§ 327.21 Definitions.

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Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER I-A—NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY > PART 327—SEAMEN'S CLAIMS; ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND LITIGATION > Subpart B—Admiralty Extension Act Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation

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The following definitions apply to this subpart:

(a) Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission results in injury or damage for which a claim is made.

(b) Claim. A written notification of an incident, signed by the claimant, describing the incident, and explaining why the United States is liable.

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