46 CFR 8.220
§ 8.220 Recognition of a classification society.
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- 46 CFR 8.220, § 8.220 Recognition of a classification society, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/223358
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(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 § 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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.