The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1970 - Administrative law
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

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Page 936 - Title 6 — [Reserved! Chap. SUBTITLE A — Office of the Secretary of Agriculture SUBTITLE B — Regulations Relating to Agriculture I Consumer and Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices) , Department of Agriculture II...
Page 108 - Is defined as any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, ie, with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, unless such compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified in Parts 170-189 of this chapter.
Page 936 - Corporation, Department of Agriculture VI Soil Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture VII Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (Agricultural Adjustment) , Department of Agriculture VIII Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (Sugar), Department of Agriculture IX Consumer and Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department of Agriculture X...
Page 11 - The regulations of this part shall not apply to any vessel subject to the provisions of RS 4417a, as amended, which is constructed or converted for the principal purpose of carrying Inflammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk in its own tanks, except such vessel shall be subject to the provisions of RS 4472. as amended, with respect to explosives prohibited to be transported, stored, or stowed on board any vessel. (c) Regulations with respect to explosives prohibited by subsection 3, of RS 4472,...
Page 158 - Containers must not be entirely filled. Sufficient Interior space must be left vacant to prevent leakage or distortion of containers due to the expansion of the contents from increase of temperature during transit. Each outside container shall be plainly marked "Propel lant Explosives (Liquid) Class B." No label required No label required. Stowage— magazine or: "On deck under cover.'* "Tween decks readily accessible.
Page 10 - Whoever shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of RS 4472, as : amended, or any of the regulations established thereunder shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation. In the case of any such violation on the part of the owner, charterer, agent, master, or person In charge of the vessel, such vessel shall be liable for the penalty and may be seized and proceeded against by way of libel In the district court of the United States In any district in which such vessel...
Page 628 - Poisonous gases or liquids of such nature that a very small amount of the gas, or vapor of the liquid, mixed with air is dangerous to life.
Page 344 - Solid, flammable means a solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive as defined in §1910.109(a), that is liable to cause fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be Ignited readily and when ignited burns so vigorously and persistently as to create a serious hazard.
Page 740 - USC 391a require that combustible liquids in bulk, when transported or stowed on board any vessel shall be regulated in order to secure effective provision against the hazards of life and property created by the vessels to which this section applies. The provisions of this law are not applicable to combustible liquids that are transported or stowed In barrels, drums, or other packages on board cargo vessels.

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