[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR90.35-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 90--GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart 90.35--American Bureau of Shipping's Standards
 
Sec. 90.35-1  Standards to be used.


    (a) Where in this subchapter an item, or method of construction, or 
testing is required to meet the standards established by the American 
Bureau of Shipping, the current standards in effect at the time of 
construction of the vessel, or otherwise as applicable, shall be used. 
The current standards of other recognized classification societies may 
also be accepted upon approval by the Commandant.