33 USC 2032: Definitions (Rule 32)
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33 USC 2032: Definitions (Rule 32) Text contains those laws in effect on January 2, 2001
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 34-INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULESSUBCHAPTER I-RULESPart D-Sound and Light Signals
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§2032. Definitions (Rule 32)

(a) The word "whistle" means any sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with specifications in Annex III to these Rules.

(b) The term "short blast" means a blast of about 1 second's duration.

(c) The term "prolonged blast" means a blast of from 4 to 6 seconds' duration.

( Pub. L. 96–591, §2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3429 .)

References in Text

Annex III to these Rules, referred to in par. (a), is to be established by the Secretary under section 2071 of this title.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96–591 which enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this subchapter.