46 CFR 153.981 - Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart C [§ 153.900 - § 153.1504]

§ 153.981 - Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.

The person in charge of cargo transfer shall ensure that the amount of cargo in a tank does not exceed the tank's capacity at any ambient temperature between −18 °C (approx. 0 °F) and 46 °C (approx. 115 °F).

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b)

source: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 153.981