46 CFR § 160.055-3 - Definitions.

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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 160.055-3 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subpart:

*Commandant* means the Chief of the Lifesaving and Fire Safety Standards Division. Address: Commandant (CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email *[email protected]*.

*First quality workmanship* means construction that is free from any defect materially affecting appearance or serviceability.

*Inspector* means a recognized laboratory representative assigned to perform, supervise, or oversee the duties described in § 160.055-15 or any Coast Guard representative performing duties related to the approval.

*Recognized laboratory* means an independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant in accordance with 46 CFR 159.010, with a valid memorandum of understanding in accordance with 46 CFR 159.010-7.

[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97390, Dec. 6, 2024]