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§891 Definitions

Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 17— - NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - NOAA FLEET MODERNIZATION › § 891

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Summary

Defines key terms used in the subchapter. NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce. NOAA fleet means the research vessels NOAA owns or operates. Plan refers to the NOAA Fleet Replacement and Modernization Plan found in section 891b of this title. Secretary refers to the Secretary of Commerce. UNOLS stands for the University‑National Oceanographic Laboratory System.

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Title 33, §891

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In this subchapter, the term—

(1)“NOAA” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

(2)“NOAA fleet” means the fleet of research vessels owned or operated by NOAA.

(3)“Plan” means the NOAA Fleet Replacement and Modernization Plan described in section 891b of this title.

(4)“Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(5)“UNOLS” means University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System.

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For

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of this subchapter as the “NOAA Fleet Modernization Act”, see section 601 of Pub. L. 102–567, set out as a

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of 1992 Amendment note under section 851 of this title.

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Citation

33 U.S.C. § 891

Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

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Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73