Pub. L. 105-383, tit. V, sec. 504
DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 504. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (2) Eligible vessel.— The term “eligible vessel” means a vessel that— (A) was not built in the United States and is at least3 years of age; or (B) if rebuilt, was rebuilt outside the United States at least 3 years before the certification requested under section 502, if granted, would take effect. (3) Small passenger vessel; uninspected passenger vessel; passenger for hire.— The terms “small passenger vessel”, “uninspected passenger vessel”, and “passenger for hire” have the meaning given such terms by section 2101 of title 46, United States Code.