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Container Inspector
USCG Container Inspector PQS flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1.1. Define authority for conducting Container Inspections under the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law regulations. | Main Statute. Codified in 49 CFR 171-180. |
| 1.1. When can we enforce the FHMTL? | Anytime vessels will transport hazmat to, from, or within US. No geographical limit. |
| 1.1 Define authority for Container Inspections under International Safe Containers Act. | Directed USCG to enforce and carry out the provisions of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). |
| 1.1. What regulations were developed under ICSA? | CSC and Periodic inspections. |
| 1.1 Define containers authority under Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA). | Broad authority to prevent damage to or destruction of anything on Navigable Waterway of US. |
| 1.1 What actions may be undertaken under Ports and Waterways Safety Act? | Establish loading procedures, measures and standards for handling of explosives and other dangerous articles. |
| 1.1 What are the limitations of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act? | Limited to waterfront facilities. |
| 1.1 What do we issue Captain of the Port Orders under for Containers? | Ports and Waterways Safety Act. |
| 1.1 How does MARPOL Annex III apply to Containers Inspections? | It provides for Marine Pollutant designation and requirements. |
| 1.1 What was important about Executive Order 10173? | Expanded role of safeguarding harbors, ports, and waterfront facilities pursuant to Magnusun Act. |
| 1.1 What authority did Executive Order 10173 give the Coast Guard? | Direct authority to establish anchorages and control movement of vessels, foreign or domestic, in waters of the US. |
| 1.1 What do we conduct a Multi-Agency Strike Force Organization operation under? | Executive Order 10173. |
| 1.1 Where is Executive Order 10173 codified? | 33 CFR 6.01-3 and 6.04-7 "Super 6". |
| 1.2 Describe a structural inspection. | Structural integrity of container only. |
| 1.2 Describe a general cargo container inspection. | Looking for undeclared hazardous material. |
| 1.2 Decribe a tailgate inspection. | Up to the first 3 feet or the first tier of dunnage. |
| 1.2 Describe a devanning inspection. | All cargo removed. |
| 1.2 Describe the legal limits of a declared hazmat container inspection. | No expectation of privacy; subject to search. Packages inside are protected. |
| 1.3. Define the consequences of an illegal search. | Evidence is thrown out. |
| 2.1 Describe how the person who offers or offeror uses the International Standards Organization Handbook, "Freight Containers". | Used as a guideline for container standards. |
| 2.1 Describe how the person who offers or offeror uses the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) "Repair Manual for Steel Containers" | Guideline for structural integrity of containers. |
| 2.1 Describe how the person who offers or offeror uses 49 CFR 171-180, 450-453. | US requirements for shipping hazardous materials. |
| 2.1 Describe how the person who offers or offeror uses IMO CSC Circular 134. | Guidance on serious structural deficiencies in containers. |
| 3.1 Define person under FHMTL. | Any entity offering or transporting a hazmat in commerce. |
| 3.1. Can a tribe be a person under FHTML if they are offering or transporting a hazmat in commerce? | Yes. |
| 3.1 Can a joint stock company be a "person" under FHTML if they are offering or transporting a hazmat in commerce? | Yes. |
| 3.1. What are a "person's" responsibilities under FHTML? | Ensure compliance with regulations. |
| 3.1 What is the definition of a Hazmat Employer under FHTML? | Employs at least one hazmat employee and transports or designs components for transporting hazmat. |
| 3.1 What are the responsibilities of a Hazmat Employer under FHTML? | Ensure their transport or component meets applicable regulations; ensure their employees have applicable training. |
| 3.1. Define a "Hazmat Employee" under FHTML. | Person employed by hazmat employer and/or who directly impacts hazmat transportation safety. |
| 3.1 What are the responsibilities of a Hazmat employee, per FHMTL? | |
| 3.1. What is a "terminal operator" under FHMTL? | Operates a terminal transporting etc Hazmat. |
| 3.2. When may IMDG shipments be offered or accepted for trasportation within the United States? | All or part by vessel. 49 CFR 171.25 |
| 3.3 Define the exceptions that are authorized by 49 CR 171.12 | Transport Canada and shipments to/from Mexico. |
| 4.1 Define modal differences in segregation. | Primarily Marine Pollutant requirements for vessel transport. |
| 4.1 Describe what modes the placarding exception for commodities less than 1001 lbs covers. | Highway or rail. |
| 4.1 The less than 1001 lb exception applies to __________ hazardous materials. | Table 2 |
| 4.1 Commodities less than 1001 lbs are not required to _______________. | Put placards on a transport vehicle or freight container, or a rail car when transported by rail or highway. |
| 4.2 What Marine Pollutant information is required for the different modes of transportation? | MP or Severe MP |
| Class 1 | Explosives |
| 1.1 | Explosives with a mass explosion hazard |
| 1.2 | Explosives with a projection hazard |
| 1.3 | Explosives with predominately a fire hazard |
| 1.4 | Explosives with no significant blast hazard |
| 1.5 | Very sensitive explosives; blasting agents |
| 1.6 | Extremely insensitive detonating devices |
| Class 2 | Gas |
| 2.1 | Flammable Gas |
| 2.2 | Non-flammable, non-toxic gas (under pressure, inert, etc.) |
| 2.3 | Toxic Gas |
| Class 3 | Flammable Liquids 100 degrees F or less |
| Class 4 | Other Flammable Substances |
| 4.1 | Flammable Solid |
| 4.2 | Substances liable to spontaneous combustion |
| 4.3 | Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases |
| Class 5 | Oxidizers and Peroxides |
| 5.1 | Oxidizer |
| 5.2 | Organic Peroxide |
| Class 6 | Toxic And Infectious Substances |
| 6.1 | Toxic |
| 6.2 | Infectious |
| Class 7 | Radioactive |
| Class 8 | Corrosives |
| Class 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
| 5.1. Identify forbidden materials and packages. | Will be listed with "forbidden" in 49 CFR 172.101 table. |
| 5.1. Define primary hazard. | The hazard class as assigned. |
| 5.1 Define subsidiary hazard. | Subsidiary hazards not the primary. |
| 7.1 Describe the order of information to be found on shipping papers per CFR. | ISHP - Identification Number, Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Packing Group |
| 7.1 Describe the order of information to be found on shipping papers per IMDG. | SHIP Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Identification Number, Packing Group |
| 7.1 Where are the requirements for shipping papers in the CFR? | 49 CFR 172.200 |
| 7.1 What is the language of the shipper's certification according to A1? | This is to certify that the above-named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation. |
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