46 CFR § 159.003-3 - Acceptance of foreign approvals under a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).

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# 159.003-3 Acceptance of foreign approvals under a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).

A Coast Guard approval issued by a foreign authority in accordance with the provisions of an effective MRA is acceptable for any application where the regulations in this chapter require Coast Guard approval.