§188.01-1. Purpose of regulations.
46 C.F.R. § 188.01-1
The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels designated in accordance with § 3.10-1 of this title and subject to Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of law.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]
Authority
Authority: 6 U.S.C. 2103, 2113, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277, sec. 1-105; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]