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Question 1

Describe the Safe Port Act of 2006. More specifically, what guidance does it give the Coast Guard?

Answer 1

The “SAFE Port Act” (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act) significantly increased the U.S. Coast Guard’s responsibilities in maritime security by mandating stricter inspections of cargo and port facilities, requiring enhanced security measures at ports, and necessitating greater collaboration with other agencies to prevent potential terrorist threats at seaports; essentially placing a heavier emphasis on port security within the Coast Guard’s duties.

• Mandates stricter inspections of cargo and port facilities.
• Enhancing security measures at ports
• Promotes greater collaboration with other agencies to prevent terrorism
• Heavier emphasis on port security on CG duties.

Question 2

What parts of the CFR do we use to regulate the facilities in Baltimore’s COTP zone? What does each section apply to?

Answer 2

33CFR105- MTSA
33CFR126- DWF
33CFR127- LNG/LHG
33CFR154- Bulk liquid transfers
33CFR158-Waste Management

Question 3

What is the definitions of a Designated Waterfront Facility? Does the Port of Baltimore have any Designated Waterfront Facilities?

Answer 3

When handling, storing, loading, and discharging of any hazardous material(s) subject to the Dangerous Cargoes Regulations (49 CFR parts 170 through 179),

NOT INCLUDING:
- materials preceded by an “A” in the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR 172.101.
- materials carried as bulk liquids.

Question 4

Name the 7 conditions a Designated Waterfront Facility must meet?
33CFR126.15

Answer 4

1. Fire extinguishing equipment: Fire extinguishing equipment, such as automatic sprinklers, hydrants, hose connections, and firefighting water supplies must be available and maintained in adequate quantities and locations.
2. Fire appliances: The location of all fire appliances, such as hydrants, standpipes, hose stations, fire extinguishers, and fire alarm boxes must be conspicuously marked and readily accessible according to NFPA .
3. Warning signs. Warning signs must be constructed and installed according to NFPA 307.
4. Lighting: If the facility transfers dangerous cargo between sunset and sunrise, it must have outdoor lighting that adequately illuminates the transfer work area. The lighting must be installed and maintained according to NFPA 70.
5. International shore connection: If the facility conducts cargo operations involving foreign-flag vessels, the facility must have an international shore connection.
6. Access to the facility: Whenever dangerous cargo is transferred or stored on the facility, access to the facility must be limited to: Personnel working on the facility or vessel, Delivery and service personnel, Coast Guard and other Federal, State, and local officials, Local emergency personnel, and Other persons authorized by the owner.
7. Security measures: Guards must be stationed, or equivalent controls acceptable to the COTP must be used, to deter and detect unlawful entrance; to detect and report fire hazards, fires, and releases of dangerous cargoes and hazardous materials; to check the readiness of protective equipment; and to report other emergency situations at the facility.
8. Material handling equipment, trucks, and other motor vehicles: When dangerous cargo is being transferred or stored on the facility, material handling equipment, trucks, and other motor vehicles operated by internal combustion engines must meet the requirements of NFPA 307.
9. Smoking: Smoking is allowed on the facility where permitted under State or local law. Signs must be posted marking authorized smoking areas. “No Smoking” signs must be conspicuously posted elsewhere on the facility.
10. Adequacy of equipment, materials, and standards: The COTP may determine that any equipment, material, or standard is not reasonably adequate under the circumstances.

Question 5

What is the additional requirement a facility of Particular Hazard has to meet?

Answer 5

33CFR126.16

Warning Alarms: Shall be installed at the waterside of such a facility to warn approaching or transiting water traffic of immediate danger in the event of fire or cargo release.

Warning alarm SHALL be of the siren type, or the emergency rotating flashing light type, and be of sufficient intensity to be heard or seen a distance of 1 mile during normal facility working conditions.

Question 6

What is a general permit? and where is this kept by the facility?

Answer 6

33CFR126.27

A General Permit is granted to a facility when it meets the requirements of 33CFR126.15, it is not an actual form.

Also, the facility must notify the COTP before handling, storing, stowing, loading, discharging or transporting in the net weight specified on this cite.

Question 7

What are the requirements for storing Ammonium Nitrates and Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers? Where would you find this information? CITE

Answer 7

33CFR126.28

If this is handled, stored, stowed, loaded, discharged or transported on a waterfront facility, the following shall apply:

1 All outside containers shall be marked with the proper shipping name of the nitrate packed within the container.

2 The building must afford good ventilation.

3 Storage shall be at a safe distance from electric wiring, steam pipes, radiators or any heating mechanism.

(4) These materials shall be separated by a fire resistant wall or by a distance of at least 30 feet from organic materials or other chemicals and substances which could cause contamination such as flammable liquids, combustible liquids, corrosive liquids, chlorates, permanganates, finely divided metals, caustic soda, charcoal, sulfur, cotton, coal, fats, fish oils or vegetable oils.

(5) Storage of any of these materials shall be in a clean area upon clean wood dunnage, or on pallets over a clean floor. In the case of a concrete floor, storage may be made directly on the floor if it is first covered with a moisture barrier such as a polyethylene sheet or asphaltic laminated paper.

(6) Any spilled material shall be promptly and thoroughly cleaned up and removed from the waterfront facility.

(7) An abundance of water for firefighting shall be readily available.

(8) Open drains, traps, pits or pockets must be eliminated or plugged.

Question 8

What is LNG? And, in what form is it transported?

Answer 8

Liquified Natural Gas
It is transported as a liquid

Question 9

What are the physical properties of LNG? And, what is its’ main component?

Answer 9

LNG is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and non-corrosive liquid with a very low boiling point, making it a cryogenic substance; when vaporized, it becomes flammable and lighter than air, meaning its vapors will rise quickly if released into the atmosphere; due to its extreme cold temperature, LNG can cause severe frostbite on contact with skin.

LNG is a liquid or semisolid consisting mostly of methane and small quantities of ethane, propane, nitrogen or other natural gases.

Question 10

What is LHG? And, how is it transported?

Answer 10

Liquified Hazardous Gas means a liquid containing 1 or more of the products listed in Table 127.005 (ex. ethane, propane, butanes, chlorine, acetaldehyde or ethylene.)

Transported in liquid form.

Question 11

What are some of the components of LHG? And, what is the citation for the list of these components?

Answer 11

Cite: 33CFR127.005
Table 127.005
Some components are: Ethane, propane, butanes, chlorine, acetaldehyde or ethylene.

Question 12

What manuals are required for an LNG facility? An LHG facility?

Answer 12

Operations Manual, Emergency Manuals and Facility Security Plans
Applies for LNG and LHG

Question 13

What is the difference between the Marine Transfer Area for LNG and LHG?
LF in each

Answer 13

LNG: 127.105
- Each LNG loading flange must be 300m from each bridge crossing a navigable waterway and each entrance to any tunnel under a navigable waterway.

LHG: 127.1105

• Each manifold, loading arm, or independent mating flange must be located at least 60m from a bridge crossing a navigable waterway, the entrance to or the superstructure of a tunnel under a navigable waterway.
• Each manifold, loading arm, or independent mating flange must be located at least 30m from each public road or railway.

Loading arms in LNG must be located 300m from public while LHG is 60m

Question 14

Why is an FRP not required for LNG or LHG facilities?

Answer 14

They have an Emergency Manual
LNG: 127.307
- LNG Release response procedures including contacting local response organizations.
LHG: 127.1307
- E-Man must include: A physical description of the LHG, its hazards and first aid procedures for persons exposed to the LHG.
- The procedures for a response to a release of LHG.
- If the LHG is flammable, procedures to firefight it or its vapors and a description of the number, kind and place of fire equipment required.
- A description of the emergency shutdown required, and its procedures.

• If applicable: place and provisions of facility personnel shelter, and locations of first aid stations
• Emergency procedures for mooring and unmooring of vessel.
• If an offsite organization os to furnish emergency response, a copy of the written agreement.

LNG and LHG evaporate when discharged, which means the emergency manual deals with the response to vapor and firefighting if necessary. (It wont be like a oil spill)

Question 15

How long does an owner/operator of an LNG/LHG facility have to submit the Letter of Intent?

Answer 15

The owner or operator of an LNG or LHG facility must submit the LOI to the COTP at least 1 year prior to the start of construction. The LOI must include the nation of registry for, and the nationality or citizenship of the officers and crew serving on board, vessels transporting LNG that are reasonably anticipated to be servicing the LNG facility.

_* If an inactive facility it should be no later than 1 year prior to beginning operations (Transfers).

Question 16

What is given once the Letter of Intent is submitted and reviewed by the Coast Guard? And what does it imply?
(Applicable to 127 facilities)

Answer 16

A Letter of Recommendation. It implies that the LOI and WSA have been analyzed and a recommendation of the suitability of the waterway for LNG or LHG marine transfers ,safety and security has been issued to the Federal, state and local government agencies that have jurisdiction.

Question 17

How many copies of the required manuals for an LNG/LHG facility are required to be submitted? How long does and owner/operator have to submit them?

Answer 17

2
Can be physical or electronic format

At least 30 days before transferring LHG or LNG

Question 18

What is required to be on the warning sign at an LNG or LHG facility? What differences are allowed at LHG?

Answer 18

Warning
Dangerous Cargo
No Visitors
No Smoking
No Open Lights
(Block style, white background, 3 inches high)

On LHG Facilities the words “No Smoking” and “No Open Lights” may be omitted when the product beings transferred is not flammable.

Question 19

What records are required to be maintained at a 127 facility? And, for how long? Include all records, both security and safety side.
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Answer 19

Each operator of a waterfront facility handling LHG must keep on file:
A description, date and results of each inspection of:
- piping
- hoses
- loading arms
- pressure gauge
- remote operating or indicating equipment (1 each calendar year)
- Emergency Shutdown (Every 2 months)
- Warning Alarm (Every 6 months)

The operator must keep this information on file for at least 24 months after the inspection, test, alteration, or major repair.

Question 20

What is the applicability for a 154 facility?

Answer 20

Facility that is capable of transferring oil or HAZMAT, in bulk, to or from a vessel, where the vessel has a total capacity of 250 barrels or more.
Does not apply to facilities in caretaker status

Question 21

What is the Marine Transfer Area for a 154 facility? How is different from an LNG facility?

Answer 21

MTA for 154: Part of a waterfront facility handling oil or hazardous materials in bulk between the vessel, or where the vessel moors, and:

• The first manifold or shutoff valve on the pipeline encountered after the pipeline enters the secondary containment,
• In the absence of secondary containment, to the valve or manifold adjacent to the bulk storage tank, including the entire pier or wharf to which a vessel transferring oil or hazardous materials is moored.

LNG: means that part of a waterfront facility handling LNG between the vessel, or where the vessel moors, and the last manifold or valve immediately before the receiving tanks.

Question 22

What manuals are required for a 154 facility?

Answer 22

Operations Manual
Facility Response Plan
Facility Security Plan

Question 23

What is required to be marked on a transfer hose at a 154 facility?

Answer 23

• MAWP
• Oil Service or Hazmat-SEE List or the name of the product for which the hose is used for.

Question 24

What are the small discharge containment amounts for:
a. A 5” line?
b. A 7” line?
c. A 12.5” line?

Answer 24

5” Line: 2 Barrels
7” Line: 3 Barrels
12” Line: 4 Barrels

Question 25

If a 154 facility’s emergency shutdown stops oil within 30 seconds after what date did the facility first transfer oil?

Answer 25

- November 1, 1980

Question 26

If a 154 facility’s emergency shutdown stops the flow of HAZMAT within 30 seconds, what date did the facility first transfer HAZMAT?

Answer 26

- October 4, 1990

Question 27

What records must be maintained at a 154 facility? And, for how long 8

Answer 27

Testing of: - transfer hoses - relief valves - pressure gauges - loading arms - piping systems - remote operating/indicating equipment - 835s for the last 3 years -Declaration of Inspection for the past 30 days -If they are not marked as such, documentation that the portable radio devices in use at the facility are intrinsically safe.

Question 28

What must be on a vapor recovery hose for a vapor recovery unit?REVISE

Answer 28

-a tight seal connection, - a grounding wire - be made from a material resistant to chemicals and temperature fluctuations, typically including a polyurethane (TPU) tube with a rigid PVC helix to ensure proper vapor capture and prevent leaks during fuel transfer; - be compatible with the specific vapor recovery unit it is designed for.

Question 29

What colors are on the last 3 feet of vapor piping before the facility vapor connection?

Answer 29

- the last 3 feet of vapor piping before a facility vapor connection should be painted in a sequence of red, yellow, and red bands, with the middle yellow band being wider than the red bands on either side; essentially, a "red-yellow-red" pattern.

Question 30

What are some responsibilities of a QI? (Name at least 4) 7

Answer 30

- Be available on a 24 hour basis. - Be located in the US - Be familiar with the implementation of the FRP - Be trained in the responsibilities of a QI. - Activate and engage with OSROs - Act as a liaison with the FOSCRs - Obligate funds required to carry out response activities.

Question 31

What are some responsibilities of a PIC? (Name at least 4) 5

Answer 31

- 48 hours of experience in transfer operations * PIC training and qualification program. * The PIC has the knowledge of, and skills necessary to: * The hazards of each product to be transferred * The facility operating procedures as described in the operations manual * Carry out the facility's response plan for discharge reporting and containment. 33CFR154.710

Question 32

What are the differences between a drill and an exercise?

Answer 32

Drill: repetitive practice of a specific action (FSO contact process for a security drill) (smaller more targeted component) Exercise: broader activity that incorporates multiple scenarios (GIUE)

Question 33

What are four elements of an Operations Manual?

Answer 33

- Describes how the applicant meets the operating rules and equipment requirements prescribed by this part and part 156 of this chapter - Describes the responsibilities of personnel under this part and part 156 of this chapter in conducting transfer operations - Includes translations into a language or languages understood by all designated persons in charge of transfer operations employed by the facility. - After September 10, 2021, includes a date, revision date, or other revision-specific identifying information. FIX ANSWER. Not correct

Question 34

Explain Worst Case Discharge? How often must a facility conduct a WCD exercise?

Answer 34

33CFR154.1029. The loss of the entire capacity of all in-line and break out tank(s) needed for the continuous operation of the pipelines used for the purposes of handling or transporting oil, in bulk, to or from a vessel regardless of the presence of secondary containment and the discharge from all piping carrying oil between the marine transfer manifold and the non-transportation-related portion of the facility. Basically: the loss of the capacity of ALL tanks that transport to or from a vessel and the piping from MTA manifold and non-transport area of the facility. (the larges foreseeable discharge in adverse weather conditions.) Every 3 years

Question 35

Explain Average Most Probable Discharge.

Answer 35

Means a discharge of the lesser of 50 barrels or 1% of the volume of the worst case discharge.

Question 36

Who is the final approving official when a facility wants to stand up a Vapor Control System?

Answer 36

Captain of the Port (COTP) **VERIFY** 33CFR154.2020 Certification and recertification: • Prior to operating, a new vapor control system (VCS) installation must be certified under 33 CFR 154.2023 by a certifying entity.

Question 37

What are four elements of a FRP?

Answer 37

1. Introduction and Plan Content 2. Emergency response action plan (ERAP) 3. Training and exercises 4. Plan review and update procedures. ??5. Appendices??

Question 38

What is the difference between an alternative and an exemption?

Answer 38

- Alternatives are when a facility meets a requirement by an alternative method because compliance with the original one is economically or physically impractical. - Exemption means that a facility will not comply with the requirement because it is economically or physically impractical, and no alternative procedures exist.

Question 39

What is the static liquid test pressure a transfer hose for a 154 facility must be tested at without bursting, bulging, leaking, or distorting?

Answer 39

- 1.5 the MAWP

Question 40

What is the applicability of 156?

Answer 40

- The transfer of oil or HAZMAT on the navigable waters of the US to, from, or within each vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more - This subpart does NOT apply to transfer operations within a public vessel.

Question 41

What two documents have to be signed prior to a transfer? (for CDC)

Answer 41

- DOI - DOS?

Question 42

At what point does the transfer begin?

Answer 42

When the DOIs are being signed.

Question 43

What is the applicability for a 158 facility?

Answer 43

Used by oceangoing tankers, or any other oceangoing ships of 400 gross tons or more, carrying oily mixtures, or by oceangoing ships to transfer NLSs, except those ports and terminals that are used only by : * Tank barges that are not configured and are not equipped to ballast or wash cargo tanks while proceeding enroute ​ *Ships carrying NLS operating under waivers under 46 CFR 153.491(b); or ​ A ship repair yard that services oceangoing ships carrying oil or NLS residue.

Question 44

What is a COA?

Answer 44

Certificate of Adequacy - - Means a document issued by the Coast Guard or other authorized agency that certifies a port or terminal meets the requirements of part 158 with respect to reception facilities required under the Act and MARPOL 73/78, and has Form A, Form B, or Form C attached.

Question 45

Which facilities are required to have a COA?

Answer 45

Subpart B (OIL) of this part if it receives oceangoing tankers, or any other oceangoing ship of 400 gross tons or more, carrying oily mixtures. (Far. That receive oil) Subpart C (NLS) of this part if it receives oceangoing ships carrying NLSs. Subpart D (GARBAGE) of this part if it receives: subpart B or C ships or Fishing vessels which offload more than 500,000 pounds of commercial fishery products from all ships during a calendar year. 33CFR158

Question 46

What is the difference between significant and substantial harm facility and a substantial harm facility?

Answer 46

154.1015 Applicability​ The following MTR facilities that handle, store, or transport oil, in bulk, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment : ​ - Fixed MTR onshore facilities capable of transferring oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more and deep-water ports; ​ - Mobile MTR facilities used or intended to be used to transfer oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more; and ​ - Those MTR facilities specifically designated as substantial harm facilities by the COTP. ​ The following MTR facilities that handle, store, or transport oil in bulk could reasonably be expected to cause significant and substantial harm, to the environment : ​ - Deepwater ports, and fixed MTR onshore facilities capable of transferring oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more except for facilities that are part of a non-transportation-related fixed onshore facility with a storage capacity of less than 42,000 gallons; and ​ - Those MTR facilities specifically designated as significant and substantial harm facilities by the COTP. Other factor that go into it are the location of the facility, ESI analysis, WSA etc..

Question 47

Explain what a correct hose connection looks like?

Answer 47

- Full threaded connection - Flanges that meet ANSI - Quick release couplings ANSI 33CFR154 (Hose connections)

Question 48

What is “Caretaker Status”?

Answer 48

- Denotes a facility where all piping, hoses, loading arms, storage tanks, and related equipment in the marine transfer area are completely free of oil or hazardous materials, where these components have been certified as being gas free, where piping, hoses, and loading arms terminating near any body of water have been blanked, and where the facility operator has notified the COTP that the facility will be in caretaker status - USCG performs a caretaker status inspection to verify these elements. 33CFR154 (Definitions)

Question 49

How long is the DOI kept for?

Answer 49

- 1 Month from the date of signature (by both parties) 33CFR156.150(f)

Question 50

Which form is required for Reception Facilities? How many parts are there and what are they?

Answer 50

-Form A for Oily mixture reception. - Form B for NLS reception - Form C for Garbage reception 33CFR158

Question 51

What is an FSA? And, what do the results of the FSA indicate?

Answer 51

- Facility Security Assessment - Existing security measures, including inspection, control and monitoring equipment, personnel identification documents and communication, alarm, lighting, access control, and similar systems; - Each vulnerability found during the on-scene survey; - Security measures that could be used to address each vulnerability; - Key facility operations that are important to protect - List of identified weaknesses, including human factors, in the infrastructure, policies, and procedures of the facility 33CFR105.305

Question 52

When does a Facility Security Plan expire?

Answer 52

5 years from approval date.

Question 53

Who approves a 105 Waiver?

Answer 53

The Commandant 33CFR105.130

Question 54

How long does a facility have to be in compliance with a MARSEC level change?

Answer 54

12 hours 33CFR105.230(b)(2)

Question 55

What is the ratio for escorting in a restricted area? A secure area?

Answer 55

1 to 5 in restricted 1 to 10 in secure *Need cite*

Question 56

Name 5 sections of facility security plan? 16

Answer 56

1. Security administration and organization of the facility; 2. Personnel training; 3. Drills and exercises; 4. Records and documentation; 5. Response to change in MARSEC Level; 6. Procedures for interfacing with vessels; 7. Declaration of Security (DoS); 8. Communications; 9. Security systems and equipment maintenance; 10. Security measures for access control 11. Security measures for restricted areas; 12. Security measures for monitoring; 13. Security incident procedures; 14. Audits and security plan amendments; 15. Facility Security Assessment (FSA) report; 16. Facility Vulnerability and Security Measures Summary (Form CG-6025) 33CFR105.405

Question 57

How long must security records be retained for?

Answer 57

2 years 33CFR105.225(a)

Question 58

What are 3 of the required records? (105) (What do we look for in a 105 ACE?) 9

Answer 58

1. Training 2. Drills and Exercises 3. Incidents and breaches of Security 4. Changes in MARSEC levels 5. Maintenance, calibration, and testing of security equipment 6. Security Threats 7. DoS 8. Annual Audit of the FSP 9. TWIC Reader/ Physical Access Control System (PACS)

Question 59

How long is a continuing DOS valid for at MARSEC level 1? Level 2? Level 3?

Answer 59

MARSEC Level 1: does not exceed 90 days MARSEC Level 2: does not exceed 30 days MARSEC Level 3: No continuing DoS 33CFR105.245(e)(2 & 3)

Question 60

What form does the facility record the results of the FSA on?

Answer 60

Form CG-6025 Facility Vulnerability and Security Measures Summary ?VERIFY? 33CFR105.405(c)

Question 61

What type of facility is exempt from 105 regulations?

Answer 61

- A facility owned or operated by the U.S. that is used for military purposes. - An oil and natural gas production, exploration, or development facility regulated by 33 CFR parts 126 or 154 if: The facility is engaged solely in the exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas - A facility that supports the production, exploration, or development of oil and natural gas regulated by 33 CFR parts 126 or 154 if: The facility is engaged solely in the support of exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas and transports or stores quantities of hazardous materials - A mobile facility regulated by 33 CFR part 154 - An isolated facility that receives materials regulated by 33 CFR parts 126 or 154 by vessel due to the lack of road access to the facility and does not distribute the material through secondary marine transfers. 33CFR105.105(c)

Question 62

What is the applicability of 33 CFR 101?

Answer 62

Unless otherwise specified, this subchapter applies to vessels, structures, and facilities of any kind, located under, in, on, or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. 33CFR101.110

Question 63

What is the applicability of 33 CFR 105? 6

Answer 63

- Facility subject to 33 CFR parts 126, 127, or 154; - Facility that receives vessels certificated to carry more than 150 passengers, except those vessels not carrying and not embarking or disembarking passengers at the facility; - Facility that receives vessels subject to SOLAS - Facility that receives foreign cargo vessels greater than 100 gross register tons; - Facility that receives U.S. cargo vessels, greater than 100 gross register tons. - Barge fleeting facility that receives barges carrying, in bulk. 33CFR105.105(a)

Question 64

How often is the FSA conducted?

Answer 64

The FSA must be reviewed and validated, and the FSA report must be updated each time the FSP is submitted for reapproval or revisions. (5 Years) 33CFR105.310

Question 65

What is the definition of a secure area?

Answer 65

The area on a facility over which the owner/operator has implemented security measures for access control in accordance with a Coast Guard approved security plan.

Question 66

What areas must be designated restricted areas?

Answer 66

- Shore areas immediately adjacent to each vessel moored at the facility - Areas containing sensitive security information. - Areas containing security and surveillance equipment and systems and their controls, and lighting system controls - Areas containing critical facility infrastructure, like: Water supplies, Telecommunications, Electrical system and Access points for ventilation and air-conditioning systems. - Areas designated for loading, unloading or storage of cargo and stores - Areas containing cargo consisting of dangerous goods or hazardous substances, including certain dangerous cargoes. 33CFR105.260(b)

Question 67

Who can conduct a FSP audit? How often is it conducted?

Answer 67

- A person who has knowledge of methods for conducting audits and inspections, and security, control, and monitoring techniques, - Not have regularly assigned security duties and be independent of any security measures being audited. - Annually 33CFR105.415(b)(4)