Current textIn force on June 1, 2015Source: annual CFR editions 1996–2016

§ 397.61 Purpose and scope.

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

govinfo, 2014 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 397.61 — Purpose and scope.. Text in force on June 1, 2015. This wording effective October 1, 1996 to present. Source: govinfo, 2014 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2014-title49-vol5/CFR-2014-title49-vol5-sec397-61. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/397.61?asof=2015-06-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

This subpart contains routing requirements and procedures that States and Indian tribes are required to follow if they establish, maintain, or enforce routing designations over which a non-radioactive hazardous material (NRHM) in a quantity which requires placarding may or may not be transported by a motor vehicle. It also provides regulations for motor carriers transporting placarded or marked NRHM and procedures for dispute resolutions regarding NRHM routing designations.

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996 → presentannual editions 1996–2016viewing

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