46 C.F.R. § 161.013-11 Prototype test.
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(a) Each manufacturer must test a prototype light identical to the lights to be certified prior to the labeling required by §161.013–13. (b) If the prototype light fails to meet any of the general performance requirements of §161.013–3 the lights must not be certified under this subpart. (c) Each manufacturer must: (1) Forward the test results within 30 days to the Commandant (G-MSE), U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001; and (2) Retain records of the test results for at least 5 years, or as long as the light is manufactured and certified, whichever is longer. [CGD 76–183a, 44 FR 73054, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]
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PART 161—ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Subpart 161.013—Electric Distress Light for Boats
§ 161.013-11 Prototype test.