ALCOAST 216/26 - JUL 2026 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DATA PLATE VERIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR WEIGHT AND MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

R 131605Z JUL 26  MID120041380538U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 216/26
SSIC 11260
SUBJ: SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DATA PLATE VERIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR WEIGHT AND MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
A. U.S. COAST GUARD SUPPORT EQUIPMENT - WEIGHT AND MATERIAL
HANDLING PROGRAM POLICY, COMDTINST 11260.1
B. 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(3)
C. 29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5)
1. IAW REFs (B) and (C), all Coast Guard owned weight handling and
material handling equipment (W/MHE) shall be inspected to verify the
asset has an accurate manufacturer's data plate permanently affixed
and legible. Discrepancies identified with manufacturer's data
plates will be reported to the Support Equipment Product Line (SEPL)
via a Technical and Equipment Authorization Request (TEAR).
2. IAW REFs (A) and (C), all Coast Guard owned W/MHE shall be
inspected to verify the asset has accurate and visible exterior
markings. Clear asset markings ensure riggers, signalpersons,
safety supervisors, and bystanders have awareness of the asset's
capability. Markings may be painted, stenciled, or affixed by
other means that clearly mark the exterior. Vinyl adhesive or
retroreflective tape/stickers are authorized.
3. The markings must be applied on both sides of the asset in
three-inch black block letters on a yellow background. They may
be applied on one large background, or separately in alternating
locations on the same side of the asset in the most conspicuous
area.
4. If these instructions cannot be followed due to constraints
imposed by the size of available space, or other limiting
characteristics of the support equipment, a waiver shall be
requested via the SEPL using the TEAR process at:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TEAR

Numbers shall be one inch or larger. The background size shall be
six inches in height by nine inches in width, or larger. Smaller
sizes are not authorized.
5. The markings must include:
    a. Working Load Limit (WLL)
    b. Vehicle Weight (VW)
    c. Date of the last Safety Inspection Date (SID).
6. For specific guidance and sample diagrams for verifying data
plates and placement of these markings, visit:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg4/cmo/Submission/Forms/
AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Fcg4%2Fcmo%2FSubmission%2FSE%20Data
%20and%20Marking%20Guide%5Fwith%20Scissor%20lift%20additions%5
F12312023%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2Fcg4%2Fcmo%2FSubmission

7. Units will continue to report support equipment discrepancies
and requests for maintenance, parts, or replacement assistance
using the TEAR posted on the Support Equipment Program
SharePoint Page:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TEAR

8. POC: Support Equipment Product Line Manager, Mr. Joe Sump:
Joseph.G.Sump@uscg.mil or CG Support Equipment Program Manager
(CG-DCS-41), Ms. Jen Ozley: Jennifer.D.Ozley@uscg.mil.
9. James L. Knight, SES, Deputy Commandant for Systems,
Executive Director (CG-DCS-XD), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.