33 C.F.R. § 25.105 Definitions.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission results in injury or damage for which a claim is made or when the claimant discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the alleged wrongful act or omission. Claim. A written notification of an incident accompanied by demand for the payment of a sum certain of money, other than for ordinary obligations incurred for services, supplies, or equipment. Settle. To consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise (when specifically authorized by law), and dispose of a claim by disapproval or approval, in whole or in part. Settlement authority. A person authorized to settle a claim. [CGD 80–033, 46 FR 27109, May 18, 1981; 46 FR 29933, June 4, 1981]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 25—CLAIMS
Subpart A—General
§ 25.105 Definitions.
