(a) A bulk solid cargo—
(1) Consists of particles, granules, or larger pieces of material generally uniform in composition;
(2) Is not grain; and
(3) Is loaded directly into a vessel's cargo space with no intermediate form of containment.
(b) Additional requirements for bulk solid materials needing special handling are contained in Part 148 of this chapter.
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j);
46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306,
5111,
6101;
49 U.S.C. 5103,
5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 97.12-1