46 CFR 42.07-40 - Recognized classification society as an assigning authority.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

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§ 42.07-40 - Recognized classification society as an assigning authority.

(a) On behalf of the United States of America, under the provisions of Articles 13 and 16(3) and as provided in 46 U.S.C. 5107,the,at,may,which,as.07-35 for the American Bureau of Shipping.

(b) The appointment of a recognized classification society as the assigning and issuing authority will be limited to vessels specifically designated by the Commandant.

[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10053, July 12, 1968, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; section 42.01-5 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

cite as: 46 CFR 42.07-40