# Purpose and scope.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 178.1000  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(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.

## Document text

(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.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.1000>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `546d81a704ff6f0c0774e431cc302f8af054c294b31cbf93e4904f81515953ef`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:20.151Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T08:11:10.115Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-178-1000`

### Source metadata

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