Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§891 Definitions
Title 33 › CHAPTER 17 — NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION › SUBCHAPTER III — NOAA FLEET MODERNIZATION › § 891
Summary
Defines key words used in the subchapter. NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce. NOAA fleet is NOAA’s research ship fleet. Plan is the NOAA Fleet Replacement and Modernization Plan. Secretary is the Secretary of Commerce. UNOLS is the University‑National Oceanographic Laboratory System.
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Title 33, §891
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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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33 U.S.C. § 891
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102