---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 176.96"
title: "49"
number: "176.96"
heading: "Materials of construction."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/176.96"
---

# §176.96. Materials of construction.


Barges used to transport hazardous materials must be constructed of steel.


## Notes

### Amendments

[Amdt. 176-30, 55 FR 52695, Dec. 21, 1990]

### Source

Source: Amdt. 176-8, 44 FR 23228, Apr. 19, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: Amdt. 176-1, 41 FR 16110, Apr. 15, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[Amdt. 176-30, 55 FR 52695, Dec. 21, 1990]