Abstract
Several comprehensive environmental protection plans including waste management and contingency plans are needed to optimize the use of the petroleum industry resources. One of the first steps in developing environmental protection plans is to conduct an environmental audit to identify all of the waste streams at a particular site and determine whether these waste streams are being handled in compliance with all applicable regulations. Once an audit has been conducted, a written waste management plans for managing each waste stream is developed. The plans identify how each waste stream is handled, stored, transported, treated, and disposed. The plan also indicates how records are to be kept. Contingency plans are needed to minimize the impacts of accidental releases of materials and should incorporate relevant emergency responses. Environmental protection plans is developed with the guidance of people who are knowledgeable in the technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of systems operations and waste disposal. Environmental audits should be conducted periodically and associated waste management and contingency plans should be updated as needed. The findings of this assessment can be used to improve the design of facilities to reduce associated environmental risks.
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