Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter A - General |
Part 25 - Claims |
Subpart A - General |
§ 25.105 - Definitions.
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§ 25.105 Definitions.
Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission results in injury or damage for which a claim is made or when the claimant discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the alleged wrongful act or omission.
Claim. A written notification of an incident accompanied by demand for the payment of a sum certain of money, other than for ordinary obligations incurred for services, supplies, or equipment.
Settle. To consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise (when specifically authorized by law), and dispose of a claim by disapproval or approval, in whole or in part.
[CGD 80-033, 46 FR 27109, May 18, 1981; 46 FR 29933, June 4, 1981]