[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR199.09]

[Page 473-474]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 199--LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 199.09  Equivalents.

    When this part requires a particular fitting, material, or 
lifesaving appliance or arrangement, the Commandant (G-MSE) may accept 
any other fitting, material, or lifesaving appliance or arrangement that 
is at least as effective as that required by this part. The Commandant 
may require engineering evaluations and tests to determine the

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equivalent effectiveness of the substitute fitting, material, or 
lifesaving appliance or arrangement.