33 CFR § 25.105 - Definitions.

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title: "33 CFR § 25.105 - Definitions."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
section_number: "25.105"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL"
part_number: "25"
part_name: "CLAIMS"
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authority: "14 U.S.C. 503; 49 CFR 1.45(a); 49 CFR 1.45(b); 49 CFR 1.46(b), unless otherwise noted."
regulatory_source: "CGD 80-033, 46 FR 27109, May 18, 1981, unless otherwise noted."
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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.

*Settlement authority.* A person authorized to settle a claim.

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