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Administrator

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Covered voyage

A journey by a self-propelled vessel of 5,000 gross tons or more, mainly carrying cargo, with its origin or destination involving the U.S. It does not include U.S. domestic shipping (Jones Act vessels), military cargo, or aid shipments.

Cargo or freight

Goods transported by a vessel. This term specifically excludes passengers, fuel for the vessel, ship's supplies, and necessary operating equipment.

Port of origin

The first port from which a vessel departs, where the majority of its cargo is ultimately destined for the United States.

Final port of call

The last U.S. port where a vessel unloads its cargo destined for the U.S., or the last U.S. port it visits if all U.S.-bound cargo is unloaded in a foreign port first.

Jones Act vessel

A vessel that is built, owned, and crewed by U.S. citizens, and sails under the U.S. flag, operating between U.S. ports. These vessels are specifically exempted from this bill's requirements.

Exclusive economic zone

An area of coastal water and seabed within a certain distance from the U.S. coastline (typically 200 nautical miles) over which the U.S. claims special rights for exploration and use of marine resources.