46 C.F.R. § 164.019-3 Definitions.
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Acceptance means certification by the Coast Guard that a component is suitable for use in the manufacture of Coast Guard-approved PFDs. Commandant means the Chief of the Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard. Address: Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St. SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001. Telephone: 202–267–1444. Component manufacturer means either a component manufacturer or supplier seeking acceptance of a component, or a component manufacturer or supplier who has obtained acceptance of a component. Inspector means a Coast Guard marine inspector, authorized representative of the Coast Guard, or a recognized laboratory representative. Non-standard component means a PFD component which is equivalent in performance to a standard component. PFD Type means the performance type designation as indicated in 33 CFR part 175 and this subchapter. Standard component means a PFD component which complies in all respects with the material, construction, and performance requirements of a subpart of this part or part 160 of this chapter. Use Code means an alphanumeric code assigned by the Commandant (G-MSE) to a PFD component to designate the PFD Type(s) in which it may be used. Assigned Use Codes are listed in table 164.019–3. [CGD 84–068, 58 FR 29494, May 20, 1993, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]
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PART 164—MATERIALS
Subpart 164.019—Personal Flotation Device Components
§ 164.019-3 Definitions.
Table 164.019-3------------------------------------------------------------------------ Use code PFD type acceptable for use------------------------------------------------------------------------1................................ I, II, and III.2................................ II and III.3................................ III.4B............................... IV (all Ring Buoys).4BC.............................. IV (Buoyant Cushions).4RB.............................. IV (Recreational Ring Buoys only).5................................ Wearable Type V (intended use must be specified).5H............................... V (Hybrid).5R............................... V (Recreational Style).5SB.............................. V (Sailboard vests).5WV.............................. V (Work vests).6................................ Special, limited, or restricted use.Suffix A......................... Adult only.Suffix C......................... Child only.------------------------------------------------------------------------
