# a-4 Duties of inspector.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 178.33a-4  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(a) To inspect material and completed containers and witness tests, and to reject defective materials or containers.

(b) [Reserved]

[Order 71, 31 FR 9074, July 1, 1966. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967]

## Document text

(a) To inspect material and completed containers and witness tests, and to reject defective materials or containers.

(b) [Reserved]

[Order 71, 31 FR 9074, July 1, 1966. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.33a-4>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `6d8e2e22432f26c426cb337d3701ce80ad0d7dabc91833da38e7b05063d3fe24`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:20.151Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T22:33:26.460Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-178-33a-4`

### Source metadata

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