[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: 49CFR176.89]



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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 E_Special Requirements for Transport Vehicles Loaded With 

       Hazardous Materials and Transported on Board Ferry Vessels

 

Sec. 176.89  Control of transport vehicles.



    (a) A transport vehicle containing hazardous materials may be 

transported on board a ferry vessel, subject to the following 

conditions:

    (1) The operator or person in charge of the vehicle shall deliver to 

the vessel's representative a copy of the shipping papers and 

certificate required by Sec. Sec. 176.24 and 176.27;

    (2) The vehicle shall be placed at the location indicated by the 

vessel's representative;

    (3) The parking brakes of the vehicle shall be set securely to 

prevent movement;

    (4) The motor of a highway vehicle shall be shut off and not 

restarted until the vessel has completed its voyage and docked;

    (5) All vehicle lights shall be cut off and not relighted until the 

vessel has completed its voyage and docked;

    (6) The operator of a highway vehicle shall remain with the vehicle;

    (7) No repairs or adjustments must be made to the vehicle while it 

is on the vessel;

    (8) No hazardous materials are to be released from the vehicle; and

    (9) Any instructions given by the vessel's representative during the 

voyage, and during ``roll on'' and ``roll off'' operations must be 

observed.

    (b) Smoking by any person in or around a vehicle is prohibited.