[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: 46CFR8.220]

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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. 8.220  Recognition of a classification society.

    (a) A classification society must be recognized by the Commandant 
before it may receive statutory authority delegated by the Coast Guard.
    (b) In order to become recognized, a classification society must 
meet the requirements of Sec. 8.230.
    (c) A classification society found to meet the criteria for 
recognition will be notified in writing by the Commandant.
    (d) If the Coast Guard determines that a classification society does 
not meet the criteria for recognition, the Coast Guard will provide the 
reason for this determination.
    (e) A classification society may reapply for recognition upon 
correction of the deficiencies identified by the Coast Guard.