[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR146.15]

[Page 156]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 146--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart A--OCS Facilities
 
Sec. 146.15  Maintenance of emergency equipment.

    (a) The emergency equipment provided, regardless of whether or not 
required by this subchapter, shall be maintained in good condition at 
all times. Good operating practices require replacement of expended 
equipment, as well as periodic renewal of those items which have a 
limited period of effectiveness.
    (b) Each personal flotation device light that has a non-replaceable 
power source must be replaced on or before the expiration date of the 
power source.
    (c) Each replaceable power source for a personal flotation device 
light must be replaced on or before its expiration date and the light 
must be replaced when it is no longer serviceable.