CFR /  Title 46  /  Part 97  /  Sec. 97.12-1 Definition of a bulk solid cargo.

(a) A bulk solid cargo--

(1) Consists of particles, granules, or larger pieces of material generally uniform in composition;

(2) Is not grain; and

(3) Is loaded directly into a vessel's cargo space with no intermediate form of containment.

(b) Additional requirements for bulk solid materials needing special handling are contained in Part 148 of this chapter.