[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]