r/title-33-NAVIGATION-AND-NAVIGABLE-WATERS wiki — defined terms

“Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee” means the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee established under section 1954 of this title . (5) Marine debris

“marine debris” applies throughout its chapter

The term “marine debris” has the meaning given that term in section 1981 1 of this title. (6) Marine debris event

“marine debris event” applies throughout its chapter

The term “marine debris event” means an event or related events that affects or may imminently affect the United States involving— (A) marine debris caused by a natural event, including a tsunami, flood, landslide, hurricane, or other natural source; (B) distinct, nonrecurring marine debris, including derelict vessel groundings and container spills, that have immediate or long-term impacts on habitats with high ecological, economic, or human-use values; or (C) marine debris caused by an intentional or grossly negligent act or acts that causes substantial economic or environmental harm. (7) Nonprofit organization

“nonprofit organization” applies throughout its chapter

The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title. (8) Post-consumer materials management

“post-consumer materials management” applies throughout its chapter

The term “post-consumer materials management” means the systems, operation, supervision, and long-term management of processes and equipment used for post-use material (including packaging, goods, products, and other materials), including— (A) collection; (B) transport; (C) safe disposal of waste that cannot be recovered, reused, recycled, repaired, or refurbished; and (D) systems and processes related to post-use materials that can be recovered, reused, recycled, repaired, or refurbished. (9) State

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means— (A) a State; (B) an Indian Tribe; (C) the District of Columbia; (D) a territory or possession of the United States; or (E) any political subdivision of an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (10) Under Secretary

“Under Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.