Document Citation: 46 CFR 148.115

Header:
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE 46 -- SHIPPING
CHAPTER I -- COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER N -- DANGEROUS CARGOES
PART 148--CARRIAGE OF BULK SOLID MATERIALS THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING
SUBPART C--MINIMUM TRANSPO

Date:
02/28/2013

Document:
§ 148.115 Report of incidents.

(a) When a fire or other hazardous condition occurs on a vessel transporting a material covered by this part, the master must notify the nearest Captain of the Port as soon as possible and comply with any instructions given.

(b) Any incident or casualty occurring while transporting a material covered by this part must also be reported as required under 49 CFR 171.15, if applicable. A copy of the written report required under 49 CFR 171.16 must also be sent to the Commandant (CG-ENG-5), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, at the earliest practicable moment.

(c) Any release to the environment of a hazardous substance in a quantity equal to or in excess of its reportable quantity (RQ) must be reported immediately to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802 (toll free) or 202-267-2675; or online at www.nrc.uscg.mil.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1625-0025.)