# 40 C.F.R. § 59.605 (2026): What portable fuel containers are excluded from this subpart's requirements?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 59.605 (2026)
- **Heading:** What portable fuel containers are excluded from this subpart's requirements?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 59 / Subpart F / § 59.605: § 59.605   What portable fuel containers are excluded from this subpart's requirements?

## Text

This section describes exclusions that apply to certain portable fuel containers. The prohibitions and requirements of this subpart do not apply for containers excluded under this section. Exclusions under this section are based on inherent characteristics of the containers. See § 59.660 for exemptions that apply based on special circumstances. (a) Containers approved as safety cans consistent with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.150 through 1926.152 are excluded. Such cans generally have a flash-arresting screens, spring-closing lids and spout covers and have been approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. or Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Federal agencies such as Bureau of Mines, or U.S. Coast Guard. (b) Containers with a nominal capacity of less than 0.25 gallons or more than 10.0 gallons are excluded. (c) Containers designed and marketed solely to deliver fuel directly to nonroad engines during engine operation, such as containers with a connection for a fuel line and a reserve fuel area, are considered to be nonroad fuel tanks, and are thus excluded.

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