COAST GUARD ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: FOAM FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Coast Guard has issued a proposed rule called: Foam Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 26 by W.R. Arguin, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy.

Summary: The Coast Guard must approve marine foam fire-extinguishing systems. Currently, eight guidance documents set out the existing type approval criteria. The Coast Guard proposes to update and codify the type approval criteria to reflect current industry practices. Criteria updates would reflect advancements in technology, reduce certain testing and design requirements, and reduce the administrative burden on industry and the government. This deregulatory measure would result in...