49 CFR 176.1 - Purpose and scope.

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Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

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§ 176.1 - Purpose and scope.

This part prescribes requirements in addition to those contained in parts 171, 172, and 173 of this subchapter to be observed with respect to the transportation of hazardous materials by vessel.

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

source: Amdt. 176-1, 41 FR 16110, Apr. 15, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 176.1