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46 CFR §161.013-11

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  1. (a)Each manufacturer must test a prototype light identical to the lights to be certified prior to the labeling required by § 161.013-13.
  2. (b)If the prototype light fails to meet any of the general performance requirements of § 161.013-3 the lights must not be certified under this subpart.
  3. (c)Each manufacturer must:
    1. (1)Forward the test results within 30 days to the Commandant (CG-ENG) according to § 159.005-1 of this subchapter; and
    2. (2)Retain records of the test results for at least 5 years, or as long as the light is manufactured and certified, whichever is longer.