(a) Each change in material from the resin accepted under §164.120-9 of this subpart must be accepted by the Commandant before being used in any production lifeboat or rescue boat. The manufacturer must submit any such change following the procedures set forth in §164.120-9 of this subpart, but documentation on items that are unchanged from the resin accepted under §164.120-9 of this subpart need not be resubmitted.

(b) Determinations of equivalence of materials will be made by the Commandant only.