46 CFR 161.012-1

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

View all text of Subpart 161.012 [§ 161.012-1 - § 161.012-17]

§ 161.012-1 - Scope.

(a) This subpart prescribes construction and performance requirements, approval and production tests, and procedures for approving personal flotation device lights fitted on Coast Guard approved life preservers,buoyant vests, and other personal flotation devices.

(b) [Reserved]

[CGD 76-028, 44 FR 38785, July 2, 1979, as amended at 79 FR 58286, Sept. 29, 2014]

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 161.012-1