46 U.S.C. § 2118 — Establishment of equipment standards
submitted 16 years ago by Pub. L. 111-281 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 113 words · no verdicts yet
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In establishing standards for approved equipment required on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish standards that are—
based on performance using the best available technology that is economically achievable; and
operationally practical.
Using the standards established under subsection (a), the Secretary may also certify lifesaving equipment that is not required to be carried on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle to ensure that such equipment is suitable for its intended purpose.
At least once every 10 years the Secretary shall review and revise the standards established under subsection (a) to ensure that the standards meet the requirements of this section.
Source credit: (Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 608(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2968; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54.)
- 2010Enacted · Pub. L. 111-281 · 124 Stat. 2968
- 2016Amended · Pub. L. 114-120 · 130 Stat. 54
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 111-281 on 2010-10-15.
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