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33 U.S.C. § 853. — Power to settle claims · Congress.wiki

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33 U.S.C. § 853.Chapter 17

§ 853

Power to settle claims

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The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to consider, ascertain, adjust, and determine all claims for damages, where the amount of the claim does not exceed $2,500, occasioned, subsequent to , by acts for which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible.June 5, 19201920-06-05

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)