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Billing Code - PHMSA - Department of Transportation

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permitted for a period <strong>of</strong> time not to exceed two years from the date <strong>of</strong> manufacture <strong>of</strong><br />

the Flexible Bulk Container.<br />

103. Subpart S is added to part 178 to read as follows:<br />

Subpart S —Testing <strong>of</strong> Flexible Bulk Containers<br />

Sec.<br />

178.1030 Purpose and scope.<br />

178.1035 General requirements.<br />

178.1040 Preparation <strong>of</strong> Flexible Bulk Containers for testing.<br />

178.1045 Drop test.<br />

178.1050 Top lift test.<br />

178.1055 Stacking test.<br />

178.1060 Topple test.<br />

178.1065 Righting test.<br />

178.1070 Tear test.<br />

Subpart S —Testing <strong>of</strong> Flexible Bulk Containers<br />

§ 178.1030 Purpose and scope.<br />

This subpart prescribes certain testing requirements for Flexible Bulk Containers<br />

identified in subpart R <strong>of</strong> this part.<br />

§ 178.1035 General requirements.<br />

(a) General. The test procedures prescribed in this subpart are intended to ensure<br />

that Flexible Bulk Containers containing hazardous materials can withstand normal<br />

conditions <strong>of</strong> transportation. These test procedures are considered minimum<br />

requirements. Each packaging must be manufactured and assembled so as to be capable<br />

<strong>of</strong> successfully passing the prescribed tests and to conform to the requirements <strong>of</strong> §<br />

173.24 <strong>of</strong> this subchapter while in transportation.<br />

(b) Responsibility. The Flexible Bulk Container manufacturer is responsible for<br />

ensuring each Flexible Bulk Containers is capable <strong>of</strong> passing the prescribed tests. To the<br />

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