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Lifejacket Approval Harmonization
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on December 6, 2024. It took effect on January 6, 2025.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard amends the approval requirements and follow-up program requirements for lifejackets by incorporating new standards to replace existing legacy standards. The Coast Guard further amends lifejacket and personal flotation device (PFD) carriage requirements to allow for the use of equipment approved to the new standards and removes obsolete equipment approval requirements. The amendments streamline the process for the approval of PFDs and allow manufacturers the opportunity to produce innovative equipment that complies with standards in both Canada and the United States. Manufacturing firms also stand to benefit through a reduced production-inspections burden.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-28264
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- December 6, 2024
- Takes effect
- January 6, 2025
- Dates
- Effective dates: This final rule is effective January 6, 2025. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 6, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCG-2022-0120
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AC62
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 181; 46 CFR 25; 46 CFR 28; 46 CFR 108; 46 CFR 117; 46 CFR 133; 46 CFR 141; 46 CFR 160; 46 CFR 169; 46 CFR 180; 46 CFR 199
- Topics
- Alaska; Cargo vessels; Fire prevention; Fishing vessels; Incorporation by reference; Labeling; Marine safety; Occupational safety and health; Oil and gas exploration; Passenger vessels; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Schools; Seamen; Towing vessels; Vessels
- Pages
- 47
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