46 CFR § 119.458 - Portable fuel systems.

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title: "46 CFR § 119.458 - Portable fuel systems."
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section_number: "119.458"
section_name: "Portable fuel systems."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "K"
subchapter_name: "SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS"
part_number: "119"
part_name: "MACHINERY INSTALLATION"
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regulatory_source: "CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted."
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# 119.458 Portable fuel systems.

(a) Portable fuel systems, including portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories, are prohibited except where used for portable dewatering pumps or outboard motor installations.

(b) The design, construction and stowage of portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories must meet the requirements of ABYC H-25, “Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems for Flammable Liquids,” or other standard specified by the Commandant.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997]