46 CFR § 8.410 - Applicability.

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title: "46 CFR § 8.410 - Applicability."
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title_name: "Shipping"
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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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."
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# 8.410 Applicability.

This subpart applies to:

(a) Recognized classification societies; and

(b) U.S. flag vessels that are certificated for international voyages and are classed by a recognized classification society that is authorized by the Coast Guard to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) as specified in this subpart and whose vessel type is authorized to participate in the ACP per the applicable subchapter of 46 CFR chapter I.