33 U.S.C. § 2502 : US Code - Section 2502: Definitions

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2502 : US Code - Section 2502: Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) Potentially infectious medical waste
The term "potentially infectious medical waste" includes
isolation wastes; infectious agents; human blood and blood
products; pathological wastes; sharps; body parts; contaminated
bedding; surgical wastes; and other disposable medical equipment
and material that may pose a risk to the public health, welfare
or the marine environment.
(2) Public vessel
The term "public vessel" means a vessel of any type whatsoever
(including hydrofoils, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles,
floating craft whether propelled or not, and fixed or floating
platforms) that is owned, or demise chartered, and operated by
the United States Government, and is not engaged in commercial
service.