Request for Interpretation

Guidelines for Submissions

A RFI (also known as a request for an interpretation) is a question submitted to API on the meaning of a requirement in a standard or Recommended Practice. Format for Interpretation:

The request shall involve a single subject or closely related subjects.
The request shall be stated in a condensed and precise question format.
The request shall be composed so that "yes" or "no" (perhaps with provisos) would be a suitable reply.
The request statement should be technically and editorially correct.
The requestor shall state what they believe the standard requires. If in the requestor's opinion a revision to the standard is needed, they shall provide recommended wording for consideration by the responsible committee.

Note: Committee Responses to requests for interpretation can take up to 12 months.

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Publication Number (When you start typing : you must select a publication number from the list)
NOTE: The Publication Number is the identification number without the document prefix. For example, API Spec 6A = 6A, API Std 650 = 650, API RP 1175 = 1175, TR17TR14 = 17TR14, etc.

Edition

Section Referenced

2: RFI Details

Subject

Background

Question

3: Submitter's Contact Information

First/Given Name

Last/Family Name

Phone

Company

4: Submit

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