46 CFR 98.30-21 - Inspection prior to transfer.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

View all text of Subpart 98.30 [§ 98.30-1 - § 98.30-39]

§ 98.30-21 - Inspection prior to transfer.

No person may transfer to or from a portable tank or IBC a product with a flashpoint of less than 300 °F unless the person in charge of the transfer determines that—

(a) Each warning signal and sign required in §§ 98.30-33 and 98.30-35 is displayed;

(b) No repair work in the vicinity of any portable tank or IBC is done without permission of the person in charge of the transfer operation; and

(c) Riveting, welding, burning, or a similar operation is not done in the vicinity of a portable tank or IBC unless an inspection by the person in charge of the transfer ensures that the operation can be done safely.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306,3307,3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 98.30-21