Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.147A.21 Person in charge of fumigation;  during fumigation

(1) He must use detection equipment for the fumigant that is used to ensure that the fumigant is confined to:

(2) He must make inspections at the intervals that are determined to be necessary by the marine chemist or qualified person under § 147A.11 (b)(1)(ii).

(1) Notify the person in charge of the vessel that there is leakage;

(2) Ensure that all necessary measures are taken for the health and safety of any person;  and

(3) Notify the person in charge of the vessel when there is no danger to the health and safety of any person.

(1) Hatch covers and vent seals must be removed, other routes of access to the atmosphere must be opened, and if necessary, mechanical ventilation must be used.

(2) Personal protection equipment that is appropriate for the fumigant that is used must be worn.

(1) Ensure that a qualified person, who is wearing the personal protection equipment for the fumigant that is used if remote detection equipment is not used, tests the space that is fumigated and determines if there is any danger to the health and safety of any person, including a danger from fumigant that may be retained in bagged, baled, or other absorbent cargo;

(2) Notify the person in charge of the vessel of this determination;  and

(3) If it is determined that there is a danger: