The authorized Coast Guard representative present at a stability test may allow a deviation from the requirements of Sec. Sec. 170.180 and 170.185 if the representative determines that the deviation would not decrease the accuracy of the test results. [CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78084, Dec. 14, 2010]