46 CFR 64.1 - Purpose.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 64.1 - Purpose.

This part contains the requirements for—

(a) Design, construction, repair, alteration, and marking of marine portable tanks (MPTs) authorized by this chapter to be carried on inspected vessels;

(b) Periodic inspections and tests of MPTs; and

(c) Design and construction of cargo-handling systems for MPTs and other portable tanks authorized under subparts 98.30 and 98.33 of this chapter.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37409, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3

source: CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22950, June 25, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 64.1