46 C.F.R. Subpart 148.01—General
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) This part prescribes regulations under which bulk solid hazardous materials may be transported. Each master, person in charge of the vessel, owner, charterer and agent shall ensure compliance with this part and communicate the requirements of this part to every person performing any function covered by this part. Each person involved in the transportation of bulk solid hazardous materials shall comply with the requirements of this part within the scope of his job responsibilities. (b) For the purposes of this part, the term bulk applies only to cargoes transported on board cargo vessels or barges without mark or count and which are to be directly loaded into the holds of such vessels or barges without containers or wrappers. (c) For purposes of this part, the term vessel means a “cargo vessel or barge” which is not exempted under 49 U.S.C. 5107(d). (d) For the purposes of this part, the term transported includes the various operations associated with the cargo transportation such as, loading, off-loading, handling, storing, stowing, carrying, conveying, using, etc. (e) The term hazardous materials includes a number of specific classes, the definitions of which are contained in 49 CFR parts 170–189. [CGD 83–067a, 49 FR 16794, Apr. 20, 1984, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997] (a) The solid hazardous materials cargoes listed here may be transported in bulk on board vessels if they comply with the regulations in this part. Unlisted cargoes may be transported only if express authority is given by the Commandant in accordance with §148.01–9 of this subpart. Note: Definitions of hazard classes of hazardous materials are found in 49 CFR 171.8 and 49 CFR 173.500. (b) A mixture or blend of two or more cargoes, one or more of which is listed in paragraph (a) of this section, will be treated as an unlisted cargo and specific authorization by the Commandant, in accordance with §148.01–9, for shipment in bulk is required. (a) A petition for authorization to transport an unlisted cargo or to use alternative procedures must be submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard (G-MSO), Washington, DC 20593, and must contain the following minimum information: (1) The regulatory provisions involved. (2) The justification for the proposed shipments or alternative procedure, including any reasons why the current regulations are not appropriate, why the public interest would be served by the proposal, and the basis upon which the proposal would provide an equivalent degree of safety to those shipments conducted in accordance with the current regulations. (3) A detailed description of the proposal, including when appropriate, drawings, plans, calculations, procedures, test results, previous approvals or permits, and any other supporting information. (4) The chemical name, common name, hazard classification for properties (chemical and physical), and characteristics of the materials covered by the proposal, including composition and ingredient percentages (specified by weight) if a mixture. (5) Any relevant shipping or accident experience. (6) A description of the vessel or vessels to be employed for the shipments and the U.S. ports to be involved. (7) A statement or recommendation regarding any changes to the regulations which would be desirable to obviate the need for similar permission from the Commandant. (b) Unless there is a good reason for priority treatment, each proposal is considered in the order in which it is received. To permit timely consideration, proposals should be submitted at least 45 days before the requested effective date. [CGD 83–067a, 49 FR 16794, Apr. 20, 1984, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50465, Sept. 29, 19955; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996] (a) Each person to whom a special permit is issued under the terms of §148.01–9 shall comply with all requirements of this part except as specifically provided by the terms of the special permit. (b) Unless otherwise specified in the special permit, each shipment made under special permit must comply with the following: (1) Each shipping paper issued and the dangerous cargo manifest prepared in connection with such shipment must bear the notation “CG Special Permit No. *” with the * to be filled in with the assigned special permit number. (2) Each person to whom a special permit is issued shall furnish a summary of experience to the U.S. Coast Guard (G-MSO), Washington, DC 20593, before the date of expiration of the permit and when any amendment to the special permit is requested. The information must include the number of shipments made, tonnage of each shipment, and what vessel's and U.S. Ports were involved. In addition, an immediate report must be submitted the U.S. Coast Guard (G-MSO) in the event of any casualty, accident, or damaging incident which occurs when transporting solid hazardous materials in bulk under the terms of a special permit. (3) A copy of the special permit, kept current, and any amendments thereto, must be on board each vessel while transporting solid hazardous materials in bulk under the terms of a special permit. The special permit must be kept with the dangerous cargo manifest (§148.02–3). (c) Each permit is subject to suspension or revocation for cause by the U.S. Coast Guard before its expiration date. [CGD 83–067a, 49 FR 16794, Apr. 20, 1984, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50465, Sept. 29, 19955; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996] (a) The National Cargo Bureau, Inc., is authorized to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in administering the provisions contained in this part that are applicable to the transportation of solid hazardous materials in bulk on vessels with respect to: (1) Inspection of vessels for suitability for loading such materials in bulk; (2) Examination of stowage of such materials loaded in bulk on board vessels; (3) Making recommendations as to stowage requirements applicable to the transportation of such materials in bulk; and (4) Issuing of certificates of loading, setting forth that the stowage of such materials in bulk is in accordance with applicable regulations contained in this part. (b) Certificates of loading from the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., are accepted as evidence of compliance with the applicable provisions of this part with respect to the transportation of solid hazardous materials in bulk on board vessels. Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this part, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter. [CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 148—CARRIAGE OF SOLID HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN BULK
Subpart 148.01—General
§ 148.01-1 Purpose and applicability.
§ 148.01-7 Permitted cargoes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hazard class of Characteristic Shipping name of the the hazardous properties of the hazardous material materials material------------------------------------------------------------------------Aluminum dross............... Flammable solid Contact with water may cause self heating and the evolution of flammable gas.Aluminum nitrate............. Oxidizing If involved in a fire materials. will greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Ammonium nitrate containing Oxidizing Do. not more than 80 pct material. ammonium nitrate and not less than 20 pct calcium carbonate with no more than 2 pct inorganic coating, in the form of uniform and nonsegregatable granular particles.Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, ......do....... Do. formulation or mixture containing less than 60 pct ammonium with no organic filler.Ammonium sulfate nitrate..... ORM-C.......... If involved in a fire will intensify the burning of combustible materials.Barium nitrate............... Oxidizing If involved in a fire material. will greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Calcium nitrate.............. ......do....... Do.Charcoal briquets............ Flammable solid Contact with water may cause self heating.Coconut meal pellets (or ORM-C.......... Subject to spontaneous copra pellets) containing at heating by biological least 6 pct and not more decay or by oxidation. than 13 pct moisture and not more than 10 pct residual fat content.Copra, dry................... ......do....... Susceptible to spontaneous heating or fire from spark or open flame.Ferrophosphorus.............. ORM-A.......... May evolve poisonous gas (phosphine) in contact with moisture.Ferrosilicon, containing less ......do....... May evolve poisonous and than 45 pct or more than 70 flammable gases (arsine/ pct silicon. phosphine) in contact with water, acids or alkalines.Ferrous metal borings, ORM-C.......... Susceptible to shavings, turnings, or spontaneous heating and cuttings (excluding ignition. stainless steel).Fishmeal or scrap, ground and ......do....... Do. pelletized (mixture), containing 6 to 12 pct moisture and no more than 18 pct fat by weight.Lead nitrate................. Oxidizing If involved in a fire material. will greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Lime, unslaked............... ORM-B.......... Evolves heat on contact with water.Magnesium nitrate............ Oxidizing If involved in fire will material. greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Petroleum coke, calcined, at ORM-C.......... Susceptible to 130 °F or above. spontaneous heating and ignition.Petroleum coke, uncalcined... ......do....... Do.Postassium nitrate........... Oxidizing If involved in a fire material. will greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Radioactive material, low Radioactive Radiation hazard from specific activity (LSA). material. ingestion, inhalation and contact with mucous membranes.Sawdust...................... ORM-C.......... Susceptible to fire from sparks or open flames.Sodium nitrate............... Oxidizing If involved in a fire material. will greatly intensify the burning of combustible materials.Sodium nitrate, potassium ......do....... Do. nitrate mixture; 67 pct Sodium nitrate, 30 pct Postassium nitrate and not more than 3 percent miscellaneous inorganic compounds.Strontium nitrate (not ......do....... Do. radioactive).Sulfur....................... ORM-C.......... Dust forms explosive mixtures with air.Tankage, garbage or rough ......do....... Susceptible to ammoniate solid, containing spontaneous heating and 7 pct or more moisture. ignition.------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 148.01-9 Filing of special petition for special permit.
§ 148.01-11 Special permits; standard conditions.
§ 148.01-13 Assignment and certification.
§ 148.01-15 Right of appeal.
