[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR8.200]

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                           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. 8.200  Purpose.


    This subpart establishes criteria and procedures for vessel 
classification societies to obtain recognition from the Coast Guard. 
This recognition is necessary in order for a classification society to 
become authorized to perform vessel inspection and certification 
functions delegated by the Coast Guard as described in this part.