A bill to amend the act of June 13, 1933 (Public Law 73-40), concerning safety standards for boilers and pressure vessels, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extends the power of the Commandant of the Coast Guard to prescribe formulas and rules for the operation of boilers, piping, valves, and fittings on ships as well as for their construction. Deletes language relating to the safety factor of boilers, and minimum thickness and maximum working pressure of valves and fittings on ships.…