# Purpose and scope.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 178.800  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

This subpart prescribes certain testing requirements for IBCs identified in subpart N of this part.

[Amdt. 178-103, 59 FR 38074, July 26, 1994, as amended by 66 FR 45386, Aug. 28, 2001]

## Document text

This subpart prescribes certain testing requirements for IBCs identified in subpart N of this part.

[Amdt. 178-103, 59 FR 38074, July 26, 1994, as amended by 66 FR 45386, Aug. 28, 2001]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.800>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `94b710c184e50f0d3a6c5b05a4adae6056c68b7007b5a54b6e1f54706224b749`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:20.151Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T18:05:23.682Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-178-800`

### Source metadata

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  "part": "178",
  "section": "178.800",
  "subpart": "Subpart O—Testing of IBCs",
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```