Shipping Papers

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

Carriage of Bulk Solids Requiring Special Handling -- 46 CFR Part 148

OMB No. 1625-0025 Exp: 01/31/2014

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of vessels that carry solid hazardous material in bulk and all persons offering solid hazardous materials for bulk transportation by vessel.
What is this collection about?	This information is used by the Coast Guard (CG) to determine suitable conditions for the safe carriage of solid hazardous materials not specifically listed or authorized in 46 CFR 148. Shipping Papers and Dangerous Cargo Manifests are used by the vessel’s crew during emergencies.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Part 148, is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to Part 148.
When must information be submitted to/retained by the Coast Guard?	An owner/operator or shipper of a solid hazardous material must submit information to CG Headquarters (CG-ENG) at least 45 days before loading, unloading or transportation of a new cargo. This information is used to assess the suitability and conditions of carriage of a new cargo in bulk by vessel. This information is retained by the Coast Guard for record keeping purposes only. For previously authorized cargoes, Shipping papers and a dangerous cargo manifest are prepared prior to each shipment but they are not submitted to the Coast Guard for review, approval or retention. These documents accompany the shipment and contain critical cargo information that is used by the master to ensure safety during the voyage. These documents are not required to be retained after the voyage.
How is the information submitted?	For an owner/operator seeking approval to carry a new cargo, the information is submitted by mail, fax, or electronically via e-mail to the CG (see contact info below).
What happens when complete information is received?	The CG will review the information and determine if the solid hazardous material is suitable for bulk transportation by vessel. The CG will advise the applicant in writing.
For additional information, contact--	Commandant (CG-ENG) U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509 Hazardous Materials Standards Division 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-7509 Fax: 202-372-1926 [email protected]

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden per response for this report varies per information collection—about 30 min. for a Dangerous Goods Manifest, 1 hour for Shipping Papers, and up to 15 hours for a Special Permit request. 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 (1625-0025), Washington, DC 20503.