1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I
  4. part 8
  5. subpart B
  6. § 8.200

View all text of Subpart B [§ 8.200 - § 8.260]

§ 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.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1903, 1904, 3803 and 3821; 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3306, 3316, 3703, and 70034; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and Aug. 8, 2011 Delegation of Authority, Anti-Fouling Systems.

SOURCE: CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67532, Dec. 24, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 8.200