(a) The National Cargo Bureau is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in administering the provisions of this part by—
- (1) Inspecting vessels for suitability for loading solid materials in bulk;
- (2) Examining stowage of solid materials loaded in bulk on board vessels;
- (3) Making recommendations on stowage requirements applicable to the transportation of solid materials in bulk; and
- (4) Issuing certificates of loading that verify stowage of the solid material in bulk meets requirements of this part.
- (b) Certificates of loading from the National Cargo Bureau are accepted as evidence of compliance with bulk solid transport regulations.