[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 9CFR91.29]

[Page 323]
 
                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
 
  CHAPTER I--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 91--INSPECTION AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK FOR EXPORTATION--Table of Contents
 
           Subpart D--Inspection of Vessels and Accommodations
 
Sec. 91.29  Hatches.

    (a) Animals may be placed on hatches on exposed decks on an ocean 
vessel if the pens or stalls are securely lashed down.
    (b) Animals may be placed on hatches on underdecks on an ocean 
vessel provided the height requirements of Sec. 91.25 (e) and (f) are 
met and sufficient space shall be left clear on such hatches for 
passageway across ship.
    (c) On all hatches on which animals are carried and under which hay 
and feed or animals are stowed, sufficient space shall be left clear for 
the proper removal and handling of such hay and feed and animal 
carcasses. Such hatches shall be watertight.

[42 FR 28990, June 7, 1977. Redesignated at 45 FR 86413, Dec. 31, 1980]