Subject 1123

Bulletin Dated: May 2, 2008

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements are being proposed:

1. Add Requirement for Pockets for Infant and Child Devices.

2. Add Requirements for Zipper Retention for Horseshoe Buoys

3. Add Sharp Edge Requirements

4. Clarification of Donning Test Requirements

5. Delete Post Donning Ease of Adjustment Test

6. Revise Requirements to Specify Corrected Average Turning Time

7. Revise Shoulder Gap Measurement Requirements

8. Revise Self Righting Requirements

9. Eliminate Mandatory Pocket Loading Testing

10. Update the Youth and Youth-Adult Sizing Requirements to Provide an Additional Option for Users Who Are Near the Boundary Between Youth and Adult Size Ranges

11. Delete Think Safe Pamphlet Publisher