46 CFR 4.03-35 - Nuclear vessel.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Nov 24, 2025

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§ 4.03-35 - Nuclear vessel.

The term nuclear vessel means any vessel in which power for propulsion, or for any other purpose, is derived from nuclear energy; or any vessel handling or processing substantial amounts of radioactive material other than as cargo.

[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47534, Dec. 14, 1987]

authority: 14 U.S.C. 102; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103,2303A,2306,6101,6301,6305,70034; 50 U.S.C. 198; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Subpart 4.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 1131(a)(1)(E)

source: CGD 74-119, 39 FR 33317, Sept. 17, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 4.03-35