[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR2.75-15]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 2_VESSEL INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart 2.75_Approvals of Safety Equipment, Materials and Installations, 
              and Qualifications for Construction Personnel
 
Sec. 2.75-15  Requirements and tests.

    (a) Approved items described in certificates of approval are usually 
required to meet specific requirements and/or tests, prior to obtaining 
the approval. Additional factory tests to determine that proper 
uniformity and quality controls are followed during

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the manufacture of the specific items may be required. These 
requirements governing the manufacturer in particular are set forth in 
the regulations in this chapter or in specifications, copies of which 
may be obtained from the Commandant (G-MSE). If the requirements are 
met, a certificate of approval will be issued.
    (b) When the specific item described in an application, together 
with accompanying drawings, plans, etc., does not meet applicable 
requirements or fails to meet specified tests, the applicant will be 
notified accordingly. The Coast Guard may suggest changes in order for 
the item to qualify and permit the issuance of an approval.
    (c) For items not covered by specification requirements in parts 160 
to 164, inclusive (subchapter Q--Specifications) of this chapter, the 
requirements in the navigation and vessel inspection laws, and 
applicable regulations in this chapter or in 33 CFR chapter I apply and 
shall be met before approvals may be issued.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 
FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-
072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 
1996]