46 CFR § 161.011-1 - Purpose.

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# 161.011-1 Purpose.

This subpart prescribes acceptance requirements for emergency position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRB).

[39 FR 10139, Mar. 18, 1974, as amended by USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76703, Sept. 18, 2024]