Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 16616.11B
Step 4: Notify Agent and Terminal: Provide the agent(s) with the numbers of all the containers
selected and request shipping papers for each, so that they can be staged efficiently as they are
offloaded. Coast Guard container inspection personnel should arrive at the terminal and have
their inspection sites set up prior to vessel offloading in order to minimize delays and avoid
incurring additional drayage costs to the agent or shipper.
Step 5: Inspect Containers: Inspect in accordance with existing procedures as provided by
CITAT lesson plans or COMDT (G-MOC-3) policies, including Safe Work Practice 160.1.
Recommended logistics practice is as follows:
a)
Establish inspection site(s) as near to the offloading vessel as possible.
b) Ensure the checker at each gantry has a list of your selected containers, the location of
your primary inspection site, and understands to direct those containers to your site
c)
As the container enters the inspection site, compare weights on shipping papers against
weight capacity of container, record and cut seal, open, and inspect.
d) If discrepancies are discovered, redirect to secondary area for corrective action. If all is in
compliance, record results IAW Enclosure (3), reseal and release.
5.
These targeting procedures apply only to routine hazardous material container inspections.
They do not apply to inspections based on evidence of other illegal activity such as narcotics
smuggling. They also do not apply when a container in plain sight is leaking, has obvious
structural defects, or is clearly improperly placarded. In these cases, Coast Guard personnel
may take immediate action to remedy the situation, regardless of containers origin. If during
the examination it is discovered that the container has no CSC plate (49CFR453.1(a)), is in an
unsafe condition (49CFR453.1(b)), or has not been re-examined periodically per
49CFR453.1(c), the container will be detained, placed out of service, or marked requiring re-
inspection prior to reloading as appropriate. During the inspection, if any hazardous materials
and/or discrepancies are discovered, it will require detention, corrective action, and will
warrant initiation of civil or criminal penalty action.
6.
Commandant (G-MOC) will amend the risk matrix as new hazardous materials incident data is
acquired, and may also assign extra points to particular shippers or container owners if analysis
indicates a high rate of non-compliance.
7.
Goals:
The National Performance Goal of 0.5 of 1% of total HazMat shipments established in CIP
execution message, COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//M//111639Z MAY 94 is
rescinded.
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