---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 162.161-9"
title: "46"
number: "162.161-9"
heading: "Procedure for approval."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/162.161-9"
---

# §162.161-9. Procedure for approval.

- (a) Preapproval review is required as detailed in 46 CFR [159.005-5](/cfr/46/159.005-5.md) and [159.005-7](/cfr/46/159.005-7.md).
- (b) Applications for approval must be submitted in accordance with [46 CFR 159.005-9 through 159.005-12](/cfr/46/159.005-9..159.005-12.md) to the Commandant (CG-5214). In addition to the listed requirements:
  - (1) Evidence must be shown that an acceptable follow-up factory inspection program is in place in each factory location. This could be demonstrated by providing an original copy of the contract for a follow-up program between the manufacturer and the independent laboratory. The follow-up program must include provisions that prohibit changes to the approved equipment without review and approval by the independent laboratory.
  - (2) Two design, installation, operation and maintenance manuals must be submitted.

## Notes

### Source

Source: USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33886, June 7, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4104, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.