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1 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship 1 U.S. Coast Guard Regulations “Making a difference” 1 Jeff Lantz Director, Commercial Regulations & Standards U.S. Coast Guard

2 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship Why Regulate? When required by law, to interpret the law, or to address “compelling public need” (Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review) – Ensure activities of industry in keeping with broader societal objectives: safety, security, environmental protection – Provide enforceable policies for field – Provide reasoned, consistent, predictable policies for industry 2 2

3 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship USCG Regulatory Approach Address risk in cost-effective manner Consider economic impacts, with particular attention to small business impacts Build international approaches where possible Utilize industry consensus standards Integrate regulations with policies to ensure reasoned, consistent enforcement 3 Additional Requirements Consensus Standards International Standards Industry Voluntary Measures 3

4 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship 4TOTE RO/RO Container Ship LNG Retrofit LNG as Fuel - Interest in the U.S. 4

5 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship Gaps in Existing Regulations The Current Regulations Do Not address: Design and construction of LNG fuel systems. Operations, training, and general safety for personnel on vessels where LNG fuel systems are installed. LNG transfer operations (Current procedures viewed in light of oil transfers). Small scale LNG (e.g. bunkering) operations conducted from vessels and shoreside facilities (Currently viewed in context of large scale cargo transfer). Barges transporting LNG in bulk. 5 5

6 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship 6 U.S. Coast Guard Policy Letters Short Term Solution to Bridge Gaps: Develop policy letters to address gaps in regulations until regulations can be developed. – Natural gas fuel systems on vessels Base policy letters on existing regulations applicable to LNG cargo operations scaling down to fit needs and accomplish safety mission. Ensure alignment with ongoing work of leading international organizations (e.g. IMO and ISO). 6

7 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship 7 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Long Term Solution to Close Gaps Initiate rulemaking project. – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Final Rule Use implemented policy to identify any additional areas to be addressed in regulation. Incorporate standards and guidance developed by the international community and LNG industry where appropriate. 7 CFR

8 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship U.S. Coast Guard LNG Industry Association Standards Development IMO - International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) IMO - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) ISO - International Guidelines for Bunkering LNG as a Marine Fuel (TC67 WG10) NFPA 52 - Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code (updates to Chapter on Marine Vessels) NFPA 59A - Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Advisory Committees / Interagency & Industry Workgroups CGHQ Internal Natural Gas Workgroup Federal LNG Interagency Roundtable (Washington, DC) CTAC Subcommittee on LNG/CNG as Cargo and Use as Fuel (Federal Advisory Committee) SIGTTO – LNG Fuel Safety Advisory Group (London, UK) LNG Fuel Advisory Council (chaired by DNV, Houston) Other Industry Contacts Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute Center for LNG 8 8

9 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship Thank you – Questions? 9 9 Industry Voluntary Measures International Standards Consensus Standards Additional Requirements


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