As used in this subpart:
(a) Approval series means the first six digits of a number assigned by the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a subpart of subchapter Q of this chapter, the approval series corresponds to the number of the subpart. A listing of current and formerly approved equipment and materials may be found on the Internet at: http://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each OCMI may be contacted for information concerning approved equipment.
(b) Approved means approved under subchapter Q of this chapter.
(c) Use means operate, navigate, or employ. [USCG-2012-0919, 79 FR 53630, Sept. 10, 2014]