14 C.F.R. § 31.51 Ballast.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
Each captive gas balloon must have a means for the safe storage and controlled release of ballast. The ballast must consist of material that, if released during flight, is not hazardous to persons on the ground.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 31—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: MANNED FREE BALLOONS
Subpart D—Design Construction
§ 31.51 Ballast.