# 46 CFR § 164.003-5: Procedure for approval

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-5

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 164.003-5
- **Heading:** Procedure for approval
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER Q—EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL > PART 164—MATERIALS > Subpart 164.003—Kapok, Processed

## Text

(a) Processed kapok is not subject to formal approval, but will be accepted by the inspector on the basis of this subpart for use in the manufacture of lifesaving equipment utilizing it.
(b) [Reserved]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 164.003-1 § 164.003-1 Applicable specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.003-2 § 164.003-2 Grades.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.003-3 § 164.003-3 Material and workmanship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.003-4 § 164.003-4 Inspections and tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-4.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.003-5 § 164.003-5 Procedure for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.003-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-1 § 164.006-1 Applicable specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-2 § 164.006-2 Grades.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-3 § 164.006-3 Construction, materials, and workmanship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-4 § 164.006-4 Inspection and testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-4.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-5 § 164.006-5 Procedure for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.006-6 § 164.006-6 Alternative materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.006-6.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.007-1 § 164.007-1 Applicable specification and referenced material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.007-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.007-2 § 164.007-2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.007-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 164.007-3 § 164.007-3 Conditions of approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-164.007-3.md)

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