Where can the U.S. regulations for the...

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• Title 46 vs. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and which one deals specifically with hazardous materials transportation • Part 176 – Carriage by Vessel in the hazardous materials regulations • The section numbers in Part 176 that deal with preparation and stowage of cargo spaces/holds before loading hazardous materials

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• First decide which CFR Title is normally used for hazardous materials transportation requirements, especially by vessel: Title 46 (Shipping) or Title 49 (Transportation)? • Within that Title, think about whether the rules for preparing cargo holds would be closer to general inspection rules or specific hazardous materials carriage rules. • Look at the pattern of section numbers around 176.57–176.63 and think: which one is more likely to describe preparation of cargo spaces before loading, versus other topics like general conditions or segregation?

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• Confirm which Title (46 or 49) is used for Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for all modes of transportation, including vessel. • Verify that Part 176 is labeled "Carriage by vessel" and that it contains sections on preparation of cargo spaces/holds. • Check the section heading around 176.58 and 176.63 to see which one specifically mentions preparation of cargo holds or spaces before loading hazardous materials.

Where can the U.S. regulations for the preparation of cargo holds prior to loading hazardous material be found?

46 CFR 176.58

49 CFR 176.63

49 CFR 176.58

46 CFR 176.57

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