1、ARSENIC: CHEMISTRY, FATE, TOXICITY, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPTIONS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT PUBLICATION NUMBER 4676 OCTOBER 1998 STD=API/PETRO PUBL 4676-ENGL L778 0732270 ObLL774 2T3 I American Petroleum Institute American Pet ro leu m I nst i t u te Environmental, Health, and
2、Safety Mission and Guiding Principles I MISSION The nieinbers ofthe American Petroleirin Institute are dedicated to coritiiiuous efl)rts to improve the coniptibility of our operations with the etivirnrirneiit vt8hile econorniciilly developirig energy resourccs and siipplyiiig high quality products a
3、nd services to consuniers. We recognize our responsihili. to iiwk with the public, the goi1ernnierrt. lind others to develop urzd to ise natural resources in un eniiinni7ieiitully sound inantier ahile protecting the health atid scfety of our eniployees cind the piic. To ineet these responsibilities.
4、 API members pledge to niiinuge oi(r bu.siiiesses according to the ,fillowing principles idsing souiid science to prior-itire risks and to iniplement cost-efiective ninnagement practices: 0 To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials, products and operations. PRINCIPLES
5、 o To operate our plants and facilities. and to handle our raw materials and products in a manner that protects the environment. and the ufety and health of our employees and the public. o To make safety, health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning. and our development of new
6、products and processes. o To advise promptly, appropriate officials. employees, customers and the public of information on significan industry-related safety, health and enviroiiiiiental huards, and to recommend protective measures. o To counsel customers, transporters and others in the safe use, tr
7、ansportation and disposal of our raw materials, products and waste materials. o To economically develop and produce naturul resources and to conserve those resources by using energy efficiently. o To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety. health and environmental effect
8、s of our raw materials, products, processes and waste materials. o To commit to reduce overall emission and waste generation. o To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazardous substances from our operations. o To participate with government and others in creatin
9、g responsible laws, regulations and standards to safeguard the community, workplace and environment. o To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce, handle, use, transport or dispose of similar raw materials, petroleum products and wa
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16、TION OF THIS REPORT: API STAFF CONTACT Alexis E. Steen, Health and Environmental Sciences Department MEMBERS OF THE BIOMONITORING TASK FORCE Philip Dom, Equilon Enterprise LLC, Chairperson Raymon Arnold, Exxon Biomedical Sciences, Inc. Marie T. BenKinney, Mobil Business Research Corporation* his Farmer, BP American R Volume I: Stationary Point and Area Sources, 5th Edition. AP-42 Group. U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality. Research Triangle Park, NC. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 1996. Mineral Commodity Summaries, 1996. U.S. Bureau of Mines. 2-14
