46 U.S.C. § 4710 — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) Abandon — the phrase “abandon” means to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel^* unattended for longer than 45 days. (2) Covered vessel — the phrase “covered vessel” means a vessel that is not a barge^* to which subchapter I applies. (3) Indian tribe — the phrase “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) Native hawaiian organization — the phrase “Native Hawaiian organization” has the meaning given that term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the phrase includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.