[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: 46CFR8.250]

[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. 8.250  Acceptance of standards and functions delegated under existing 
regulations.

    (a) Classification society class rules will only be accepted as 
equivalent to Coast Guard regulatory standards when that classification 
society has received authorization to conduct a related delegated 
function.
    (b) A recognized classification society may not conduct any 
delegated function under this title until it receives a separate written 
authorization from the Commandant to conduct that specific function.