1. U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Material Transportation Assistance Briefing

2. Our Purpose
Inspect hazardous materials shipments to ensure compliance with US and international laws (49 CFR and IMDG Code)
Aid in the preparation of hazardous materials shipments and documentation review
Help ensure the safety of all those involved in the transportation stream
Prevent cargo frustration at the port

3. USCG Assistance Process
Pre-Briefing for HAZMAT Certifiers
Pre-Inspection
Review Required Documentation/Paperwork
Review Packaging to include marking and labeling
Review Segregation
Review Placarding
Inspect Blocking and Bracing of HAZMAT containers
Secure doors with US Coast Guard seal

4. USCG Pre-Inspection Coast Guard conducts pre-inspections to:
Identify any potential problems prior to containers being loaded
Answer questions from the HAZMAT Certifiers
Verify that all Hazardous Materials are accounted for

5. All Hazmat will be inspected for conformity of all DoD, Federal, and International regulations. Any discrepancies will be corrected with the assistance of the US Coast Guard Inspector.

6. Required Documentation/Paperwork
DD 2890 – Hazardous Material Declaration
July (all other versions are obsolete)
DD 2781 – Container Packing Certificate
Emergency Response Guide (ERG)-2012
UN number and Proper Shipping Name MUST be written on the top of each ERG sheet for its correlating Hazardous Material
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)- needed for each hazardous material. MSDS must match the product that is being shipped.
Inspectors will also need to review your DD-1750 packing/ inventory list to ensure all hazmat is declared

7. Selection of Packages Packaging can be obtained from:
Some hazmat items require special packaging, ie. Lithium Metal Batteries,
Lithium Ion Batteries, Fire Extinguishers, and NBC Equipment
Packaging can be obtained from:
US Army Material Command
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Distribution Center
Installation HazMart

8. Marking and Labeling of Packages
If not a limited quantity, package must be marked with the proper shipping name, UN number, label and/or markings
When an Overpack is used, the UN number and Proper Shipping Name must be written on the outside of the Overpack, along with the word “overpack” or an “overpack” marking.
PROPER MARKING AND LABELING
Labels for appropriate hazard class must
also be placed on pack overpacks

9. Limited Quantities
Always check to see what the “Limited Quantities” amounts are (IMDG)
Limited Quantities shipments are exempt from labeling, placarding, and segregation
A Limited Quantity marking must be placed on the package, and if this is the only Hazmat in the Shipping container, then a Limited Quantity placard must be placed on the outside of the container on all four sides.

10. Placarding of Containers
IMPROPER PLACARDING
PROPER PLACARDING
IMPROPER PLACARDING

11. Placarding of Containers
Both ends and both sides of freight container must be placarded
Quadcons and Tricons will be treated as one twenty-foot equivalent unit when knuckled together and will be placarded on all four sides of the quadcon/ tricon containing the hazmat and both ends of the set

12. Segregation of Hazmat

13. Blocking and Bracing ALL CYLINDERS MUST BE CRATED AND STORED IN
THE UPRIGHT POSITION
ALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MUST BE PROPERLY
BLOCKED AND BRACED
ALL GENERAL CARGO PACKED INSIDE A HAZMAT
CONTAINER MUST ALSO BE BLOCKED AND BRACED
TO PREVENT ZERO MOVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH IMDG

14. Blocking and Bracing
Incorrect
Correct

15. Common HAZMAT Items Aerosols (Spray Paint, Shaving Cream)
Canned Air (Class 2.1 or 2.2)
Disinfectants
Fire Extinguishers
Fuel Cans, Fuel Hoses, Heaters, Blivets, Fuel Nozzles
Lithium Metal Batteries, Lithium Ion Batteries
NBC Detection Instruments (ANVDR2,ANPDR77,ICAM, M22)
Tritium Sights (M58-59 Sights,M224 Mortar System, M-67 Sights)
Alcohol Based Hand Cleaner/Sanitizer
Paint Markers, Liquid White Out
Trijicon A-COG sights
Personal Hygiene Products (Aftershave, Perfume, Cologne)

16. Tactical Water Purification System(TWPS)
Other Items
Tactical Water Purification System(TWPS)

17. Forward Repair Shop (FRS) f
Other Items
Forward Repair Shop (FRS) f
*All Cylinders must be removed from the FRS, crated, and placed into a shipping container

18. Containerized Kitchens (CK) Mobile Kitchen Trailers (MKT)
Other Items
Containerized Kitchens (CK) Mobile Kitchen Trailers (MKT)

19. Water Supply Tank (HIPPO)
Other Items
Water Supply Tank (HIPPO)

20. General Cargo Items New, Never Used Fuel Cans Refrigerators Water Cans
LRAS/ITAS

21. Cargo with Conditions
Generators, Gators, and Mules: Drained of Fuel only, and Batteries disconnected with terminal post and cable ends taped to prevent sparking.

22. Fuel Cans (Jerricans) Considered hazardous material
if at any time contained fuel or
residue
Five year shelf life (Review two
digit year on serial string)
(Regulated by IMDG )

23. CSC DATA PLATE Ensure Container Serviceability Inspection is Current :
DD FORM 2282
MIL-HDBK-138B
Identification Number on CSC plate
must correspond with Identification
Number displayed on container

24. Common Approved Shipping Containers
TRICON
QUADCON
BICON
20’ MILVAN

25. DoD HAZMAT Job Aid
Created as a tool for Hazmat Certifiers and Unit Movement Officers in the field
Revised at least annually if not biannually
Revisions done by CITAT with suggestions/support from SDDC
NOT a substitute for IMDG or 49 CFR Regulations

26. Questions?