IMO Resolution A.520(13)
Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements
Published by International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The CFR incorporates IMO Resolution A.520(13) by reference, which makes the edition it names part of the regulation. The CFR requires the edition it names, which may not be the newest. To enforce any other edition, the agency must publish the change in the Federal Register.
The 3 editions the CFR requires
Different parts name different editions; each applies where its part says so. Newest first.
IMO Resolution A.520(13), 17 November 1983
As the CFR lists it: “Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements, 17 November 1983”
- Listed in 46 CFR 108.101(c)(1); required by46 CFR 108.105 ↗
IMO Resolution A.520(13), dated 17 November 1983
As the CFR lists it: “Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements, dated 17 November 1983”
- Listed in 46 CFR 114.600(g)(2); required by46 CFR 114.540 ↗
- Listed in 46 CFR 125.180(h)(4); required by46 CFR 133.40 ↗
- Listed in 46 CFR 175.600(h)(1); required by46 CFR 175.540 ↗
Listed as: “Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements, dated 17 November 1983 (“IMO Resolution A.520(13)”)”
IMO Resolution A.520(13), adopted November 17, 1983
As the CFR lists it: “Resolution A.520(13)—Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements, adopted November 17, 1983”
- Listed in 46 CFR 136.112(f)(1); required by46 CFR 141.225
- Listed in 46 CFR 199.05(b)(4); required by46 CFR 199.40 ↗
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