# 33 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026): Purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 2: JURISDICTION / Subpart A: General / § 2.1: § 2.1   Purpose.

## Text

(a) The purpose of this part is to define terms the Coast Guard uses in regulations, policies, and procedures, to determine whether it has jurisdiction on certain waters in cases where specific jurisdictional definitions are not otherwise provided.
(b) Figure 2.1 is a visual aid to assist you in understanding this part.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026) § 2.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P2_S2_1.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 2.5 (2026) § 2.5   Specific definitions control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P2_S2_5.md)

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