46 CFR § 151.03-30 - Hazardous material.

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title: "46 CFR § 151.03-30 - Hazardous material."
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section_number: "151.03-30"
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# 151.03-30 Hazardous material.

In this part *hazardous material* means a liquid material or substance that is—

(a) Flammable or combustible;

(b) Designated a hazardous substance under section 311(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); or

(c) Designated a hazardous material under 49 U.S.C. 5103.

The Environmental Protection Agency designates hazardous substances in 40 CFR Table 116.4A. The Coast Guard designates hazardous materials that are transported as bulk liquids by water in § 153.40.

[CGD 81-101, 52 FR 7777, Mar. 12, 1987, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51209, Sept. 30, 1997]