46 C.F.R. § 160.176-6
Procedure for approval of design or material revision.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 160.176-6 (2026)
(a) Each change in design, material, or construction must be approved by the Commandant before being used in lifejacket production.
(b) Determinations of equivalence of design, construction, and materials may only be made by the Commandant.