Below is a list of all items with requested action for the CG during this first round of correspondence.
1. Method for work
1.1. Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the C.G. is set out in annex 3 of DSC 4/14.
ANNEX 3
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CORRESPONDENCE GROUP
ON EVALUATION OF THE LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL
OF SOLID BULK CARGOES
The group should:
.1 investigate the information on the detail of the scope of the application of the requirements for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy;
.2 look for comparatively fine granular materials which are transported in bulk regardless of moisture content and comparatively coarse granular materials which are subject to the requirements for liquefaction materials;
.3 submit a progress report to the outcome of its intersessional work to DSC 5 and request to be allowed to work during the next intersessional period;
.4 subject to approval for the continuation of its work, conduct the liquefaction potential test for materials suitable for the evaluation of the test; and
.5 subject to approval for the continuation of its work, submit a final report of the outcome of its work to DSC 6.
Action requested: C.G. members are invited to take note the T.O.R.
1.2. Timeline
Enclosure (2) of this correspondence circular gives the tentative (most optimistic) timeline for covering specific items within the correspondence group. The timeline will be finalized in the next round of correspondence based on your comments. I should submit a progress report to the head office of our ministry until the end of October, preferably middle of October.
Action requested: CG members are invited to examine the timeline (especially with regard to items where they have particular concern and comments) and plan their schedules appropriately.
1.3. Method for correspondence
If possible, I would like to send all circular letters by means of E-mail with document files of Microsoft Word 95 (Word Processing Software). The document files of Microsoft Word 97 are also acceptable for me except specially formatted substance such as figures.
Action requested: CG members are invited to comment on above method for correspondence.
2. Investigation on the scope of the application of the requirements for liquefaction materials
2.1. Cargoes for which the requirements are applied in Japan
In Japan, twenty one general names of cargoes are listed for determining the scope of the application of the requirements under the condition that the requirements are applied only for the cargoes which may liquefy during the voyage. The list covers all cargoes listed in Appendix A of the BC Code. Furthermore, it is expressly provided that the requirements are applied for (granulated) slags when they may liquefy during the voyage.
Action requested: C.G. members are invited to take note the above issue.
2.2. National legislation of your country
Action requested: C.G. members are invited to explain about your national legislation on the scope of the application of the requirements for cargoes which may liquefy. Examples of the answer are as follows:
(A) Just using the words "concentrates of other cargoes which may liquefy" as regulation 6/VI of SOLAS.
(B) Using the words "concentrates of other cargoes which may liquefy" and referring to the appendix A of the BC Code or the same list of cargoes.
2.3. Method of judgment of the application of the requirements
Japan has developed the procedure for judging the application of the requirements as proposed to the sub-committee. (DSC 2/12/1 and DSC 4/5/5)
In the C.G., we would like to investigate the methods for judging the application, broadly.
Action requested: C.G. members are invited to explain about the method for judging the application of the requirements in your country. Examples of the answer are as follows:
