33 CFR 175.13

§ 175.13 Definitions.

United States · 33 CFR — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Status: effective

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Citation: 33 CFR 175.13, § 175.13 Definitions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/153222
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As used in this subpart: Personal flotation device or PFD means a device that is approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR part 160. Throwable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water. A PFD marked as Type IV or Type V with Type IV performance is considered a throwable PFD. Unless specifically marked otherwise, a wearable PFD is not a throwable PFD. Wearable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A PFD marked as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V with Type (I, II or III) performance is considered a wearable PFD.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.