Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials

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

BARGES CARRYING BULK HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

OMB No. 1625-0104 Exp: mm/dd/yyyy

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of certain tank barges.
What is this collection about?	This information is needed to ensure the safe shipment of bulk hazardous liquids in barges. The requirements are necessary to ensure that barges meet safety standards and to ensure that barge's crewmembers have the information necessary to operate barges safely.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR 151, is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to Part 151.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	For a vessel seeking an initial certification, the information must be submitted to the Coast Guard (CG) before a determination can be made. For a vessel that has previously been certified and seeks a renewal of its certification, the information must be submitted prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection.
How is the information submitted?	In writing or electronically via e-mail. Information may be submitted to the CG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) at the local Sector Office, or the CG Marine Safety Center (MSC). Contact info for CG OCMIs can be found at—http://www.uscg.mil/top/units/. For information on submitting information to the CG MSC, go to— https://homeport.uscg.mil/msc > Contact Us > Mail Address, Telephone Contacts, and E-Commerce Info.
What happens when complete information is received?	The CG will review the information and determine if a vessel is eligible to receive certification. If it qualifies, a vessel will receive a Certificate of Inspection valid for five years.
For additional information, contact—	Your local CG Sector Office or the MSC. A list of Coast Guard sectors, as part of a comprehensive list of Coast Guard units, can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/top/units/. The MSC contact info is at— https://homeport.uscg.mil/msc > Contact Us > Mail Address, Telephone Contacts, and E-Commerce Info.

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