46 CFR § 50.20-30 - Alternative materials or methods of construction.
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t46/s50.20-30
Currency
2026-03-24
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-03-24
Chapter
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
Authority
43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3; Section 50.01-20 also issued under ... 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3; Section 50.01-20 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
# 50.20-30 Alternative materials or methods of construction.When new or alternative materials, procedures, designs, or methods of construction are submitted for approval and are not addressed by regulations, the Commandant will act to approve or disapprove.