Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73not60

§426h–1 Definitions

Title 33 › Chapter 9— PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › Subchapter I— IN GENERAL › § 426h–1

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines a few key words used in the rules about shoreline erosion and protection. It tells what certain terms mean for those programs and projects. Erosion control program is the national program that develops and tests ways to stop shoreline erosion. Secretary means the Secretary of the Army. Separable element means what section 2213(f) says it means. Shore covers the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and lakes, estuaries, and bays connected to them. Shore protection project includes things like beach nourishment and replacing sand.

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

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

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

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

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Citation

33 U.S.C. § 426h–1

Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60