§153.981. Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.
46 C.F.R. § 153.981
The person in charge of cargo transfer shall ensure that the amount of cargo in a tank does not exceed the tank's capacity at any ambient temperature between −18 °C (approx. 0 °F) and 46 °C (approx. 115 °F).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
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
Source: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.