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Commander Rick Raksnis U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Materials Standards Division, CGHQ

Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee . Commander Rick Raksnis U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Materials Standards Division, CGHQ. 1949. Who is CTAC?. CG’s only advisory committee for the marine transportation of bulk hazardous materials Been in existence since 1949

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Commander Rick Raksnis U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Materials Standards Division, CGHQ

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  1. Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee Commander Rick Raksnis U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Materials Standards Division, CGHQ

  2. 1949 Who is CTAC? • CG’s only advisory committee for the marine transportation of bulk hazardous materials • Been in existence since 1949 • Comprised of 25 members; 3-year terms • Members represent: • Chemical manufacturing • Vessel design and construction • Safety and security • Marine environmental protection • Marine handling or transportation of chemicals

  3. 1949 CTAC Organization • Chair: Mr. James Prazak, Dow Chemical • Vice-Chair: Mr. Parmi Sandhu, Marathon • Federal Designated Officer: CDR Raksnis • Admin Support: Ms. Sara Ju, USCG • Cmte meets 2/year; Spring/Fall • Subcmte/work groups meet more often as needed

  4. 1949 CTAC Organization • Main work done by Subcommittee & Work Group • Current groups: • Hazardous Cargo Transportation Security (HCTS) • NFPA 472 S/C • Outreach S/C • Barge Emissions & Barge Hazard Comms Group • MARPOL Annex II Group • International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes • Newly created to align domestic regs w/international stds “Providing Safety, Security and Environmental Expertise to the Coast Guard and the Nation”

  5. Major Accomplishments • Submitted improvements to CDC defn, including addition of “residue” to account for lower risks; ease security demands (HCTS) • Completed analysis with towing industry on effects of adding AN to CDC list (HCTS) • Developed new marine emergency response chapter for NFPA 472 for both tank & non-tank vessels (NFPA 472) • Barge Industry Best Practices for Vapor Emission Control/Reduction; shared w/AWO (Outreach) • Consider best practices to assist first responders improve the identification of barge cargoes (Outreach)

  6. Major Accomplishments • Proposed regulatory language for vapor balancing during “unloading” operations (Vapor Control) • Proposed text for developing NVIC 03-06, implementing changes to MARPOL Annex II

  7. Current Activities • Review risks associated with Chlorine barge shipments • Determine “adequacy” of Reception Facilities to receive MARPOL Annex I & II residues • Complete review of IMSBC Code with a view to update 46 CFR 148 regulations • For more information, visit: http://Homeport.uscg.mil (Ports & Waterways, Safety Advisory Cmtes, CTAC)

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