1. Regulations
  2. title 49
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 178
  5. subpart R
  6. § 178.1000

View all text of Subpart R [§ 178.1000 - § 178.1020]

§ 178.1000 - Purpose and scope.

(a) This subpart prescribes requirements for Flexible Bulk Containers (FBCs) intended for the transportation of hazardous materials. FBC standards in this subpart are based on the UN Model Regulations.

(b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter.

AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

CITE AS: 49 CFR 178.1000