46 CFR 159.005-1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 159.005-1 - Purpose.

(a) This subpart contains the procedures by which the Coast Guard approves equipment and materials under other subparts of this subchapter that require—

(1) Preapproval inspections and tests by an independent laboratory;

(2) Preapproval inspections and tests by the manufacturer; or

(3) No preapproval inspections or tests.

(b) [Reserved]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; Section 159.001-9 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

source: CGD 76-048, 44 FR 73043, Dec. 17, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 159.005-1