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February 2005
North Slope
Environmental
Field Handbook
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This handbook provides a general overview of
environmental regulations applicable to North
Slope oil fields. It summarizes procedures
developed by ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI)
and BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (BP) to comply
with these regulations. This handbook should
not be used as a substitute for regulatory text
or detailed company procedures. Consult your
supervisor and Field Environmental office if
you have any questions about procedures or
regulations.
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Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
page 6
Who to Call for Help
page 7
SECTION 2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Regulations / Permits
page 10
Compliance / Penalties
page 12
SECTION 3 AIR
North Slope Air Quality
page 16
Air Quality Control Permits
page 16
Flaring / Black Smoke
page 18
Open Burning
page 18
Gas and Vapor Leaks
page 19
Idling Vehicles
page 19
Halon / Halon Alternatives
page 20
SECTION 4 LAND
Land Ownership
page 22
Tundra Travel
page 22
Snow Removal
page 24
SECTION 5 WATER
Drinking Water
page 28
Surface Waters / Wetlands
page 28
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SECTION 6 WILDLIFE
Non-Interference Policy
page 32
Birds
page 33
Foxes
page 33
Caribou
page 34
Grizzly Bears
page 35
Polar Bears
page 36
SECTION 7 SPILLS
Spill Definition / Impact
page 40
Fluid Transfer Guidelines
page 42
Liner Use Procedure
page 43
Secondary Containment
page 45
Spill Reporting
page 46
Reporting Procedure
page 47
Internal Spill Reporting
page 47
SECTION 8 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Introduction
page 50
Waste Minimiza