§ 1202. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC1202]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 24--VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE COMMUNICATION
Sec. 1202. Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter--
(1) ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Department in which
the Coast Guard is operating;
(2) ``power-driven vessel'' means any vessel propelled by
machinery; and
(3) ``towing vessel'' means any commercial vessel engaged in
towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.
(Pub. L. 92-63, Sec. 3, Aug. 4, 1971, 85 Stat. 164.)
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the
Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of
Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security,
and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d),
552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of
Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified,
set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
