(1) Erosion control program 
The term erosion control program means the national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program established under this section.

(2) Secretary 
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army.

(3) Separable element 
The term separable element has the meaning provided by section 2213 (f) of this title.

(4) Shore 
The term shore includes each shoreline of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and lakes, estuaries, and bays directly connected therewith.

(5) Shore protection project 
The term shore protection project includes a project for beach nourishment, including the replacement of sand.