{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-8.220","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 8.220","heading":"Recognition of a classification society.","body":"(a) A classification society must be recognized by the Commandant before it may receive statutory authority delegated by the Coast Guard.\n(b) In order to become recognized, a classification society must meet the requirements of § 8.230.\n(c) A classification society found to meet the criteria for recognition will be notified in writing by the Commandant.\n(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.\n(e) A classification society may reapply for recognition upon correction of the deficiencies identified by the Coast Guard.","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":"4ae93665152a0db29498203e60c70b5d5c2fcb6fc4411f5e441262624e577fb4","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-8.210","next":"us/46-cfr-8.230"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}