Regulatory agencies state jurisdiction

Do not attempt to compare fluid types as defined here with the reservoir descriptions as defined by the state regulatory agencies which have jurisdiction over the petroleum industry. The legal and regulatory definitions of oil, crude oil, gas, natural gas, condensate, etc., usually do not bear any relationship to the engineering definitions given here. In fact, the regulatory definitions are often contradictory. 

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency created by Congress in 1972. The agency s mission is to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. The CPSC has jurisdiction over 15 000 types of products used in and around the home, in schools, and in recreation. Products under the jurisdiction of CPSC include clothing, children s articles, household appliances, home furnishings, cleaners, and consumer fireworks. CPSC is directed by three Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the President of the United States, with one of the Commissioners nominated by the President to the position of Chairman. 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - This is an independent regulatory agency within the U.S. DOE that has jurisdiction over interstate electricity sales, wholesale electric rates, natural gas pricing, oil pipeline rates, and gas pipeline certification. It also licenses and inspects private, municipal, and state hydroelectric projects and oversees related environmental matters. 

Also, the appendix of State Regulatory Agencies and Codes lists some contact points, including addresses, for state authorities that may have jurisdictional authority over activities pertaining to compressed gases and compressed gas installations. State agencies listed are those with jurisdictional authority for the following ... 

One very important safety-related QP for a winery is labeling. Mandatory warning labels for alcohol use are required by federal law in the United States and in other jurisdictions. Because some consumers are sensitive to sulfites, an approved sulfite warning must appear on the label if sulfites are present in excess of lOmg/L. Furthermore, aU wine labels must be approved by the regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). 

The discussion above illustrates the variety of mine activities that maybe subject to multiple or competing jurisdictional claims by federal and state agencies. To determine whether a facflity maybe subject to dual or conflicting jurisdiction, mine operators should contact the individual regulatory agencies or counsel for additional information. 

In the United States, many of the regulations to do with the safety of process facilities are written and enforced by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). It is often found that OSHA s rules and the interpretation of those rules are used internationally, even when there is no legal requirement to do so. The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is another regulatory agency whose influence often extends beyond its own immediate jurisdiction. 

Information on fire protection codes and standards are available from several sources, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the Eire Suppression Systems Association (ESSA), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Jurisdictions that provide requirements for fire protection include federal, state, and local agencies. This Guideline bridges the regulatory requirements and industry standards with practical application and provides ... 

OPP contacts the appropriate state pesticide regulatory authorities to ensure that they are aware of the proposal and to discuss EPA s assessment. These contacts ensure that the actions of EPA and the state agencies are as consistent as possible. OPP also notifies the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA so that they can determine whether any aspect of the proposed experiment falls within APHIS jurisdiction and, if so, to avoid duplicative or conflicting assessments. 

Mandatory standards imply that some authority has made them obligatory. Mandatory standards can be written by the authority having jurisdiction, or they can be adapted from documents prepared by others as proprietary or consensus standards. The authority having jurisdiction can be a local hospital or even a department within the hospital, a professional society, a municipal or state government, or an agency of the federal government that has regulatory powers. 

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