coastal barrier
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 3502 — for purposes of this chapter
The term “coastal barrier” means—
(A) a depositional geologic feature (such as a bay barrier, tombolo, barrier spit, bluff, or barrier island) that—
(i) is subject to wave, tidal, and wind energies; and
(ii) protects landward aquatic habitats from direct wave attack; and
(B) all associated aquatic habitats including the adjacent wetlands, marshes, estuaries, inlets, and nearshore waters.