Characteristics of Liquid Chemicals Proposed for Bulk Water Movement

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

Characteristics of Liquid Chemicals Proposed for Bulk Water Movement

OMB No. 1625-0007 Exp: 11/30/2013

Who must comply?	Manufacturers of certain hazardous materials.
What is this collection about?	This information is used by the Coast Guard (CG) to determine the precautions/carriage requirements which must be taken to protect the vessel, crew and public from a hazardous material that has not previously been accepted for carriage in bulk on water.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Parts 30-40, 151, 153 and 154, are available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to the respective parts. These parts list the hazardous materials currently accepted by the CG for shipment in bulk on water, and the procedures for gaining acceptance of a new chemical.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	A manufacturer must submit information to the CG before a determination can be made about the precautions/carriage requirements to be used during shipment.
How is the information submitted?	By mail, fax or electronically submitted via e-mail to the OCMI. Emails may be sent to: Hazmat@comdt.uscg.mil
What happens when complete information is received?	The CG will review the information and determine if a hazardous material is eligible for shipment in bulk on water and any precautions/carriage requirements. The CG will advise the manufacturer in writing if a new chemical is accepted, or explain the denial.
For additional information, contact--	The CG at— Commandant (CG-ENG-5) Attn: Hazardous Materials Standards Division U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-7509 202-372-1401 Hazmat@comdt.uscg.mil Or visit— http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg522/cg5223/

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is 30 hours. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-ENG), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0007), Washington, DC 20503.