{"operation":"document","citation":"49 CFR 178.1000","title":"Purpose and scope.","source_type":"regulation","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"current","official":true,"published_on":null,"effective_on":"2026-08-18","summary":"(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.\n\n(b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-178-1000.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-178-1000.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-178-1000","source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.1000","body":"(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.\n\n(b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter.","truncated":false,"body_characters":276}