### Question
How is the "American Great Lakes vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **American Great Lakes vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 55331* as follows -

> a vessel so designated under section 55332 of this title, but only during the period the designation is in effect

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 55331*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part D-Promotional Programs > CHAPTER 553-PASSENGER AND CARGO PREFERENCES > SUBCHAPTER III-AMERICAN GREAT LAKES VESSELS**

