---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 8.220"
title: "46"
number: "8.220"
heading: "Recognition of a classification society."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/8.220"
---

# §8.220. Recognition of a classification society.

- (a) A classification society must be recognized by the Commandant before it may receive statutory authority delegated by the Coast Guard.
- (b) In order to become recognized, a classification society must meet the requirements of [§ 8.230](/cfr/46/8.230.md).
- (c) A classification society found to meet the criteria for recognition will be notified in writing by the Commandant.
- (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.
- (e) A classification society may reapply for recognition upon correction of the deficiencies identified by the Coast Guard.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903, 1904, 3803 and 3821; 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3306, 3316, 3703, and 70034; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and Aug. 8, 2011 Delegation of Authority, Anti-Fouling Systems.

### Source

Source: CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67532, Dec. 24, 1997, unless otherwise noted.