Sec. 2. DEFINITIONS
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## SEC. 2 DEFINITIONS **[**[33 U.S.C. 4201 note](/us/usc/t33/s4201)**]** In this Act: ####
(1)Circular economy The term “**circular economy**” means an economy that uses a systems-focused approach and involves industrial processes and economic activities that— #####
(A)are restorative or regenerative by design; #####
(B)enable resources used in such processes and activities to maintain their highest values for as long as possible; and #####
(C)aim for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, and systems (including business models). ####
(2)EPA administrator The term “**EPA Administrator**” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ####
(3)Indian tribe The term ““**Indian Tribe**” has the meaning given the term “**Indian tribe**” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304), without regard to capitalization. ####
(4)Interagency marine debris coordinating committee The term “**Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee**” means the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee established under section 5 of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1954). ####
(5)Marine debris The term “**marine debris**” has the meaning given that term in section 7 of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1956). ####
(6)Marine debris event The term “**marine debris event**” means an event or related events that affects or may imminently affect the United States involving— #####
(A)marine debris caused by a natural event, including a tsunami, flood, landslide, hurricane, or other natural source; #####
(B)distinct, nonrecurring marine debris, including derelict vessel groundings and container spills, that have immediate or long-term impacts on habitats with high ecological, economic, or human-use values; or #####
(C)marine debris caused by an intentional or grossly negligent act or acts that causes substantial economic or environmental harm. ####
(7)Nonprofit organization The term “**nonprofit organization**” means an organization that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ####
(8)Post-consumer materials management The term “**post-consumer materials management**” means the systems, operation, supervision, and long-term management of processes and equipment used for post-use material (including packaging, goods, products, and other materials), including— #####
(A)collection; #####
(B)transport; #####
(C)safe disposal of waste that cannot be recovered, reused, recycled, repaired, or refurbished; and #####
(D)systems and processes related to post-use materials that can be recovered, reused, recycled, repaired, or refurbished. ####
(9)State The term “**State**” means— #####
(A)a State; #####
(B)an Indian Tribe; #####
(C)the District of Columbia; #####
(D)a territory or possession of the United States; or #####
(E)any political subdivision of an entity described in subparagraphs
(A)through (D). ####
(10)Under secretary The term “**Under Secretary**” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. # TITLE I COMBATING MARINE DEBRIS ## Subtitle A Amendments to the Marine Debris Act
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