U.S. Coast Guard announces notice of proposed rulemaking for personal flotation device type codes

August 14, 2013 National

PFD type codes are unique to Coast Guard approval and are not well understood by the general public. The current PFD type code classification system is planned to be redesigned to focus on performance criteria rather than construction standards. A new easy-to-understand label concept is intended to help both professional mariners and recreational boaters select the best device for their intended uses and routes. Read more@uscgnews

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U.S. Coast Guard announces notice of proposed rulemaking for personal flotation device type codes

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