MCA Rules & Regulations (NFPA 306 OSHA 29 CFR & USCG 46 CFR)

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p> </p> <table width="80%" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><font color="#808080">MCA Rules & Regulations (NFPA 306 OSHA 29 CFR &amp USCG 46 CFR)</font> <p><font color="#808080">National Fire Protection Association Standard 306 (NFPA 306)<br>   </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" class="theading" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">   </font> <p><a href="http://www.nfpacatalog.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/STORE/PAGES/306-97.htm?L+nfpanonmembers+wjii3200+973842248" target="_blank"><font color="#808080">306 Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels - Gas Hazards</font></a></p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#808080">29 CFR , 29CFR , 29CFR1915 , 29CFR1915.15 , 29 CFR 1915 , 29 CFR 1915.14 , Hot Work , 1915.14 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">CFR 46 , 46 CFR , 46CFR , Code of Federal Regulations , shipping , 35.01 , 71.60 , 91.50 , 167.30, 189.50 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">46 CFR 35.01-1, 46 CFR 71.60-1, 46 CFR 91.50-1 , 46 CFR 167.30-10 , 46 CFR 189.50-1 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">46 CFR 35.01, 46 CFR 71.60, 46 CFR 91.50 , 46 CFR 167.30 , 46 CFR 189.50</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#808080">marine chemist assocition inc. , marine chemist , marine , chemist ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">chemists , mca , mca inc. , fire , fire protection , fire safety , nfpa , rules , regulations , regs , standards , standard 306,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">maritime , shipyard , shipping , welding cutting brazing , welding , cutting , brazing , confined space , vessel ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">uscg , coast guard , osha , by-laws , ethics , gas hazards , certification , recertification , mcqb ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">29 CFR , 29CFR , 29CFR1915 , 29CFR1915.15 , 29 CFR 1915 , 29 CFR 1915.14 , Hot Work , 1915.14 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">CFR 46 , 46 CFR , 46CFR , Code of Federal Regulations , shipping , 35.01 , 71.60 , 91.50 , 167.30, 189.50 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">46 CFR 35.01-1, 46 CFR 71.60-1, 46 CFR 91.50-1 , 46 CFR 167.30-10 , 46 CFR 189.50-1 ,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">46 CFR 35.01, 46 CFR 71.60, 46 CFR 91.50 , 46 CFR 167.30 , 46 CFR 189.50</font></p> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="80%" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><font color="#808080">OSHA Regulations (Standards - <a href="http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSHA_Std_toc.html">29 CFR</a>)<br>   </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#330066" bordercolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">Hot Work. - 1915.14</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"><br> Standard Number: <a href="http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1915_0014.html">1915.14</a><br> Standard Title: Hot Work.<br> SubPart Number: B<br> SubPart Title: Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment.<br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#330066" bordercolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">(a) Hot work requiring testing by a Marine Chemist or Coast Guard authorized person.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (a)(1) The employer shall ensure that hot work is not performed in or on any of the following confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres, boundaries of spaces or pipelines until the work area has been tested and certified by a Marine Chemist or a U.S. Coast Guard authorized person as "Safe for Hot Work":</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(a)(1)(i) Within, on, or immediately adjacent to spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(a)(1)(ii) Within, on, or immediately adjacent to fuel tanks that contain or have last contained fuel; and</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(a)(1)(iii) On pipelines, heating coils, pump fittings or other accessories connected to spaces that contain or have last contained fuel.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(a)(1)(iv) Exception: On dry cargo, miscellaneous and passenger vessels and in the landside operations within spaces which meet the standards for oxygen, flammability and toxicity in Sec. 1915.12, but are adjacent to spaces containing flammable gases or liquids, as long as the gases or liquids have a flash point below 150 deg. F (65.6 deg. C) and the distance between such spaces and the work is 25 feet (7.5m) or greater.<br> Note: For flammable liquids with flash points above 150 deg. F (65.6 deg. C), see paragraph (b) of this section.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(a)(2) The certificate issued by the Marine Chemist or Coast Guard authorized person shall be posted in the immediate vicinity of the affected operations while they are in progress and kept on file for a period of at least three months from the date of the completion of the operation for which the certificate was generated.<br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">(b) Hot work requiring testing by a competent person.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (b)(1) Hot work is not permitted in or on the following spaces or adjacent spaces or other dangerous atmospheres until they have been tested by a competent person and determined to contain no concentrations of flammable vapors equal to or greater than 10 percent of the lower explosive limit:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(1)(i) Dry cargo holds,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(1)(ii) The bilges,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(1)(iii) The engine room and boiler spaces for which a Marine Chemist or a Coast Guard authorized person certificate is not required under paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, and</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(1)(iv) Vessels and vessel sections for which a Marine Chemist or Coast Guard authorized person certificate is not required under paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, and</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(1)(v) Land-side confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres not covered by paragraph (a)(1) of this section.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(b)(2) If the concentration of flammable vapors or gases is equal to or greater than 10 percent of the lower explosive limit in the space or an adjacent space where the hot work is to be done, then the space shall be labeled "Not Safe for Hot Work" and ventilation shall be provided at volumes and flow rates sufficient to ensure that the concentration of flammable vapors or gases is below 10 percent by volume of the lower explosive limit. The warning label may be removed when the concentration of flammable vapors and gases are below 10 percent lower explosive limit.<br>  </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#808080">Note to 1915.14: See appendix A for additional information relevant to performing hot work safely. [59 FR 37816, July 25, 1994; 60 FR 14218, March 16, 1995]</font></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <table width="80%" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font color="#808080">U.S. Coast Guard Regulations Code of Federal Regulations Title 46 - Shipping<br>   </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">PART 35--OPERATIONS, Subpart 35.01-Special Operating Requirements</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> Sec. 35.01-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire- producing actions.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (a) The provisions of "Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, shall be used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of certificates required by this section.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions shall be made:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used to carry flammable or combustible liquid or chemicals in bulk, or within spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(3) To pipe lines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and possessions, the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified, throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16704, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50462, Sept. 29, 1995]</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> Check for the most recent version Code of Federal Regulations <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=35&SECTION=01-1&TYPE=TEXT">46 CFR 35.01-1</a></font></p> <p><font color="#808080">   </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">PART 71-INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION, Subpart 71.60-Special Operating Requirements</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> Sec. 71.60-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning or like fire- producing actions.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> (a) The provisions of "Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, shall be used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of certificates required by this section. </font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions shall be made:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used to carry combustible liquid or chemicals in bulk; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(3) To pipe lines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and possessions the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicated that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> [CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39652, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by GCD 95-072, 60 FR 50463, Sept. 29, 1995]</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> Check for the most recent version Code of Federal Regulations <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=71&SECTION=60-1&TYPE=TEXT">46 CFR 71.60-1<br> </a> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">PART 91-INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents, Subpart 91.50-Special Operating Requirements</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">  <br> Sec. 91.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning or like fire-producing actions.</font> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> (a) The provisions of "Standard for The Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02669, shall be used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of certificates required by this section.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions shall be made:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used to carry combustible liquids or chemicals in bulk; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo tanks which have been used to carry Grade D combustible liquid cargo, except where the distance between such cargo tanks and the work to be performed is not less than twenty-five (25) feet; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(3) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(4) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(5) On miscellaneous vessels such as cable, salvage, pile driving, and oil drilling rig vessels that have been specially authorized to carry Grade B or Grade C flammable liquid cargo in bulk by the Commandant, within or on the boundaries of such cargo tanks or within spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and possessions the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995]</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">  <br> Check for the most recent version Code of Federal Regulations <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=91&SECTION=50-1&TYPE=TEXT">46 CFR 91.50-1</a>  <br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">PART 167--PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS-Table of Contents, Subpart 167.30-Repairs or Alterations</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">   <br> Sec. 167.30-10 Special operating requirements.</font> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions are as follows:</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (a) The provisions of "Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired'', NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 shall be used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of certificates required by this section.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions shall be made:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used to carry combustible liquids or chemicals in bulk; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo tanks which have been used to carry Grade D combustible liquid cargo, except where the distance between such cargo tanks and the work to be performed is not less than twenty-five (25) feet; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(3) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(4) To pipe lines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and possessions, the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements, as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> [CGFR 64-19, 29 FR 7361, June 5, 1964, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995]</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"><br> Check for the most recent version Code of Federal Regulations <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=167&SECTION=30-10&TYPE=TEXT">46 CFR 167.30-10<br> </a> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#330066" bgcolor="#330066" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">PART 189-INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents, Subpart 189.50-Special Operating Requirements</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">  <br> Sec. 189.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire- producing actions.</font> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (a) The provisions of "Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels To Be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, shall be used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of certificates required by this section.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, burning, welding, or like fire-producing actions shall be made:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) Within or on the boundaries of tanks which have been used to carry combustible liquids or chemicals; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) Within spaces adjacent to tanks which have been used to carry Grade D combustible liquids, except where the distance between such tanks and the work to be performed is not less than twenty-five (25) feet; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(3) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(4) Within or on the boundaries of tanks carrying Grade B or Grade C flammable liquids or within spaces adjacent to such tanks; or,</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(5) To pipelines, heat coils, pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such fuel tanks.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and possessions the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their representative shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer in the crew present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer in the crew present, insofar as the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> [CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50469, Sept. 29, 1995]</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> Check for the most recent version Code of Federal Regulations <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=189&SECTION=50-1&TYPE=TEXT">46 CFR 189.50-1<br> </a> </font></td> </tr> </table> <table width="80%" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font color="#808080">NFPA Rules for the Certification and Recertification of Marine Chemists<br> As amended effective 1/1/99<br>   </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">The following Rules are established by the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association for the certification and/or recertification of Marine Chemists.</font> <p><font color="#808080">For the purpose of these Rules, the following definitions shall apply:<br>  </font></p> <ul> <p><font color="#808080">Applicant - a person applying for certification or recertification as a Marine Chemist.<br>  <br> Association - the National Fire Protection Association.<br>  <br> Board - the Marine Chemist Qualification Board appointed by the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association.<br>  <br> Marine Chemist - the holder of a valid Certificate issued by the National Fire Protection Association in accordance with the "Rules for the Certification and Recertification of Marine Chemists" establishing the holder as a person qualified to determine whether construction, alteration, repair, lay-up, or shipbreaking of vessels, which may involve hazards covered by the Standard, can be undertaken with safety.<br>  <br> Standard - the Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, NFPA 306, in its most recent issue, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.<br>  <br> Trainee - a person who has been registered to begin training under Section VI. A of these Rules.<br>  </font></p> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">I.CERTIFICATE:</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080"> <br> A. There shall be a Certificate issued to successful applicants as evidence that the holder has met the qualifications for certification or recertification as a Marine Chemist.</font> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> B. Those Certificated Marine Chemists who have evidenced additional experience, training, and knowledge in Flammable Cryogenic Liquids as required by Section V of these Rules shall be authorized to issue certificates under the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Standard. Their Certificates shall be endorsed accordingly.<br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">II.QUALIFICATIONS � General</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Applicants shall be of good character, and physically able to perform the duties of a Marine Chemist.</font> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> B. Applicants for Certification shall be citizens of the United States. Under special or unusual circumstances, and after consultation with the President of the NFPA, the Board may consider foreign nationals for Certification.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> C. Applicants shall furnish the Board with such evidence of their training as the Board considers necessary or advisable, as set forth in published Rules therefor.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> D. Each applicant and trainee shall affirm in writing an intention and ability to practice actively as a Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> E. Each applicant shall use only the Standard Marine Chemist certificate form as approved and presented in the Standard when acting as a Marine Chemist applying the Standard.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> F. Each Marine Chemist shall perform all work in accordance with the requirements of the Standard and its official interpretations when acting as a Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> G. Each applicant shall indicate an understanding of and intention to comply with these Rules by signing a copy of these Rules as presented at the time of Certification and Recertification, or at such times as these Rules change.<br> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">III. QUALIFICATIONS � Professional</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080"> <br> The Board considers the professional requirements listed below essential for favorable consideration of any application. The Board may consider other professional achievements as equivalent to any or all of the below listed items based on information available at the time of its deliberations.</font> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Each applicant shall have at least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Work shall include the following college level courses intended for science majors:</font></p> <blockquote> <font color="#808080">1. Two semesters or three quarters of general inorganic chemistry with labs.</font> <p><font color="#808080">2. Two semesters or three quarters of organic chemistry with labs.</font> <p><font color="#808080">3. One course in an analytical method with lab.</font> <p><font color="#808080">4. One course in industrial hygiene sampling and analysis.</font> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">B. The education, training, knowledge, and experience of any Marine Chemist applicant shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:</font></p> <blockquote> <font color="#808080">1. Basic Marine and Shipyard Safety</font> <p><font color="#808080">2. Fire Prevention and Emergency Rescue Procedures</font> <p><font color="#808080">3. Combustion and Explosion Technology</font> <p><font color="#808080">4. Entry into Confined Spaces</font> <p><font color="#808080">5. Principles of Gas Freeing and Shipboard Test Procedures</font> <p><font color="#808080">6. Tank Cleaning Procedures</font> <p><font color="#808080">7. Petroleum Chemistry & Testing of Petroleum Products</font> <p><font color="#808080">8. The Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene</font> <p><font color="#808080">9. Properties of Flammable and Combustible Materials</font> <p><font color="#808080">10. Properties of Toxic Gases, Vapors, and Fumes</font> <p><font color="#808080">11. Properties of Hazardous Cargoes and Materials</font> <p><font color="#808080">12. Properties of Fumigants and Fumigant Testing</font> <p><font color="#808080">13. Properties of Tank Coatings and Preservatives</font> <p><font color="#808080">14. Testing for Toxic Gases, Vapors, Fumes, and Residues</font> <p><font color="#808080">15. Properties of Liquefied Natural and Petroleum Gases</font> <p><font color="#808080">16. Test Instruments and Calibration thereof.</font> <p><font color="#808080">17. Procedures for personally determining conditions prior to issuance of a certificate for subsequent work</font> <p><font color="#808080">18. Certificate writing including minimum content</font> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">C. The Applicant shall satisfactorily complete the then current approved Marine Chemist training curriculum in order to substantiate compliance with III. B. above.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> D. Each applicant shall complete to the Board's satisfaction an examination on the Standard and applicable United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as amended to the date of application, and on any other technically related or appropriate standards, rules, or regulations considered necessary by the Board.<br>  </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">IV.QUALIFICATIONS � Practical</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> In addition to the professional qualifications set forth in the preceding section:</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Each applicant shall have completed at least six (6) months of supervised training in all tests and inspections required prior to the issuance of a Marine Chemist's Certificate as required by the Standard. At least three (3) Marine Chemists shall directly supervise this training. The three (3) training supervisors shall not be from the same company or organization. Each shall supervise at least forty (40) hours of the applicant's shipboard training required by Section IV.B. hereof. All trainers shall have been certified as a Marine Chemist for at least two (2) years.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> B. Each applicant shall have not less than three hundred (300) hours of supervised training aboard a variety of types of both ocean-going and inland vessels as covered by the Standard. The maximum credit for training in any one type of vessel is ninety (90) hours. In order for credit to be given, however, training in any one type of vessel shall exceed a minimum of thirty (30) hours.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> C. Each applicant shall have completed at least three years experience, as follows:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1.One year or more full-time employment in the analysis of physical samples similar to those routinely analyzed by Marine Chemists. This employment is to be in a laboratory or other similar work environment acceptable to the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">2.The remaining time, but not less than one year, must be in full time employment in marine construction or repair, or in another marine industrial environment, acceptable to the Board.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">D. Each applicant shall have a working knowledge of the construction of all common types of vessels including hull and superstructure compartmentation systems, machinery spaces, cargo handling systems, and piping systems.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> E. The Board considers the above practical requirements essential for favorable consideration of any application. The Board may consider other professional achievements as equivalent to any or all of the above listed items based on information available at the time of its deliberations.<br> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">V.QUALIFICATIONS � Endorsements</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Flammable Cryogenic Liquid Carriers Endorsement:</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">Each Marine Chemist who submits satisfactory evidence of compliance with the following required experience, training, and knowledge shall receive a Flammable Cryogenic Liquid (FCL) Carriers endorsement on the Marine Chemist's Certificate attesting to the fact of authorization to issue certificates under the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Standard.</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1.Each Marine Chemist so applying shall show evidence of:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">a. Possession of a valid Marine Chemist's Certificate issued under Part VI. B. of these Rules.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">b. Thorough familiarity with construction features of all types of Flammable Cryogenic Liquid Carrier cargo containment and handling equipment.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">c. Knowledge of the location of gas detectors and temperature sensors aboard the vessels and familiarity with their operation.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">d. Familiarity with hold space inerting and cargo tank cool down procedure.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">e. Familiarity with hold space gas freeing and cargo tank warmup procedure.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">2.The Marine Chemist shall have conducted at least one gas testing survey aboard an FCL carrier or an approved liquefied natural gas (LNG) simulator under the direct supervision of a certificated Marine Chemist having the special endorsement for gas testing aboard such carriers.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">3.The Marine Chemist shall submit to an oral, written or combination examination covering structural design of FCL carriers, nomenclature pertinent to such carriers and their cargoes, Chapter 6 of the Standard, pertinent requirements of 46 CFR part 154 (USCG regulations for vessels carrying bulk liquefied gases) and such other subjects as may be included by the Marine Chemist Qualification Board.</font></p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">VI.APPLICATION PROCEDURES � Registration, Initial Certification and Recertification</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Registration as a Marine Chemist Trainee</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1.A candidate shall register with the Marine Field Service Specialist of the Association.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">2. Registration shall be completed on the specified form supplied by the Marine Field Service Specialist outlining the candidate's initial qualifications and the persons they will train under.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">3.A fee of $200 shall accompany the registration form. Included in this registration fee is the processing fee in VI. B. 1. a.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">4.Each Trainee shall affirm in writing the intention to actively pursue certification and upon certification, to practice actively as a Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">5. Each Trainee shall annually provide the Board with an update of the status of his or her training on a form provided by the Marine Field Service Specialist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">6. A Trainee who fails to provide the annual report for two consecutive years or, who, upon filing such report, fails - in the determination of the Board - to demonstrate adequate activity towards certification for two years, may - after due notice and opportunity to be heard in writing - be removed as a Trainee by the Board. Such removal shall be without prejudice to a new application filed pursuant to these rules.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">B. Initial Certification</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1.Each Applicant for initial certification shall apply to the Board by way of the Marine Field Service Specialist by submission of the following:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">a. Official application form, legible and properly completed, accompanied by the required processing fee for certification.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">b. Not less than three references to whom inquiry may be made concerning the character and ability of the Applicant.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">c. The names of all Marine Chemists involved in the applicant's training.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">d. A list of all vessels tested during the training period, including the date, name, time aboard, cargo, type, and purpose of each test; work to be performed; serial number of Marine Chemist Certificate(s) if issued; and the name and number of the supervising Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">e. A personal thesis outlining the Applicant's knowledge of those items in III. B. of these Rules as assigned.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">f. A medical doctor's statement on a form provided by the Board attesting to the Applicant's physical and mental ability to perform the duties of a Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">g. Such additional evidence of the foregoing as may be required by the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">h. An agreement to submit a monthly report of Marine Chemists' activities and collect and submit the surcharge fees to the Marine Gas Hazards Control Program.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">2.An Applicant shall have a personal interview with the Board. At such interview, the Applicant and any persons brought by the Applicant to the interview who can attest by personal experience to the Applicant's qualifications and practical experience, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The application of any Applicant who fails after reasonable notice to appear at a scheduled interview shall be deemed withdrawn by the Applicant subject to renewed processing at the convenience of the Board.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080"> </font></p> <p><font color="#808080">C. Recertification</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> </font></p> <p><font color="#808080">The following procedures shall be followed for recertification:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1. Recertification shall only be considered by the Board for Marine Chemists who have actively engaged in Marine Chemist professional activities during their current five-year certification period. Minimum requirements for recertification shall be the issuance of ten certificates per year during the most recent certification period. Copies of the ten most recently issued certificates shall be submitted for recertification.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> </font></p> <p><font color="#808080">2.Applicants for recertification shall submit to the Board the following:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">a. A letter of request for recertification accompanied by the required fee.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">b. resume of the Marine Chemist's activities during the current certification period.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">c. A medical doctor's statement on a form provided by the Board, attesting to the Applicant's physical and mental ability to perform the duties of a Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">d. Copies of ten sequential, recently issued certificates.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">e. A list of the instruments and calibration equipment currently being used by the applicant.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">f. Evidence of completion to the Board's satisfaction an examination on the Standard and applicable United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as amended to the date of application, and on any other technically related subjects or appropriate standards, rules, or regulations considered necessary by the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">g. Evidence of attendance at a minimum of three technical seminars sponsored by the Marine Chemist Association for the Marine Chemist's professional enhancement during the current certification period. One shall be an Annual Seminar and one shall be a Sectional Seminar. The remaining Annual or Sectional Seminar shall be at the discretion of the Marine Chemist.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">h.  Reports of any accidents involving the Applicant's Marine Chemist activities during the current certification period.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">i. Any other information on professional activities during the current certification period considered necessary by the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">j. Such additional evidence concerning a Marine Chemist's ability to apply the procedures and judgement required of Marine Chemists that the Board may deem necessary including, at the Board's discretion, an interview with the applicant.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">k. Evidence that surcharge fee payments to the Marine Gas Hazards Control Program are current.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">3.Notwithstanding the provisions of Section VI. C. 1. above, in instances where an Applicant has been inactive as a Marine Chemist, or has failed to complete the aforementioned examination in a manner satisfactory to the Board, the Board may require a personal interview and oral examination, a period of retraining, reexamination, or any combination thereof. Provisions of this section shall not be available to any applicant for two consecutive periods of recertification.</font></p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">VII.REPORTS</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Marine Chemists shall submit monthly reports to the Marine Field Service Specialist that shall include:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1. A report of all certificates issued during the previous month on the current prescribed report form as supplied by the Marine Field Service Specialist of the Association.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">2. A copy of one certificate issued during the month. However, Marine Chemists may be required to submit a copy of each certificate issued during a specific time if required by the Board.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">B. Marine Chemists shall send a statement of remittance to the designated custodian of the "Marine Gas Hazards Control Program" in accordance with the procedures established by them.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> C. Marine Chemists and registered trainees shall promptly notify the Marine Field Service Specialist of any change of address (business or residence), and of any change of employment.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> D. Marine Chemists are requested to report information promptly to the Marine Field Service Specialist and to provide reasonable documentation and reports as requested regarding any fire or explosion on a vessel, the details of which are available to them because of their personal knowledge of the incident.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> E. Marine Chemists shall notify the Marine Field Service Specialist within 24 hours of any accident occurring in connection with their professional Marine Chemist activities, or where to their knowledge the lack of a Marine Chemist was a factor and shall supply such reasonable documentation and reports as requested by the Marine Field Service Specialist.<br> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">VIII. REVOCATION & RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" height="18"> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> A. Certificates issued shall be valid for a period of five (5) years or such reduced or extended time or times as is considered appropriate by the Board unless the Certificate is sooner cancelled due to receipt by the Board of evidence of the Marine Chemist's inability to apply consistently and safely the procedures and judgments required of Marine Chemists.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> B. The Board reserves the right to suspend, revoke, or cancel the Certificate issued to a Marine Chemist at any time. The Board shall notify the Marine Chemist of such action by mailing the notice to the last known address of the Marine Chemist. The following are among the causes for which a Certificate may be suspended, revoked, or cancelled:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">1. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing requirements for reporting and notification.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">2. If, after examination of the facts of any complaint filed with or coming to the attention of the Board, it is the opinion of the Board that the Marine Chemist is no longer qualified to be certificated.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">3. Falsification of information on the application for certification and recertification.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080">4. Failure to adhere to the Standard and its official interpretation.</font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#808080">C. Upon receipt of information or a written complaint regarding an alleged misconduct or violation of the Rules for Certification and Recertification on the part of a Marine Chemist, the Secretary shall forward such information to the Board. After consideration of said information or written complaint and upon a review of any and all relevant information, the Board may take appropriate action under these Rules.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> D. Where a suspension, revocation or cancellation may be contemplated by the Board, the Marine Chemist involved shall receive notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Marine Chemist Qualification Board prior to suspension, revocation or cancellation. However, in circumstances in which information has come to the attention of the Board which gives evidence of the Marine Chemist's inability to apply the procedures and judgments required of Marine Chemists or where information has come to the attention of the Board which indicates that there may be a cause for suspension or cancellation of a Marine Chemist's Certificate, the Board may suspend the Marine Chemist's Certificate immediately and prior to a hearing, if the public interest and public health and safety require such action and the Board makes such a determination. In such case the Marine Chemist who has been suspended shall be promptly notified of such action by a notice being mailed to the last known address of the Marine Chemist. Thereafter, the Marine Chemist shall be afforded a hearing within ten (10) days of said suspension. Should the Marine Chemist request an adjournment of the hearing date, it may be granted at the discretion of the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> E. In circumstances where a Marine Chemist is notified of the Board's intention to conduct a hearing concerning the suspension, revocation or cancellation of the Marine Chemist's Certificate, the Marine Chemist may be served, at the Board's discretion, with a request to produce documents and information relating to the Chemist's activities. Failure to produce any requested information of a timely basis shall be sufficient grounds for suspension or cancellation at the discretion of the Board.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> F. Prior to the scheduled hearing, the Marine Chemist shall be given notice of the charges. The Marine Chemist shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the Board and an opportunity to appear before the Board and present a defense.</font></p> <p><font color="#808080"> <br> G. Appeal from action taken by the Marine Chemist Qualification Board may be brought directly to the National Fire Protection Association Board of Directors.<br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table width="80%" border="0"> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font color="#808080">NFPA Regulations for the Organization and Function of the Marine Chemist Qualification Board</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#808080"> <br> For the purpose of certificating Marine Chemists, the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association shall appoint a Marine Chemist Qualification Board (hereinafter called the Board). This Board shall be organized and shall function in accordance with the Regulations which follow.<br>  </font> <p><font color="#808080">Certificates are issued upon information believed to be reliable, but no other representation and no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made in connection therewith. In addition, neither the Association nor any of its officers, directors, committees, committee members, or employees assume any responsibility for any misrepresentation, error of judgment, default, or negligence of the holder of a certificate.<br>  </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#990000" bgcolor="#990000" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080">Organization of the Board</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" height="18"><font color="#808080"> </font> <ol type="1"> <li><font color="#808080">The Marine Chemist Qualification Board shall consist of five members, appointed by the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. The membership of the Board shall have a representative of the tank ship operators; the shipyards; the Marine Chemist Association, Inc.; the marine insurance industry, and a practicing Marine Chemist. Membership on the Board shall be available to the U. S. Coast Guard, the U. S. Navy, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U. S. Department of Labor. Such membership shall be on a voting or nonvoting status as the named government agency shall determine. The individual representing each named government agency shall be nominated by that agency and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. Members of the Board shall be appointed to serve three-year terms except for the member from the USCG, OSHA and USN who shall serve at the discretion of the parent agency or unless terminated by the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. Members serving three-year terms may serve no more than two consecutive full three-year terms.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board's Chairman shall be appointed by the NFPA Board of Directors from among the members of the Marine Chemist Qualification Board.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Marine Chemist Qualification Board shall advise the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association on the establishment of or amendment to the Rules for the Certification of Marine Chemists, which shall be adopted by the Board of Directors.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Based upon the Rules for the Certification of Marine Chemists, the Board shall act on applications for certification as a Marine Chemist and may issue a certificate or deny certification to an applicant.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board may suspend or cancel a certificate in accordance with the Rules for the Certification of Marine Chemists.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board shall renew certificates providing that the Marine Chemist requesting renewal meets the requirements of the Board and the Rules for the Certification of Marine Chemists.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Action on applications for certification shall be by written ballot of the Board. If a member of the Board votes against certification of an applicant or fails to return a ballot within 30 days, the application of that applicant shall be held for review and discussion at the next meeting of the Board.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board shall recommend to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association a suitable processing fee and a fee for renewal of certification.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Roberts Rules of Order, revised, shall govern at meetings of the Board, except as may otherwise be provided in these Regulations.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for certification including the application, the responses of the references, supplementary   material submitted with the application, including letter ballots, and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the Board.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Board shall submit annually to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association a report of its transactions of the preceding year.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Secretary of the Board<br> The President of the Association shall appoint a Secretary to the Board who shall be a member of the Association staff.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Duties of the Secretary<br> The Secretary of the Board shall receive applications for certification and the processing fee, shall solicit the recommendations of references, shall request action on each application from the Board, and shall perform such other duties as may be requested by the Board or assigned by the President of the Association.</font> <li><font color="#808080">The Secretary shall record the certificate number awarded to each certificated Marine Chemist and the expiration date.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Annually a roster of certificated Marine Chemists shall be published by the Secretary. The roster shall be mailed to each certificated Marine Chemist and furnished to others on request.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Appeals to the Board<br> Any person who shall feel aggrieved by any action of the Board in denying or suspending that person's certificate or any other action taken by the Board may appeal therefrom to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. The procedures for appeals to the Board of Directors and the procedures for hearings shall apply to any appeal.</font> <li><font color="#808080">Termination of Appointments<br> The term of office of members of the Board may be terminated at the discretion of the Board of Directors.</font></li> </ol> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </body>