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6 U.S.C. § 901 — in this section

The term “screening” means a visual or automated review of information about goods, including manifest or entry documentation accompanying a shipment being imported into the United States, to determine the presence of misdeclared, restricted, or prohibited items and assess the level of threat posed by such cargo.

34 U.S.C. § 11103 — for purposes of this chapter

the term "screening" means a brief process—

(A) designed to identify youth who may have mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, or other needs requiring immediate attention, intervention, and further evaluation; and

(B) the purpose of which is to quickly identify a youth with possible mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, or other needs in need of further assessment;

42 U.S.C. § 290BB — under this section

The term “screening” means using validated patient interview techniques to identify and assess the existence and extent of alcohol use in a patient.

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