46 CFR 38.01-1 - Scope of regulations

Regulations last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: May 14, 2024

View all text of Subpart 38.01 [§ 38.01-1 - § 38.01-5]

§ 38.01-1 - Scope of regulations—TB/ALL.

(a) The regulations in this part contain requirements for the transportation of liquefied or compressed gases, whose primary hazard is one of flammability.

(b) The transportation on deck of liquefied flammable gases in portable cylinders and tanks and the transportation of empty cylinders and portable tanks previously used shall be in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR parts 171-179. The transportation of such containers under deck shall be in accordance with the requirements of § 38.01-2.

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGD 86-033, 53 FR 36024, Sept. 16, 1988]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703; 49 U.S.C. 5101,5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 38.01-1