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Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)
Purpose:
The purpose of the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), as stated in its Charter, is to provide advice and consultation to the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Directorate with respect to the water transportation of hazardous materials in bulk. Issues and concerns relating to the marine transportation of hazardous materials in bulk are unique to the Coast Guard. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration protects the work force in other American industries, marine workers are protected solely by Coast Guard regulations. CTAC has traditionally provided technical advice and expertise not otherwise available from other sources. CTAC has not only been a very valuable source of expert advice, it has been a hands-on, extremely productive group, directly assisting the Coast Guard in its efforts to ensure the safe marine transportation of hazardous materials.
Membership:
CTAC's membership includes six vessel operators, five chemical shippers,
five environmental response sector representatives, and five environmental
safety and health officials. The remaining members represent non-profit
classification societies, Federal and state governmental agencies, and
educational institutions. The members of CTAC are all respected experts and
managers in the field of chemical transportation with a broad range of
experience and knowledge relating to vessel operation and design, chemical
characteristics and hazards, and port facility operations. In conformance
with the Department of Transportation's diversity goals, the membership of
CTAC includes women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups. In
addition to the members of CTAC, numerous other persons with equal
experience and expertise serve on CTAC's various subcommittees. All of the
committee and subcommittee members are volunteers serving at their own
expense, including travel and per diem.
For the most current CTAC information, please visit the Homeport site:
Contact the Hazardous Materials Division (CG-ENG-5):
Commandant (CG-ENG-5)
US Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street SW Stop 7126
Washington DC 20593-7126
Tel: +1 (202) 372-1420
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