Definitions listed in this section apply to this subpart and supersede definitions in API RP 75, Appendices D and E (incorporated by reference as specified in  § 250.198 ).
     
    
        
            Designated and qualified personnel means employees (not contractors) that are knowledgeable of your program, and have actual work experience and training in implementing and auditing a SEMS or a similar program in an offshore oil and gas environment.
    
    
        
            Personnel means direct employee(s) of the operator and contracted workers who are involved with or affected by specific jobs or tasks.