NTL 1997-G05 - Incorporation by Reference into the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Regulations of API Recommended Practice 2A (RP 2A) Nineteenth Edition August 1, 1991, for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms - February 24, 19

This Notice to lessees and Operators (NTL) informs you of a new incorporation by reference in the MMS operating regulations. The 19th edition of API RP 2A, “Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms” (dated August 1, 1991), is now incorporated by reference in 30 CFR 250. MMS announced this change in the Federal Register on November 26, 1996 (Vol. 61, No. 229, Pages 60019-26) and it was effective on December 26, 1996. You must now use the 19th edition of API RP 2A in designing and constructing new platforms.