An 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.