# 46 C.F.R. § 159.005-1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 159.005-1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 159: APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS / Subpart 159.005: Subpart 159.005—Approval Procedures / § 159.005-1: § 159.005-1   Purpose.

## Text

(a) This subpart contains the procedures by which the Coast Guard approves equipment and materials under other subparts of this subchapter that require—
(1) Preapproval inspections and tests by an independent laboratory;
(2) Preapproval inspections and tests by the manufacturer; or
(3) No preapproval inspections or tests.
(b) [Reserved]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-1 (2026) § 159.005-1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_1.md)
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