46 C.F.R. § 160.055-23
Procedure for approval of design or material change.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 160.055-23 (2026)
(a) The manufacturer must submit any proposed changes in design, material, or construction to
typeapproval@uscg.mil
for approval before changing life preserver production methods.
(b) Only the Commandant or a designated representative may make determinations of equivalence of design, construction, and materials.
[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97391, Dec. 6, 2024]