PC2 standards....sounds like the same logic that allows a Jetranger to be over the Gulf of Mexico in winter with a 40 knot wind blowing and the water temperature down around 50 degrees F......sea rolling about Sea State 4-5 or higher.....and pop-out floats that are certified to mill pond standard or slightly more. No exposure suits and the Coastguard running around the Port of New Orleans hunting terrs.
It may be legal.....but is it safe enough a standard when carrying SLF?
But that is a topic for another argument.