USCG Exam Practice · Small passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Under 46 CFR Subchapter T, what is the purpose stated for the regulations in that subchapter?
- ATo establish safety standards for uninspected passenger vessels operating on inland waters
- BTo implement applicable sections of Subtitle II of Title 46 U.S.C. requiring inspection and certification of small passenger vessels✓ correct
- CTo set lifesaving appliance requirements for all inspected U.S. vessels
- DTo provide preemptive federal standards for recreational vessel equipment
Why B is correct
46 CFR §175.100 states that the purpose of Subchapter T is to implement applicable sections of Subtitle II of Title 46, United States Code, which require the inspection and certification of small passenger vessels. The regulations also have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field.
Cited:46 CFR §175.100
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