46 CFR 172.087

§ 172.087 Cargo loading assumptions.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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Citation: 46 CFR 172.087, § 172.087 Cargo loading assumptions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230457
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(a) The calculations required in this subpart must be done for cargo weights and densities up to and including the maximum that is to be endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection in accordance with § 151.04-1(c) of this chapter. (b) For each condition of loading and operation, each cargo tank must be assumed to have its maximum free surface.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.