In this part hazardous material means a liquid material or substance that is—

(a) Flammable or combustible;

(b) Designated a hazardous substance under section 311(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); or

(c) Designated a hazardous material under 49 U.S.C. 5103.

Note: The Environmental Protection Agency designates hazardous substances in 40 CFR Table 116.4A. The Coast Guard designates hazardous materials that are transported as bulk liquids by water in §153.40.

[CGD 81-101, 52 FR 7777, Mar. 12, 1987, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51209, Sept. 30, 1997]


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