Apache / Contractor X. Contractor/Vendor Bridging Document

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1 Operator Contractor/Vendor Operator Apache Contractor Contractor X Address Phone 2000 Post Oak Drive. Suite 100 Houston, TX 056 Phone: (13) Toll free: (00) Address Phone *** Phone: Fax: Project XXXX Rig Rig Name Purpose Under the requirements of Federal Regulation 30 CFR Part 250 (Regulation), Apache (the Operator) and Contractor X (the Contractor) must agree to the Safety and Environmental policies and practices to be used at each facility and clearly define roles and responsibilities under such policies and practices prior to performance of oil, gas and sulphur activities in the Gulf of Mexico. This Agreement specifies the expectations regarding safety and environmental management between the Operator s SEMS and the Contractor s safety and environmental policies and practices. Operator is defined to mean the person the lessee(s) designates as having control or management of operations on the leased area or a portion thereof. An operator may be a lessee, the BOEMRE approved designated agent of the lessee(s), or the holder of operating rights under a BOEMRE approved operating rights assignment. Contractor is defined to mean the individual, partnership, firm or corporation retained by the owner or operator to perform work or provides supplies or equipment, and shall include subcontractors. This Agreement does not supersede the requirements of any applicable regulations or any other Service Agreements between the Operator and the Contractor. Please ensure that all supervisors receive copies and discuss the contents with their respective crews. The primary objective is that all work be performed safely, in compliance with regulatory requirements, and in an environmentally responsible manner. The goals can only be achieved through the cooperation of all parties involved in the project. The manuals and other documents referenced are available onboard the drilling rig, at the shorebase, and at Apache and Contractor X at the addresses identified above. All supervisory personnel involved in the drilling and completion program are expected to review the relevant documents. Apache and Contractor X This shall govern the various emergency response and operational safety procedures to be followed while drilling and completing the project subsea well(s) to ensure compliance with Apache s safety and environmental management system (SEMS) requirements. Please read, understand, and acknowledge receipt of this information. Then, sign and return the acknowledgement receipt included for your convenience. The following tables indicate whether the Apache or Contractor X manuals, policies, responsibilities, and procedures prevail during the term of this agreement. All Contractor X documents indicated in the table must be delivered to Apache before starting work on the project. Page D-29-A-1

2 Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) Element Description Contractor X Apache 1 SEMS Policy 2 Safety and environmental documents such as flow diagrams, P&IDs, SAFE Charts, electrical classification drawings, fire protection systems, safety and relief equipment (rig book, etc.) 3 Rig hazards analysis 3 Job safety analysis for each equipment related task 3 Job safety analysis for drilling program tasks 4 Management of change for vendor supplied equipment Management of change for mooring system, stack, and riser design Management of change for facilities and equipment necessitated by the drilling program but not part of normal rig components Operating procedures for rig equipment: normal startup, operations, shutdown, emergency shutdown, maintenance 5 Procedures for well control 6 Safe work practices including STOP program, hot work and welding policy, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, crane operations safety policy, and permit to work system 6 Final approval of transfers of personnel or heavy lifts 6 Drug, alcohol, and contraband policy 6 6 Safety procedure for prescription medications, illegal drugs, impairment due to alcohol, possession of contraband (as explained during orientation) Removal of third-party personnel failing to comply with these policies and procedures 6 Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Safety orientation, induction, and induction checklist ation of personnel skills and knowledge to perform their job in a safe and environmentally sound manner Personnel training records and certifications Appropriate PPE supplied by Safety, environmental, regulatory and other information disseminated to personnel at mandatory daily tour meetings Page D-29-A-2

3 Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) Element Description Contractor X Apache Daily safety meetings attendance and meeting notes, attendee list Weekly safety meetings attendance and meeting notes, attendee list OIM responsible for vessel safety Contractor owned equipment complies with governmental regulations and is in workmanlike condition Electrical equipment compliant with electrical safety regulations Pressure-containing equipment inspected prior to transport to rig Portable pressure-containing equipment inspection and condition documented Portable pressure-containing equipment, layout, and hookup inspected during rig-up 9 Pre-startup review 10 Emergency Evacuation Plan (as filed with USCG) 10 Emergency Response and Control Plan 10 Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (while not operating on lease) 10 Regional Oil Spill Response Plane (while operating on lease) 11 Incident reporting and investigation procedures 11 Incident and accident reports Right to separately investigate serious injuries or significant or potential near miss incidents Reporting incidents, accidents to regulatory agencies, civil authorities or others 12 Monitor safety, environmental, regulatory, lease requirements 12 Regulatory reference manual 12 Well permits and regulatory approvals 12 Monitoring conformance with this bridging agreement Inspection of the rig during drilling project (general safety and environment equipment and general housekeeping) Developing action plan to address deficiencies noted during inspections Page D-29-A-3

4 Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) Element Description Contractor X Apache 13 SEMS records maintained, readily identifiable, retrievable, legible, and available for review by operator and appropriate regulatory authorities on request Materials Management Item Description Contractor X 1 GEMS program (protected ecological sites policy) 2 Contractor and Vendor Agreement 3 Waste Management Plan and Records (for each rig) 4 Oil Record Book (for each rig) Apache Deepwater 5 Well Control and BOPs Testing well control equipment, including BOPs, risers, and diverters according to BOEMRE requirements Well control procedures and drilling program 9 10 Trained personnel with appropriate training including documentation or certification for well-control Handover Contractor senior supervisors (Rig Superintendent, Tool pusher, Driller, Barge Captain, Mechanics, Electricians) Written handover notes when operator supervisory personnel go off duty or off rig 11 Daily reports to office 12 Access to contractor reports 13 Daily personnel-on-board reports 14 Responsibilities and Reporting Communications via microwave phone, satellite phone, fax, radio 15 OIM responsible for vessel safety 16 Monitor safety, environmental, regulatory, lease requirements Page D-29-A-4

5 Materials Management Item Description Contractor X Apache Deepwater 1 Contractor personnel responsibilities 1 Supervisory responsibility for well program operator and other contract personnel Other Page D-29-A-5

6 Certification Contractor X agrees to and certifies: All Contractor X personnel performing work for Apache have the skills and knowledge to perform their assigned duties All Contractor X personnel are knowledgeable of Apache SEMS requirements that apply to the assigned work Contractor X has Safe Work Practices (SWPs) for all work (except domestic services) and these are consistent with the Apache SEMS program All activities performed by Contractor X personnel will be conducted in accordance with the requirements in the Apache SEMS program and the Contractor X Safe Work Practices All records required under 30 CFR 250, Subpart S, will be maintained in an orderly manner, readily identifiable, retrievable, and legible and are available for review by Apache and appropriate regulatory authorities on request ation is readily available to personnel including safety policies and procedures ation of personnel skills and knowledge to perform their job in a safe and environmentally sound manner per 30 CFR (b) is readily available Apache agrees to and certifies: Apache completed an assessment of Contractor X before starting work on this project Contractor X ensures conformance with the Apache SEMS during all covered operations Apache evaluated the safety and environmental performance of Contractor X and found it acceptable Contractor X has been provided with appropriate site-specific safety, environmental and emergency evacuation information and training before starting work on this project Apache will retain Contractor X personnel injury and illness log for 2 years, related to Contractor X work performed on this project Page D-29-A-6

7 The Apache assessment of Contractor X included verification that Contractor X employees have the skills and knowledge to perform their assigned duties and can conduct these activities in accordance with the requirements in the Apache SEMS program per 30 CFR (c)(2). Acknowledgement and Receipt I acknowledge receipt of this. I further acknowledge that I have read the document and agree to abide by the safety rules, practices, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements that apply to the projects, and will disseminate appropriate information to my employees, contractors, and subcontractors. In addition, Contractor X has supplied Apache with the documents indicated above for evaluation and approval. For Operator Apache For Contractor Contractor X Print Name Print Name Signature Signature Title Title Date Date Please sign and return to Apache. Page D-29-A-