A risk approach justification of alternatives can be applicable either to the LNG plant as a
whole or to individual systems, subsystems, or components. The boundaries of the
components and systems of the LNG plant to which a riskbased
assessment is applied are to
be logical. As appropriate, account must be given to remote hazards outside the bounds of
the system under consideration. Such account must include incidents relating to remote
hazards directly affecting or being influenced by the system under consideration. The
authority having jurisdiction can consider the application of riskbased
techniques in the
design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the LNG plant.
Portions of the LNG plant not included in the risk assessment are to comply with the
applicable parts of this standard.
Designers, fabricators, constructors, and operators requesting approval by the authority
having jurisdiction are responsible for the following:
(1) Risk acceptance criteria
(2) Hazard identification
(3) Risk assessment
(4) Risk management