Us Code § 426h - –1. Definitions
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§ 426h. –1. Definitions
In sections 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.
(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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