§ 426h–1. Definitions

Type Statute

Publication 2026-03-26

State In force

Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

§ 426h–1. Definitions

(1) Erosion control program The term “erosion control program” means the national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program established under this section.

(2) Secretary The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Army.

(3) Separable element The term “separable element” has the meaning provided by section 2213(f) of this title.

(4) Shore The term “shore” includes each shoreline of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and lakes, estuaries, and bays directly connected therewith.

(5) Shore protection project The term “shore protection project” includes a project for beach nourishment, including the replacement of sand.

(Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 960, § 6, as added Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 227(e)(1), Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3702.)

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