Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.8.420 Classification society authorization to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program

(a) The Commandant may authorize a recognized classification society to participate in the ACP. Authorization will be based on a satisfactory review of:

(b) Authorization for a recognized classification society to participate in the ACP will require development of a U.S. Supplement to the society's class rules that meets the requirements of § 8.430 of this part, which must be accepted by the Coast Guard.

(c) A recognized classification society:

(d) If, after this two-year period, the Coast Guard finds that the recognized classification society has not demonstrated the necessary satisfactory performance or lacks adequate experience, the recognized classification society will not be eligible to participate in the ACP. The Coast Guard will provide the reason for this determination to the recognized classification society. A classification society may appeal the decision of the Coast Guard concerning recognition to the Commandant in writing in accordance with 46 CFR 1.03–15(h)(4).

(e) The Coast Guard will enter into a written agreement with a recognized classification society authorized to participate in the ACP. This agreement will define the scope, terms, conditions and requirements of the necessary delegation. Conditions of this agreement are presented in § 8.130.