46 CFR 161.011-1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

§ 161.011-1 - Purpose.

This subpart prescribes acceptance requirements for emergency position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRB).

[39 FR 10139, Mar. 18, 1974, as amended by USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76703, Sept. 18, 2024]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703,4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

cite as: 46 CFR 161.011-1