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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 — This April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, a reminder to all Americans to always call 811 a few days before any digging project.

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2013 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) and a coalition of concerned business groups presented oral arguments today in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in API’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, February 28, 2013 – Chris Zeigler, former chief of staff to Congressman Pat Tiberi, is the Ohio Petroleum Council’s (OPC) new executive director, the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced today.

WASHINGTON, February 21, 2013 – Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) were down 1.7 percent for January against the same month a year ago – to just under 18 million barrels per day – the lowest level for the month in 18 years. Monthly Statistical Report, Petroleum Facts at a Glance, Monthly Import Statistics for November 2012 (latest available).

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2013 ─ API Director of Marine and Security Issues Robin Rorick announced today the launch of www.ioscproceedings.com, a new website that hosts research papers presented every three years at the International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC). The site will enable greater sharing of best practices and latest technologies among industry, government and other stakeholders, as well as promote safe operations around the world.

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2013 – Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) were down 2.0 percent for 2012 compared with 2011 – and were at the lowest annual level in 16 years. They also were down 2.1 percent in December against a year ago. Year over year declines were seen in all months in 2012 except for May. Monthly Statistical Report, Petroleum Facts at a Glance, Monthly Import Statistics for October 2012 (latest available).

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2013 ─ API today announced the addition of Brian Straessle to its media relations team.