### Question
Can you define what United States” when used in a geographical context with respect to fishing vessels or fishery facilities includes all States referred to in subsection (k)(i) of this section.[1](#1271_1_target)


(n) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fishing vessels and fishing facilities as provided by this subchapter.[1](#1271_1_target)


(*o*) The term “eligible export vessel means?


### Answer
**United States” when used in a geographical context with respect to fishing vessels or fishery facilities includes all States referred to in subsection (k)(i) of this section.[1](#1271_1_target)


(n) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fishing vessels and fishing facilities as provided by this subchapter.[1](#1271_1_target)


(*o*) The term “eligible export vessel** is defined as the following in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*:

> a vessel constructed, reconstructed, or reconditioned in the United States for use in world-wide trade which will, upon delivery or redelivery, be placed under or continued to be documented under the laws of a country other than the United States

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

