[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR176.54]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

   CHAPTER I--PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY 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]