Section 1919.1 - Purpose and scope(a) The regulations in this Part implement §§ 1915.115 , 1917.50 and 1918.11 of this chapter. They provide procedures and standards governing accreditation of persons by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for the purpose of certificating vessels' cargo gear and shore-based material handling devices, and the manner in which such certification shall be performed.(b) Accreditation is not required, and the regulations of this part are not applicable, under the following circumstances: (1) When cargo gear certification is performed for vessels inspected and certificated under the authority of the U.S. Coast Guard, or for foreign vessels certificated under the requirements of a foreign nation or by persons acceptable for certification purposes by a foreign nation.(2) When cargo gear certification is performed for shore-based material handling devices under standards established and enforced by the States wherein the devices are located, or by political subdivisions delegated this responsibility by the States, provided such standards meet the requirements of § 1917.50(b)(2) of this chapter.(c) Persons not required to be accredited for gear certification purposes, as set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, may, nevertheless, apply for and receive accreditation by the Administration. The appropriate subparts of this part shall apply to persons accredited pursuant to this paragraph except insofar as exemptions may be granted.39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 65 FR 40951 , June 30, 2000