Section 28.73 - Accepted organizationsAn organization desiring to be designated by the Commandant as an accepted organization must request such designation in writing. As a minimum the organization must verify that it is an organization-
(a) With a Code of Ethics;(b) Whose surveyors are familiar with the requirements of this chapter related to commercial fishing industry vessels;(c) Whose surveyors are familiar with the operations and equipment on board commercial fishing industry vessels;(d) Whose only interest in the fishing industry is in ensuring the safety of commercial fishing industry vessels and surveying commercial fishing industry vessels;(e) That has grievance procedures;(f) That has procedures for accepting and terminating membership of an individual, including minimum professional qualifications for surveyors;(g) That maintains a roster of present and past accepted members and surveyors; and(h) That has an Apprentice/Associate program for surveyors.