[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR25.105]

[Page 93]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
          CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 25--CLAIMS--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 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.
    Settlement authority. A person authorized to settle a claim.

[CGD 80-033, 46 FR 27109, May 18, 1981; 46 FR 29933, June 4, 1981]