Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought

Title: Digital Repository Platform and Physical Library Management System

NAICS Code: 541512: Computer Systems Design Services; 519210 Libraries and Archives

Product Code: R499: Support- Professional: Other

Issuing Entity: Department of Transportation | Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Date of Issue: October 20, 2026, Submissions by: November 16, 2026, 11:00 am

1. Introduction and Purpose

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking information from interested parties and potential vendors and systems integrators to implement a web-based Digital Repository (Virtual Library) Platform integrated with specialized Physical Library Management functionality. The primary purpose of this platform is to serve as a centralized hub providing standardized access to industry consensus standards, regulatory documentation, and reference literature applicable to LNG facility safety. The platform should allow access through IP verification or username/password, support concurrent users, and not require any additional software to be installed on the user’s computer or server.

The solution must seamlessly handle distinct tier-based access controls across geographically dispersed stakeholder groups, support concurrent platform usage, enforce digital rights management (DRM), track visitor engagement, and provide administrative reporting for PHMSA management.

2. Organization and User Community Overview

The platform will support four primary user communities, each with specific operational workflows and geographic requirements:

● Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspectors/Employees: Requires high-availability virtual access from anywhere within the United States. Users must be capable of viewing and downloading approved repository assets (subject to publisher permissions).

● Non-DOT Federal and State Inspectors/Employees: Requires high-availability virtual access from anywhere within the United States. Users must be capable of viewing and downloading approved repository assets (subject to publisher permissions).

● External non-Federal Users: Virtual access granted in a strictly controlled, read-only format for reference and educational purposes.

● McNeese State University (McNeese) Students: On-site access granted in a strictly controlled, read-only format. File downloading or local duplication must be restricted by default.

● PHMSA Administrative (PHMSA Admin) Staff: Full administrative rights to manage assets, enforce permissions, process physical book requests, monitor visitor logs, and generate analytics reports.

3. Scope of Work and Detailed Technical Specifications

3.1 Core Digital Repository and Asset Management

● Centralized Asset Repository: Ability to index, organize, catalog, and store diverse document formats (PDFs, technical manuals, regulations, video/multimedia files). See Appendix A.

● Advanced Search and Indexing: Full-text indexing, metadata tagging, faceted search filters (e.g., author, date, publication type, regulatory body), and keyword search optimization.

● Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Publisher Controls: Granular feature toggles per asset to enable or disable downloading based on publisher copyright rules.

● Scalability and Concurrency: Architecture engineered to handle high-volume simultaneous virtual user access across the United States without system latency or performance degradation.

3.2 Custom Modules and Specialized Functionality

Module Name Functional Requirement Description and Workflow

Customization A Physical Book Check-In / Check-Out Request System

A custom portal interface allowing users to search physical book inventory located on-site at the National LNG Center of Excellence facility. Includes automated reservation workflows for physical item check-out/check-in requests and an administrative queue for PHMSA Administrative

Module Name Functional Requirement Description and Workflow staff fulfillment.

Customization B Virtual and On-Site Visitor Logging System

An integrated tracking module that logs user check-ins and session visits across both virtual and physical library entry points. Enables PHMSA Administrative staff to maintain accurate visitor logs for institutional reporting.

Customization C Metrics and Analytics Reporting Module

A comprehensive dashboard enabling PHMSA Administrative staff the ability to track asset utilization (views, downloads, search terms), monitor concurrent sessions, export custom reports (CSV/PDF), and analyze user demographics.

3.3 Technical Architecture, Security and Access Control

● Hosting and Infrastructure: 100% web-hosted solution ensuring 99.9% operational uptime.

● System Maintenance & Support Operations: Provision of long-term ongoing maintenance and technical support, including regular software/platform updates, routine IT infrastructure maintenance, system performance optimizations, bug fixes, and security patch management.

● Authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Integration with enterprise Identity Providers (IdP) via SAML 2.0 / OAuth / Single Sign-On (SSO). Permission enforcement structured as detailed below:

User Role Geographic

Scope Read

Access Download

Rights

Physical Book

Request

Admin Dashboard

DOT

Inspectors / Employees

Remote (US) / On- Site

Yes Yes (Publisher Permitted)

Yes No

External Non-DOT Governmen t

Remote / On-Site

Yes No (Read- Only)

Yes No

McNeese Students

On-Site Yes No (Read- Only)

Yes No

PHMSA

Admin Staff

Unrestricted Yes Yes System Administrat or

Full Access

4. Vendor Information Requirements

PHMSA requests that interested respondents provide detailed information on the following sections:

1. Corporate Overview and Experience: Brief introduction, relevant qualifications in digital repository implementations, and client references from higher education or government agencies.

2. Technical Architecture and Solution Design: Detailed explanation of the proposed platform architecture, web-based environment, security protocols, and concurrency management.

3. Custom Development Strategy: Concrete plans for delivering Customization A (Physical Book Request System) and Customization B (Visitor Logging System).

4. Project Management and Implementation Timeline: Work breakdown structure (WBS), including key milestones, testing phases, user training plan and enablement resources, and final go-live rollout.

5. Cost Proposal: Itemized breakdown of costs, including software licensing/SaaS subscription fees, custom module development, web platform hosting and server infrastructure, ongoing technical support, user enablement/training, and routine system maintenance.

Appendix A

Recor d No.

Standard ID Title Publisher

1 ABS 64 ABS Guide for Building and Classing Subsea Pipeline Systems

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)

2 ACI 376 Code Requirements for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures for the Containment of Refrigerated Liquefied Gases

ACI (American Concrete Institute)

3 AGA

XK0101

Purging Principles and Practices AGA (American Gas Association)

4 AGA

XK1801

Purging Manual AGA

5 AGA XL

Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations in Gas Utility Areas

AGA

6 AGA

XO8614

Introduction to LNG for Personnel Safety AGA

7 N/A Guidelines for Developing Quantitative Safety Risk Criteria

AIChE/CCPS (American Institute of Chemical Engineers / Center for Chemical Process Safety)

8 AIChE/C

CPS

Ignition Probabilit y

Guidelines for Determining the Probability of Ignition of a Released Flammable Mass

AIChE/CCPS

9 AIChE/C

CPS

LOPA

Modifiers

Guidelines for Enabling Conditions and Conditional Modifiers in Layers of Protection Analysis

AIChE/CCPS d No.

Standard ID Title Publisher

10 AIChE/C

CPS MOC

Guidelines for the Management of Change for Process Safety

AIChE/CCPS

11 AIChE/C

CPS QRA

Guidelines for Chemical Process Quantitative Risk Analysis

AIChE/CCPS

12 N/A Guidelines for Writing Effective Operating and Maintenance Procedures

AIChE/CCPS

13 N/A Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures

AIChE/CCPS

14 N/A Guidelines for Safe Automation of Chemical Processes

AIChE/CCPS

15 N/A Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems

AIChE/CCPS

16 N/A Layer of Protection Analysis: Simplified Process Risk Assessment

AIChE/CCPS

17 N/A Guidelines for Asset Integrity Management

AIChE/CCPS

18 N/A Guidelines for Technical Planning for On- Site Emergencies

AIChE/CCPS

19 N/A Guidelines for Process Equipment Reliability Data with Data Tables, Center for Chemical Process Safety

AIChE/CCPS

20 N/A Guidelines for Investigating Process Safety Incidents

AIChE/CCPS

21 N/A Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety AIChE/CCPS 22 N/A Guidelines for Performing Effective Pre-

Startup Safety Reviews AIChE/CCPS

23 N/A Guidelines for Mechanical Integrity Systems

AIChE/CCPS

24 AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)

25 API 1173 Pipeline Safety Management Systems API (American Petroleum Institute)

26 API 754 Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries

API

27 API RP

2510A

Fire-Protection Considerations for the Design and Operation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facilities

API

28 API Publ

A Manager's Guide to Reducing Human Errors in the Process Industries

API

29 API RP

Fire Protection in Refineries API

30 API RP

Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents

API

Standard ID Title Publisher

31 API RP

Application of Fixed Water Spray Systems for Fire Protection in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries

API

32 API RP

Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Plants

API

33 API RP

Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1, and Division 2

API

34 API RP

Electrical Installations in Petroleum Processing Plants

API

35 API RP

Process Measurement Instrumentation API

36 API RP

Transmission Systems API

37 API RP

Refinery Valves and Accessories for Control and Safety Instrumented Systems

API

38 API RP

554 Part 1

Process Control Systems - Functions and Functional Specification Development

API

39 API RP

554 Part 2

Process Control Systems - Process Control System Design

API

40 API RP

554 Part 3

Process Control Systems - Project Execution and Process Control System Ownership

API

41 API RP

Instrumentation, Control, and Protective Systems for Gas Fired Heaters

API

42 API RP

Elements of a Risk-Based Inspection Program

API

43 API RP

Risk-Based Inspection Methodology API

44 API RP

Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing

API

45 API RP

Pressure Equipment Integrity Incident Investigation

API

46 API RP

Management of Hazards with Location of Process Plant Permanent Buildings

API

47 API RP

Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings

API

48 API RP

Fatigue Risk Management Systems for Personnel in the Refining and Petrochemical Industries

API

49 API RP

Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Tents

Standard ID Title Publisher

50 API Spec 12D

Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

API

51 API Spec 12F

Specification for Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

API

52 API Spec 12K

Specification for Indirect Type Oilfield Heaters

API

53 API Spec

6FA

Fire Test for Valves API

54 API Spec

6FB

Fire Test for End Connections API

55 API Spec

6FD

Specification for Fire Test for Check Valves

API

56 API Std

Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

API

57 API Std 520 Part 1

Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices

API

58 API Std 520 Part 2

Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices Part II - Installation

API

59 API Std

Pressure-Relieving and Depressurizing Systems

API

60 API Std

Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves API

61 API Std

Flare Details for Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries

API

62 API Std

Form-Wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motors - 375 kW (500 Horsepower) and Larger

API

63 API Std

Brushless Synchronous Machines - 500 kVA and Larger

API

64 API Std

Fired Heaters for General Refinery API

65 API Std

Valve Inspection and Testing API

66 API Std

Fire Test for Quarter-Turn Valves and Valves Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats

API

67 API Std

Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries

API

68 API Std

General-Purpose Steam Turbines for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

API

69 API Std

Lubrication, Shaft-Sealing, and Oil- Control Systems and Auxiliaries

70 API Std Gas Turbines for the Petroleum, Chemical, API

Standard ID Title Publisher

616 and Gas Industry Services 71 API Std

Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-Compressors

API

72 API Std

Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

API

73 API Std

Rotary-Type Positive Displacement Compressors for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries

API

74 API Std

Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

API

75 API Std

Tank Systems for Refrigerated Liquefied Gas Storage

API

76 API Std

Welded Tanks for Oil Storage API

77 API Std

Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction

API

78 API Std

Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers API

79 API Std

Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries - Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

API

80 API Std

Plate Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services, Part 1 and Part 2

API

81 API Std

Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services (Formerly Std.

662, Part 1)

API

82 API Std

Brazed Aluminum Plate-fin Heat Exchangers

API

83 API Std

Packaged, Integrally Geared Centrifugal Air Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

API

84 API Std

Centrifugal Fans for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Systems

API

85 API Std

Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating

API

86 API Std

Positive Displacement Pumps - Controlled Volume for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

API

87 API Std

Positive Displacement Pumps - Rotary API

88 API Std

Pumps - Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps

API

89 API RP

Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries

Standard ID Title Publisher

90 API RP

579-

1/ASME

FFS-1

Fitness-for-Service API, ASME

91 ASCE/SEI

7-22

Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)

92 ASME

A13.1

Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

93 ASME

B31.3

Process Piping ASME

94 ASME

B31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ASME

95 ASME

BPVC

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Sections 1, 8, and 9)

ASME

96 ASME

CSD-1

Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers

ASME

97 ASME

B31.5

Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components

ASME

98 ASTM

A106

Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service

ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials)

99 ASTM

A36

Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM International

100 ASTM

A53

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM International

101 ASTM

D1310

Standard Test Methods for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open Cup Tester

ASTM International

102 ASTM

D56

Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

ASTM International

103 ASTM

D92

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

ASTM International

104 ASTM

D93

Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

ASTM International

105 ASTM

E502

Standard Test Method for Selection and Use of ASTM Standards for the Determination of Flash Point of Chemicals by Closed Cup Methods

ASTM International

106 ASTM

E681-09

Standard Test Methods for Concentration Limits of Flammability Limit of Chemicals (of Vapors and Gases)

ASTM International

107 ASTM

E918

Standard Test Method for Determining Limits of Flammability of Chemicals at

ASTM International

Standard ID Title Publisher

Elevated Temperature and Pressure

108 ASTM

F2413 Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear

ASTM International

109 ANSI

Z49.1

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

AWS (American Welding Society)

110 AWS

D10.9

Specification for Qualification of Welding Procedures and Welders for Piping and Tubing

AWS

111 BS EN

14620

Design and Manufacture of Site Built, Vertical, Cylindrical, Flat-bottomed, Steel Tanks for the Storage of Refrigerated, Liquefied Gases with Operating Temperatures Between 0°C and -165°C

BSI (British Standards Institution)

112 N/A Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual Canadian Geotechnical Society

113 CGA C-6 Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders

CGA (Compressed Gas Association)

114 CGA P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers

CGA

115 DNV-ST-

F101

Submarine Pipeline Systems - Rules and Standards

DNV (Det Norske Veritas)

116 49 CFR

Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards

DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation)

117 49 CFR

192.461

External Corrosion Control: Protective Coating

DOT

118 49 CFR

192.463

External Corrosion Control: Cathodic Protection

DOT

119 49 CFR

Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities: Federal Safety Standards

DOT

120 DTRS56-

04-T-0005

Spectrum of Fires in an LNG Facility:

Assessments, Models and Considerations in Risk Evaluations

DOT

121 N/A Gavelli et al., "Evaluation Protocols for Flammable and Toxic Dispersion Models," Process Safety Progress

DOT

122 N/A Statistical Review and Gap Analysis of LNG Failure Rate Table, GTRI Project Number 21873

DOT

123 EEMUA

Publ 191

Alarm Systems - A Guide to Design, Management and Procurement

EEMUA (Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association)

Standard ID Title Publisher

124 GRI-

80/0093

Johnson, E. M. and J. R. Welker, "Development of an Improved LNG Plant Failure Rate Data Base," Chicago, IL

GRI (Gas Research Institute)

125 GRI-

90/0008

"Reduction of LNG Operator Error and Equipment Failure Rates," Topical Report

GRI

126 HSE

Books Report

Reducing Risks, Protecting People - HSE's Decision-Making Process, UK Health and Safety Executive

HSE (UK Health and Safety Executive)

127 HSR 2002

"Offshore Hydrocarbon Releases Statistics and Analysis" Hazardous Installations Directorate (HID) statistics report

HSE

128 N/A Failure Rate and Event Data for Use Within Risk Assessment, UK Health and Safety Executive

HSE

129 N/A Hydrocarbon Releases (HCR) System database, UK Health and Safety Executive

HSE

130 OTO 96

Revised Guidance on Reporting of Offshore Hydrocarbon Releases

HSE

131 ICC IFC-

International Fire Code ICC (International Code Council)

132 ANSI/IIA

R 2-2021

Standard for Design of Safe Closed- Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration)

133 ANSI/IIA

R 6-2025

Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

IIAR

134 ISA

105/IEC

62381

Automation Systems in the Process Industry - Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and Site Integration Test (SIT)

ISA

135 ISA

105/IEC

62382

Control Systems in the Process Industry - Electrical and Instrumentation Loop Checks

ISA

136 ISA

12.13.01

Performance Requirements for Combustible Gas Detectors

ISA

137 ISA 5.1 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

ISA

138 ISA 5.2 Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations

ISA

139 ISA 5.3 Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared Display Instrumentation, Logic, and Computer Systems

ISA

140 ISA 5.4 Instrument Loop Diagrams ISA 141 ISA 5.5 Graphic Symbols for Process Displays ISA

Standard ID Title Publisher

142 ISA 71.01 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and Control Systems:

Temperature and Humidity

ISA

143 ISA 71.04 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and Control Systems:

Airborne Contaminants

ISA

144 ISA

84.00.01

Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector, Parts 1, 2, and 3

ISA

145 ISA

84.00.03

Mechanical Integrity of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

ISA

146 ISA

84.00.07

Guidance on the Evaluation of Fire and Gas System Effectiveness

ISA

147 ISA

84.00.08

Guidance for Application of Wireless Sensor Technology to Non-SIS Independent Protection Layers

ISA

148 ISA

84.00.09

Security Countermeasures Related to Safety Instrumented Systems

ISA

149 ISA

99.01.01

(ISA/IEC

62443-1- 1)

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1-1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models

ISA

150 ISA

99.02.01

(ISA/IEC

62443-2- 1)

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 2-1: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) Security Program

ISA

151 ISA

99.03.03

(ISA/IEC

62443-3- 3)

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 3-3: System Security Requirements and Security Levels

ISA

152 ISA RP

12.13.02

Recommended Practice for the Installation, operation, and Maintenance of Combustible Gas Detection Instruments

ISA

153 ISA RP

60.1

Control Center Facilities ISA

154 ISA RP

60.3

Human Engineering for Control Centers ISA

155 ISA RP

60.4

Documentation for Control Centers ISA

156 ISA RP

60.6

Nameplates, Labels, and Tags for Control Centers

ISA

Standard ID Title Publisher

157 ISA-S20-

Specification Forms for Process Measurement and Control Instruments, Primary Elements and Control Valves

ISA

158 ISA

S75.01 .01

Flow Equations for Sizing Control Valves ISA

159 ISA TR

12.13.04

Performance Requirements for Open Path Combustible Gas Detectors

ISA

160 ISA TR

99.00.01

Security Technologies for Industrial Automation and Control Systems

ISA

161 ISA/ IEC

TR 62443-

3-1

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 3-1: Security Technologies for IACS

ISA

162 ISA/ IEC

TR 62443-

3-2

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 3-2: Security Risk Assessment and System Design

ISA

163 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

1-2

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1-2: Master Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

ISA

164 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

1-3

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1-3: System Security Compliance Metrics

ISA

165 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

1-4

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1-4: Security Life Cycle and Use Cases

ISA

166 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

2-2

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 2-2: Implementation Guidance for an Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) Security Program.

ISA

167 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

2-3

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 2-3: Patch Management in the IACS Environment

ISA

168 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

2-4

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 2-4: Requirements for IACS Solution Suppliers

ISA

169 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

4-1

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 4-1: Product Development Requirements

ISA

170 ISA/IEC

TR 62443-

4-2

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 4-2: Technical Security Requirements for IACS Components

ISA

171 ISO/IEC

80079-20-

Explosive atmospheres - Part 20-1:

Material characteristics for gas and vapour

ISO (International Organization for

Standard ID Title Publisher

1 classification - Test methods and data Standardization) 172 N/A "Handbook of Failure Frequencies,"

Flemish Government LNE (Department of Environment, Nature and Energy, Flemish Government, Belgium)

173 NACE

SP0169

Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems

NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

174 SP0198 Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials-A Systems Approach

NACE

175 SP0285 External Corrosion Control of Underground Storage Tank Systems by Cathodic Protection

NACE

176 NFPA

Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

177 NFPA

Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

NFPA

178 NFPA 25 Standard for the lnspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA

179 NFPA 274 Standard Test Method to Evaluate Fire Performance Characteristics of Pipe Insulation

NFPA

180 NFPA 497 Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

NFPA

181 NFPA 52 Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code NFPA 182 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 183 NFPA 56 Standard for Fire and Explosion

Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems

NFPA

184 NFPA 600 Standard on Facility Fire Brigades NFPA 185 NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by

Deflagration Venting

NFPA

186 NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems NFPA

Standard ID Title Publisher

187 NFPA 70 National Electric Code NFPA

188 NFPA

70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

NFPA

189 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 190 NFPA 77 Recommended Practice on Static

Electricity

NFPA

191 NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

NFPA

192 NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

NFPA

193 NFPA 850 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations

NFPA

194 NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

NFPA

195 NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA

196 NFPA

51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA

197 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 198 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code NFPA 199 NFPA 59 Utility LP-Gas Plant Code NFPA 200 NFPA 78 Guide on Electrical Inspections NFPA 201 NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air

Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Particulate Solids

NFPA

202 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA 203 NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door

Assemblies

NFPA

204 NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

NFPA

205 434-01 "Process Release Frequencies," Report 434-01

OGP (International Association of Oil and Gas Producers)

206 434-03 Storage Incident Frequencies: Report 434-

OGP

207 E&P Forum Report No.

11.8/250

Quantitative Risk Assessment Data Directory

OGP

208 29 CFR

1910.146

Permit-required confined spaces OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Standard ID Title Publisher

209 N/A Lees, F. P., Loss Prevention in the Process Industries

Butterworth-Heinemann

210 PFI ES-24 Pipe Bending Methods, Tolerances, Process and Material Requirements

PFI (Piping Fabrication Institute)

211 N/A Pelto, "Use of Risk-Analysis Methods in the LNG Industry"

PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

212 N/A Failure Mode / Mechanism Distributions, Reliability Analysis Center, Rome, NY

RAC (Reliability Analysis Center)

213 N/A Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data 1995, Reliability Analysis Center, Rome, NY

RAC

214 N/A Reference Manual Bevi Risk Assessments, Version 3.2

RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, The Netherlands)

215 N/A Reliability Data for Control and Safety Systems

SINTEF (Norwegian Research Institute)

216 OREDA

OREDA, Offshore Reliability Data Handbook

SINTEF

217 SAND200

4-6258

Hightower, M., et al., Guidance on Risk Analysis and Safety Implications of a Large Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Spill Over Water, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

SNL (Sandia National Laboratories)

218 CPR 12E Methods for Calculating the Probability of Unintended Events (TNO Red Book)

TNO (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research)

219 CPR 14E Methods for Calculating the Physical Effects Caused by the Release of Hazardous Liquids and Gases (TNO Yellow Book)

TNO

220 CPR 16E Method for Determining the Potential Damage to Human and the Surrounding Area Resulting from the Release of Hazardous Substances (TNO Green Book)

TNO

221 CPR 18E Guidelines for Quantitative Risk Assessment - Purple Book

TNO

222 UKOOA

Report

Supplementary Guidance for Reporting Hydrocarbon Releases

UKOOA (UK Offshore Operators Association)

223 N/A Woodward, J. L. and Pitblado, R. M., "LNG Risk Based Safety: Modeling and Consequence Analysis."

Wiley-AIChE