### Question
How does HARBOR DEVELOPMENT define emerging harbor?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2238*, **emerging harbor** is defined as:

> a harbor or inland harbor referred to in subsection (a)(2) that transits less than 1,000,000 tons of cargo annually

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2238*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-HARBOR DEVELOPMENT**

