46 CFR § 160.174-7 - Approval procedures.

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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 160.174-7 Approval procedures.

(a) *General.* A thermal protective aid is approved by the Coast Guard under the procedures in subpart 159.005 of this chapter.

(b) *Approval testing.* Each approval test must be conducted in accordance with § 160.174-17.