Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110
§426h–1 Definitions
Title 33 › CHAPTER 9 — PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › SUBCHAPTER I — IN GENERAL › § 426h–1
Summary
Defines terms used in sections 426e and 426f–426h–1. Erosion control program — the national program to develop and demonstrate shoreline erosion control. Secretary — Secretary of the Army; separable element — per 2213(f). Shore — Atlantic and Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, and connected lakes, estuaries, bays. Shore protection project — beach nourishment, including sand replacement.
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Title 33, §426h–1
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In section 426e and 426f to 426h–1 of this title, the following definitions apply:
(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.
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33 U.S.C. § 426h–1
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110