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DOI/MMS RIN: 1010-AD45 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Documents Incorporated by Reference–API Spec 14A 
Abstract: MMS has concerns about testing requirements for safety valves for critical wells having a rated working pressure greater than 15,000 psig, or temperatures greater than 350 degrees. This rule would incorporate by reference the latest edition (11th) of American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Specification for Subsurface Safety Valve (SSSV) Equipment, API Specification 14A into the regulations and add a new requirement for the submission of information concerning safety valve design and testing. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250   
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/12/2008  73 FR 33333   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/11/2008    
Final Action  05/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William Hauser
Department of the Interior
Minerals Management Service
381 Elden Street,
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone:703 787-1613
Fax:703 787-1546
Email: william.hauser@mms.gov