{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-8.200","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 8.200","heading":"Purpose.","body":"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.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC","PART 8—VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES","Subpart B—Recognition of a Classification Society"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"ce37df89abb0832fe5dd66e9867ea652b836c0c5ac6fd92d07172c21c51a2aca","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-8.130","next":"us/46-cfr-8.210"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}