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§ 4201. Definitions
In this chapter:
(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
(3) Indian Tribe
(4) Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee
(5) Marine debris
(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) Non-Federal funds
The term “non-Federal funds” means funds provided by—
(A) a State;
(B) an Indian Tribe;
(C) a territory of the United States;
(D) one or more units of local governments or Tribal organizations (as defined in section 5304 of title 25);
(E) a foreign government;
(F) a private for-profit entity;
(G) a nonprofit organization; or
(H) a private individual.
(8) Nonprofit organization
(9) 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.
(10) 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).
(11) Under Secretary
(Pub. L. 116–224, § 2, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1073.)