[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 46CFR98.25-5]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 98_SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR 

CERTAIN DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK--Table of Contents

 

                 Subpart 98.25_Anhydrous Ammonia in Bulk

 

Sec.  98.25-5  How anhydrous ammonia may be carried.



    (a) Anhydrous ammonia shall be carried in unfired pressure vessel 

type tanks independent of the structure as detailed in this part, except 

as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section.

    (b) When anhydrous ammonia is to be transported at its boiling 

temperature at or near atmospheric pressure, the Commandant may permit 

the use of alternate methods of storage if it is shown to his 

satisfaction that a degree of safety is obtained consistent with the 

minimum requirements of this subpart.