Ships' Stores Certification for Hazardous Materials Aboard Ships

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Ships’ Stores Certification for Hazardous Materials Aboard Ships

OMB No. 1625-0034 Exp: 12/31/2011

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of ships, and suppliers and manufacturers of hazardous materials used on ships.
What is this collection about?	The information is used by the Coast Guard (CG) to ensure that personnel aboard ships are made aware of the proper usage and stowage instructions for certain hazardous materials. Provisions are made for waivers of products in special Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classes.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Part 147 is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 46 –SHIPPING, and follow to Part 147.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	Information is submitted only when an owner, operator, supplier or manufacturer (applicant) seeks approval of an unusual ships’ store.
How is the information submitted?	In writing or electronically via e-mail. Information is submitted to the CG. Contact info is below.
What happens when complete information is received?	CG will review the information and determine if the hazardous material may be on board as ships’ stores. CG will advise the applicant in writing.
For additional information, contact--	Coast Guard— Commandant (CG-5223) U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Materials Standards Division 2100 2nd Street SW Stop 7126 Washington, DC 20593-7126 Tel: 202-372-1401; Fax: 202-372-1926 Richard.C.Bornhorst@uscg.mil

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden per response is 4 hours. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-522), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2^nd St. SW Stop 7126, Washington D.C. 20593-7126 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0034), Washington, DC 20503.