§160.055-23. Procedure for approval of design or material change.
46 C.F.R. § 160.055-23
The manufacturer must submit any proposed changes in design, material, or construction to [email protected] for approval before changing life preserver production methods.
Only the Commandant or a designated representative may make determinations of equivalence of design, construction, and materials.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97391, Dec. 6, 2024]
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Amendments
[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97391, Dec. 6, 2024]