🔍 Key Concepts

• Inspected vessels and which federal agency certifies their equipment • The difference between regulatory agencies (who make/enforce rules) and classification/testing organizations (who set voluntary standards) • Where U.S. vessel sewage rules are primarily found in federal law and regulations

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Which entity actually issues approvals for equipment installed on U.S. inspected vessels, such as lifesaving, fire protection, and pollution-prevention gear? • Think about which agencies on the list are federal regulators versus private or specialized organizations, and which ones normally appear in 46 CFR for equipment approval. • Consider: Who signs off that a specific model of marine sanitation device (MSD) is acceptable to be installed on inspected vessels in U.S. waters?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which organization has statutory authority over inspected vessel equipment in 46 CFR (Shipping). • Separate in your mind classification societies and testing labs from actual federal approval authorities. • Confirm who provides the official type-approval for pollution-prevention equipment used aboard inspected vessels.