# 46 CFR § 30.01-1: Purpose of regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 30.01-1
- **Heading:** Purpose of regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER D—TANK VESSELS > PART 30—GENERAL PROVISIONS > Subpart 30.01—Administration

## Text

The rules and regulations in this subchapter are prescribed for all tank vessels in accordance with the intent of the various statutes administered by the Coast Guard and to provide for a correct and uniform administration of the vessel inspection requirements applicable to tank vessels. The regulations in this subchapter (parts 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38 and 39) have preemptive effect over state or local regulations in the same fields.
[CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5712, Apr. 12, 1968, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48247, July 22, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 30.01-1 § 30.01-1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-2 § 30.01-2 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-3 § 30.01-3 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-5 § 30.01-5 Application of regulations—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-6 § 30.01-6 Application to vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-6.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-7 § 30.01-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes Routes—TB/OC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-10 § 30.01-10 Application of regulations governing alterations or repairs—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.01-15 § 30.01-15 Effective date of regulations—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.01-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-1 § 30.10-1 Definition of terms—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-2 § 30.10-2 Accommodation space—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-2a § 30.10-2a Anniversary date—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-2a.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-3 § 30.10-3 Approved—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-5 § 30.10-5 Cargo—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 30.10-5a § 30.10-5a Cargo area—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-30.10-5a.md)

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