49 CFR 178.1 - Purpose and scope.

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Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Mar 20, 2025

View all text of Part 178 [§ 178.1 - § 178.1070]

§ 178.1 - Purpose and scope.

This part prescribes the manufacturing and testing specifications for packaging and containers used for the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce.

[Amdt. 178-40, 42 FR 2689, Jan. 13, 1977. Redesignated by Amdt. 178-97, 55 FR 52715, Dec. 21, 1990]

authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97

cite as: 49 CFR 178.1