1.3 Exemptions
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1.3 Exemptions

 The Administration may exempt any passenger submersible craft, which embodies features of a novel kind from any of the provisions of the Guidelines, so that the research and development into such novel features is not restricted by the Guidelines. Any such submersible craft should, however, comply with safety requirements which, in the opinion of that Administration, are adequate for the operation intended and are such as to ensure its equivalent safety.

Parent topic: Chapter 1 - General
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