An organization or a person, with which some form of business association is made.

identifier (M, K: ndt_name)

A name which identifies a business associate.


kind (M: ref_business_associate)

The type used to characterize a business associate. It is also used to validate business associations for business association structures for which rules have been defined. Each business_associate must be of one ref_business_associate.


description (O: ndt_comment)

A remark about the business associate.


end_date (O: ndt_date_tod)

The date and time of day that a business associate is defined to cease existence, such as the date of death of a person, the termination date of a team, or the date that a department was eliminated.


start_date (O: ndt_date_tod)

The date and time of day that a business associate is defined to begin existence, such as the birth date of a person, the date of incorporation for a corporation, or the creation date of a team.


address (V: SET[0:?] address(business_associate))

This address represents a means for locating or contacting a business associate. Each business_associate may have one or more address.


applicant_for (V: SET[0:?] application_for_permit(applicant))

This describes the applications for permit in which this business associate was designated as the applicant. Each business_associate may apply for one or more application_for_permit.


business_associate_activity_role (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_activity_role(business_associate))

These are the different roles that this business associate has been assigned in different activities. Essentially, these are the things that the business associate is planning to do or has done. Each business_associate may participate in one or more business_associate_activity_role.


business_associate_alias (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_alias(business_associate))

Indicates various identifiers associated with this business associate. Each business_associate may be known by one or more business_associate_alias.


business_associate_facility_association (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_facility_association(business_associate))

These are the facilities for which this business associate has a defined role. An example of a role is the operator of a well or platform. Each business_associate may have one or more business_associate_facility_association.


business_associate_injury (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_injury(business_associate))

These are the injuries that a business associate may have sustained. Each business_associate may sustain one or more business_associate_injury.


business_associate_land_feature_role (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_land_feature_role(business_associate))

Indicates the role a business associate has with an earth surface feature, such as title, management. Each business_associate may participate one or more business_associate_land_feature_role.


business_associate_privilege (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_privilege(business_associate))

Indicates various privileges assigned to a business associate. Each business_associate may have one or more business_associate_privilege.


business_associate_security_status (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_security_status(business_associate))

This defines the time varying security status descriptors that may be applied to a business associate. Each business_associate may have one or more business_associate_security_status.


business_associate_service (V: SET[0:?] business_associate_service(business_associate))

These are the services that this business associate is capable of providing. Each business_associate may provide one or more business_associate_service.


contacted_by (V: SET[0:?] business_contact(contactee))

The business contacts that have been made for which this business associate was the subject of the contact. Each business_associate may be the subject of one or more business_contact.


contract_designation (V: SET[0:?] contract_designation(business_associate))

These are the contractual references to this business associate. For example, this may point to a title agreement that defines this business associate as the owner of an item. Each business_associate may be represented by one or more contract_designation.


contract_remark (V: SET[0:?] contract_remark(business_associate))

Indicates various contract remarks authored by this business associate. Each business_associate may author one or more contract_remark.


data_collection (I, V: SET[0:?] data_collection(collection_content))

Indicates the data collections that include this instance of E and P data. Each business_associate may be a member of one or more data_collection. Inherited from e_and_p_data.


datum_for_ranking (I, V: SET[0:?] object_ranking(base_object))

Indicates that an object is being used as a basis for comparison with another object. Each business_associate may datum for ranking one or more object_ranking. Inherited from object_of_interest.


derived_interest (I, V: SET[0:?] derived_interest_makeup(interest_for))

These are the ownership fractions for business associates of this business object. Each business_associate may be owned according to one or more derived_interest_makeup. Inherited from business_object.


derived_interest_makeup (V: SET[0:?] derived_interest_makeup(interest_of))

These are the derived fractions of interest that a business associate may be assigned. Usually, these are initially defined as contract designations but information about the contracts may be missing. Each business_associate may have an interest defined by one or more derived_interest_makeup.


graphical_element (I, V: SET[0:?] graphical_element(depicted_object))

Specifies one or more graphical elements which are depicting this data item. Each business_associate may be depicted by one or more graphical_element. Inherited from e_and_p_data.


guideline_or_privilege (I, V: SET[0:?] guideline_or_privilege(business_object))

These are the guidelines, limitations, regulations or privileges that are specifically defined for this business object. Other general guidelines, etc., that apply to this business object are defined via the typical and class relationships (if any) defined for this business object. Each business_associate may be the subject of one or more guideline_or_privilege. Inherited from business_object.


guideline_or_privilege_compliance (I, V: SET[0:?] guideline_or_privilege_compliance(business_object))

These are the designations of compliance with guidelines, limitations, regulations and privileges that are made for this business object. Each compliance statement describes the state of compliance for a specified guideline, limitation, regulation or privilege for a period of time. Each business_associate may be the subject of one or more guideline_or_privilege_compliance. Inherited from business_object.


has_association (V: SET[0:?] business_association(business_associate))

The set of associations that have been defined for this business associate. These associations have been defined with this instance being pointed to by the business associate characteristic of the business association. All of these associations are defined from the point of view of this instance of business associate. Each business_associate may has a role in one or more business_association.


issue_permits (V: SET[0:?] permit_specification(issued_by))

These are the permit specifications issued by this business associate. This right is generally held by governmental or designated regulatory agencies. Each business_associate may issue one or more permit_specification.


make_contact (V: SET[0:?] business_contact(contactor))

This defines the set of business contacts that a business associate has made or created. For example, the people contacted by POSC to request participation in a technical review meeting. Each business_associate may be the creator of one or more business_contact.


object_of_ranking (I, V: SET[0:?] object_ranking(ranked_object))

Indicates that an object is being classified in a rank order based on its characteristics. Each business_associate may object of ranking one or more object_ranking. Inherited from object_of_interest.


pfnu_grid_cell_connection (I, V: SET[0:?] pfnu_grid_cell_connection(product_flow_network_unit))

These are the cells that specify the location of this producing object within grids. A well completion, for example, may be connected to one cell within one grid and three cells within another. Each business_associate may be simulated using one or more pfnu_grid_cell_connection. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


pfnu_period_report (I, V: SET[0:?] pfnu_period_report(product_flow_network_unit))

These are the externally generated performance reports for this product flow network unit. These reports describe the operational status and the volumes of oil, water, gas and condensate as reported by external sources. Detailed information based upon field measurements, simulation results and production allocation calculations are described in fluid flow streams associated with the product flow network unit ports. Pressures and temperatures are also defined at these ports. Each business_associate may be described by one or more pfnu_period_report. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


production_activity (I, V: SET[0:?] production_activity(product_flow_network_unit))

Indicates the various production activities report to this unit. Each business_associate may be the object of one or more production_activity. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


product_flow_network_group_allocation (I, V: SET[0:?] product_flow_network_group_allocation(product_flow_network_unit)) (0655)

These are the descriptions of the product flow network groups and related allocation factors that this product flow network unit participates in. Each business_associate may participate in one or more product_flow_network_group_allocation. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


product_flow_network_unit_port (I, V: SET[0:?] product_flow_network_unit_port(product_flow_network_unit))

Indicates the various flow ports of this unit. Each business_associate may contain one or more product_flow_network_unit_port. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


recorded_document_specification (V: SET[0:?] recorded_document_specification(business_associate))

Indicates various recorded document specifications recorded by this business associate. Each business_associate may record one or more recorded_document_specification.


ref_naming_system (O: ref_naming_system)

The type of identifier for the business associate to allow the identification of a standardized identifier instance. For example, employee number, social security number, full name, nickname, etc.


regulation (V: SET[0:?] regulation(business_associate))

These are the regulations that this business associate is responsible for enforcing or administering. Each business_associate may be responsible for one or more regulation.


reserves (I, V: SET[0:?] reserves(product_flow_network_unit))

Indicates various estimates fluid reserves for this facility. Each business_associate may have one or more reserves. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


reserves_approved (V: SET[0:?] reserves(approved_by)) (1225)

For a business associate capable of approving reserves, these are the reserves that have been approved. Each business_associate may approve one or more reserves.


reserves_evaluation (I, V: SET[0:?] reserves_evaluation(product_flow_network_unit))

These are the reserves evaluation activities that have estimated reserves for this instance. Each business_associate may be evaluated by one or more reserves_evaluation. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


satisfy_obligation (I, V: SET[0:?] contractual_obligation(contractual_obligation_object))

These are the contractual obligations that this business object is designated as fulfilling, either completely or partially. Each business_associate may satisfy one or more contractual_obligation. Inherited from business_object.


source_for (V: SET[0:?] data_collection(business_associate))

This business associate was the source of the information pointed to by this data collection. Each business_associate may have provided one or more data_collection.


subject_of_contract (O, I: SET[0:?] contract(contract_business_object))

These are the contracts that specify information about the business object, and the business object is subject to the terms of these contracts. Each business_associate may be a subject of one or more contract. Inherited from business_object.


subject_of_contract_designation (I, V: SET[0:?] contract_designation(contract_designation_object))

This defines the contract designations that are made for this business object. For example, this may be the contract designations that define the specific interest ownership fractions of the business object as it is bought and sold. Each business_associate may be subject to one or more contract_designation. Inherited from business_object.


surface_fluid_phase_condition (I, V: SET[0:?] surface_fluid_phase_condition(product_flow_network_unit))

These are the surface and standard temperatures that are defined for a fluid phase at a product flow network unit. Each business_associate may be characterized by one or more surface_fluid_phase_condition. Inherited from product_flow_network_unit.


used_in_association (V: SET[0:?] business_association(associated_with))

The set of associations that utilize this business associate as the one being associated with. These associations have been defined by pointing to this associate. These associations are defined from the point of view of the other business associate in the business association. Each business_associate may be referenced by the role in one or more business_association.

Local rules:

Uniqueness Constraint
identifier
Supertype path(s):
product_flow_network_unit > business_associate.
e_and_p_data > object_of_interest > business_object > business_associate.

Entity projects as table BSASC.

Referenced in Diagrams:

• AC2: Activity Effects (0639)
• CT1: Earth Surface Features
• EPB: Business Associate (1159)
• EPC1: Contracts and Agreements
• EPC2: Contractual Documents
• EPC3: Derived Interest Makeup
• EPR1: Guidelines and Privileges (1223)
• EPR3: Incident Reporting
• EPR4: Permits and Applications
• HL3: Data Source
• HL4: Object Aliasing
• POV1: PFNU Business Objects (0655, 0810, 1137, 1169)
• RVR: Reserves (1225)
• WL2: Well Logging Activities