### Question
Can you define what start of construction means?


### Answer
**Start of construction** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 8669c*:

> the beginning of fabrication of the hull and superstructure of the ship

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8669c*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 863-NAVAL VESSELS**

