33 C.F.R. § 174.3 Definitions.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
As used in this part: Operator means the person who is in control or in charge of a vessel while it is in use. Owner means a person who claims lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of legal title or equitable interest therein which entitles him or her to such possession. Reporting authority means a State where a numbering system has been approved by the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard where a numbering system has not been approved. Reporting authorities are listed in Appendix A of Part 173 of this chapter. [CGD 72–54R, 37 FR 21402, Oct. 7, 1972, as amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996; CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997; USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37742, June 25, 2003]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 174—STATE NUMBERING AND CASUALTY REPORTING SYSTEMS
Subpart A—General
§ 174.3 Definitions.
