Coast Guard Offers Bulk Liquid Tank Relief

CG DHS 09-06 FR bulk liquid transfer tanks.pdf

On September 06, 2013 (78 FR 54775), the Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard (DHS CG) published a final ruling amending its regulations in 46 CFR 98.30 and 98.33 concerning the transfer of hazardous materials to and from bulk packaging on vessels. The Coast Guard is expanding the list of bulk packaging approved for hazardous material transfers to include International Maritime Organization (IMO) Type 1 and Type 2 portable tanks, United Nations (UN) portable tanks, and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). The Coast Guard is also expanding the list of allowed hazardous materials to provide greater flexibility in the selection and use of packaging in the transportation of hazardous materials. This rule will eliminate the need to obtain special permits or Competent Authority Approvals to use IMO Type 1 or Type 2 portable tanks, UN portable tanks, or IBCs. This final rule is effective December 5, 2013. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on December 5, 2013.