Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.8.250 Acceptance of standards and functions delegated under existing regulations

(a) Classification society class rules will only be accepted as equivalent to Coast Guard regulatory standards when that classification society has received authorization to conduct a related delegated function.

(b) A recognized classification society may not conduct any delegated function under this title until it receives a separate written authorization from the Commandant to conduct that specific function.