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** The term “EPA Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

((3)) ** Indian Tribe** The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term “Indian tribe” in , without regard to capitalization.section 5304 of title 25

((4)) ** Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee** The term “Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee” means the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee established under .section 1954 of this title

((5)) ** Marine debris** The term “marine debris” has the meaning given that term in section 1981  of this title.1

((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)) ** Nonprofit organization** The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title.section 501(c) of title 26

((8)) ** 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.

((9)) ** 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).

((10)) ** Under Secretary** The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.