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Title 46ShippingPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter AProcedures Applicable to the Public1 – 9
Part 8Vessel Inspection Alternatives8.100 – 8.570
Subpart AGeneral8.100 – 8.130
§ 8.100Definitions.
§ 8.110Incorporation by reference.
§ 8.120Reciprocity.
§ 8.130Agreement conditions.
Subpart BRecognition of a Classification Society8.200 – 8.260
Subpart CInternational Convention Certificate Issuance8.300 – 8.330
§ 8.300Purpose.
§ 8.310Applicability.
§ 8.320Classification society authorization to issue international certificates.
§ 8.330Termination of classification society authority.
Subpart DAlternate Compliance Program8.400 – 8.450
§ 8.400Purpose.
§ 8.410Applicability.
§ 8.420Classification society authorization to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program.
§ 8.430U.S. supplement to class rules.
§ 8.440Vessel enrollment in the Alternate Compliance Program.
§ 8.450Termination of classification society authority.
Subpart EStreamlined Inspection Program8.500 – 8.570