Category API Standards

Technical guidance and framework for evaluating and remediating petroleum releases using risk-based principles. Scope and Application API Publ 4620-1995, titled Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) at Petroleum Release Sites, provides a technical framework for assessing and managing risks associated with petroleum…

Understanding the API 4613 Approach for Assessing Dermal Exposure Risks to Workers Scope and Purpose API Publication 4613 (API Publ 4613-1994) provides a standardized methodology for estimating the amount of a chemical that is absorbed through the skin when a…

Technical Guidance for Environmental Assessment and Remediation API Publication 4615 (1995) provides a standardized framework for evaluating the potential for groundwater contamination resulting from leaking oil and gas wells. Developed by the American Petroleum Institute, this guidance document synthesizes field…

Understanding the Methodologies and Compliance Implications for Refinery Emissions Management Scope and Application API Publication 4616, issued in 1994, provides a comprehensive framework for characterizing and estimating air emissions from petroleum refinery operations. The publication focuses on the identification of…

Exploring the Scope, Methodologies, and Lasting Impact of a Seminal Petroleum Industry Literature Review API Publication 4617, issued in 1995, represents a seminal compilation of scientific knowledge regarding the origins and apportionment of lead in the environment. Classified as a…

Technical Overview and Compliance Considerations for Dispersant Application Systems Scope and Purpose of API Publication 4610 (1995) API Publication 4610 (1995) is a technical guidance document issued by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides a comprehensive reference for the…

Comprehensive Technical Guidance for Design, Operation, and Monitoring of Air Sparging Systems at UST Sites Scope and Purpose API Publication 4611 (1995) provides detailed technical guidance on the use of in situ air sparging for the remediation of groundwater contaminated…

A detailed review of the scope, technical requirements, and compliance considerations of this influential 1994 publication API Publication 4612 (1994) is a technical standard developed by the American Petroleum Institute to provide comprehensive guidelines for the measurement and characterization of…

Technical Framework, Assessment Methodology, and Compliance Guidelines for Offshore E&P Operations Scope and Application API Publication 4605-1994 (API Publ 4605-1994) provides a standardized technical framework for assessing the environmental fate and effects of drilling fluids and cuttings discharged into the…

Exploring the scope, technical framework, and lasting influence of the API Publication on groundwater contamination risk assessment. API Publication 4607, formally titled User’s Guide for the Assessment of the Impact of On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems on Ground Water, represents a…