According to the Code of Federal Regulations, how is a lifeboat weight test required to be conducted on a river passenger vessel?

A
The lifeboat is lowered to near the water, loaded with the allowed capacity, lowered into the water until afloat, then released from the falls.
B
The lifeboat is loaded with the allowed capacity, lowered into the water until afloat, then released from the falls.
C
The lifeboat is lowered into the water until afloat, loaded with the allowed capacity, then released from the falls.
D
The lifeboat is lowered to near the water, loaded with the allowed capacity, then released from the falls.
E