# Materials of construction.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 176.96  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

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

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

## Document text

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

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

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-176.96>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `2352bda2dd67a8a2577891b135ed5ff95933778888807220058a758c7ade34f1`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:14.489Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T10:46:21.711Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-176-96`

### Source metadata

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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "176",
  "section": "176.96",
  "subpart": "Subpart F—Special Requirements for Barges",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```