46 CFR §159.005-3

1. (a)Each manufacturer of equipment or material who seeks Coast Guard approval under an applicable subpart must submit an application that meets § 159.005-5 to the Commandant unless—
   1. (1)The subpart contains a list of independent laboratories;
   2. (2)The subpart does not require Coast Guard review prior to testing; and
   3. (3)The manufacturer meets the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.
2. (b)If the applicable subpart contains a list of independent laboratories and does not specifically require preapproval review by the Coast Guard, the manufacturer may have the tests performed by a listed laboratory and submit the report required by § 159.005-11 to the Commandant.