§ 148.1 What is the purpose of this subchapter?
§ 148.2 Who is responsible for implementing this subchapter?
§ 148.3 What Federal agencies are responsible for implementing the Deepwater Port Act?
§ 148.5 How are terms used in this subchapter defined?
§ 148.8 How are certifying entities designated and used for purposes of this subchapter?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 33 > Chapter I > Subchapter NN > Part 148 > Subpart A - General

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.