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46 USC 101: Agency Text contains those laws in effect on January 8, 2008
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§101. Agency

In this title, the term "agency" means a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government.

( Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1486 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
101 (no source).

A definition of "agency" is added to avoid having to repeat the substance of the definition at various places in the revised title.

Short Title of 2003 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXV, §3501, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1789 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Security Act of 2003'."

Short Title of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–295, §1(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2064 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002'."

Pub. L. 107–295, title II, §201, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2093 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002'."

Short Title of 1999 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXVI, §3601, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 975 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000'."

Short Title of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title II, §201, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–616 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'American Fisheries Act'."

Short Title of 1996 Amendment

Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, §601, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3927 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Coast Guard Regulatory Reform Act of 1996'."

Pub. L. 104–297, title III, §301, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3615 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Fisheries Financing Act'."

Pub. L. 104–239, §1, Oct. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 3118 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Security Act of 1996'."

Short Title of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–206, title V, §501, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2439 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993'."

Short Title of 1992 Amendment

Pub. L. 102–587, title V, §5301, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5081 , provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle C (§§5301–5305) of title V of Pub. L. 102–587, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Abandoned Barge Act of 1992'."

Short Title of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, §601, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2990 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Aleutian Trade Act of 1990'."

Short Title of 1988 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–424, §1, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1585 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988'."

Pub. L. 100–418, title X, §10001, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1570 , provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle A (§§10001–10003) of title X of Pub. L. 100–418, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988'."

Pub. L. 100–239, §1, Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1778 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Anti-Reflagging Act of 1987'."

Short Title of 1986 Amendment

Pub. L. 99–626, §1, Nov. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 3504 , provided that: "This act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986'."

Short Title of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–498, title II, §210, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2303 , provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle A (§§210–214) of title II of Pub. L. 98–498, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Safety Act of 1984'."

Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, §401, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 445 , provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Act'."

Short Title of 1981 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–31, §1, Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 151 , provided: "That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Maritime Act of 1981'."

Short Title of 1976 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–372, §1, July 31, 1976, 90 Stat. 1042 , provided: "That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Negotiated Shipbuilding Contracting Act of 1976'."

Short Title of 1970 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–469, §44, Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1039 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Merchant Marine Act of 1970'."

Short Title of 1936 Amendment

Act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title IX, §906, 49 Stat. 2016 , as amended by Pub. L. 109–304, §19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1710 , provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the Merchant Marine Act, 1936."