# Purpose and scope.

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** 49 CFR 178.800
- **title:** Purpose and scope.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 2026-08-18
- **summary:** 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]
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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]
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