Current textIn force on Sept. 30, 1998Source: annual CFR editions 1996–2016

§ 397.1 Application of the rules in this part.

Current wording, first on file in the 1996 annual edition.

govinfo, 1996 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 397.1 — Application of the rules in this part.. Text in force on September 30, 1998. This wording effective October 1, 1996 to present. Source: govinfo, 1996 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-1996-title49-vol4/CFR-1996-title49-vol4-sec397-1. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/397.1?asof=1998-09-30, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) The rules in this part apply to each motor carrier engaged in the transportation of hazardous materials by a motor vehicle which must be marked or placarded in accordance with § 177.823 of this title and to—

(1) Each officer or employee of the motor carrier who performs supervisory duties related to the transportation of hazardous materials; and

(2) Each person who operates or who is in charge of a motor vehicle containing hazardous materials.

(b) Each person designated in paragraph (a) of this section must know and obey the rules in this part.

[36 FR 4876, Mar. 13, 1971, as amended at 36 FR 16067, Aug. 19, 1971; 53 FR 18058, May 19, 1988; 60 FR 38749, July 28, 1995]

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996 → presentannual editions 1996–2016viewing
[36 FR 4876, Mar. 13, 1971, as amended at 36 FR 16067, Aug. 19, 1971; 53 FR 18058, May 19, 1988; 60 FR 38749, July 28, 1995]

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