NTL 1998- N07 - Reminder Concerning Periodic Inspection of Platforms - April 15, 1998

The purpose of this Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) is to remind operators of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leases that API RP 2A was first incorporated by reference into Minerals Management Service (MMS) operating regulations in 1988; and the 10-year (maximum) period during which a Level III survey must be performed for fixed platforms will end this year. Therefore, for manned platforms that have not received a Level III survey since 1988, such a survey must be performed and reported on by November 1, 1998, as a part of the required Annual Inspection Report.