[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR172.040]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 172--SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO BULK CARGOES--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart B--Bulk Grain
 
Sec. 172.040  Certificate of loading.

    (a) Before it sails, each vessel that loads grain in bulk, except 
vessels engaged solely on voyages on the Great Lakes, rivers, or lakes, 
bays, and sounds, must have a certificate of loading issued by an 
organization recognized by the Commandant for that purpose. The 
certificate of loading may be accepted as prima facie evidence of 
compliance with the regulations in this subpart.
    (b) The Commandant recognizes the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., 30 
Vesey Street, New York, NY, 10007-2914, for the purpose of issuing 
certificates of loading.