(a)  With the exception of the sections listed in subsection (b) of this section, Title 49, United States Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171, 172, 173, 176, 177, and 178 of Chapter 1, subchapter C-Hazardous Materials Regulations, are officially adopted by the department by reference for applicability to this subchapter.     
      (b)  The following sections of Title 49, Chapter 1, subchapter C are not adopted:      
        (1)  §171.11;       
        (2)  §173.10;       
        (3)  §173.27;       
        (4)  §173.31;       
        (5)  §173.314;       
        (6)  §173.319;       
        (7)  §176, Subpart F; and       
        (8)  §177.810.       
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §29.43 adopted to be effective November 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 10145