46 C.F.R. § 42.05-60 Recognized classification society.
Title 46 - Shipping
The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau of Shipping or other classification society recognized by the Commandant, as provided in 46 U.S.C. 5107, and who also may be approved as a load line assigning and issuing authority. [CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10052, July 12, 1968, as amended by USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 42—DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA
Subpart 42.05—Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter
§ 42.05-60 Recognized classification society.

