46 CFR 327.41
§ 327.41 Definitions.
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- 46 CFR 327.41, § 327.41 Definitions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/232181
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The following definitions apply to this subpart:
(a) Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission results in injury or damage for which a claim is made.
(b) Claim. A written notification of an incident, signed by the claimant, describing the incident, and explaining why the United States is liable. The claim must be accompanied by a demand for the payment of a sum certain of money, with a statement as to how that sum certain was calculated and all documents supporting the amount claimed. Where damages for medical injuries are made, the doctor's statement relating the injuries to the accident should be attached as well as medical release forms for each treating licensed healthcare practitioner, hospital, and medical care provider.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.