46 CFR 154.546 - Excess flow valve: Closing flow.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Feb 03, 2025

§ 154.546 - Excess flow valve: Closing flow.

(a) The rated closing flow of vapor or liquid cargo for an excess flow valve must be specially approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG).

(b) An excess flow valve allowed under § 154.532(b) must close automatically at the rated closing flow.

[CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703,9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 154.546