2021 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 55 - Save Our Seas 2.0
Sec. 4201 - Definitions
| 33 U.S.C. § 4201 (2021) |
| §4201. Definitions |
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In this chapter: (1) Circular economyThe term "circular economy" means an economy that uses a systems-focused approach and involves industrial processes and economic activities that— (A) are restorative or regenerative by design; (B) enable resources used in such processes and activities to maintain their highest values for as long as possible; and (C) aim for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, and systems (including business models). The term "EPA Administrator" means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The term "Indian Tribe" has the meaning given the term "Indian tribe" in section 5304 of title 25, without regard to capitalization. The term "Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee" means the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee established under section 1954 of this title. The term "marine debris" has the meaning given that term in section 1956 of this title. 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. The term "non-Federal funds" means funds provided by— (A) a State; (B) an Indian Tribe; (C) a territory of the United States; (D) one or more units of local governments or Tribal organizations (as defined in section 5304 of title 25); (E) a foreign government; (F) a private for-profit entity; (G) a nonprofit organization; or (H) a private individual. 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. 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. 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). The term "Under Secretary" means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
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(Pub. L. 116–224, §2, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1073.) |
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 116–224, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1072, known as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables. STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 116–224, §1(a), Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1072, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter and section 1959 of this title and amending sections 1951 and 1958 of this title] may be cited as the 'Save Our Seas 2.0 Act'." |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS |
| Bills and Statutes |
| United States Code |
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| Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER 55 - SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0 Sec. 4201 - Definitions |
| section 4201 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
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| 'Save Our Seas 2.0 Act'." |
| 134 Stat. 1073, 1072 |
| Public Law 116-224 |
