Maritime Energy Transport Regulatory Overview and Status

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1 Maritime Energy Transport Regulatory Overview and Status CAPT B. J. Hawkins, P.E. Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) US Coast Guard Headquarters Washington, DC

2 Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) Five Divisions: Human Element and Ship Design Naval Architecture Systems Engineering Lifesaving and Fire Safety Hazardous Materials

3 Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO)

4 Prevention CONOP Standards Vessels Facilities Mariners Waterways Compliance Vessels Facilities Mariners Waterways Investigations Vessels Facilities Mariners Waterways Partnerships Prevention Workforce Risk Management Knowledge Management

5 Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO) Response Compliance Standards Investigations

6 Crude/Ethanol Domestic Standards Flammable and Combustible Liquids (46 CFR Parts 30-39) Cargoes classified by Grade Applies to domestic barges and tank ships A few sections apply to foreign vessels (ex. VCS) List of authorized cargoes Covers construction, fire safety, operations, vapor control (VCS) Grade Flashpoint ( F) RVP (psia) A <80 14 or more B <80 above 8.5 but less than 14 C < or less D 80 to 150 N/A E >150 N/A

7 LNG Domestic Standards Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes (46 CFR Part ) Part 154 Safety Standards for Self-Propelled Vessels Carrying Bulk Liquefied Gases Covers all gases, including chemicals Flammable and Combustible Liquids (46 CFR Part 30-39) Part 38 Liquefied Flammable Gases Unchanged since 1968 Liquefied Flammable Gas > 40 psia RVP Applies to LNG Cargo/Bunker Barges

8 Compliance Local inspection offices attached to Coast Guard Sectors All domestic vessels inspected to applicable regulations Issued Certificate of Inspection (COI) Valid for 5 years Inspected annually Cargo Tank internal inspection schedule (5 or 10 years) Typical inspection lasts 3-6 hours Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) sets policy for all CG inspection activities

9 Investigations Local investigation offices attached to Coast Guard Sectors Investigate marine casualties and pollution incidents Collect and analyze incident data to identify safety gaps & support improvements Office of Investigations and Analysis (CG- INV) sets policy for all CG investigation activities

10 Response Activities National Response Framework unified response to all hazards National Contingency Plan unified response blueprint Outlines fundamental activities Aligns organizational elements National, regional, local approach Layered responsibilities for preparedness & response

11 Impact of Energy Renaissance LNG Projected surge in LNG exports 30 + proposed LNG export facilities under construction Rise in use of LNG as fuel Bunkering: Shore based, portable tank, barge * Source: Lloyd s Register

12 Impact of Energy Renaissance Cont. LNG Barge Regulatory gaps(46 CFR Part 38) CG-ENG Policy Letter Based on recommendations from Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee Develop regulations to replace policy (46 CFR Part 152) LNG Ship Update 46 CFR 154 (Subchapter O) Harmonize with IMO regulations

13 Impact of Energy Renaissance Cont. New Sources of Crude Oil Surge in inland waterway and coastal traffic

14 Bakken Crude Impact of Energy Renaissance Cont. Grade A, B, or C flammable liquid Classified by shipper, verified at CG inspection Movement through non-traditional oil ports Barge building boom Tank vessel response plans, OSROs * Source: CG Proceedings

15 Questions? Contact Information: CAPT B. J. Hawkins Crude Oil and Bulk Liquids LT Andrew Murphy LNG Dr. Cindy Znati

16 Code of Federal Regulations vs. IMO IMO Gas Fueled Ships Code developed and entering into force Recent updates to Gas Carrier Code Crude Oil covered by MARPOL Annex I Little consideration of barge operations Code of Federal Regulations Gas Carrier regulations (Part 154) require update & harmonization LNG Barge regulations in need of update Policies currently used to fill gaps Crude oil covered differently than IMO

17 Vessel Flammable Liquid 80 F Grade A: RVP Grade B Grade C Covered under 46 CFR Rail Flammable Liquid 140 F* PG I PG II PG III Covered under 49 CFR Multi-Modal Differences