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This report summarizes the ongoing activities and document statuses of the API SC8 Subcommittee on Drilling Structures and Equipment. It details the latest revisions and publications of standards such as API SPEC 4F, RP 4G, SPEC 7K, and RP 7L. Additionally, updates on the workgroups and their current projects—covering specifications related to drilling equipment and guidelines for purchasing—are highlighted. Key ongoing issues, including the revision processes and validation ballots, are also mentioned, ensuring stakeholders are informed about important revisions and upcoming publications.
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SC8 Liaison Report API SC8 – Subcommittee on Drilling Structures & Equipment Chair: Robert Urbanowski Vice-Chair: Mark Trevithick
SC8/TG1 • Coverage – API SPEC 4F & RP 4G • Chair – Mark Trevithick • Document Status • Spec 4F 3rd ed. published January, 2008 • RP 4G published April, 2012 • Ongoing Activity – • Purchasing Guide Letter Ballot resolved • Processes Requiring Validation Ballot resolved • Spec 4F revision is in process. Final comments and edits have been submitted; publication should be very soon.
SC8/TG2 • Coverage – API SPEC 7K and RP 7L • Chair – Shawn Firenza • Document Status • Spec 7K 5th ed. published June 2012, Errata published August, 2010 • RP 7L, reaffirmed August, 2012 • Ongoing Issues – • Purchasing Guideline Draft in process • Processes Requiring Validation Ballot Resolved, changes to be published with next revision • Spec 7K revision upcoming to accommodate update to Slips coverage, Nonmetallic Tong coverage, as well as other balloted changes
SC8/TG3 • Coverage – API SPEC 8A, 8C, & RP 8B • Chair – Ken Kondo • Document Status • Spec 8A 13th ed. Withdrawn June, 2012 • Spec 8C 5th ed. published April, 2012 • RP 8B reaffirmed August, 2012 • Ongoing Issues – • Purchasing Guideline Draft in process • Processes Requiring Validation Ballot Resolved, changes to be published with next revision • Errata to be published • Spec 8A withdrawal notification issued August, 2012. All licenses will be withdrawn February 1st, 2013.
SC8/TG4 • Coverage – API SPEC 7F, 9A & RP 9B • Chair – Dennis Fetter • Document Status • Spec 7F 8th ed. published November, 2010 • Spec 9A 26th ed. published May, 2011. Errata published October, 2012 • RP 9B 13th ed., published October, 2011. Errata published April, 2012, and January, 2013 • Ongoing Issues – • Purchasing Guideline Complete • Processes Requiring Validation Complete