46 CFR 162.161-9
§ 162.161-9 Procedure for approval.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 162.161-9, § 162.161-9 Procedure for approval, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/229755
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(a) Preapproval review is required as detailed in 46 CFR 159.005-5 and 159.005-7.
(b) Applications for approval must be submitted in accordance with 46 CFR 159.005-9 through 159.005-12 to the Commandant (CG-5214). In addition to the listed requirements:
(1) Evidence must be shown that an acceptable follow-up factory inspection program is in place in each factory location. This could be demonstrated by providing an original copy of the contract for a follow-up program between the manufacturer and the independent laboratory. The follow-up program must include provisions that prohibit changes to the approved equipment without review and approval by the independent laboratory.
(2) Two design, installation, operation and maintenance manuals must be submitted.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.