C.F.R. » Title 49 » CHAPTER I—PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › SUBCHAPTER C—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS › PART 176—CARRIAGE BY VESSEL › Subpart B—General Operating Requirements

49 C.F.R. § 176.54

Repairs involving welding, burning, and power-actuated tools and appliances

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(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 126.30; 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; 75 FR 53597, Sept. 1, 2010]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2009–2009 · leading case: Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. v. Shippers Stevedoring Co., 662 F. Supp. 2d 623 (S.D. Tex. 2009).
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Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. v. Shippers Stevedoring Co., 662 F. Supp. 2d 623 (S.D. Tex. 2009). · cites it 3× “54, Section 10 incorporates 49 C.F.R. § 176.54 and 33 C.F.R. § 126.15 (c), which incorporate by reference NFPA 51B.”
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