46 CFR 97.12-1
§ 97.12-1 Definition of a bulk solid cargo.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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(a) A bulk solid cargo—
(1) Consists of particles, granules, or larger pieces of material generally uniform in composition;
(2) Is not grain; and
(3) Is loaded directly into a vessel's cargo space with no intermediate form of containment.
(b) Additional requirements for bulk solid materials needing special handling are contained in Part 148 of this chapter.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.