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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An organization desiring to be designated by the Commandant as an accepted organization must request such designation in writing. As a minimum the organization must verify that it is an organization—
(a) With a Code of Ethics;
(b) Whose surveyors are familiar with the requirements of this chapter related to commercial fishing industry vessels;
(c) Whose surveyors are familiar with the operations and equipment on board commercial fishing industry vessels;
(d) Whose only interest in the fishing industry is in ensuring the safety of commercial fishing industry vessels and surveying commercial fishing industry vessels;
(e) That has grievance procedures;
(f) That has procedures for accepting and terminating membership of an individual, including minimum professional qualifications for surveyors;
(g) That maintains a roster of present and past accepted members and surveyors; and
(h) That has an Apprentice/Associate program for surveyors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.28.73 Accepted organizations - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-28-73/
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