
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I. Pre-1999 Proposal
A. Regulatory Background Information
(a) General
No.
Document Title
Volume
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1
U.S. EPA. 1993. Development Document For Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Offshore
Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category.
EPA 821-R-93-003.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Development Document for
Final Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal
Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category,
EPA 821-R-96-023, October 1996.
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A. Regulatory Background Information
(b) State and Regional Rules, Regulations, and Permits
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Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) Title 18. Environmental
Conservation, Chapter 70 - Water Quality Standards and Chapter 80
- Drinking Water.
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game. 1998. Fax transmission
from M. Beverage; AK Rule 2-S-H-11-96 and 5 AAC 31.390.
December 10, 1998.
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B. Public Participation
(a) Meetings and Presentations
No.
Document Title
Volume
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Pages
1
Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "May 8-9, 1997,
Meeting in Houston, Texas-Inception of Industry/Stakeholder Work
Groups to Address Issues of Discharges Associated with Synthetic-
Based Drilling Fluids (SBF)," January 14, 1999.
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2
Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Meeting with Oil
and Gas Industry Representatives Regarding Synthetic Drilling
Fluids," July 2, 1996, with two attachments: 1) Information package
entitled "Enhanced Mineral Oils (EMO) for Drilling," presented by
Exxon Co., U.S.A Marketing, Donald F. Jacques, Ph. D., June 25,
1996, and 2) Letter from Michael E. Parker, P.E., Exxon Company
U.S.A., to M. B. Rubin, U.S. EPA, September 17, 1996.
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(a) General
No.
Document Title
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Pages
1
Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Phone
Conversation Regarding Number of Wells Drilled in Cook Inlet,
Alaska," October 23, 1998.
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Phone
Conversations Regarding Number of Wells Likely to Switch from
Using OBF to SBF Post SBF Effluent Guidelines," October 28, 1998.
1
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "October 13 1998
Teleconference Regarding SBF Use," October 20, 1998.
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Baker, Ron, "A Primer of Offshore Operations," Second Edition,
Petroleum Extension Service, University of Texas at Austin, 1985.
Public
Document
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(b) Discharge Monitoring Methods and Limitations
No.
Document Title
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Pages
1
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1992. Standard
Guide for Conducting 10-day Static Sediment Toxicity Tests with
Marine and Estuarine Amphipods. ASTM 1367-92.
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Addy, J.M., J.P. Hartley and P.J.C. Tibbetts. 1984. Ecological effects
of low toxicity oil-based mud drilling in the Beatrice Oilfield. Marine
Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 15, No. 12. pp. 429-436.
1
8
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API. 1995. Reducing Uncertainty in Laboratory Sediment Toxicity
Tests. API Publication 4632. Health and Environmental Sciences
Department. September 1995.
1
143
4
Berge, J.A. 1996. The effect of treated drill cuttings on benthic
recruitment and community structure: main results of an experimental
study on a natural seabed In: The Physical and Biological Effects of
Processed Oily Drill Cuttings. E&P Forum Report No. 2.61/202. April
1996. pp. 41-63.
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Boothe, P.N. and B.J. Presley. 1989. Trends in sediment trace
concentrations around six petroleum drilling platforms in the northwest
Gulf of Mexico. In: F.R. Englehardt, J.P. Ray and A.H. Gillam (Eds.)
Drilling Wastes. Elsevier Applied Science, London, pp. 3-22.
1
12
6
Bothner, M.H. et al. 1985. The Georges Bank Monitoring Program
1985: Analysis of Trace Metals. U.S. Geological Survey Circular 988.
1
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Boyd, P.A., D.L. Whitfill, T.S. Carter and J.P. Allamon. 1985. New
Base Oil Used in Low-Toxicity Oil Muds. J. Petroleum Technology,
January 1985, pp. 137-142
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Brandsma, M.G. 1996. Computer simulations of oil-based mud
cuttings discharges in the North Sea. In: The Physical and Biological
Effects of Processed Oily Drill Cuttings. E&P Forum Report No.
2.61/202. April 1996. pp. 25-40.
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BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd. 1996. BP Single well
15/20b-12 (Donan) synthetic mud (Petrofree) second post-drilling
environmental survey. Environment & Technology Ltd. ERT Draft
Report No. 96/062/3 June 1996.
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Candler, J., R. Herbert and A.J.J. Leuterman. 1997. Effectiveness of a
10-day ASTM Amphipod Sediment Test to Screen Drilling Mud Base
Fluids for Benthic Toxicity. SPE 37890 Society of Petroleum
Engineers Inc. March 1997. 19 pp.
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Churan, M., J.E. Candler and M. Freeman. Onsite and Offsite
Monitoring of Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids for Oil Contamination.
SPE 37906 Society of Petroleum Engineers Inc. March 1997. 14 pp.
2
14
12
Hood., C.A. 1997. Letter to J. Daly, USEPA with unpublished
sediment toxicity data from Baker Hughes, INTEQ. July 9, 1997.
2
14
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Ooi, B-H. 1994. Marine Environmental Monitoring Program. SPE
27166 Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. January 1994.
2
10
14
Rabke S. et al. 1998. Interlaboratory Comparison of a 96-hour
Mysidopsis bahia Bioassay Using a Water Insoluble Synthetic-Based
Drilling Fluid. Presented at 19th Annual Meeting of Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Charlotte NC, November
15-19, 1998.
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3
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Rabke S. and J. Candler. 1998. Development of Acute Benthic Toxicity
Testing for Monitoring Synthetic-Based Muds Discharged Offshore.
Presented at IBC Conference on Minimizing the Environmental Effects
of Offshore Drilling, Houston Texas, February 9, 1998.
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Slater, M., M.H. Hille and A. Molversmyr. 1995. Commonly Used
Biodegradation Techniques for Drilling Fluid Chemicals, Are They
Popular? SPE/IADC 29376, pp. 387-397.
2
9
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Weintritt, D. and R. Benjamin, "Evaluation of Static Sheen Test for
Water-Based Muds, Synthetic-Based Muds, and Enhanced Mineral Oils
(Draft)," August 1998, with cover letter from Robert J. Moran, National
Ocean Industries Association, to Joseph M. Daly, U.S. EPA, September
28, 1998.
2
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, E-mail letter to Roger Claff, API, regarding
"Comments on Static Sheen Report," October 15, 1998.
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No.
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Annis, Max R., "Procedures for Sampling and Testing Cuttings
Discharged While Drilling With Synthetic-Based Muds," prepared for
the American Petroleum Institute (API) ad hoc Retention on Cuttings
Work Group under the API Production Effluent Guidelines Task Force,
August 19, 1998.
2
16
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Methods for Assessing the
Toxicity of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Estuarine and
Marine Amphipods. Office of Research and Development. EPA/600/R-
94/025. June 1994.
2
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21
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Carcinogens -
Working With Carcinogens. NIOSH-77-206. August 1977.
2
53
22
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Methods for the Determination
of Diesel, Mineral, and Crude Oils in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Discharges. Office of Water. Engineering and Analysis Division. EPA
821-R-92-008. December 1992.
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75
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Handbook for Analytical
Quality Control in Water and Wastewater Laboratories. Environmental
Monitoring and Support Laboratory. EPA-600/4-79-019. March 1979.
2
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24
Montgomery, R., Pechan-Avanti Group. Memorandum to Joseph Daly,
USEPA, regarding Draft API Sediment Toxicity Protocol for Use With
Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids (with attachments). December 11, 1998.
2
112
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Daniels, C.B. 1998. Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids: An Assessment of
the Spatial Distribution of Toxicants in Sediments from Gulf of Mexico
Drilling Platforms. A Report Prepared for the Office of Water.
EPA/600/R-98/104.
2
11
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American Petroleum Institute, Information package regarding "Data
Tables for the Conference Call for Review of 2nd Round of Range-
Finders," API Drilling Mud Issue Work Group ad hoc SBM Sediment
Toxicity Protocol Development Work Group, September 11, 1998.
2
10
27
American Petroleum Institute, Information package regarding
"Conference Call for Review of 3rd Round of Range-Finders," API
Drilling Mud Issue Work Group ad hoc SBM Sediment Toxicity
Protocol Development Work Group, December 11, 1998.
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No.
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Uhler, A.D. and J.M. Neff, Battelle, "Survey of Monitoring Approaches
for the Detection of Oil Contamination in Synthetic-Based Drilling
Muds," prepared for the American Petroleum Institute, August 1998,
with cover letter from Robert Moran, National Ocean Industries
Association, to Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA, October 21, 1998.
2
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Uhler, A.D., J.A. Seavey, and G.S. Durell, Battelle, "Laboratory
Evaluation of Static Sheen Replacements: RPE Method (Final Draft
Report)," plus addendum, November 16, 1998, with cover letter from
Robert Moran, National Ocean Industries Association, to Joseph Daly,
U.S. EPA, November 16, 1998.
2
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Uhler, A.D., J.A. Seavey, and G.S. Durell, Battelle, "Laboratory
Evaluation of Static Sheen Replacements: GC/MS Method (Draft
Report)," November 16, 1998, with cover letter from Robert Moran,
National Ocean Industries Association, to Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA,
November 19, 1998.
2
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Ditsworth, G.R., D.W. Schults, and J.K.P. Jones. 1990. Preparation of
Benthic Substrates for Sediment Toxicity Testing. Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. Vol. 9, pp. 1523-1529.
2
7
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Suedel, B.C., J.H. Rodgers, and P.A. Clifford. 1993. Bioavailability of
Fluoranthene in Freshwater Sediment Toxicity Tests. Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. Vol. 12, pp. 155-165.
2
11
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American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1994. Standard
Guide for Collection, Storage, Characterization, and Manipulation of
Sediments for Toxicological Testing. ASTM
E 1391-94 .
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(c) Drilling Waste Characterization
No.
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American Petroleum Institute (API). 1998. Responses to Technical
Questions for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry
Representatives. E-mail from M. Parker, Exxon to J. Daly, U.S.
EPA/OW with attached file, August 7, 1998.
2
16
2
Avanti Corporation, "Assessment and Comparison of Available Drilling
Waste Data from Wells Drilled Using Water Based Fluids and Synthetic
Based Fluids," prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
contract 68-C5-0035, September 30, 1997.
2
22
3
Annis, Max R, "Retention of Synthetic-Based Drilling Material on
Cuttings Discharged to the Gulf Of Mexico," prepared for the American
Petroleum Institute (API) ad hoc Retention on Cuttings Work Group
under the API Production Effluent Guidelines Task Force, August 29,
1997.
2
49
4
Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, letter to Larry Henry, Chevron USA
Production Co., regarding "Technical Questions for Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Industry Representatives," with attachment,
April 1, 1998.
2
8
5
The Pechan-Avanti Group, Worksheet regarding "Calculation of
Organics in Waste Cuttings Due to Crude Contamination," January 20,
1999.
2
1
6
SAIC, Worksheet entitled "Calculations for Average Density of Dry
Solids in Cook Inlet Drilling Mud," June 6, 1994.
2
1
7
The Pechan-Avanti Group, Worksheet regarding "Calculation of Model
Well SBF Drilling Fluid Formulation," October 26, 1998.
2
28
8
Baker-Hughes Inteq, Product information sheet featuring "Typical
Formulation, 14.0 lb/gal / 70/30 SWR," 1995.
2
1
9
Friedheim, J. E., and H.L. Conn, "Second Generation Synthetic Fluids
in the North Sea: Are They Better?" IADC/SPE 35061, 1996.
2
14
10
Baker-Hughes Inteq, Product Bulletin for "ISO-TEQ™," 1994.
2
1
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Baker-Hughes Inteq, Material safety Data Sheet for "MIL-BAR"
(Barite), March 21, 1994.
2
2
12
Baker-Hughes Inteq, Case history information featuring synthetic-based
drilling fluid properties, 1995.
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3
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Contamination of
Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluid (SBF) with Crude Oil," January 14,
1999.
2
1
14
The Pechan-Avanti Group, Worksheet regarding "Number of Days to
Drill Model SBF Wells," October 27, 1998.
2
3
15
Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding, "Market Share of
Respondents to Technical Questions," August 17, 1998.
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(d) Drilling Waste Management and Control Technologies
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Veil, John A., Argonne National Laboratory, Washington, D.C., "Data
Summary of Offshore Drilling Waste Disposal Practices," prepared for the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Engineering and Analysis Division,
and the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, November
1998.
2
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2
The Pechan-Avanti Group, "Trip Report: Demonstration of the 'Mud 10'
Drilling Fluid Recovery Device at the Amoco Marlin Deepwater Drill Site,"
August 7, 1998.
2
21
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Data Showing the
Performance of the Mud 10 with North Sea Oil Wells," January 14, 1999.
2
55
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Martin, Neil, Enaco PLC, letter to Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA, regarding the
MUD 10 Fluid Recovery Unit, with attached literature and data, July 22,
1997.
2
33
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Brandt/EPI, "The Handbook on Solids Control and Waste Management,"
4th edition, 1996.
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134
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Mclntyre, Jamie, Avanti Corporation, Memorandum to Joseph Daly, U.S.
EPA, regarding "Summary of December 2 Meeting with David Wood of
Mud Recovery Systems," December 18, 1997.
2
4
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Daly, Joseph, U.S. EPA, Memorandum regarding "Cost of Synthetic-
Based Drilling Fluids (SBF)," January 15, 1999.
2
1
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M-I Drilling Fluids, Bar graph entitled "M-I's Synthetics Marketplace,"
with notation it was handed to J. Daly by J. Candler on January 30, 1997.
2
1
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Mclntyre, Jamie, Avanti Corporation, Telephone Communication Report
on conversation with Peter Matthews, Newpark Drilling Fluids, regarding
'"Centrifugal Dryer' for Drill Cuttings," May 29, 1998.
2
1
10
Derrick Equipment Company, Product brochure entitled "Derrick HI-G™
Dryer with Optional Hydrocyclone Packages," October 1997.
2
6
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Mclntyre, J., Avanti Corporation, Telephone Communication Report on
conversation with Mike Montgomery, Brandt Company, regarding
"Questions regarding Brandt solids control equipment," with attached
product bulletins, April 13, 1998.
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Mclntyre, J., Avanti Corporation, Telephone Communication Report on
conversation with George Potts, Derrick Equipment Company, regarding
"Questions regarding Derrick solids control equipment," with attached
price information, April 24, 1998.
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5
13
Mclntyre, J., Avanti Corporation, Telephone Communication Report on
conversations with Paul Hanson (on April 20, 1998), and George Murphy
(on April 24, 1998) of SWACO, regarding "Questions regarding SWACO
solids control equipment," with attached product brochures.
2
7
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Mclntyre, J., Avanti Corporation, Telephone Communication Report on
conversation with Bryan Murry, Broadbent, Inc., regarding "Questions
regarding Broadbent solids control equipment," with attached product
brochure, April 15, 1998.
2
25
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Mud Recovery Systems, Ltd., Product brochure entitled "M.U.D. 10 and
M.U.D. 6 Mud Recovery and Cuttings Cleaning System," undated.
2
7
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Walters. Herb. "Dewaterina of Drilling Fluids." in Petroleum Engineer
International. February 1991.
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Carriere, J. and E. Lee, Walk, Haydel and Associates, Inc., "Water-Based
Drilling Fluids and Cuttings Disposal Study Update," Offshore Effluent
Guidelines Comments Research Fund Administered by Liskow and Lewis,
January 1989.
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Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with personnel at Frances Torque Service, regarding
"Cuttings box rental costs (Gulf of Mexico area)," June 4, 1998.
3
1
19
Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with John Belsome, Seabulk Offshore Ltd., regarding
"Offshore supply boat costs and specifications," June 3, 1998.
3
1
20
Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with George Bano, Sea Mar Management, regarding
"Offshore supply boat costs and specifications," June 3, 1998.
3
1
21
U.S. EPA, "Trip Report to Campbell Wells Land Treatment, Bourg,
Louisiana, March 12, 1992," May 29, 1992.
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36
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Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Frank Lyon, Newpark Environmental, regarding
"Drilling Waste Zero Discharge Disposal Costs," May 19, 1998.
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Mclntyre, Jamie, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Darron Stankey, McKittrick Solid Waste Disposal
Facility, regarding "California Prices for Land Disposal of Drilling Wastes,"
October 16,1998.
3
1
24
Mclntyre, Jamie, SAIC, Telecon on conversation with Josh Stenson,
Carlisle Trucking, regarding "Costs to Truck Wastes from Kenai, Alaska to
Arlington, Oregon," May 23, 1995.
3
1
25
Montgomery, Richard, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunication
Report on conversation with Shane Morgan, Ecology Control
Incorporated, regarding "costs associated with land and water transport of
drill cuttings and drilling fluids for offshore oil platforms operating off the
California coast," May 9, 1998.
3
4
26
Weideman, Allison, U.S. EPA, "Trip Report to Alaska Cook Inlet and
North Slope Oil and Gas Facilities, August 25-29, 1993," August 31, 1994.
3
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Newpark Environmental Services, Facsimile of Price List, Effective May
1, 1998, from Lisa L. Denman to Kerri Kennedy, May 26, 1998.
3
5
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U.S. Liquids of Louisiana, Facsimile of Price List, from "Betty" to Jamie
Mclntyre, May 26, 1998.
3
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Mclntyre, Jamie, SAIC, Telecon on conversation with Alan Katel,
Chemical Waste Management of the Northeast, regarding "Cost of
Disposing Drilling Wastes and Possible Transportation Routes," May 9,
1995.
3
1
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Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Todd Franklin, Apollo Services, regarding "Apollo
Services drilling waste zero discharge practices and cost," May 19, 1998.
3
3
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Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Nubon Guidry, National Injection Services, regarding
"Zero discharge practices for OBM and SBM," April 29, 1998.
3
18
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Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Gene Kraemer, National Injection Services, regarding
"Zero discharge costs and space requirements: Onsite injection," May 19,
1998.
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Montgomery, Richard, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunication
report on conversation with David Daniel, Environmental Enterprises,
regarding "Cost Associated with Drilling Fluid Regulatory Options,"
October 15, 1998.
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Science Applications International Corporation, "Final: Offshore Oil and
Gas Industry: Analysis of the Cost and Pollutant Removal Estimates for
the BCT, BAT, and NSPS Options for the Drill Cuttings and Drilling Fluid
Streams," submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Engineering and Analysis Division, January 13, 1993.
3
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Engineering News Record, "Construction Cost Index History (1908-
1997)," website address http://www.enr.com/cost/costcci.htm, June 8,
1998.
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Mclntyre, Jamie, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunication Report
on conversation with John Candler, M-I Drilling Fluids, regarding "Cost
Estimates for Proposed RPE Method," October 16, 1998.
3
1
37
Kennedy, Kerri, The Pechan-Avanti Group, Telecommunications Report
on conversation with Mike Singler, National Injection Services, regarding
"NIS Drilling Waste Zero Discharge Technology and Costs," May 11,
1998.
3
1
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The Pechan-Avanti Group, Worksheet regarding "Calculation of Daily
Onsite Injection Cost, October 30, 1998.
3
1
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The Pechan-Avanti Group, "BAT Compliance Cost Analysis: '0% OBF
Wells Convert' Scenario," prepared for Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA, Office of
Water, Engineering and Analysis Division, January 21, 1999.
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11
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The Pechan-Avanti Group, "BAT Compliance Cost Analysis: '100% OBF
Wells Convert' Scenario," prepared for Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA, Office of
Water, Engineering and Analysis Division, January 21, 1999.
3
11
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The Pechan-Avanti Group, "BAT Pollutant Reductions Analysis: '0%
OBF Wells Convert' Scenario," prepared for Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA,
Office of Water, Engineering and Analysis Division, January 20, 1999.
3
5
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The Pechan-Avanti Group, "BAT Pollutant Reductions Analysis: '100%
OBF Wells Convert' Scenario," prepared for Joseph Daly, U.S. EPA,
Office of Water, Engineering and Analysis Division, January 20, 1999.
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E. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
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1996 Drilling Costs
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Beck, Robert J. and Laura Bell. 1998. "OGJ 200 Companies Posted
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Bureau of Economic Analysis, Table A-2.4. - Total Multipliers, by
Industry Aggregation, for Output, Earnings, and Employment. Regional
Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS II)
6
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Transmitted to the Congress February 1998.
6
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http://www.greenpeace.org/~climate/arctic/act.html
6
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http ://www. mms. gov/alaska/crproj ect/northstar/northstar. htm
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http://www.mms.gov/alaska/fo/history/allwellc.html
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http://www.mms.gov/alaska/fo/history/salearea.html
6
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http://www.mms.gov/alaska/re/96-0033/10.htm
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http://www.mms.gOv/alaska/re/96%2D0033/5.htm
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http://www.mms.gov/pacific/explorat/plfintro.html
6
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Jones, Anne. ERG. 1998. Memorandum to Rulemaking Record regarding,
"Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Synthetic Drilling Fluids Effluent
Guidelines." January 20, 1999.
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Covington, James C., U.S. EPA. 1998. Memorandum regarding well
count data from the Railroad Commission of Texas. June 15, 1998
6
1
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State of Alaska: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1996
Annual Report
6
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U.S. Department of the Interior, MMS. TIMS Database. April 27, 1998.
6
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U.S. Department of the Interior, MMS. 1998. Platform Inspection
System, Complex/Structure
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U.S. EPA. 1992. EPA Guidelines for Implementing the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. April 1992.
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Guidelines and Standards of Performance for the Offfshore Oil and Gas
Industry
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U.S. EPA. 1995. Economic Impact Analysis of Final Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the Oil and Gas
Extraction Point Source Category
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Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act and Related Provisions of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. February 5, 1997.
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Coon, K. and J. Buchert, Versar, Inc. Memorandum to Kathy Zirbser,
USEPA, regarding Toxic Weighting Factors (TWFs) for Synthetic Drilling
Fluids Pollutants of Concern. October 27, 1998.
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Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction (Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids)
Industry. December 31, 1998.
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No.
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No. of
Pages
1
Confidential Business Information regarding subsea pumping system,
1998
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A. Preamble and Proposed Regulation
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of
Pages
1
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance
Standards for Synthetic Based and Other Non-Aqueous Drilling
Fluids in the Oil and Gas Extraction Point source Category;
Proposed Rule. Wednesday, February 3, 1999.
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B.
Development Document
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of
Pages
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U.S. EPA. Development Document for Proposed Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Synthetic-Based Drilling
Fluids and other Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluids in the Oil and Gas
Extraction Point Source Category. Office of Science and
Technology. EPA-821-B-98-021. February 1999.
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C.
Environmental Assessment
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of
Pages
1
U.S. EPA. Environmental Assessment of Proposed Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Synthetic-Based Drilling
Fluids and other Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluids in the Oil and Gas
Extraction Point Source Category. EPA-821-B-98-019. February
1999.
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D. Economic Analysis
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of
Pages
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U.S. EPA. Economic Analysis of Proposed Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and Standards for Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids and
other Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluids in the Oil and Gas Extraction
Point Source Category. EPA-821-B-98-020. February 3, 1999.
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A. Public Participation
(a) Public Comments on 1999 Proposal
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Kosinski, E., The Bethlehem Corporation. Letter to J. Daly,
EPA in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines.
5/26/99.
Attachments:
Kirby, R., EPA Undated. Email communication to E. Kosinski,
Bethlehem Corp. requesting hard copy of comments.
Bethlehem Corporation. 1999. The Bethlehem Thermal-D™
System Drill Cuttings Treatment System Description.
4/14/99.
UK Offshore Operators Association. 1999. Drilling Mud
System Control in the UK. Download from
UKOOApilesyn.htm. 5/26/99.
Bethlehem Corporation. Undated. The Porcupine® Processor,
The Thermal Processing Solution for Drying, Heating,
Cooling and Reacting. Brochure.
8
26
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Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids L.L.C. Letter to R. Kirby, EPA
in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/4/99.
8
2
3
Velez, P.K., Shell Offshore Inc. Letter to M. Rubin, EPA in
response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/3/99.
Attachments:
Velez, P.K., Shell Offshore Inc. Letter to A. Wiedeman, EPA
in response to proposed coastal effluent limitation
guidelines. 5/24/95.
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(a) Public Comments on 1999 Proposal
No.
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No. of Pages
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Grooms, A.M., Utility Water Act Group. Letter to J. Daly, EPA
in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/3/99.
Attachments:
Schlekat, C.E., K.J. Scott, R.C. Swartz, B. Albrecht, L. Antrim,
K. Doe, S. Douglas, J.A. Ferretti, D.J. Hansen, D.W.
Moore, C. Mueller, and A. Tang. 1995.
Interlaboratory Comparison of a 10-Day Sediment
Toxicity Test Method Using Ampelisca abdita,
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EPA. 1988. Availability, Adequacy, and Comparability of
Testing Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants
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USEPA's Measurement Methods. Draft. Office of
Acid Deposition, Environmental Monitoring and Quality
Assurance. 10/87.
Gebhart, J.E., J.D. Messman, and G.F. Wallace. 1988.
Interlaboratory Evaluation of SW-846 Methods 7470
and 7471 for the Determination of Mercury in
Environmental Samples. Prepared for EPA, Office of
Research and Development. EPA/600/4-88/011.
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391
5
Hood, C.A., Baker Hughes INTEQ. Letter to M. Rubin, EPA
in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/4/99.
8
5
6
Kirsner, J., Baroid Drilling Fluids. Letter to J. Daly, EPA in
response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/3/99.
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Rubin, M., API and R.J. Moran, NOIA. Letter to M. Rubin,
EPA in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines.
5/4/99.
8
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Theriot, G.T., Exxon Company, U.S.A. Letter to J. Daly, EPA
in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/4/99.
8
2
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Farmer, J.M., BP Amoco Exploration. Letter to J. Daly, EPA in
response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/12/99.
Attachments:
Fechhelm, R.G., B.J. Gallaway, and J.M. Farmer. 1999.
Deepwater Sampling at a Synthetic Drilling Mud
Discharge Site on the Outer Continental Shelf, Northern
Gulf of Mexico. SPE 52744.
Fechhelm, R.G., B.J. Gallaway, G.F. Hubbard, S. MacLean,
and L.R. Martin. Chemical and Biological Effects of
Synthetic Drilling Fluid (Petrofree LE) Discharge at a
Deepwater Site in the Gulf of Mexico. Draft submitted
to Marine Environmental Research.
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(a) Public Comments on 1999 Proposal
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
10
Siebert, S.M., State of Florida, Department of Community
Affairs. Letter to M. Rubin, EPA in response to proposed
effluent limitation guidelines. 5/17/99.
8
3
11
Shavelson, B., Cook Inlet Keeper. Letter to J. Daly, EPA in
response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/2/99.
8
3
12
Tibbs, T.R., Alachua County Department of Environmental
Protection. Letter to J. Daly, EPA in response to proposed
effluent limitation guidelines. 5/17/99.
8
2
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Taylor, W.R., U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of
Environmental Policy and Compliance. Letter to J. Daly, EPA
in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/24/99.
8
6
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Wildermann, R, U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals
Management Service. Letter to R. Kirby, EPA in response to
proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 5/28/99.
8
6
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Morgan, M.C., Derrick Equipment Company. Letter to J. Daly,
EPA in response to proposed effluent limitation guidelines.
6/17/99.
8
2
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Veil, J.A., Argonne National Laboratory. Comments in response
to proposed effluent limitation guidelines. 6/22/99.
8
9
17
Hood, C.A., Baker Hughes INTEQ. Letter to W.B. Hathaway,
EPA Region 6 in response to proposed modification of NPDES
permit for the western portion of the OCS of the Gulf of Mexico
(GMG290000)
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2
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Holliday, G.H., Holliday Environmental Services, Inc. Letter to
J. Daly, EPA in response to proposed effluent limitation
guidelines. 5/18/99.
Attachments:
API. 1995. Metals Criteria for Land Management of
Exploration and Production Wastes: Technical Support
Document for API Recommended Guidance Values.
API Publ. No. 4600.
State of Louisiana. 1990. Amendment to Statewide Order No.
29-B. Department of Natural Resources, Office of
Conservation. 10/20/90.
Deuel, L.E., Jr. and G.H. Holliday. 1998. Geochemical
Partitioning of Metals in Spent Drilling Fluid Solids. In
Transactions of ASME, Journal of Energy Resources
Technology. 9/98. pp. 208-214.
Deuel, L.E., Jr. and G.H. Holliday. 1998. Soil Remediation for
the Petroleum Extraction Industry, Second Edition.
PennWell Books. Excerpt from Chapter 3.
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(b) Public Meetings
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Mclntyre, J. 1999. Minutes of the Public Meeting for the
Proposed SBF Rulemaking in Houston, TX on March 17, 1999.
Memorandum to J. Daly, EPA. 4/19/99.
Attachments:
Attendance Roster.
EPA Presentation Handout.
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A. Public Participation
(c) Stakeholder Meetings
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Minutes of the SBF Stakeholders Meeting, 7/22/99 in
Washington, DC
Attachments:
Attachment A: Agenda.
Attachment B: Attendance roster.
Attachment C: Handouts.
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15
2
Summary of Teleconference held 7/29/99 between EPA and
stakeholder workgroup chairs.
8
7
3
Minutes of the SBF Stakeholders Meeting, 8/26/99 in
Washington, DC
Attachments:
Attachment A: Agenda.
Attachment B: Attendance roster.
Attachment C: Data Needs for Post-Proposal SBF Engineering
Analysis.
Attachment D: EPA's Regulatory Schedule.
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15
4
Moran, R., National Ocean Industries Association. 1999. E-
mail to R. Kirby, EPA regarding industry presentation to PRP
Stakeholders.
Attachment:
Industry presentation made at the August 26 Presumptive
Rulemaking Stakeholder meeting.
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29
5
Johnston, C.A. 1999. Industry and Vendor Stakeholders
October 28, 1999, Meeting Summary Notes. Memorandum to
File. 11/16/99.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Agenda.
Attachment B: Attendance roster.
Attachment C: SWACO presentation and Verti-G Cuttings
Dryer Brochure.
Attachment D: Apollo Services, Around the World, MRU
Projects.
Attachment E: Elgin National Industries Inc., Process
Management.
Attachment F: JB Equipment presentation and Mud 10/6
brochure.
Attachment G: EPA Engineering Questionnaire.
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(c) Stakeholder Meetings
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
6
Johnston, C.A. 1999. Draft Meeting Summary Notes from
November 18, 1999 Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids
Stakeholders Meeting, Washington, DC. Memorandum to File.
11/18/99.
Attachment A: Agenda.
Attachment B: Attendance roster.
Attachment C: J. Candler, M-I Drilling Fluids Presentation.
Attachment D: Regulatory Scenarios for SBF Retention on
Cuttings.
Attachment E: SBF retention data review.
Attachment F: Solids control data needs.
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18
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Draft Meeting Summary Notes from
January 27, 2000 Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids Stakeholders
Meeting, Washington, DC. Memorandum to File. 2/11/00.
Attachment A: Stakeholder Meeting Agenda.
Attachment B: Stakeholder Meeting Attendees.
Attachment C: EPA Presentation.
Attachment D: J. Candler, M-I Drilling Fluids Presentation.
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(c) Stakeholder Meetings
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
8
Johnston, C.A. 2000. USEPA/OW/OST, Memorandum to File
regarding Stakeholder Meetings and Comments Regarding Draft
SBF FR Notice, 3/17/00.
Attachment A: Johnston, C., EPA Email to SBF Rulemaking
Stakeholders regarding Transmittal of Draft SBF FR
Notice and Next SBF Meeting Details. 3/1/00.
Attachment B: Johnston, C., EPA E-mail to SBF Rulemaking
Stakeholders regarding Draft SBF FR Notice
Teleconference. 3/7/00.
Attachment C: Johnston, C., EPA E-mail to SBF Rulemaking
Stakeholders regarding Action Items from 3/9/00
Teleconference. 3/10/00.
Attachment D: SBF Stakeholder Comments on Draft SBF FR
Notice.
Attachment E: SBF Stakeholder Meetings on Draft SBF FR
Notice:
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Draft Meeting Note from March
9, 2000 Teleconference Call. Memo to File.
3/10/00.
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Telephone Call with Shell
Offshore Inc. Regarding Sub-sea Pumping
Systems (3/13/00). Memo to File. 3/14/00.
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Cuttings Retention Data/Model
Review I [Minutes from Short Telephone
Conference Call on 3/13/00], Memo to File.
3/15/00.
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Cuttings Retention Data/Model
Review II [Minutes from Cuttings Retention
Meeting on 3/16/00], Memo to File. 3/17/00.
8
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Henry, L. 1999. Synthetic Mud EPA Site Visit - Summary.
Email to R. Kirby, EPA with industry summary of EPA's
offshore field trip. 12/13/99.
8
3
10
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Summary Notes from April 11, 2000
Meeting with Baroid Drilling Fluids on Regulatory Trends in the
North Sea and Ester-SBFs, Washington, DC. Memorandum to
File. 4/17/00.
Attachment A: Meeting Attendees.
Attachment B: PARCOM Decision 92/2
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
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(c) Stakeholder Meetings
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Summary Notes from April 13, 2000
Teleconference with Canada-Newfoundland Offshore
Petroleum Board, Washington, DC. Memorandum to File.
4/17/00.
Attachment A: Teleconference Participants
Attachment B: EPA Presentation
Attachment C: EPA Follow-up E-mail to C-NOPB
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
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25
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Minutes From Teleconference with
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) on April
18, 2000, Washington, DC. Memorandum to File. 5/1/00.
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 5/1/00.]
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B. Data Gathering
(a) EPA Data/Information Collection Efforts
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Veil, J., J. Daly, and N. Johnson. 1999. EPA speeds regs for
offshore synthetic-based mud. Oil & Gas Journal 9/13/99. pp
78-85.
8
5
2
Limia, J. 1999. Electronic communication with R. Kirby, EPA.
Methodology used for measuring free oil on treated cuttings.
9/27/99.
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2
3
Limia, J. 1999. Silica Micro-encapsulation: A Technology for
the Elimination of the Environmental Impact of Cutting
Discharges. Presented at the 1999 SPE/EPA Exploration and
Production Environmental Conference, Austin, TX 2/28-3/3.
SPE 52747.
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4
Bradford, D.W., F.B. Growcock, E. Malachosky, and C.N.
Fleming. 1999. Evaluation of Centrifugal Drying for Recovery
of Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids. Presented at the 1999
SPE/EPA Exploration and Production Environmental
Conference, Austin, TX 2/28-3/3. SPE 56566.
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11
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U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy. 1999.
Environmental Benefits of Advanced Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production Technology. DOE-FE-0385. 10/99.
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MMS. 1999. Deepwater Development Systems in the Gulf of
Mexico Basic Options. Download from site:
www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/offshore/deepwatr/options.html.
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2
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McMillin, K. 1999. Industry studies fluids management, long-
term effects of synthetic muds; fluid firms trying to meet global
standard. Offshore. 9/99. pp. 96-125.
9
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Johnston, C. 2000. Current List of References Used in
Preparation of SBF NODA. Memorandum to J. Ray, Equilon
Enterprises. 1/12/00.
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EPA. 1999. EPA Office of Compliance Sector Notebook
Project, Profile of the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry.
EPA/310-R-99-006.
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Superfund Sites Contaminated with
Oilfield Wastes. Memorandum to the Record. 1/19/00.
9
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Carter, M.W., Phillips Petroleum. 2000. Responses to
questions concerning SBF usage in Cook Inlet. 1/7/00.
9
6
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Mclntyre, J., Pechan-Avanti. 1999. Telephone Communication
Report. Communication with D. MacEachern, Shell Offshore
re: Questions Regarding Solids Control Technology. 12/15/99.
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(a) EPA Data/Information Collection Efforts
No.
Document Title
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No. of Pages
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. UKOOA Research Documents.
Memorandum to the Record. 2/14/00.
Attachments:
Bell, N, M. Smith, and A. Manning. 2000. Determination of
the Physical Characteristics of Cuttings Piles, using
Existing Survey Data and Drilling Information. R&D
Programme 1.1. Prepared by Cordah. 1/19/00.
Roddie, B., A. Skadsheim, D. Runciman, and G. Kjeilen. 1999.
UKOOA Drill Cuttings Initiative Research and
Development Programme Project 1.2 Cuttings Pile
Toxicity. Version 2. 12/16/99.
Dames & Moore and NIOZ. 1999. UKOOA Drill Cuttings
Initiative Research and Development Programme
Activity 2.1 Faunal Colonisation of Drill Cuttings Pile
Based on Literature Review. Document 43925-001-
403. 12/23/99.
Kjeilen, G., S.J. Cripps, A. Woodham, D. Runciman, and S.
Olsen. 1999. UKOOA Drill Cuttings Initiative
Research and Development Programme Project 2.3:
Natural Degradation and Estimated Recovery Time-
scales. Version 2. 10/12/99.
Ian Murray Engineering Ltd. Undated. UKOOA Drill Cuttings
Initiative R&D Programme Final Report for Study Item
3.1: Identification & Quantification of Potential
Disturbance of In-Situ Piles. Rev C.
Mitchell, D., R. Swannell, G. Kjeilen, S. Ramstad, O.D.
Brakstad, S. Cripps. 2000. UKOOA Project 4.1-
Acceleration of Natural Degradation. AEAT/ERRB/
ED12049/R/001. 1/00.
Cleator, B. 1999. The Practicality of Covering Drill Cuttings In
Situ: Task 5.1. Prepared by Environmental Resources
Management. 12/99.
Shimmield, G.B., E. Breuer, D.G. Cummings, O. Peppe, and T.
Shimmield. Undated. Contaminant Leaching from Drill
Cuttings Piles of the Northern and Central North Sea:
Field results from the Beryl "A" cuttings pile.
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Detailed Description of Executive Summary. Collation of Phase
1 Reports and Preparation of an Executive Summary
Report, "Key facts" Data Sheet and Presentation.
Http://www.ukooa.co.uk/issues/ drillcuttings/rdlO-
l.htm. 2/17/00.
Detailed Description of Data Gaps. Collation of Phase 1
Recommendations for Future/Additional Studies and
Preparation of Summary Report. Http://www.ukooa.
co.uk/issues/drillcuttings/rdlO-l.htm. 2/17/00.
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Limia, J.M. and R.L. Peresich. 1992. Esters: A Solution to the
Environmental Problems Associated with Oilwell Drilling.
Presented at the VII Congreso Latino-Americano de
Perforation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10/92.
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Getliff, J., A. Roach, J. Toya, J. Carpenter. 1997. An
Overview of the Environmental Benefits of LAO Based Drilling
Fluids for Offshore Drilling. Presented at the 5th International
Conference on Minimizing the Environmental Effects of Drilling
Operations. 6/23/97.
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Davies, J.M. and P.F. Kingston. 1992. Sources of
Environmental Disturbance Associated with Offshore Oil and
Gas Developments. In: W.J. Cairns (Ed.) North Sea Oil and the
Environment: Developing Oil and Gas Resources, Environmental
Impacts and Responses. University Press, Cambridge, pp. 417-
440.
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Bell, N., S.J. Cripps, T. Jacobsen, G. Kjeilan, G.B. Picken.
1998. Review of Drill Cuttings Piles in the North Sea, Final
Report, A Report for the Offshore Decommissioning
Communications Project, Aberdeen, UK.
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Hanni, G., J. Hartley, R. Munro, A. Skullerd. 1998.
Evolutionary Environmental Management of Drilling Discharges:
Results without Cost Penalty. SPE 46617. Provided by L.
Henry via e-mail 2/1/00.
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Johnston, C.A. 1999. Follow-up Questions Regarding Drilling
Operations at the Ram-Powell TLP. Memorandum to D.
MacEachern, Shell Offshore Inc., 12/7/99 and Responses of
12/17/99 via email.
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Mclntyre, J. 2000. Engineering Review of Recent SBF Solids
Control Data. Memorandum to K. Mahsman, ERG. 2/22/00.
Attachment A: SBF Solids Control Data Submitted to EPA in
the Post-Proposal Period Following February 1999.
Attachment B: Timeline of 1999 Data Requests and
Submissions to and by EPA.
Attachment C: Summary Data File Lists Originally Distributed
by EPA at the November 18, 1999 SBF Stakeholders
Meeting.
Attachment D: Standardized Spreadsheets Originally Distributed
by EPA at the November 18, 1999 SBF Stakeholders
Meeting.
Attachment E: Additional Standardized Spreadsheets Generated
by EPA Between November 18 and December 2, 1999.
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Post-SBF Notice Cuttings Retention
Data. Memorandum to File. 3/21/00.
Attachment A: Printouts of data files.
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Johnston, C.A. 1999. Memorandum to File regarding
Conversation with Fred Duffy, TNRCC, with attached Newpark
Resources TNRCC permit. 12/22/99.
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Memorandum to File regarding January
19, 2000 Telephone Conversation with Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission (AOGCC), with attached AOGCC
regulations. 1/20/00.
Attachments:
20 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) Sections 25.080, 25.245,
25.252, 25.412, 25.430, 25.432, 25.440, 25.450, and
25.460.
Alaska Oil and Gas Commission. 1998. Findings on Request of
Phillips Petroleum Co. for an Aquifer Exemption Order
for the North Cook Inlet Field. Aquifer Exemption
Order #4. 9/29/98.
Alaska Oil and Gas Commission. 1998. Findings on Application
of Phillips Petroleum Co. for an Order Allowing the
Underground Disposal of Class II Fluids in the North
Cook Inlet Unit A-12 Well. Disposal Injection Order
#17. 9/29/98.
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Memorandum to File regarding January
21, 2000 Telephone Conversation with Louisiana Department of
Natural Resources (LDNR) with attached list of Louisiana NOW
TSDFs. 1/21/00.
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Quarterman, C. 1997. MMS and the New Frontiers.
Presented at the Offshore Technology Conference. 5/5/97.
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Johnston, C.A. 1999. Memorandum to File regarding Meeting
Summary Notes from Newpark Resources, Inc. Facilities Visit
and Safeguard SWACO Presentation at the Louisiana Gulf
Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) on October 26, 1999.
11/16/99.
Attachment A: Newpark Performance Services, Inc.
Brochure,"Working Together to Reduce Drilling Costs,
Minimization. Management."
Attachment B: Newpark Drilling Fluids, Inc. Brochure,
"DeepDrill"
Attachment C: LAGCOE. Official Program Guide, Louisiana
Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, October 26-28, 1999,
Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Turgeon, K. 1998. National Ocean Initiatives. Presentation for
the MMS OCS Policy Committee Meeting, 10/20-21/98.
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Baker, B.D., J.M. Englehardt, and J.D. Reid. 1999. Large Scale
NOW/NORM Disposal Through Slurry Waste Injection. SPE
53821. Presented at the 1999 Latin American and Caribbean
Petroleum Engineering Conference, Caracas, Venezuela, 4/21-
23/99.
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Baker, B.D., J.M. Englehardt, and J.D. Reid. 1999. Large Scale
NOW/NORM Disposal Through Slurry Waste Injection: Data
Analysis and Modeling. SPE 56491. SPE Annual Technical
Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, 10/3-6/99.
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Friedheim, J.E. 1995. Learning from the Latest Experiences of
Drilling with New Synthetic Fluids. Presented at the IIR Ltd
Conference on Drilling & Well Completion Technology,
1/26/95.
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Friedheim, J.E. 1998. Synthetic Mud Formulations to Minimise
Environmental Impact. Presented at 6th International
Conference of Minimising the Environmental Effects of Drilling
Operations, 6/98.
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Derkies, D.L. and S.H Souders. 1993. Pollution Prevention
and Waste Minimization Opportunities for Exploration and
Production Operations. SPE 25934.
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Schaanning, M. and T. Bakke. 1997. Environmental Fate of
Drill Cuttings Deposited on Marine Sediment Communities in a
Mesocosm Laboratory and in the Field. UK National Workshop
on Drilling Fluids, 11/97.
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Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board. 2000.
News Release, Offshore Drilling Fluid Discharges. 1/21/00.
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Johnston, C. 1999. Meeting Summary Notes from JB
Equipment Facility Visit on October 29, 1999. Memorandum to
File. 11/16/99.
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Johnston, C. 1999. Meeting Summary Notes from EPA Staff
October 27, 1999 Visit to Two Deepwater Platforms: Ram-
Powell (Viosca Knoll 956) and Ocean America (Green Canyon
645). Memorandum to File. 11/16/99.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Shell Offshore Inc. Welcome to Ram/Powell.
Brochure.
Attachment B: Summary of Ram-Powell TLP Rig Equipment
and Services.
Attachment C: Site Visit of EPA and API Effluent Guidelines
Task Force, Agenda.
Attachment D: Cuttings Retention Data.
Attachment E: Ocean America Treatment Diagrams.
Attachment F: QTEC Ltd. QTEC Solids/Mud Loss Control
Services.
Attachment G: C.S.I. Dryer System Legend and Diagrams.
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Burke, C.J. and J.A. Veil. 1995. Potential Environmental
Benefits from Regulatory Consideration of Synthetic Drilling
Muds. Argonne National Laboratory, ANL/EAD/TM-43.
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Ballantine, W.T. 2000. Letter to C. Johnston, EPA with
handwritten comments on October 1999 trip report from visit to
Newpark Resources facilities. 1/4/00.
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MacEachern, D., Shell. 1999. E-mail to C. Johnston
concerning questions raised during field visit. 11/15/99.
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Henry, L., Chevron. 2000. E-mail to C. Johnston transmitting
responses from T. Helm, Jr. to engineering questions. 1/5/00.
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Carter, M.W. 2000. E-mail to C. Johnston transmitting
responses to engineering questions. 1/7/00.
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Sullivan, F.W., Unocal. 2000. Email to C. Johnston concerning
Cook Inlet drilling. 1/20/00.
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Ensele, R., MMS. 2000. E-mail to C. Johnston concerning
drilling fluid spills. 3/1/00.
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Henry, L., Chevron. 1999. E-mail to C. Johnston concerning
OCS North Carolina activity. 12/23/99.
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Miller, K., Apollo Services. 2000. Email to C. Johnston
transmitting data on two wells. 1/11/00.
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Johnston, C. 2000. E-mail to P. Scott, Marathon Oil
transmitting timeline of cutting retention data. 3/16/00.
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Mclntyre, J. 1999. Telephone Communication with J. Hurst,
JB Equipment concerning Mud 10 Solids Control Unit and
operating data. 10/4/99.
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Mclntyre, J. 1999. Telephone Communication with D.
MacEachern, Shell Offshore, Inc. concerning questions
regarding solids control technology. 12/15/99.
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Mclntyre, J. 1999. Telephone Communication with J. Candler,
M-I Drilling concerning pre-proposal retention data. 12/9/99.
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Mclntyre, J. 1999. Telephone Communication with D.
Bradford, BP-Amoco concerning solids control flow patterns.
12/9/99.
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Parker, M., ExxonMobil. 2000. E-mail response to questions
concerning onsite injection for deepwater wells. 1/3/00.
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Derkics, D. 1999. FYI - Drilling technology marches on. . . .
Email to M. Rubin, EPA. 12/8/99.
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Sullivan, F., Unocal. 2000. SBF Usage in CI - Reply. Email to
C. Johnston, EPA. 1/28/00.
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Johnston, C.A. 1999. Meeting with Jose Limia (INTEQ, Baker
Hughes) on SiTEQ. Memorandum to File. 10/12/99.
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Johnston, C.A. 1999. EPA Meeting with Mr. Jim Ray (Equilon
Enterprises, LLC), October 19, 1999. Memorandum to File.
10/19/99.
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Johnston, C.A. 2000. Documents from Recent SEBA
Meeting. Memorandum to File. 4/21/00.
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
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Hall, John. 2000. Papers on European Regulations/Impact
Assessments. Memorandum to Carey Johnston, EPA. April 13,
2000. Attachments:
- Fuglestad, Jon L. Update on Norwegian Regulations
- Bryne, Karl Henrik. Environmental Monitoring on the
Norwegian Continental Shelf - The Regional Approach
- Williams, Urban, Dan Ruginis, Ian Denness, Gregory Lever.
Evaluation of Cuttings Management Options: Terra Nova
Offshore Oil Development. Presented at IBC's 8th
Annual International Conference: Minimizing the
Environmental Effects of Drilling Operations, March 20-
21, 2000, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
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Parker, M. 1999. Industry Operator Answers to EPA Solids
Control Questions. Personal communication between M.
Parker, Exxon Mobil Production Company and R. Kirby, EPA.
11/16/99.
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Farmer, J. 1998. Letter to J. Daly, EPA on cuttings discharges
for the Pompano Phase II program. 12/2/99.
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Centrifugal Services, Inc. 1999. WSM-01 Dryer System.
Performance data based on 5 case studies. Presented at meeting
with EPA, DOE, and industry representatives. 3/99.
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Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids L.L.C. 1999. Letter to R. Claff,
API submitting information on the emulsification package used
with olefin-based synthetic fluids. 4/5/99.
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CSA, Inc. 2000. Revised Scope of Work for Gulf of Mexico
Comprehensive Synthetic Based Muds Monitoring Program.
Submitted to J.P. Ray. 1/6/00.
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Henry, L. 2000. Communication transmitting documents to C.
Johnston, EPA. 1/26/00.
Attachments:
Draft Best Management Practices for Minimizing Release of
Synthetic and Non-aqueous Fluids.
Monro, R, Amoco. Undated. Oil on Cuttings v Oil Discharges
- the Relationship.
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Parker, M. 1999. Data provided to EPA at meeting on
10/28/99.
Attachments:
Deep Water Experience Report, spreadsheet
DeLuca, M. (Ed.). 1999. Record 25 deepwater discoveries
worldwide in 1999. Offshore. 9/99. 4pp.
Untitled article from Hart's E&P. October 1999. pp. 104-110
Kellas, G. 1999. Low cost exploration punished by high state
takes. World Oil. 10/99. 2pp.
Smith, J.E. 1999. Spar most likely for BP Amoco's ultra-
deepwater subsalt discovery. Offshore. 9/99. 2pp.
Hall, J. 1999. Ester based drilling fluids: still the best
environmental option? Offshore. 10/99. 3pp.
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Hood, C., Baker Hughes INTEQ, Letter to K. Ditthavong, EPA,
transmitting copies of toxicity reports. 3/7/00.
Attachments:
1. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-095,
99-031-096. 4/99.
2. Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc., "Leptocheirus
plumulosus Acute Static Toxicity Test 96-Hour
Exposure to Formulated Sediment Spiked with
C14/16/18," 9/99.
3. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in 96-Hour and
10-Day Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 00-
031-001. 10/99.
4. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-067,
99-031-068. 3/99.
5. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-100.
5/99.
6. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-101.
5/99.
7. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-103.
5/99.
8. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-104.
5/99.
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9. PBS&J Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, "Acute
Toxicity of a Chevron Chemical Company Synthetic
Base Fluid (SBF), C14-C20 Alpha Olefin Isomerized
Blend, to Leptocheirus plumulosus in a 10-Day
Amended Sediment Toxicity Test," prepared for
Chevron Chemical Company, Document No. 990766.
6/99.
10. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-069,
99-031-070. 3/99.
11. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-090.
4/99.
12. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-105.
5/99.
13. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-093,
99-031-094. 5/99.
14. Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc., "Leptocheirus
plumulosus Acute Static Toxicity Test 96-Hour
Exposure to Formulated Sediment Spiked with Amo-
Drill 1000, C16/18." 8/99.
15. Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc., "Leptocheirus
plumulosus Acute Static Toxicity Test 96-Hour
Exposure to Formulated Sediment Spiked with Chevron,
C16/18." 8/99.
16. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in 96-Hour and
10-Day Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 00-
031-002. 10/99.
17. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-073,
99-031-074. 3/99.
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18. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-077,
99-031-078. 4/99.
19. Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc., "Leptocheirus
plumulosus Acute Static Toxicity Test 96-Hour
Exposure to Formulated Sediment Spiked with Bio-Base
130." 8/99.
20. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-
065,99-031-066. 3/99.
21. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-099.
5/99.
22. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-102.
5/99.
23. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-
071,99-031-072. 4/99.
24. Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc., "Leptocheirus
plumulosus Acute Static Toxicity Test 96-Hour
Exposure to Formulated Sediment Spiked with
C14/16/18/20." 8/99.
25. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Number: 99-031-092.
4/99.
26. Stillmeadow, Inc., Environmental Toxicology Laboratory,
"Toxicity of a Base Fluid Sample to the Marine
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus, in a 10-Day
Static, Nonrenewal Test," Study Numbers: 99-031-
075,99-031-076. 4/99.
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Hood, C.A., Baker Hughes. 2000. Corrections to Sediment
Toxicity Report #6665. Memorandum to K. Ditthavong.
3/21/00.
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Parametrix, Inc., "Evaluation of Bioassay Protocols to Assess
the Sediment Toxicity of Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids to Four
Bioassay Species." Draft, Submitted to API. 3/99.
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Glickman, A., Co-Chair, SBM Toxicity Work Group, Letter to
Jim Ray, Equilon Enterprises LLC, regarding Synthetic Based
Mud Toxicity Data to EPA, with attached table of Synthetic
Based Mud Toxicity Work Group Data Report Submittal to
EPA. 1/13/00.
Attachments:
Ray, J., SBM Research Coordinator, NOIA/API/OOC/PESA
Synthetics Program, letter to K. Ditthavong, EPA,
regarding Release of Research Documents to EPA.
1/19/00.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-020)" from
2/4/99.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-017)" from
1/28/99.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-018)" from
1/28/99.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-019)" from
2/4/99.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-026)" from
7/15/99.
Hein, J., L. Burney, and D. Stauffer, BP Amoco, Interim
Report, "Marine Closed Bottle Anaerobic
Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons." 11/29/99.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Anaerobic Closed-
Bottle Test System, 2000mg/L (ESB-027)" from
8/27/99.
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M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Solid-Phase Test in a
Closed Water System, l,000mg/L (ESB-015)" from
12/17/98.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Solid-Phase Test in a
Closed Water System, 10,000mg/L (ESB-024)" from
12/17/98.
M-I LLC, Environmental Laboratory Report, Interim Report,
"Biodegradation of Base Fluids, Solid-Phase Test in a
Closed Water System, 5,000mg/L (ESB-016)" from
12/17/98.
Author Unknown. 1999. Interim Report, Biodegradation of
Base Fluids, Aerobic Respirometry Test, 2000 mg/kg
(138294A SD). 5/19/99.
Candler, J., S. Rabke, and A. Leuterman, M-I LLC, "Predicting
the Potential Impact of Synthetic-Based Muds with the
Use of Biodegradation Studies," SPE 52742, 1999
SPE/EPA Exploration and Production Environmental
Conference, Austin, Texas. 2/28-3/3/99.
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Bernier, R., SBM Biodegradation Workgroup Chair,
NOIA/API/OOC/PESA Synthetics Program, Letter to K.
Ditthavong, EPA, regarding Sediment Used in Biodegradation
Studies of Synthetic Base Fluid. 1/14/00.
Attachment:
US Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, Map of
Virginia Point, Texas, Virginia Point Quadrangle, Texas-
Galveston Co. 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic)
Provisional Edition 1994.
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SBM Sediment Toxicity Protocol Development Work Group.
Undated. Synthetic Based Muds Research Program Request for
Proposal on an Evaluation of Bioassay Protocols to Monitor the
Aquatic Toxicity of Synthetic Drilling Fluids.
Attachment A: Use of Formulated Sediments in the Synthetic-
Based Mud (SBM) Toxicity Testing Program.
Attachment B: Procedure for Homogenizing Synthetic-based
Muds (SBM) for use in Sediment Toxicity Tests.
Attachment C: GC-FID Method to Detect Non-Aqueous Fluids
in Marine Sediment Samples (Modification of EPA
3550B Method).
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No. of Pages
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Gonzalez, R. 2000. Environmental and Safety Factors Subsea
Pumping System vs. Conventional Marine Drilling. 1/00.
Attachments:
Howard, D., MMS. 1999. Letter to P. Velez, Shell Offshore,
5/24/99.
Ferguson, J., EPA, Region 6. 1999. Letter to K. Satterlee,
Shell Offshore, 7/30/99.
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Farmer, J.M. 2000. Data for the SBM Notice of Data
Availability. E-mail from J.M. Farmer, BP Amoco to C.
Johnston, EPA 3/1/00.
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Henry, L., Chevron. 2000. Industry Initial Response to Draft
NODA. Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 3/8/00.
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(a) Revised Statistical Analysis of Retention-On-Cuttings
No.
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No. of Pages
1
EPA. 2000. Statistical Analysis of the Percent Retention of
Drilling Fluids on Cuttings After Treatment. Office of Science
and Technology.
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Parker, M., ExxonMobil 2000. E-mail to C. Johnston
concerning review of statistical analysis. 3/22/00.
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Annis, M. 1999. Analysis of Data from Cheryl Hood, Baker
Hughes. 8/11/99.
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No.
Document Title
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No. of Pages
1
Orentas, N. 2000. Revised Number of Days to Drill Model
SBF Wells. Memorandum from N. Orentas, Pechan-Avanti
Group, to K. Mahsman, ERG. 2/22/00.
Attachment A: Derivation of Drilling Days.
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5
2
Mclntyre, J. 2000. Revised Engineering Models and
Compliance Costs for SBF Rulemaking. Memorandum from J.
Mclntyre, Pechan-Avanti Group to K. Mahsman, ERG.
2/23/00.
Attachment A: Detailed Calculations of Discharged Cuttings
Composition per Model Well.
Attachment B: Detailed Compliance Cost Worksheets, Existing
Sources.
Attachment C: Detailed Compliance Cost Worksheets, New
Sources.
Attachment D: Detailed Small Volume Zero Discharge Costs.
11
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3
Orentas, N. 2000. Revised Supply Boat Trips under the
Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluid (SBF) Zero Discharge Option.
Memorandum from N. Orentas, Pechan-Avanti Group, to K.
Mahsman, ERG. 2/23/00.
Attachment A: Detailed Supply Boat and Hauling of SBF
Cuttings Information Under Zero Discharge.
Attachment B: Detailed Supply Boat and Hauling of SBF
Cuttings Information Under Cuttings Discharge at
2.45% SBF Retention and Zero Discharge of Fines.
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C. Statistical and Engineering Analyses
(c) Revised Pollutant Loadings Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Orentas, N. 2000. Revised Pollutant Loadings for the SBF
Rulemaking. Memorandum from N. Orentas, Pechan-Avanti
Group, to K. Mahsman, ERG. 2/25/00.
Attachment A: Detailed Per Model Well Loadings Calculations.
Attachment B: Loadings Summary and Calculations Per
Geographic Area for Existing and New Sources.
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
D. Non-water Quality Impact Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Bowler, L.K. and N.S. Orentas. 1999. Comparison of Safety
Data. Memorandum to J.K. Mclntyre, 12/28/99.
12
7
2
API. 1998. Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses,
and Fatalities in the Petroleum Industry, As Reported to the
American Petroleum Institute. Covering U.S. Petroleum and
Petrochemical Operations of Reporting Companies for 1997.
API Publ. 2376. 4/98.
12
47
3
Hauser, B., B. Lewis, and W. Rhome. 1998. Findings and
Recommendations of the Crane Incident Workgroup. Prepared
by the MMS Engineering and Operations Division. 10/16/98.
12
15
4
MMS. 1999. Incidents Associated with Oil & Gas Operations
Outer Continental Shelf 1995 - 1996. Downloaded (11/16/99)
from MMS website:
www.mms.gov/eod/stats/incident/forward.htm.
12
58
5
Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA). 1998. Safety
Survey Statistics (1989 - 1998). Summary statistics and survey
participation response form.
12
14
6
Veil, J. 1999. Safety Survey Statistics (1989 - 1998).
Submitted to SBF Stakeholders Workgroup.
12
1
7
Schoennagel, C., Jr. 1998. List of Safety Alerts Concerning
Crane Accidents. MMS Safety Alert, Notice No. 175. 7/20/98.
12
1
8
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Superfund Sites Contaminated with
Oilfield Wastes. Memorandum to File. 1/19/00.
Attachment A: Telephone Conversation with Tom Ballantine,
Newpark Resources. 1/4/00.
12
7
9
Orentas, N. 2000. Monetized Benefits/Impacts Analysis of Air
Emissions for the SBF Rulemaking. Memorandum from N.
Orentas, Pechan-Avanti Group, to K. Mahsman, ERG. 2/28/00.
12
19
10
Ballantine, T., Newpark Resources. 1999. E-mail to R. Kirby
concerning NWQI issues. 10/8/99.
12
1
11
O'Very, D., USDOJ. 1999. Oilfield injection/landfarming
enforcement cases. Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 12/14/99.
12
3
12
Candler, J., M. Churan and L. Conn. 1995. Laboratory and
Field Measurements of Vapors Generated by Organic Materials
in Drilling Fluids. SPE 35866.
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14
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D. Non-water Quality Impact Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
13
Veil, J., Argonne National Laboratory. 1999. Letter to R. Kirby
transmitting information concerning onshore disposal capacity
for drilling wastes generate offshore. 11/5/99.
Attachments:
Safety Survey Statistics
Veil, J. 1999. Update on Onshore Disposal of Offshore Drilling
Wastes. 11/99.
Railroad Commission of Texas Commercial Surface Disposal
Facilities. Data printout.
12
22
14
Veil, J., Argonne National Laboratory. 1999. Memorandum to
R. Kirby and J. Mclntyre transmitting additional data on
California disposal sites. 11/19/99.
12
6
15
Orentas, N. 2000. Revised Non-Water Quality Environmental
Impacts for the SBF Rulemaking. Memorandum to K.
Mahsman, ERG. 2/24/00.
Attachment A: Calculations of Fuel Usage and Air Emissions for
Existing Sources.
Attachment B: Calculations of Fuel Usage and Air Emissions for
New Sources.
Attachment C: Waste Generation Calculations.
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
E. Analytical Methods
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
API SBM Biodegradation Research Group. 1999. Anaerobic
Biodegradation of Non-aqueous Drilling Mud Fluids by Marine
Closed Bottle Biodegradation: Modification of ISO/DIS 111734,
Marine Anaerobic Closed Bottle Biodegradation Test, Draft
Report. 12/99.
12
14
2
Henry, L., Chevron. 1999. Biodegradation Draft Protocols for
EGL's Consideration. Email to M. Rubin, EPA. 12/16/99.
12
1
3
Test Protocol: Evaluation of the Toxicity of Synthetic Drilling
Fluids to the Mysid Shrimp, Mysidopsis bahia, in a Sediment-
Water Interface Test System.
Attachment A: Use of Formulated Sediments in the Synthetic-
Based Mud (SBM) Toxicity Testing Program.
Attachment B: Procedure for Homogenizing Synthetic-based
Muds (SBM) for Use in Sediment Toxicity Tests.
Attachment C: GC-FID Method to Detect Non Aqueous Fluids
in Marine Sediment Samples (Modification of EPA
3550B Method).
12
8
4
Test Protocol: Evaluation of the Aquatic Toxicity of Synthetic
Drilling Fluids to the Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus.
Attachment A: Use of Formulated Sediments in the Synthetic-
Based Mud (SBM) Toxicity Testing Program.
Attachment B: Procedure for Homogenizing Synthetic-based
Muds (SBM) for Use in Sediment Toxicity Tests.
Attachment C: GC-FID Method to Detect Non Aqueous Fluids
in Marine Sediment Samples (Modification of EPA
3550B Method).
12
8
5
API SBM Biodegradation Research Group. 1999. Sediment
Respirometry Biodegradation Test of Synthetic Base Fluids
Modification of OPPTS 835.3110, Respirometry Biodegradation
Test. Draft Report. 12/99.
12
18
6
Still, I., S. Rabke and J. Candler. 1999. Development of a
Standardised Reference Sediment to Improve the Usefulness of
Marine Benthic Toxicity Testing as a Regulatory Tool.
Presented at 9th International Symposium on Toxicity
Assessment, Pretoria, South Africa. 9/26/99 - 10/1/99.
12
15
7
Rabke, S.P and J.E. Candler. 1999. Maximizing the
Discriminatory Power for Non-Aqueous Fluids using Modified
Leptocheirus plumulosus Sediment Toxicity Test Method.
Presented at SETAC, Philadelphia. 11/14-18/99.
12
8
8
Rabke, S.P., J. Candler, and C. Trial. 1998. Development of
Acute Benthic Toxicity Testing for Monitoring Synthetic-Based
Muds Discharged Offshore. IBC Conference on Minimizing the
Environmental Effects of Offshore Drilling, Houston. 2/9/98.
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E. Analytical Methods
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
9
EPA, "Fate, Transport and Transformation Test Guidelines
OPPTS 835.3110 Ready Biodegradability," EPA 712-C-98-076.
1/98.
12
44
10
API SBM Biodegradation Research Group, "Solid-Phase Test
System for the Biodegradation of Synthetic Base Fluids:
Modification of the Biodegradation Test Developed by the
Scottish Office of Agriculture Environment and Fisheries
Department." Draft Report. 1/99.
12
14
11
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), "Water
quality-Evaluation of the 'ultimate' anaerobic biodegradability of
organic compounds in digested sludge-Method by measurement
of the biogas production," ISO 11734, First edition. 12/15/95.
12
15
12
Candler, J., M. Churan, and L. Conn. 1996. Laboratory and
Field Measurements of Vapors Generated by Organic Materials
in Drilling Fluids. SPE 35866.
12
13
13
Hebert, R.T., Jr. Undated. An Evaluation of the Microtox Solid
Phase Test for the Screening of Hydrophobic Materials.
Prepared for M-I Drilling Fluids L.L.C.
12
12
14
Analytical data analysis by EPA:
Attachments:
1. Printout of file EPADEG.XLS.
2. Printout of file Degresub.XLS.
3. Printout of file 4d-ocpd.XLS.
4. Printout of file 4DAY.XLS.
5. PrintoutoffilelOD-ocpd.XLS.
6. PrintoutoffilelODAY.XLS.
12
40
15
Unknown. 1999. Degradation of Synthetic Base Fluids in a
Solid-Phase Test System. 12/99.
12
11
16
Schaanning, Morten, Rainer Lichtenthaler, Brage Rygg. 1997.
Biodegradation of Esters and Olefins in Drilling Muds Deposited
on Arctic Soft-bottom Communities in a Low-temperature
Mesocosm. Report SNO 3760-97.
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
12
91
17
Fredriksson, Julie S. 2000. Modification to the Sediment Mixing
Procedure in Battelle Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids on Coastal
and Marine Waters Statement of Work. Memorandum to K.
Ditthavong, EPA. 4/19/00.
Attachment A: Protocol for the Determination of Degradation
of Synthetic Base Fluids in a Solid-Phase Test System
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
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F. Environmental Assessment
(a) New Information
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
EPA. 1998. Environmental Assessment of the Final Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing Industry. Office of Water. July 1998. EPA
821-B-98-008.
12
22
2
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 1999. 18
AAC 70 Water Quality Standards, as amended through May 27,
1999.
12
58
3
Brandsma. 1999. Data sets shown in Figure 2 of Brandsma
(1996) Computer Simulations of Oil-based Mud Cuttings
Discharges in the North Sea. Submitted to L. Bowler, Pechan-
Avanti via email. 8/26/99.
12
12
4
CSA. 2000. Revised Scope of Work for Gulf of Mexico
Comprehensive Synthetic Based Muds Monitoring Program.
Submitted to Seafloor Monitoring Workgroup. 1/6/00.
12
18
5
EPA. 1999. National Recommended Water Quality Criteria -
Correction. Office of Water. April 1999. EPA 822-Z-99-001.
12
26
6
Hopner, T., H. Harder, K. Diesewetter, U. Dalyan, I. Kutsche-
Schmietenknop and B. Teigelkamp. 1989. Biochemical
Aspects of Hydrocarbon Biodegradation in Sediments and Soils.
Ecological Studies, 73:251-271.
12
11
7
Bowler, L. 1999. Revised dilution calculations for the EA.
Memorandum to N. Orentas. 9/9/99.
12
2
8
Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories. 1984. Chemical
Attenuation Rates, Coefficients, and Constants in Leachate
Migration. Volume 1: A Critical Review, Section 10.
12
12
9
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Partition Coefficients. Memorandum to
the File. 4/21/00.
[This document submitted to OW Docket on 4/21/00.]
12
11
10
Schaanning, M. 2000. Simulated Seabed Studies. Email to J.
Daly, EPA. 3/30/00.
12
3
11
Schaanning, M. 2000. Comments on behalf of the NIVA test.
Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 3/31/00.
12
2
12
Schaanning, M. 2000. Research project on offshore chemicals
- Reply. Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 4/3/00.
12
2
13
Gonzalez, R., U.S. Shell. 2000. Email to C. Johnston, Message
on Shell's SPSS Funding for field studies. 2/15/00.
12
2
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
F. Environmental Assessment
(a) New Information
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
14
Friedheim, J.E. 1997. Synthetic Fluids in Deepwater Drilling
Applications. Presented at the 5th International Conference of
Minimizing the Environmental Effects of Drilling Operations,
Aberdeen. 6/97.
12
15
15
Churan, M., J.E. Candler, M. Freeman. 1997. Onsite and
Offsite Monitoring of Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids for Oil
Contamination. SPE 37906.
12
13
16
Rabke, S.P. and J.E. Candler. 1998. Reducing Potential
Seafloor Impacts from Synthetic-Based Muds with Acute
Benthic Toxicity Testing. Presented at the 5th Annual
International Petroleum Environmental Conference,
Albuquerque, NM. 10/20-23/98.
12
28
17
Friedman, J.E. and A. Patel. 1999. Technical Solutions for
Environmental Problems: Novel Drilling Formulations to
Minimize Environmental Impact. SPE 52741.
12
12
18
Norman, M. 1997. Esters - The Only Synthetic Option for the
Next Millennium? Presented at the 5th International Conference
of Minimizing the Environmental Effects of Drilling Operations,
Aberdeen. 6/97.
12
13
19
Patel, A. 1998. Reversible Invert Emulsion Drilling Fluids - A
Quantum Leap in Technology. IADC/SPE 4772.
12
11
20
Patel, A.D. 1998. Choosing the Right Synthetic-Based Drilling
Fluids: Drilling Performance Versus Environmental Impact.
SPE 39508.
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14
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
F. Environmental Assessment
(b) Revised Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
Pechan-Avanti Group. 2000. Summary of Transport and Fate
Documentation for Field Studies of Synthetic-Based Drilling
Fluid Discharges. Prepared for U.S. EPA, Office of Science
and Technology. 1/20/00.
12
15
2
Bowler, L.K., Pechan-Avanti Group. 2000. Pore Water
Quality Analyses. Memorandum to N.S. Orentas. 2/24/00.
12
15
3
Bowler, L.K., Pechan-Avanti Group. 2000. Sediment Quality
Guidelines Analyses. Memorandum to N.S. Orentas. 2/28/00.
12
5
4
Bowler, L., Pechan-Avanti Group. 2000. Water Column Water
Quality Analyses. Memorandum to N. Orentas. 2/28/00.
12
6
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
G. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
ERG. 2000. Summary of Data to be Used in Economic
Modeling. Prepared for EPA. 3/00.
12
13
2
API. 1999. Petroleum Data Book. Petroleum Industry
Statistics, Section VI, Tables 1 and 2. 1/99.
12
5
3
Jones, A., ERG. 2000. Personal communication with J.
Mclntyre, Pechan-Avanti concerning per-well costs. 2/1/00.
12
1
4
Jones, A., ERG. 2000. Personal communication with M.
Parker, Exxon Mobil concerning geological and geophysical
costs. 12/7/99.
12
1
5
Parker, M., ExxonMobil Production Company. 1999. Personal
communication with R. Kirby, EPA concerning economics data.
12/20/99.
12
2
6
Parker, M., ExxonMobil Production Company. 2000. Personal
communication with C. Johnston, EPA concerning economics
data. 1/3/00.
12
2
7
Jones, A. 2000. Personal communication with M. Parker,
ExxonMobil Production Company concerning pipeline costs.
2/2/00.
12
1
8
Regg, J. 1999. Deepwater Production and Discoveries. MMS.
8/4/99.
12
7
9
MMS. 2000. Segment List in Comes from Order. PDF file
downloaded 2/3/00 from www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/
pubinfo/pfindex.html.
12
9
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
G. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analyses
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
10
Zip disk containing MMS data:
Lease Data. ASCII file downloaded 9/30/99 from
www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/freeascii/
leasing/freelease.html. File: leasedeep.xls.
Production for 1998. ASCII file downloaded 9/27/99 from
www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/freeascii/
product/freeproduct.html. File: prod98.xls.
Field Names Master List Appendix B. ASCII file downloaded
10/25/99 from www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/
freeascii/geologic/freegeol.html. File: appendb.xls.
Field Names Master List Appendix C. ASCII file downloaded
10/25/99 from www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/
freeascii/leasing/freegeol.html. File: appendc.xls.
Borehole. ASCII file downloaded 9/1/99 from
www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/freeascii/well/
freewell.html. File: borehole.xls.
Reserve History for Proved Fields by Field and Year. ASCII
file downloaded 12/31/96 from www.gomr/mms.gov/
homepg/pubinfo/freeascii/geologic/estimatedl996. html.
File: 96 his.xls.
Platform Masters. ASCII file downloaded 12/15/99 from
www.gomr/mms.gov/homepg/pubinfo/freeascii/
platform/freeplat.html. File: platmast.xls.
12
1 page + zip
disk
11
Rose, M.B., T.W. Farndon and S.J. Fraser. 1998. Design and
Rationale of the Final Rule on the Deep Water Royalty Relief
Act. OTC 8710.
12
13
12
Parker, M., ExxonMobil. 1999. E-mail to R. Kirby, EPA
transmitting industry's answers to EPA's economics questions.
12/17/99.
12
2
13
Parker, M., ExxonMobil. 2000. E-mail to Johnston, C.A.
transmitting economic data to EPA. 1/4/00.
12
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III. Post-1999 Proposal
H. Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements for BMP Plan
No.
Document Title
Volume
No. of Pages
1
EPA. 1993. Guidance Manual for Developing Best
Management Practices (BMP). Office of Water. EPA 833-B-
93-004. 10/93.
12
1
2
Johnston, C.A. 2000. Initial Burden and Cost Estimates for
SBF BMP Information Collection Request. Memorandum to
SBF Rulemaking Record. 2/28/00.
12
13
3
EPA. 1998. Information Collection Request Supporting
Statement for Best Management Practices for the Bleached
Papergrade Kraft and Soda Subcategory and the Papergrade
Sulfite Subcategory of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point
Source Category (40 CFR Part 430). 12/1/98.
12
19
4
Munro, R. Undated. Oil on Cuttings v Oil Discharges - the
Relationship; analysis of self regulation.
12
4
5
Information Collection Request Supporting Statement For Best
Management Practices Alternatives, Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and Standards, Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source
Category (40 CFR Part 435)
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IV. Post-2000 Notice of Data Availability (NODA)
A. Public Participation
(a) Public comments on the NODA Vol. Pages
1
Ballantine, Tom, Newpark Resources. E-mails to C. Johnston,
EPA, in response to SBF NODA. 5/30/00 & 6/14/00.
13
2
2
Veil, John A., Argonne National Laboratory. Letter to C. Johnston,
EPA, in response to SBF NODA. 6/9/00.
Attachment: Comments on EPA's Methodology for Estimating
Pore Water Concentrations, David Tomasko, ANL
13
6
3
Van Slyke, Don, Unocal. Unocal Comments; Effluent Limitations
Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category;
Proposed Ruling (40 CFR 435). 6/9/00.
Appendix A: Base Oil Stock Limitation Data
Appendix B: Cuttings Retention Data
Appendix C: Seabed Surveys
Appendix D: Disposal Cost Data
13
395
4
Limia, Jose, Baker Hughes INTEQ. E-mail to C. Johnston, EPA, in
response to SBF NODA. 6/16/00.
Attachment 1: Limia, J., Baker Hughes INTEQ, A Solution to the
Environmental Impact of the Discharges of Drilled Cuttings: Silica
Micro-Encapsulation.
Attachment 2: Limia, J.M., Baker Hughes INTEQ, Silica Micro-
Encapsulation: A Technology for the Elimination of the
Environmental Impact of Cutting Discharges, SPE 52747, 1999.
Attachment 3: Quintero, L., J.M. Limia, S. Stocks-Fischer, Baker
Hughes INTEQ, Silica Micro-Encapsulation Technology for
Treatment of Oil and/or Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Drill Cuttings,
SPE 59117, 2000.
Attachment 4: Limia, J.M., Silica Micro-Encapsulation: A
Technology for the Elimination of the Environmental Impact of
Cutting Discharges.
13
55
5
Robichaux, Marcel P., Conoco Inc. E-mail to C. Johnston, EPA, in
response to SBF NODA. 6/16/00.
13
2
6
Hurst, Jerri McGraw, JB Equipment, Re: 40 CFR Part 435
"Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the Oil & gas Extraction Point
Source" Mud Recovery System for Synthetic Drilling Fluids.
6/16/00.
Attachment 1: U.S. GOM M10 Performance
Attachment 2: U.S. GOM M6 Performance
Attachment 3: Ml0/6 History (Mud Recovery Units)
13
14
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IV. Post-2000 Notice of Data Availability (NODA)
A. Public Participation
(a) Public comments on the NODA Vol. Pages
7
Hall, John, Baroid Drilling Fluids, Re: Effluent Limitations
Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category;
Proposed Rule 40 CFR Part 435 April 21, 2000. 6/19/00.
14
36
8
Satterlee, Kent, Offshore Operators Committee, Subject:
Comments on Proposed Rule - Effluent Limitation Guidelines for
the Oil and Gas Point Source Category 65 CFR 21548, April 21,
2000. 6/19/00.
14
2
9
Bullington, Alice, Phillips Alaska, Inc., Re: Comments on
Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids, Effluent Limitations Guidelines for
the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category, Proposed Rule,
April 21, 2000, 6/19/00.
Attachment: Letter from Randall F. Smith, EPA, to Sven A.
Brandt-Erichsen, Heller Ehrman Whate & McAuliffe, Re: Cross
Timbers Operating Co. et al., v. Environmental Protection Agency,
Fifth Circuit No. 99-60203.
14
2
10
Marinello, Stephen A., Newpark Resources, Inc., Re: Effluent
Limitations Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source
Category (Synthetic Base Fluids). 6/19/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
N/A
27
11
Jordan, Peter W., Subsurface Technology, Inc., RE: Comments on
"Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction
Point Source Category; Proposed Rule" Federal Register Vol. 65,
No. 78, April 21, 2000. 6/19/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
N/A
2
12
Somers, Ray M., Halliburton Energy Services, E-mail to C.
Johnston, EPA, in response to SBF NODA. 6/20/00.
14
1
13
Moran, Robert, National Ocean Industries Association, Re: National
Ocean Industries Association, American Petroleum Institute,
Offshore Operators Committee, and Petroleum Equipment
Suppliers Association Comments on "Effluent Limitations
Guidelines for Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category,"
Proposed Rule 65 FR 21548 (April 21, 2000). 6/20/00.
Attachments:
BMP 1: SBMRC Technical Assessment Workgroup, Best
Management Practices for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source
Category; Discharges Associated with Synthetic-Based Drilling
Fluids (SBFs), 6/14/00.
BMP 2: QTEC Ltd, Survey Recommendations Summary, Charles
Copeland; Survey for Phillips Petroleum, Falcon Rig 64; End of
Well Report for Phillips Petroleum Venezuela, Charles Copeland
UD-672.
14-17
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A. Public Participation
(a) Public comments on the NODA
Vol.
Pages
13
Cont.
Cuttings-12: Toups, J. A., MDL Analysis of API Procedure for Oil-
On - Cuttings Retort Test, DT-00-045, June 2000.
Cuttings-13: Rafferty, M., MI, New Orleans, Email to P. Scott, RE:
Shell Auger, Ongoing Well, API/EPA Data Set, Three Intervals,
6/13/00.
Cuttings-15: Cook, M.B., EPA, Memo: Transmittal for Review and
Comment: Draft "National Guidance for the Permitting,
Monitoring, and Enforcement of Water Quality-Based Effluent
Limitations Set Below Analytical Detection/Quantitation Levels,"
3/18/94.
Cuttings-17: JB Equipment Retention Data Worksheets
Cuttings-18: Scott, P., Marathon and R. McNeil, Shell, Evaluation
of Accuracy of JB Retention on Cuttings Data.
Cuttings-19: Van Slyke, D., Email to P. Scott, SBF vs WBF Data,
5/22/00.
Cuttings-20: Van Slyke, D., Unocal, Memorandum to P. Scott,
Cuttings Retention Data, 6/5/00.
Cuttings-21: Trigg, T.K., ExxonMobil, Email to P. Scott, Mud 10
Data Set, 6/14/00.
Cuttings-22: Cullum, D., Email to J. Bruton, Well Information from
Sable Offshore Energy Inc. Well Venture #3 & #4, 5/8/00.
Cuttings-23: Watson, S. Email to P. Scott, FW: OOC. 4/20/00.
Cuttings-24: Industry Cost Estimate for Zero Discharge,
ScottZERODis.XLS.
Cuttings-25: Scott, P., Hole Volume Expansion to Determine
Ultimate Haul-off Under Zero Discharge.
Cuttings-26: Shoults, L.G., INTEQ Drilling Fluids.
Cuttings-27: Montgomery, M., Brandt, Interoffice Memo to P.
Scott, Dryer Effluent Data, 6/5/00.
Cuttings-28: Van Oort, E., J.W. Dudley, J.W. Nicholson, D.
MacEachern, K. Satterlee, SEPCO, On Cuttings Re-Injection in
Offshore GOM Drilling Operations and the Consequences of
Shallow Fracturing.
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Cuttings-29: Garmezy, L., Shell International E&P, Hydrocarbon
Reservoirs, June 2000.
Cuttings-30: McNeil, R. Geology of Non-Reservoir Sections, June
2000.
Cuttings-31: Farmer, J.M., BP Amoco, Email to P. Scott, Verti-G
Data, 6/7/00.
Cuttings-35: Headley, J.A., Texaco, Email to P. Scott, Info on
Solids Control Equipment, 5/18/00.
Cuttings-37: Fairway Field Environmental Summary, 8/31/91.
Cuttings-38: Rafferty, M., MI Drilling Fluids, Memo to API
Workgroup on SBF Retentions, Discharge Split to Fines Removal
Devices When Using MRUs (Here Argued to be 20-35% by Mass).
Cuttings-39: SBM Retion on Wells Using Cuttings Dryer.
Cuttings-40: Rafferty, M., MI Drilling Fluids, Memo to API
Workgroup on SBF Discharges, Fluid Recovery Issues, 6/13/00.
Cuttings-42: Brett, J.F., M.K. Gregoli, P.E. Way, J.B. Williams,
Successful Drilling Practices Study-Extended Reach-South Pass
Area. Final Report for Gas Research Institute, July 1996.
Cuttings-45: Van Oort, E., D. MacEachern, K. Satterlee, SEPCO,
On the Difference in Operational Performance between Water-
Based Mud & Synthetic-Based Mud in Offshore GOM Drilling
Operations.
NWQI-47: Reeves, R.K., Flores & Rucks, Inc., Letter to W.B.
Hathaway, EPA Region 6, Meeting Notes: Safety Risks from
Hauling Cuttings in the Territorial Seas, 5/27/97.
NWQI-48: Synthetic Drilling Fluids Release Data, 1995 through
2000.
NWQI-49: USDOI, MMS Safety Alert, Crane Accident Data from
www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/offshore/safety, 6/16/00.
ESTER-51: Xiao, L. and C. Piatti, Biodegradable Invert Oil
Emulsion Drilling Fluids for Offshore Operations: A Comprehensive
Laboratory Evaluation and Comparison, SPE 29941, 1995.
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ESTER-52: Young, S, Anchor Drilling Fluids, Life After Oil Based
Muds? - The Technical and Environmental Benefits of "Pseudo-Oil
Based Muds," 1994.
ESTER-53: Patel, A.D., J.M. Wilson, B.W. Loughridge, Impact of
Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids on Oil Well Cementing Operations,
SPE 50726, 1999.
ESTER-54: Friedheim, J.E. and R.M. Pantermuehl, M-I Drilling
Fluids, Superior Performance with Minimal Environmental Impact:
A Novel Nonaqueous Drilling Fluid, SPE/IADC 25753, 1993.
ESTER-55: Excerpt from Darley, H.C.H., and G.R. Gray,
Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, Fifth
Edition, Gulf Publishing Co. pp 230-255.
ESTER-56: Friedheim, J.E. and H.L. Conn, M-I Drilling Fluids,
Second Generation Synthetic Fluids in the North Sea: Are They
Better? SPE 35061, 1995.
BIODEG-61: Henry, C. GC-FIC and GC/MS Methodologies to
Assess Residual Synthetic Based Mud Hydrocarbon Contamination
in Marine Sediment Samples
BIODEG-62: Ray, J. Letter to K. Ditthavong, EPA, Release of
Research documents to EPA. Includes:
Draft Methods: Solid-Phase Test System for the Biodegradation
of Synthetic Base Fluids: Modification of the Biodegradation Test
Developed by the Scottish Office of Agriculture Environment and
Fisheries Department, 12/99.
Sediment Respirometry Biodegradation Test of Synthetic Base
Fluids Modification of OPPTS 835.3110, 12/99.
Anaerobic Biodegradation of Non-aqueous Drilling Mud Fluids
by Marine Closed Bottle Biodegradation: Modification of ISO/DIS
111734, 12/99.
Munro, P.D. et al. 1998. Solid-Phase Test for Comparison of
Degradation Rates of Synthetic Mud Base Fluids Used in the Off-
shore Drilling Industry. Environ. Tox. and Chem. 17:1951-1959.
Candler, J.E., S.P. Rabke, A.J.J. Leuterman, Predicting the
Potential Impact of Synthetic-Based Muds with the Use of
Biodegradation Studies, SPE 52742, 1999.
BIODEG-64: Candler, J.E., B. Lee, S.P. Rabke, J.M. Geliff, R.
Stauffer, and J. Hein, Modification of a Standardized Anaerobic
Biodegradation Test to Discriminate Performance of Various Non-
Aqueous Base Fluids, SPE 61203, 2000.
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BIODEG-66: McNeil, B., Shell E&P Technology, GC Traces as
Indicators of Biodegradation, June 2000.
SED-72: Environmental Enterprises, 18 Sediment Toxicity Reports,
6/15/00.
ENVR-81: ENTRIX, Inc. Literature Search on the Effects of
Synthetic Based Mud Breakdown Products in Aquatic
Environments Prepared for API, 6/13/00.
ENVR-82: CSA, Gulf of Mexico Comprehensive Synthetic Based
Muds Monitoring Program, Scouting Cruise Summary.
ENVR-83: Noland & DNV, Draft Summary Dispersal and Effects
of SBF in the Environment and Norwegian Language Full Paper.
ENVR-84: Bowmer, C.T., S. Ginemo, E.M. Foekema, N.H.B.M.
Kaag 1993. An Environmental Evaluation of Cleaned Drilling
Cuttings Using a Long-Term Model Ecosystem Bioassay. Paper 6
(pp. 64-78) in E&P Forum Joint Study - Physical and Biological
Effects of Processed Oily Drill Cuttings (Summary Report), Report
No. 2.61/202, April 1996.
ENVR-85: Delvigne, G.A.L. 1996. Laboratory Investigations on
the Fate and Physiochemical Properties of Drill Cuttings After
Discharge Into the Sea. Paper 3 (pp. 16-24) in E&P Forum Joint
Study - Physical and Biological Effects of Processed Oily Drill
Cuttings (Summary Report), Report No. 2.61/202, April 1996.
ENVR-86: Stagg, R.M. and A. Mcintosh. 1996. Effects of Drill
Cuttings on the Dab (Limanda limanda) Paper 7 (pp. 79-102) in
E&P Forum Joint Study - Physical and Biological Effects of
Processed Oily Drill Cuttings (Summary Report), Report No.
2.61/202, April 1996.
ENVR-89: MMS, Implementation of Measures to Detect and
Protect Deepwater Chemosynthetic Communities
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Marlow, D.R., ExxonMobil Production Company, Comments:
Proposed Rule - Effluent Limitation Guidelines, Synthetic and Non-
Aqueous Drilling Fluids (65FR21548). 6/20/00.
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Velez, Peter K., Shell Exploration and Production Company,
Comments on Proposed Rule - Effluent Limitation Guidelines for
the Oil and Gas Point Source Category 65 CFR 21548, April 21,
2000. 6/20/00.
Attachment 1: Comments to EPA NODA on Subsea Pumping
System
Attachment 2: McNeil, R.I., E. van Oort, D. MacEachern and K.
Satterlee, Limitations of Esters: Shell's Response to EPA
Attachment 3: On Cuttings Re-Injection in Offshore GOM Drilling
Operations and the Consequences of Shallow Fracturing
Attachment 4: On the Difference in Operational Performance
Between Water-Based Mud & Synthetic-Based Mud in Offshore
GOM Drilling Operations
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Bedell, Charles A., Murphy Exploration and Production Company,
Subject: Comments on Proposed Rule - Effluent Limitation
Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Point Source Category 65 CFR
21548, April 21, 2000. 6/20/00.
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Blossom, Stanley, Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Corporation, Re:
Comments on 40 CFR Part 435 Effluent Limitations Guidelines for
the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category: Proposed Rule
Federal Register April 21, 2000. 6/20/00.
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Shavelson, Bob, Cook Inlet Keeper, Re: Synthetic-Based Fluids
Proposed Rule Comments, 6/20/00.
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Truby, C.W., Marathon Oil Company, Reference: EPA 40 CFR
Part 435 February 3, 1999 Proposed Rule and NODA Dated April
21, 2000. 6/20/00.
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Carter, James E., Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council,
Re: 40 CFR Part 435: Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the Oil
and Gas Extraction Point Source Category; Proposed Rule.
6/20/00.
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Candler, John, M-I L.L.C., Comments on EPA NODA. 6/20/00.
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Moran, Robert, National Ocean Industries Association, Re: National
Ocean Industries Association, American Petroleum Institute,
Offshore Operators Committee, and Petroleum Equipment
Suppliers Association Comments on "Effluent Limitations
Guidelines for Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category,"
Proposed Rule 65 FR 21548 (April 21, 2000); Addendum 1.
6/23/00.
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Taylor, Willie R., U.S. Department of Interior, Office of
Environmental Policy and Compliance, Letter to C. Johnston, EPA,
in response to SBF NODA. 6/26/00.
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Smith, Kenneth L., Conoco, E-mail to C. Johnston, EPA, in
response to SBF NODA. 6/26/00.
Attachment: Subsea MudLift Drilling JIP: Achieving Dual- Gradient
Technology, Deepwater Technology, August 1999.
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Hurst, Jerri McGraw, JB Equipment, E-mail to C. Johnston, EPA,
with Corrected Excel Spreadsheets. 6/27/00.
Attachment 1: U.S. GOM M6 Performance
Attachment 2: M10/6 History (Mud Recovery Units)
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Farmer, Janis M., BP Amoco, Letter to C. Johnston, EPA, in
response to SBF NODA. 6/29/00.
Attachment 1: BPA Benchmarking Data: US & North Sea
Attachment 2: BP Amoco Crazy Horse North Prospect, 17" Open
Hole - Cuttings Dryer Results
Attachment 3: Bradford, D.W., et al. Evaluation of Centrifugal
Drying for Recovery of Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids, SPE
56566, 1999.
Attachment 4: QTEC "BMP" Reports
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Fefer, Michael, Petro-Canada, Comments on Proposed Rule - Part
III, Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Extraction
Point Source Category. 6/27/00.
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Shavelson, Bob, Cook Inlet Keeper, Re: Synthetic-Based Fluids
Proposed Rule Comments; Addendum 1. 6/29/00. Includes: Wills,
J., Muddied Waters, A Survey of Offshore Oilfield Drilling Wastes
and Disposal Techniques to Reduce the Ecological Impact of Sea
Dumping. May 2000.
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Candler, John, M-I L.L.C., Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the
Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category; Addendum 1.
6/29/00.
Attachment 1: Cuttings to Shore Trials
Attachment 2: Update on Norwegian Regulations
Attachment 3: Evaluation of Cuttings Mgmt. Options Terra Nova
Pffshore Oil Development
Attachment 4: Environmental Lab Report: Biodegration of Base
Fluids (ESB-027)
Attachment 5: Environmental Lab Report: Biodegration of Base
Fluids (ESB-026)
Attachment 6: Environmental Lab Report: Benthic Toxicity
Evaluation Using L. plumulosus
Attachment 7: SPE 61203: Modification of a Standardized
Anaerobic Biodegradation Test
Attachment 8: A Gulf of Mexico Perspective
Attachment 9: Workshop on Drilling Fluids
Attachment 10: SBF Comments from Coastal Rule
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Lee, Burney, BP Amoco, Comments on SBF NODA. 7/19/00
Attachment 1: Linear Alpha Olefin Supply/Demand Outlook
** Confidential Business Information **
Attachment 2: BP Amoco Sediment Toxicity, Biodegradation, and
Norway Seabed Survey Results
Attachment 3: BPA Leptocheirus plumulosus toxicity test results
from Stillmeadow, Inc. and Environmental Enterprises, USA, Inc.
Attachment 4: BPA Solid Phase Test Results from Stillmeadow,
Inc.
Attachment 5: Environmental Surveys in the Vicinity of Petroleum
Installations on the Norwegian Shelf, 1996-1998
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Limia, Jose, Baker Hughes INTEQ. Comments to the M-I
Document Submitted to EPA 6/20/00. 7/20/00.
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Minerva, Dana, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water, EPA.
Memorandum to SBF Record Regarding August 31, 2000
Telephone Conversation with Mr. Tom Ballantine, Newpark
Resources: Supplemental NODA Comments. 9/1/00.
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Martin, D., Centrifugal Services, Inc., Letter to C. Johnston, EPA.
8/2/00.
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Ressler, J., Unocal, Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 9/20/00.
Attachment: Unocal Comment on EPA's Intent to Incentivize
Esters
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O'Donnell, K., Unocal, Letter to C. Johnston, EPA. 10/26/00.
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Ressler, J., Unocal, Email to M. Rubin, EPA. 10/27/00.
Attachment 1: Van Slyke, D., Unocal to C. Johnston, EPA, RE:
Unocal Answers to Initial EPA Specific Questions for SBF NODA
Commentators. 7/27/00.
Attachment 2: Table 1, SBF Wells Drilled by Unocal in OCS
Waters.
Attachment 3: Diagrams of Typical Cuttings Dryer Units Super-
Imposed on Rigs Used.
Attachment 4: Testimony of Joe Blount, President, Unocal Global
Trade before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources on Behalf of the Natural Gas Supply Association.
9/14/00.
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Sullivan, F., Advising Environmental Scientist for Unocal, Email to
C. Johnston, EPA. 11/7/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to File, EPA Meeting with
Baroid on the Issue of Ester-SBFs Incentives. 11/22/00.
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Johnston, C., EPA. Email to Stakeholders, Update on SBF
Rulemaking. 8/29/00.
Attachments:
Meeting Summary Notes from July 20, 2000 SBF Stakeholders
Meeting, Washington, DC.
Attachment A: Attendance List.
Attachment B - EPA Questions for SBF NODA Commentators
Attachment C - Updated List of SBF NODA Commentators
Attachment D - API/NOIA Synthetic Based Mud Research
Consortium Handouts
Attachment E - Industry Responses to EPA Questions
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Johnston, C., EPA. Email to Stakeholders, Rev. 10/12/00 Briefing
Package. 10/13/00.
Attachment: Synthetic Based Drilling Fluids Effluent Limitations
Guidelines in the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category:
Final Rule Options Selection Review, Presented to SBF
Stakeholders, October 12, 2000.
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U.S. EPA Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluid Project Analytical
Methods Meeting, May 24-25, 2000. Agenda and Notes.
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EPA. 2000. Presentation for Public Meeting on Notice of Data
Availability SBF Effluent Limitations Guidelines, New Orleans, LA.
4/25/00.
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Saupe, S., Cook Inlet RCAC. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
Comments at 4/25/00 SBF Public Meeting. 5/23/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. Initial EPA Specific Questions for SBF NODA
Commentators. 7/20/00
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Region 9 Proposed NPDES Permit and Factsheet for Southern
California. Permit No. CAG280000.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. 2000. Memorandum to the File, Telephone
Conversation with Mr. Tom Prosser, Maurer Engineering. 11/22/00.
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Johnston, 2000 - Attendee Information from the DOE/MMS Deepwater
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Dual-Density Drilling Workshop, Houston, TX. 9/28/00.
Attachments:
Attendance List and Agenda
Prosser, T., Maurer Engineering. "Minimizing Wear in Deepwater
Risers, Flex Joints, and BOPs"
Sjoberg, G., Baker Hughes. "DeepVision pumps Presentation."
Smith, K. and C. Weddle. "SubSea MudLift Drilling Joint Industry
Project."
Gonzalez, R., Shell E&P. "Subsea Pumping, a Dual Gradient Approach
to Deepwater Drilling."
Goldsmith, R., Goldsmith Engineering, Inc. "Dual Gradient Drilling,
Opportunities and Challenges."
Medley, G.H., J.E. Haston, R.L. Montgomery, I.D. Martindale, and J.R.
Duda. 1997. Field Application of Light Weight Hollow Glass Sphere
Drilling Fluid. SPE 38637.
Medley, G.H., W.C. Maurer and A. Y. Garkasi. 1995. Use of Hollow
Gas Spheres for Underbalanced Drilling Fluids. SPE 30500.
Maurer, W.C., Maurer Engineering. "Potential Applications for Hollow
Microspheres."
Juvkam-Wold, H.C. and J.J. Schubert, Texas A&M. "What a Dual
Gradient Drilling System Must be Able to do for Effective Well Control."
Smith, K.L., C.E. Weddle, III, C.P. Peterman and R.E. Snyder. 2000.
Dual Gradient Drilling Nearly Ready for Field Test. World Oil, October
2000. Pp. 61-67.
3M Performance Materials Division, Specialty Additives. "Glass
Bubbles Overview, Oil Industry."
Strategic Center for Natural Gas. Program Facts. USDOE, National
Energy Technology Laboratory.
Bourgoyne, A.T., Jr., Petroleum Services International. "Deepwater
Well Design, An Overview of Dual-Density Drilling."
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Furlow, W. and M. Deluca, Offshore. 2000. Riser Management Taking
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Center Stage as Drilling Moves into Greater Depths. Offshore, January
2000. Pp 32-33.
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Alberty, M., BP Amoco. 2000. Cost Analysis of SWF Preventative,
Remedial Measures in Deepwater Drilling, Riserless, Fluid Systems
Show Promise. Offshore, January 2000. Pp 58-64.
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Orentas, N. 2000. Memorandum to B. Vanatta, ERG, Revised Days to
Drill. 8/28/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to L. Henry, Chevron. Additional
Input Parameter for EPA Modeling. 9/1/00.
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Henry, L., Chevron. Memorandum to C.A. Johnston, EPA. Response
to EPA Request for Additional Input Parameter for EPA Modeling.
9/11/00.
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Farmer, J.M., BPAmoco. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. Response to
EPA Request for Additional Input Parameter for EPA Modeling. 9/9/00.
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Ressler, J., Unocal. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. Response to EPA
Request for Additional Input Parameter for EPA Modeling. 9/11/00.
Attachment: Memorandum to C.A. Johnston, EPA. Additional Input
Parameter for EPA Modeling. 9/1/00.
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Engineering News Record. Construction Cost Index History (1908 -
2000). www.enr.com/cost/costcci.asp. 8/14/00.
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Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids. Email to C.A. Johnston RE: Unit Costs
for Various Muds. 10/23/00.
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Avanti. 2000. Memorandum to File, Assessment of Numbers of Wells
Drilled per Structure in the Gulf of Mexico. 9/18/00.
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EPA. 2000. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Final Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning
Category. EPA-821-R-00-014. June 2000.
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Cranswick, D. and J. Regg, MMS. 1997. Deepwater in the Gulf of
Mexico: America's New Frontier. February 1997, New Orleans. OCS
Report MMS 97-0004.
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SAIC. 1994. SIC Code Profile 13 Oil and Gas Extraction, Draft.
Prepared for EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. 9/30/94.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. 2000. Memorandum to the File, EPA Meeting
with Unocal Representative. 7/26/00.
Attachment: Unocal Presentation
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Hause, W., MMS. MMS Issues and Concerns with Dual Density
Drilling. Presented at Deepwater Dual Density Drilling Workshop,
Houston, TX. 9/28/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. 2000. Memorandum to the File, EPA
Photograph of Auger Drill Cuttings Transport System. 12/1/00.
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Hurst, J.M. and B. Hurst, Jr., JB Equipment Inc. 2000. Letter to C.
Johnston, EPA, Cuttings Dryer Requirements and Limitations. 12/4/00.
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Annis, M.R. Annotated Bibliography: Synthetic Based Drilling Muds.
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Dutta, S. and W. Alam. Undated. Oil & Gas Exploration and
Production Waste - RCRA Exemptions and Non-Exempts. SPE 29718.
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Cimato, J., MMS. Email to C. Johnston, EPA Response to Request for
MMS Assistance. 8/2/00.
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Maher, K. Email to C. Johnston and M. Rubin, EPA, Material Safety
Data Sheet Information on Diesel and Mineral Oils. 9/7/00.
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Van Slyke, D., Unocal. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, SBF Well Count
Date Intervals. 12/14/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to File, Unintentional Natural Gas
Releases During Dual Gradient Drilling. 12/19/00.
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Danenberger, E., MMS. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, FW: Rig
Installation Iissue. 12/15/00.
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EPA. Draft Training for MMS Inspectors to Conduct NPDES
Inspections at Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms.
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Ionics, Inc. Product Materials for Oil on Water Detection and
Monitoring Systems. Undated.
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Ferguson, J., EPA. Letter to G. Grubbs, EPA, Subject: Synthetic Based
Drilling Fluids Guidelines. 8/29/00.
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Searls, J.P., USGS. U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity
Summary for Barite, February 2000.
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National Petroleum Council. 1999. Natural Gas Meeting the Challenges
of the Nation's Growing Natural Gas Demand.
Volume 1: Summary Report
Volume 2: Task Group Reports
Volume 3: Appendices
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Energy Information Administration. 1999. Annual Energy Outlook
2000, with Projections to 2020. DOE/EIA-0383(2000).
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Cimato, J., MMS. Email reply to C. Johnston, EPA RE: Additional
MMS Support for EPA SBF Rulemaking - Coral Reefs and Hypoxia.
5/24/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to File, Aquatic Toxicity of
Improved Water Based Drilling Fluids (WBFs). 12/22/00
Attachments:
Caldriltox.doc - Caldril Toxicity Values for Laboratory and Field Muds
Drill XT.doc - Dril-XT Toxicity Tested in Laboratory and Field Muds
Glydril.doc - Glydril GP Toxicity in Laboratory and Field Muds
Lube 167.doc - LUBE 167 Toxicity in Laboratory and Field Muds
M-I Performance Report, Caldril (1998)
M-I Performance Report, Gulf of Mexico: Dril-XT Helps Hike Drill
Rates of WBM
M-I Performance Report, Dril-XT (1998)
M-I Performance Report, Lube-167 (1999)
M-I Performance Report, Glydril GP (1997)
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Mclntyre, J., Pechan-Avanti Group. Telephone Communication Report,
Questions Regarding Retention Data Submitted to EPA by Shell.
5/30/00.
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Bartges, J.S., Chevron Nigeria Ltd. Email to C. Johnston, EPA , RE:
Request for Information on TSI. 8/22/00.
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RigZone. Search Results for Gulf of Mexico Rigs Located in Greater
than 1000-ft Water Depth.
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Cimato, J., MMS. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Geology of Cook Inlet
and Santa Maria Basin. 8/3/00. See attachments to IV.B.b.55.
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Silva, R., DOE. Memorandum to C. Johnston, EPA, RE: Nexus -
Natural Gas and Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids Zero Discharge Option.
9/6/00.
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Silva, R., DOE. Memorandum to C. Johnston, EPA, Comments on
EPA, 40 CFR Par 435, RIN 2000 2040-AD14, Effluent Limitations
Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Performance
Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category.
11/8/00.
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Cimato, J., MMS. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, FW: EPA Rulemaking:
Effluent Limitation Guidelines - Draft SBF Preamble. 11/27/00.
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Cimato, J., MMS. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Requirements to Report
Accidental Discharges of SBM. 7/20/00.
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Angelle, R. Rig Survey. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 6/28/00.
Attachment: Rigsur~l.xls
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Hurst, J., JB Equipment Inc. Typo in File Submitted with
Comments. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 6/28/00.
Attachments:
M10history.xls
U SM6performance .xls
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Latest Drake ROC. Email to J. Mclntyre,
Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: #28 Sbmdata.xls
26
8
4
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Chevron W-5 - Last two data points.
Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 7/17/00.
Attachment: CUT.RET Chevron W-4.xls
26
4
5
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. New Data - Chevron Pathfinder Shaker
Only. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: Int4&5 Retention.xls
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. New Data Chevron Genesis A-12 -
Shaker only. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 7/17/00.
Attachment: ChevronA-12.xls
26
3
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Corrected Attachment - Chevron W-5 -
Last Two Data Points. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: CUT.RET Chevron W-5.xls
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. New Data Sidetrach Shell Auger A-18.
Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: Sh-a-al8.xls
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. 11 New Wells of Data Shell with M-lOs.
Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachments:
Sh-a-alO.xls
Sh-br-a5.xls
Sh-br-a6.xls
SH-BR-A6Corrected.xls
Sh-br-a7.xls
Sh-cr-a6.xls
SH-jt-al.xls
Sh-m-a24.xls
Sh-mrns2.xls
Sh-ow-#l.xls
Sh-pr-#l.xls
Sh-ur-al.xls
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. New Data Chevron Genesis A-12 -
Shaker only. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. CHA_6.wk4 - COR Data Chevron
Genesis A-6. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: Ch Genesis A-6 SBM COR Corrected.xls
26
11
12
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Shell Brutas A-6 Corrected. Email to J.
Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/17/00.
Attachment: SH-BR-A6Corrected.xls
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9
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Gasper, J.R, J.A. Veil, R.C. Ayers, Jr., Argonne National
Laboratory. Information on Commercial Disposal Facilities That
May Have Received Offshore Drilling Wastes. Prepared for U.S.
DOE. July 2000.
26
10
14
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Fwd: High Island VIII. Email to J.
Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/18/00.
26
2
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Unocal/Spirit Retention Spreadsheets
Flow Chart. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/18/00.
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Last Retention Data. Email to J.
Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/19/00.
Attachments:
Av63_lsb.xls
Bhpviper.xls
Bp-gc-oa.xls
Bp-mc-ll.xls
CN-_A15_STl_.xls
Cn-a9stl.xls
Conoco.xls
CONOCO A-9 SBM COR.xls
Gbl28-a8.xls
PARKER22VERM67-76.xls
PHILLIP'S A-3 SBM COR DATA.xls
PRIDE1501A-8.xls
TomJobe.xls
U-b-15.xls
UNOCAL-H12-6IN.xls
U-se-c23.xls
U-v-9stl.xls
VERMILION_38-39#5-TRACKING.xls
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Tabled Retention Data (& Unocal Pride
1501). Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 7/25/00.
26
2
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C.A. Johnston, EPA. Oil based mud information. Email to B.
Danenberger, MMS. 7/26/00.
Attachment 1: Johnston, C.A. Draft Memorandum, Notes from
July 25, 2000, Telephone Conversation with Mr. Elmer
Danenberger, MMS. 7/28/00.
Attachment 2: Cimato, J., MMS. Releases of SBMs. Email to C.
Johnston, EPA. 7/20/00.
Attachment 3: Danenberger, B., MMS. SBM Disposal Downhole.
Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 7/26/00.
Attachment 4: Danenberger, B., MMS. Email to C. Johnston,
EPA. 7/28/00.
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Unocal: API Spreadsheet for
SEParker.wk4 Well. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 7/27/00.
Attachment: verm38-39 st2.xls
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6
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Mud 10 data set. Email to C.A. Johnston,
EPA. 7/28/00.
Attachment 1: Sable Offshore Energy Inc. Cuttings Dryer Data
Attachment 2: MudlOstatistical.xls
Attachment 3: wt%dryvswt%wet.xls
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re: Tabled Retention Data (& Unocal
Pride 1501). Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 7/28/00.
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re: Unocal Cuttings Retention Data.
Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan. 7/28/00.
Attachments:
A18 ST4 Cuttings.xls
EPA-Testing H-10 12.25 hole.xls
parker22Verm67-76.xls
pridel501A-8.xls (see B(b)16)
Retention on Cuttings-Boudin.xls
SBMC-23.xls
Unocal-H-11-epa.xls
Unocal-H12-6in.xls (see B(b)16)
Unocal-H-9-epa.xls
VERM38-39 ST2.xls
Vermilion 38-39#5-tracking.xls (see B(b)16)
26
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re: Cuttings Oil Retention Data -Reply.
Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 7/31/00.
Attachment:
cor data soei wells.xls
26
12
24
McNeil, R., Shell. Low Flowline Temps. Email to C.A. Johnston,
EPA. 7/31/00.
26
2
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Cuttings Oil Retention Data -Reply.
Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 8/1/00.
Attachments:
NT-1 cor.xls
T-l cor.xls
T-2 cor.xls
T-3 cor.xls
T-5 cor.xls
thebaud discharges.xls
V-l cor.xls
V-3 cor.xls
V-4 cor.xls
V-5 cor.xls
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33
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Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re-send Unocal SEParker.wk4 Industry
File. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 8/1/00.
Attachment:
verm38-39 st2.xls
26
6
27
Wood, D., Mud Recovery System Ltd. Questions on North Sea
Data. Email to C. Johnston, EPA. 8/4/00.
26
2
28
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re: Last Questions. Email to C.
Johnston, EPA. 8/2/00.
26
4
29
Mahan, W., AOGCC. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA, Re: Two
More Questions Concerning Cook Inlet Disposal Practices. 8/2/00.
26
2
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B. Data Gathering
(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
30
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Re: Retention Data for Canada wells.
27
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Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA. 8/2/00.
Attachments:
COR-AUG-05-99.XLS
COR-AUG-08-99.XLS
COR-AUG-09-99.XLS
COR-JULY-Ol-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-02-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-04-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-05-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-06-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-07-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-08-99XLS.XLS
COR-JULY-09-99.XLS
COR-JULY -10-99.XLS
COR-JULY - 12-99.XLS
COR-JULY-13-99.XLS
COR-JULY-15-99.XLS
COR-JULY -16-99.XLS
COR-JULY-17-99.XLS
COR-JULY -18-99.XLS
COR-JULY -19-99.XLS
COR-JULY-20-99.XLS
COR-JULY-21-99.XLS
COR-JULY-22-99.XLS
COR-JULY-24-99.XLS
COR-JULY-26-99.XLS
COR-JULY-27-99.XLS
COR-JULY-28-99.XLS
COR-JULY-29-99.XLS
COR-JULY-30-99.XLS
COR-JULY-31 -99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-10-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-11-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-12-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-13-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-14-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-15-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-16-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-17-99.XLS
COR-NOVEMBER-18-99.XLS
SOLIDSANALYSIS.XLS
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31
O'Donnell, K., Unocal. 2000. Letter to M. Rubin, EPA
Transmitting Additional Information. 10/26/00.
Attachment 1: Unocal's SBF Wells Drilled Since Late 1997.
Attachment 2: Figures - Vertical Centrifuge Footprint and Small Rig
Layouts
Attachment 3: Testimony of Joe Blount, President, Unocal Global
Trade Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources on Behalf of the Natural Gas Supply Association,
9/14/00.
27
26
32
Candler, J., M-I. Email to C. Johnston, EPA Concerning Ability of
Service Companies to Place Cuttings Dryers on Rigs. 11/10/00.
Attachment: RIGSURVEYCOMM2.doc
27
4
33
Angelle, R. and P. Scott. 2000. Rig Survey Related to Installation
Cost and Operational Costs of "Cuttings Dryers" to Reduce the
Retention of Synthetic Based Mud on Cuttings Discharge. 8/3/00.
27
24
34
Angelle, R. and P. Scott. 2000. Rig Survey Update Focusing on
the Number of Rigs/Platforms Where Cuttings Dryers Could Not
be Installed. Prepared by the Technology Assessment Workgroup
of Synthetic Based Mud Research Consortium (API and NOIA) in
Conjunction with Cuttings Dryer Equipment Vendor
Representatives. 11/9/00.
27
10
35
Rafferty, M. et al. 2000. Best Management Practices Regarding
Discharges Associated with Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluids at the
Noble Drilling Rig Jim Thompson. (Draft). Prepared by Jim
Thompson Rig Crew, Shell E&P Co., Noble Drilling and M-I
Drilling Fluids. 7/17/00.
27
74
36
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. 2000. Letter to C. Johnston, EPA
Transmitting Technology Assessment Workgroup's Retort MDL
Testing Results. 7/18/00.
27
33
37
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. 2000. Letter to J. Mclntyre, Pechan
Transmitting a Copy of Fax from R. Morris, Unocal/Spirit Energy
76 to C. Johnston, EPA of Flow Chart for SEParker.wk4 well.
7/18/00.
27
7
38
Candler, J., M-I. 2000. Letter to C. Johnston, EPA Providing a
Standardized Drilling Fluid Formulation that Could Apply to SBMs.
6/20/00.
27
2
39
Hall, J., Baroid. 2000. Letter to C. Johnston, EPA to Support
EPA's Incentivizing Ester Use. 10/18/00.
27
3
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(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
40
Satterlee, K., Shell E&P. 2000. Letter to C. Johnston, EPA
Transmitting Subsea Pumping System Field Test Report. 8/17/00.
Attachment: Gonzalez, R., Shell E&P Co. "Preliminary
Assessment of the Subsea Cuttings Removal Subsea Pump
Offshore Test. 8/17/00.
27
13
41
Angelle, R., Transfer Systems International, Inc. 2000. Letter to
C. Johnston, EPA Transmitting Information Explaining Cuttings
Containment and Handling Equipment. 7/28/00.
27
41
42
Sable Offshore Energy Incorporated. 2000. Offshore
Environmental Effects Monitoring Program 1999 Annual Report,
Volume 1: Report. Venture, Thebaud & North Triumph. Project
No. 12989. March 2000.
27
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43
Unocal Video Tape. OCS-G 09931, McKinley #1, Green Canyon
415 Bottom Survey. 2 hours.
28
1 tape
44
Unocal Video Tape. OCS-G 15900, Bowshock #1, Garden Banks
460 Bottom Survey. 1 hr. 39 min.
28
1 tape
45
Unocal Video Tape. OCS-G 19138, South Sierra #1, Garden
Banks 551 Bottom Survey. 31 min.
28
1 tape
46
Unocal Video Tape. OCS-G 20804, Sumatra #1, Garden Banks
941 Bottom Survey. Tape 1: 1 hr. 55 min. Tape 2: 1 hr. 31 min.
28
2 tapes
47
Scott, P., Technology Assessment Workgroup - SBMRC. Letter to
C. Johnston, EPA Requesting Elaboration on What Information
EPA Would Find Useful. 5/11/00.
28
1
48
Hurst, B. and J. Hurst, JB Equipment. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
RE: Rig Installation Issues. 12/12/00.
28
4
49
Hurst, B. and J. Hurst, JB Equipment. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
RE: Minimum Height Clearance. 12/6/00.
28
2
50
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Fwd:
Satterlee, K., SEPCo., Shell's Additional Input for Question #2.
9/11/00.
28
2
51
Limia, J., Baker Hughes INTEQ. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
SiTEQ (Silica Micro-Encapsulation). 10/1/00.
28
2
52
Limia, J., Baker Hughes INTEQ. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
SiTEQ Patent. 10/11/00.
28
1
53
Mahan, W.,. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Re: Questions for
AOGCC (Last Set). 9/21/00.
28
3
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B. Data Gathering
(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
54
Gonzalez, R., Shell Offshore, Inc. 2000. Handout from August
28, 2000 Meeting Titled "Minimum System Components to
Circulate Drill Fluid"
** Confidential Business Information **
NA
4
55
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Esters
Questions - Action Item 26. 8/10/00.
Attachment: GeologyofNon_revl.doc
28
6
56
Eaton, B.A. 1969. Fracture Gradient Prediction and its Application
in Oil Field Operations.
28
9
57
Fertl, W.H. 1976. Abnormal Formation Pressures: Implications to
Exploration, Drilling, and Production of Oil and Gas Resources.
28
9
58
Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
Drilling Performance.
Attachment: Synthetic Blend ECD Comparison.ppt
28
5
59
Smith, K.A., Conoco. Presentation to EPA, SubSea MudLift
Drilling Joint Industry Project. 7/14/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
NA
16
60
Hall, J., Baroid. Low Viscosity Ester Fluids Technical Review.
Report to EAP. 4/11/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
NA
7
61
Hall, J., Baroid. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA, Ester Incentive
Issue and Low Viscosity Ester Field Trials. 7/31/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
NA
2
62
Hall, J., Baroid. Letter Report to C.A. Johnston, EPA, Low
Viscosity Ester Field Trials. 8/23/00.
** Confidential Business Information **
NA
7
63
M-I Drilling Fluids. 1996. Performance Report, Garden Banks
Area: NovaPlus Synthetic Fluid System.
28
2
64
M-I Drilling Fluids. 1997. Performance Report, Gulf of Mexico -
NovaPlus System Sets Deepwater Record.
28
3
65
M-I Drilling Fluids. 1995. Performance Report for Green Canyon
Area, Gulf of Mexico.
28
2
66
Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, RE:
Drilling Performance. 12/21/00.
28
2
67
M-I. Update on SBM Work Groups. PowerPoint Presentation.
28
16
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B. Data Gathering
(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
68
Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, RE:
Internal Olefin Questions. 11/16/00.
Attachment: SBMdefinition.doc
28
4
69
Satterlee, K., Shell. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, SBM Rulemaking
- Subsea Pumping. 8/17/00.
28
2
70
Satterlee, K., Shell. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, SBM Guidelines -
Subsea Pumping. 8/15/00.
28
2
71
Gonzalez, R., Shell. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Subsea Pump
System. 8/30/00.
Attachment: Smith, K.L., A.D. Gault, D.E. Witt, F.P. Botros, C.
Peterman, M. Tangedahl, C.E. Weddle, H.C. Juvkam-Wold and
J.J. Schubert. 1999. Subsea MudLift Drilling JIP: Achieving Dual-
Gradient Technology. Deepwater Technology. Aug. 1999. pgs.
21-28.
28
8
72
Moran, R.J., NOIA. Email to C.A. Johnston, EPA, EPA Action
Items. 7/12/00.
28
5
73
Boatman, M.C., MMS. Email to J.P. Ray, Equilon, Issue with
Sites Visited During Scouting Cruise. 7/18/00.
28
3
74
Smith, K., Conoco. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Minutes from
EPA meeting. 7/18/00.
28
2
75
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan, New
Data Sidetrack Shell Auger A-18. 7/16/00.
Attachment: Sh-a-al8.xls
28
6
76
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. Email to J. Mclntyre, Pechan, Two
New Data Sets from Chevron.
Attachments:
CuttingsRetention.xls
UnhiddenSheet.xls
Int4&5 Retention.xls
28
22
77
McNeil, R., Bellaire Technology Co. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
Response to Questions on Esters. 8/1/00.
Attachment: Response to EPA Questions of July 20.doc
28
6
78
McNeil, R., Bellaire Technology Co. Email to C. Johnston, EPA,
Re: Response to Questions on Esters. 8/2/00.
28
3
79
Curran, M., Swaco. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Mud 10 Info.
8/9/00.
28
1
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B. Data Gathering
(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
80
Hurst, B., JB Equipment Inc. Letter to C.A. Johnston, EPA,
Response to API's Report to the EPA "Evaluation of Accuracy of
JB Equipment Retention on Cuttings Data." 8/10/00.
28
4
81
Scott, P., Marathon Oil - Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Re:
Retention Data. 8/2/00.
Attachments:
Venture 4 daily's.zip (containing 31 files)
Venture 5.zip (containing 9 files)
Venture wells cor data.zip (containing 4 files)
28
45
82
Bullington, A., Phillips Petroleum. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Re:
SBF - EPA Request for Information. 8/9/00.
28
2
83
Scott, P., Marathon Oil. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Schematics
Canadian ROC. 8/7/00.
28
4
84
Bernier, R.F., Texaco. Email to K. Ditthavong, EPA, Oil and Gas
Journal article. 10/11/00.
28
2
85
Ray, J.P., Equilon. Email to K. Zirbser, EPA, RE: Issues with
Sites Visited During the Scouting Cruise. 7/31/00.
28
4
86
Hall, J., Baroid/Haliburton. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Replies to
Questions. 7/31/00.
Attachment 1: Elastomer Summary: Testing for Baroid
Attachment 2: Text Provided by Sam-Arne Noland. Marine
Biologist, Det Norske Veritas, Norway
Attachment 3: EPA Questions Directed Towards Baroid at Meeting
in Washington July 20, 2000 Stakeholder's Meeting
28
11
87
Hall, J., Baroid. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Petrofree Well
Information. 8/17/00.
Attachment: Petrofree Brunei Press Release.doc
28
4
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B. Data Gathering
(b) Data/information provided by Industry Vol. Pages
88
Van Slyke, D., Unocal. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, RE: Unocal
Cuttings Retention Data. 7/27/00.
28
9
Attachments:
Verm38-39 ST9 l.xls
SBMC-23.xls (see B(b)22)
Retention on Cuttings-Boudin.xls (see B(b)22)
VERM38-39 ST2.xls (see B(b)22)
Vermilion 38-39#5-tracking.xls (see B(b)22)
parker22Verm67-76 5.xls (see B(b)22)
pridel501A-8.xls (see B(b)22)
A18 ST4 Cuttings.xls (see B(b)22)
Unocal-H-9-epa.xls (see B(b)22)
EPA-Testing H-10 12.25 hole.xls (see B(b)22)
Unocal-H-11-epa.xls (see B(b)22)
Unocal-H12-6in.xls (see B(b)22)
89
Scott, P., Marathon Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Re: RE:
Unocal Cuttings Retention Data. 7/29/00.
Attachments:
Verm38-39 ST9 l.xls (see B(b)88)
A18 ST4 Cuttings.xls (see B(b)22)
28
4
90
Angelle, R. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, Cuttings Handling.
7/20/00.
28
1
91
Candler, J., M-I Drilling Fluids. Email to C. Johnston, EPA, FW:
Rig Survey Update Cuttings Dryer Installation - SBF ROC limits.
11/13/00.
Attachment: Angelle, R. and P. Scott. 2000. Rig Survey Update
Focusing on the Number of Rigs/Platforms Where Cuttings Dryers
Could Not be Installed. Prepared by the Technology Assessment
Workgroup of Synthetic Based Mud Research Consortium (API
and NOIA) in Conjunction with Cuttings Dryer Equipment Vendor
Representatives. 11/9/00.
28
12
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C. Statistical and Engineering Analyses
(a) Statistical analysis of retention on cuttings Vol. Pages
1
Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to C. White, EPA. Initial
Analyses to be Performed on Cuttings Retention Data. 8/4/00
28
14
2
Avanti Corporation. 2000. Memorandum to B. Vanatta, ERG,
Engineering Review of SBF Retention-on-Cuttings Data. 12/12/00.
28
112
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C. Statistical and Engineering Analyses
(b) Engineering models and compliance cost analyses Vol. Pages
1
Johnston, C.A., EPA. 2000. Memorandum P. Scott, Marathon Oil
Co. EPA Compliance Cost Methodology for BAT/NSPS Cuttings
Dryer Technology. 5/15/00.
28
30
2
JB Equipment Inc. Emails to C. Johnston, EPA, Screen Scroll
Centrifuges. 12/20/00.
28
3
3
Avanti Corporation. Memorandum to B. Vanatta, ERG. Analysis
of Loadings (Removals) and Costs (Savings) Associated with WBF
Wells Projected to Fail Their Sheen and Toxicity Limitations.
12/26/00.
28
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4
Avanti Corporation. Email to A. Jones, ERG, Unocal Costs and
Wells per Structure. 12/15/00.
Attachments:
unocal_costperwell.xls
unocal_Table l_wellsperig.xls
28
7
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D. Non-Water Quality Impacts Vol. Pages
1
Orentas, N. 2000. Memorandum to K. Mahsman, ERG. Revised
Supply Boat Trips under the Synthetic Based Fluid (SBF) Zero
Discharge Option.
29
10
2
Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to File, On-Shore Formation
Injection Disposal Non-Water Quality Environmental Impact Input
Parameters. 6/20/00.
29
6
3
Johnston, C.A., EPA. Memorandum to the File, Update on Several
Model Input Parameters for Offshore Injection and Land Disposal
(Injection and Landfarming) Operations for Zero Discharged SBF
Wastes. 8/14/00.
29
8
4
Silva, R., DOE. Email to C. Johnston, EPA. Updated Tanker and
Pipeline Comments. 9/5/00.
29
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-4, Linear
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-9, Parafin for
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-7, Poly Alpha
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-5 (Baroid),
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Laboratory Control
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-6, Mineral Oil
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Battelle. 2000. Raw Data, Chemistry for Fluid EPA-3, Internal
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Stillmeadow, Inc. 2000. Draft Final Report for the Evaluation of
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Attachment: Questions of Biological Testing, Answers to Questions
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ASTM 10-day sed tox tests
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Carpenter, J.F., Amoco. Email to Analytical Work Group, RE:
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NewSpike2.doc
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NewSpk.wpd
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Scott, P., Marathon. Email to K. Ditthavong, EPA, Sample
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Appendix 6 Revised. 1/3/80.
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attl.htm
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Cobby, G., Western Australian Dept. of Minerals and Energy.
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Drilling Fluids) Industry. Final Report, 11/14/00.
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Johnston, C.A., EPA. 2000. Memorandum to File, Telephone
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G. Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness Analyses Vol. Pages
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