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coastal barrier

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

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.

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