46 CFR § 25.25-3 - Definitions.

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# 25.25-3 Definitions.

As used in this subpart:

(a) *Approval series* means the first six digits of a number assigned by the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a subpart of subchapter Q of this chapter, the approval series corresponds to the number of the subpart. A listing of current and formerly approved equipment and materials may be found on the Internet at: *http://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment.* Each OCMI may be contacted for information concerning approved equipment.

(b) *Approved* means approved under subchapter Q of this chapter.

(c) *Use* means operate, navigate, or employ.

[USCG-2012-0919, 79 FR 53630, Sept. 10, 2014]