[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR25.407]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 25_CLAIMS--Table of Contents

 

                        Subpart D_Military Claims

 

Sec. 25.407  Time limitation on claims.



    (a) A claim may be settled only if presented in writing within two 

years after it accrues, except that if it accrues in time of war or 

armed conflict, or if war or armed conflict intervenes within two years 

after it accrues, and if good cause is shown, the claim may be presented 

not more than two years after the termination of the war or armed 

conflict.

    (b) For the purposes of this section, a war or armed conflict is one 

in which an armed service of the United States is engaged. The dates of 

commencement and termination of an armed conflict will be as established 

by concurrent resolution of Congress or by determination of the 

President.