# Prohibition of dump scows.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 176.97  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

Dump scows are barges having cargo carrying compartments of the hopper type and fitted with a bottom dump or a side dump. This type of barge is prohibited from the carriage of any class of hazardous material.

## Document text

Dump scows are barges having cargo carrying compartments of the hopper type and fitted with a bottom dump or a side dump. This type of barge is prohibited from the carriage of any class of hazardous material.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-176.97>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `570f8bed5fdd09620f28d623b2ab1d330a7bd318b2e43e46cf2a0e956a699b83`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:14.489Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T10:13:00.212Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-176-97`

### Source metadata

```json
{
  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "176",
  "section": "176.97",
  "subpart": "Subpart F—Special Requirements for Barges",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```