Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter N - Dangerous Cargoes |
Part 148 - Carriage of Bulk Solid Materials That Require Special Handling |
Subpart A - General |
§ 148.12 - Assignment and certification.
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§ 148.12 Assignment and certification.
(a) The National Cargo Bureau is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in administering the provisions of this part by -
(1) Inspecting vessels for suitability for loading solid materials in bulk;
(2) Examining stowage of solid materials loaded in bulk on board vessels;
(3) Making recommendations on stowage requirements applicable to the transportation of solid materials in bulk; and
(4) Issuing certificates of loading that verify stowage of the solid material in bulk meets requirements of this part.
(b) Certificates of loading from the National Cargo Bureau are accepted as evidence of compliance with bulk solid transport regulations.