U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Why are we here? Aid in the preparation of hazardous materials shipments Prevent cargo frustration at the port Help ensure the safety of all those involved in the transportation stream Inspect hazardous materials shipments to ensure compliance with US and international laws USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Common Problems in the Field Shipping documentation No source of placards Inadequate blocking and bracing No labels Incorrect or missing markings Incorrect packaging (Lithium Batteries) Did I mention shipping papers USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Common Problems in the Field By the Numbers- CY11 Declared Hazmat Container Inspection #s Paperwork- 98% Package Marking- 72% Package Labeling- 70% Container Placarding- 57% Blocking & Bracing- 27% Segregation- 16% Overall Discrepancy Rate - 100% USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

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USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Common Hazmat Items Aerosols (Spray Paint, Shaving Cream) Canned Air (Class 2.1 or 2.2) Disinfectants (Bleach, Rubbing Alcohol) Fire Extinguishers Fuel Cans, Fuel Hoses, & Heaters Lithium Batteries (BA-5590, ITAS) NBC Detection Instruments (ICAM, M22, etc) Tritium Sights (M224 Mortar System) Waterless Hand Cleaner/Sanitizer USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing General Cargo Items AA, AAA, 123A, and 9 volt Batteries Electric Heaters New, Never Used Fuel Cans Refrigerators Water Cans USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Hazmat Items with Conditions Gators and Mules JP-8 Generators Fire Extinguishers Empty Argon, Helium, & Nitrogen cylinders Wet Non-Spillable Battery USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Other Items Motor Vehicles (HMMWV, MRAP) Vehicle mounted or towed generators Fuel Tankers Tactical Water Purification Sys (TWPS) Forward Repair Shop (FRS) Containerized Kitchen (CK) Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Assistance Process Pre-Inspection Review Paperwork & Documentation Review Packaging Review Segregation Inspect Blocking & Bracing Review Placarding Secure doors with CG Seal USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing USCG Pre-Inspection The Coast Guard conducts pre-inspections to: Identify any potential problems prior to containers being loaded Answer questions from the Soldiers tasked with packing the containers USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Required Paperwork DD2890- Multimodal Hazardous Materials Declaration DD2781-Container Packing Certificate Emergency Response Information- Either MSDS or ERG with basic description, and technical name if required, shown Inspectors will also need to review your packing/ inventory list to ensure all hazmat is declared USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing DD2890 Multimodal Dangerous Goods Declaration Filled out completely Proper Shipping Name Proper sequence for shipping description Weights in Kg Signed by qualified Hazmat Certifier USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing DD2781 Container Packing Certificate Completed during packing of container Verifies container and packages in good condition N/A what does not apply Signed by qualified Hazmat Certifier USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Emergency Response Information Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) DOT Emerg. Response Guide Book Page IMDG Emergency Schedule Guide Gives the carrier basic information if there is an accident involving your hazardous material USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Selection of Packages Some hazmat items require special packaging, ie. Lithium batteries Packaging can be obtained from: US Army Material Command Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Center USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Marking and Labeling of Packages For all non limited quantities shipments the proper shipping name and UN ID number must be marked on the package and the overpack if there is one Labels for the appropriate hazard class must also be placed on packages and overpacks USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Marking and Labeling of Packages USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Segregation of Hazmat USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Container Packing The hazardous material in your shipments must be packed to prevent movement in any direction and any damage. Put your hazmat by the doors to avoid the unloading of your freight container. Build crates for cylinders USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Blocking & Bracing USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Blocking & Bracing USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Blocking & Bracing USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Blocking & Bracing USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Vessel Requirements Discuss: Huge differences in over the road transportation, rail, and vessel transportation. The forces and movement that occur during a vessel transit put extreme strains on the cargo being shipped as seen in this video clip. SHOW CLIP>>>>> Why are vessel requirements more restrictive? USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing 25

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Vessel Requirements Talk about how freight will move in all directions at some time during the voyage. USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing 26

Placarding of Containers Both ends and both sides of freight container must be placarded (if not a limited quantity shipment) Quadcons and Tricons will be treated as one twenty-foot equivalent unit and will be placarded on the front and back of the quadcon containing the hazmat and both ends of the set USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Quadcon USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing Limited Quantities Always check to see what the “Limited Quantities” amounts are Limited quantities shipments are exempt from labeling, placarding, and general segregation If your shipment is something that is being shipped in a form suitable for sale through retail agencies you are also exempt from marking USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing DOD Hazmat Field Guide Created as a tool for Hazmat Certifiers and Unit Movement Officers in the field Revised at least annually if not biannually Revisions done by CITAT with suggestions/support from SDDC NOT a substitute for IMDG or 49 CFR Regulations USCG Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

Questions? Additional information can be found at: www.uscg.mil/hq/citat http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg http://www.dtc.dla.mil/HAZMAT/index.html