Ive looked at the DOT regulations and they seem very complex. What is their basic structure?
Understanding the organization of the regulations contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is important in using those regulations. The organization may seem as complex as the text itself but there is a method to the madness. The organization is as follows: Title 49 Transportation Subtitle B Other Regulations Relating to Transportation Chapter I Research and Special Programs Administration Subchapter C Hazardous Materials Regulations Parts 171-177 Individual Topics Subparts Assigned by a letter, example Subpart D Sections Assigned by a number, example Section 101 Paragraph Assigned by a lower case letter in connection with section, example 101(a) Subparagraph Assigned by a number in connection with paragraph, example 101(a)(2) Although this system appears to be cumbersome, the divisions are simply a step-by-step procedure. As an example, if the regulations state that a particular material is not subject to the regulations of this subchapter (meaning Subchapter C), it means the
