46 CFR 98.30-2: Incorporation by reference of IMDG Code

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section incorporates certain material by reference into this subpart. It lists the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, sections approved for 46 CFR 98.30-3 and 98.30-5. It also says where the material can be inspected.

Applies toThis section applies to the material incorporated by reference into this subpart.

What it says

  1. The Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register, and the material must be available to the public, before the Coast Guard can enforce any edition other than the one specified in this section.

    46 CFR 98.30-2(a)“To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public.”

  2. All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), in Washington, DC.

    46 CFR 98.30-2(a)“All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126”

  3. The material is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

    46 CFR 98.30-2(a)“It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).”

  4. Section 4.2.0.1 of the IMDG Code, 2012 Edition, is incorporated by reference and approved for § 98.30-3.

    46 CFR 98.30-2(b)(1)“International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, Section: 4.2.0.1, IBR approved for § 98.30-3.”

  5. Sections 6.7.2 through 6.7.2.20.3 of the IMDG Code, 2012 Edition, are incorporated by reference and approved for § 98.30-5.

    46 CFR 98.30-2(b)(2)“International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, Section: 6.7.2 through 6.7.2.20.3, IBR approved for § 98.30-5.”

Common questions

Which edition of the IMDG Code does 46 CFR 98.30-2 incorporate?

It incorporates the 2012 Edition of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, for the sections listed in paragraph (b).

“International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, Section: 4.2.0.1, IBR approved for § 98.30-3.”

What must happen before the Coast Guard enforces a different edition of incorporated material?

The Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register. The material must also be available to the public.

“To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public.”

Where can I inspect the incorporated material?

You can inspect it at the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) in Washington, DC. It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

“It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).”

The text of 46 CFR 98.30-2

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Incorporation by Reference

(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, and is available from the sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

(b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, (Phone (44 020 7735 7611); Web site: http://www.imo.org.)

(1) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, Section: 4.2.0.1, IBR approved for § 98.30-3.

(2) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 Edition, Section: 6.7.2 through 6.7.2.20.3, IBR approved for § 98.30-5.

Sections it refers to

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