### Question
What is the definition of academic year?


### Answer
The definition of **academic year** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1262*:

> an academic year or its equivalent, as determined by the Administrator

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1262*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS**

