[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR176.54]

[Page 692]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
 CHAPTER I--RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
                             TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 176_CARRIAGE BY VESSEL--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B_General Operating Requirements
 
Sec.  176.54  Repairs involving welding, burning, and power-actuated tools 
and appliances.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, repairs or 
work involving welding or burning, or the use of power-actuated tools or 
appliances which may produce intense heat may not be undertaken on any 
vessel having on board explosives or other hazardous materials as cargo.
    (b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply if:
    (1) The repairs or work are approved by the COTP under 33 CFR 
126.15(c); or
    (2) Emergency repairs to the vessel's main propelling or boiler 
plant or auxiliaries are necessary for the safety of the vessel. If such 
repairs are performed, the master of the vessel must immediately notify 
the nearest COTP.

[Amdt. 176-1, 41 FR 16110, Apr. 15, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 176-30, 55 
FR 52689, Dec. 21, 1990]