8.2 Cargo Tank Regulations

Throughout the Federal hazmat regulations there are specifications on the manufacture, repair, testing, inspection, and operation of cargo tanks. The following regulations detail requirements for cargo tanks:

• Registration (49 CFR 107, Subpart F).
• Specifications (49 CFR 178, Subpart J).
• Maintenance (49 CFR 180, Subpart E).
• Operation (49 CFR 177).

The most common cargo tank facility regulation violations include failure to:

• Train hazmat employees as required.
• Include all required information on inspection reports.
• Mark test date on cargo tank.
• Perform visual inspections as required.

See FMCSA’s Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations for all common violations.