[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR8.240] [Page 81] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 8_VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES--Table of Contents Subpart B_Recognition of a Classification Society Sec. 8.240 Application for recognition. (a) A classification society must apply for recognition in writing to the Commandant (G-MSE). (b) An application must indicate which specific authority the classification society seeks to have delegated. (c) Upon verification from the Coast Guard that the conditions of reciprocity have been met in accordance with Sec. 8.120, the requesting classification society must submit documentation to establish that it meets the requirements of Sec. 8.230.