46 CFR § 144.140 - Qualifications.

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title: "46 CFR § 144.140 - Qualifications."
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section_number: "144.140"
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_name: "CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT"
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# 144.140 Qualifications.

Use the following table to determine the individual or entity that may conduct a verification of compliance with design standards required by § 144.135.

Table 144.140

| Verification of compliance with design standards may be performed by— | Provided that— |
| --- | --- |
| (a) A registered professional engineer (P.E.) licensed by one of the states of the United States or the District of Columbia; | The PE ensures he or she does not exceed the scope of his or her P.E. license. |
| (b) An authorized classification society that has been delegated the authority to issue the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate under 46 CFR 8.320; | The authorized classification society ensures that the employees that perform the verification of compliance holds proper qualifications for the type of verification performed. |
| (c) The Coast Guard |  |