1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i4
  4. part 153
  5. subpart B
  6. subjgrp 38
  7. § 153.559

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§ 153.559 - Special requirements for nitric acid (less than 70 percent).

A containment system that carries nitric acid (less than 70 percent) must be of stainless steel that resists corrosion by nitric acid.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b).

SOURCE: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 153.559