# 46 C.F.R. § 159.005-3 (2026): Application for preapproval review

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 159.005-3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application for preapproval review
- **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 / § 159.005-3: § 159.005-3   Application for preapproval review.

## Text

(a) Each manufacturer of equipment or material who seeks Coast Guard approval under an applicable subpart must submit an application that meets § 159.005-5 to the Commandant unless—
(1) The subpart contains a list of independent laboratories;
(2) The subpart does not require Coast Guard review prior to testing; and
(3) The manufacturer meets the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) If the applicable subpart contains a list of independent laboratories and does not specifically require preapproval review by the Coast Guard, the manufacturer may have the tests performed by a listed laboratory and submit the report required by § 159.005-11 to the Commandant.

## 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)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-3 (2026) § 159.005-3   Application for preapproval review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-5 (2026) § 159.005-5   Preapproval review: Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-7 (2026) § 159.005-7   Preapproval review: Coast Guard action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-9 (2026) § 159.005-9   Approval inspections and tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-11 (2026) § 159.005-11   Approval inspection or test report: Contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-12 (2026) § 159.005-12   Plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_12.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-13 (2026) § 159.005-13   Equipment or material: Approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_13.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 159.005-15 (2026) § 159.005-15   Approval of equipment or material: Suspensions, withdrawals, and terminations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P159_S159_005_15.md)

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