The US Coast Guard announced that it is seeking public comment on a policy letter to harmonize personal flotation device (PFD) standards between the US and Canada by accepting a new standard for approval of PFDs.
USCG called the public to submit comments on the lifejacket approval harmonization policy letter entitled, ADOPTION OF ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5 AND -9, and the deregulatory savings analysis entitled, “Approval for Personal Floatation Devices/Adoption of ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5 and 9,” which are available in the docket.
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The policy letter is also available on the Office of Design and Engineering Standards website, listed as CG-ENG Policy 02-18. All submissions will be considered and final actions may be adjusted based on public comments.
Comments can be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Comments must be submitted on or before October 16, 2018.
