---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 160.176-7"
title: "46"
number: "160.176-7"
heading: "Independent laboratories."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/160.176-7"
---

# §160.176-7. Independent laboratories.


A list of independent laboratories which have been accepted by the Commandant for conducting or supervising the following tests and inspections required by this subpart, may be obtained from the Commandant:

- (a) **Approval tests.**
- (b) **Production tests and inspections.**
- (c) **Inspection of approved servicing facilities.**
- (d) Testing of materials for the purpose of making the certification required by [§ 160.176-8(a)(3)](/cfr/46/160.176-8.md?p=a-3) of this part.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 78-174b, 54 FR 50320, Dec. 5, 1989, unless otherwise noted.

### 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.