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U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

The U.S. Coast Guard regulates the safety and security of vessels and maritime facilities, including vessels and facilities involved in hydrogen transport. Coast Guard regulations provide industry with safety, security, and operational standards addressing: deepwater ports, tanker and cargo vessels, liquid bulk cargo, dangerous stores, and hazardous materials. Many standards are based on international conventions. The Coast Guard implements this framework through inspections, permits, orders, penalties, and fines.

33 USC 1221 and 1236 (Regulation of Dangerous Cargo Handling at Waterfront Facilities); 33 CFR 3, 110, 126, 161, 162, 164, and 165.

46 USC 3306 (Regulation of Dangerous Stores on Inspected Vessels); 46 CFR Part 147.

46 USC 3703-3703a and 46 USC 3701-3719 (Regulation of Liquid Bulk Cargo); 33 CFR Part 95; 46 CFR Parts 2, 3, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 36, 38, 39, 46, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, 72, 76, 77, 78, 80, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 146, 147, 150, 159-164, 166-179, 180-185, 188-190, 193-197, and 199.

d. 46 USC 3715 (Regulation of Hazardous Material Lightering); 33 CFR Part 156; 46 CFR Part 39

46 USC 3718(e) (Regulation of Vessel Clearance & Dangerous Liquid Bulk Cargo); 33 CFR Part 160.

49 USC 5101 -5127 (Regulation of Hazardous Materials in Commerce); 14 CFR Part 13, 46 CFR Part 91, 146, 150, and 153; 49 CFR 106, 107, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 190, 192, 195, 209, 301, 386, and 391.

49 USC 5121(c) and 49 USC 5101-5127 (Authority to Inspect Records & Property Related to the Transport of Hazardous Materials); 14 CFR Part 13; 46 CFR 146; 49 CFR 106, 107, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 191, 192, and 209.

46 USC 3717 (Authorizes Collection of histories of tank vessel casualties.)

46 USC 3201-3205 (Authorizes Secretary to implement International Safety Management Code by Prescribing Regulations and Penalties Regarding Shipboard & Shore-based Management of Vessels and Personnel Engaged in foreign Commerce); 33 CFR 96, 46 CFR Parts 2, 31, 71, 91, 107, 115, 126, 175, and 176.

46 USC 3701- 3702 (Inspection of Vessels Carrying Oil or Hazardous Materials); 33 CFR 151, 155, 156 and 157; 46 CFR 2, 30, 31, 32

46 USC 3703 (Regulation of Tank Vessels.)

46 USC 3703a (Regulation of Double Hull Vessels); 33 CFR part 157, 46 CFR 30 and 31.

46 USC 3704 (Systems for Tank Vessels in Coastwise Trade); 46 App. USC 883; 33 CFR 151, 155, 156 and 157.

46 USC 3705, 3706, 3707 and 3708 (Minimum Standards for Tank Vessels); 33 CFR 151, 155, 156 and 157; 46 CFR 30, 31, 32

46 USC 3709 (Provides Authority to Exempt Vessels from Certain Minimum Tank Requirements); 33 CFR 151.

46 USC 3710-3711 (Tank Vessel Evidence of Compliance); 33 CFR 151.

46 USC 3713 (Tank Vessel Prohibited Acts); 33 CFR 151.

46 USC 3714 (Tank Vessel Inspection Program); 33 CFR 151

46 USC 3718 (Penalties for Tank Vessel Violations); 33 CFR 151

33 USC 1228 (Control of Tank Vessel Port Entry); 33 CFR Part 110.

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