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  • The term “agroterrorist act” means an act that— (A) causes or attempts to cause— (i) damage to agriculture; or (ii) injury to a person associated with agriculture; and (B) is commi

  • AGR Personnel Defined.—In this section, the term “AGR personnel” means members of the Air Force Reserve who are on active duty (other than for training) in connection with organizi

  • AIdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “artificial intelligence” or “AI” has the meaning given such term in section 9401 of title 15 .

  • the term “AID” means the Agency for International Development; and / The term “AID” means the United States Agency for International Development.

  • The term “AIDS” has the meaning given the term in section 2151b–2(g)(1) 2 of this title. / The term “AIDS” means acquired immune deficiency syndrome. / The term “AIDS” means the ac

  • The term “AIDS activities” means AIDS research and other activities that relate to acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

  • The term “AIDS research” means research with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

  • For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “aid to the permanently and totally disabled” means money payments to needy individuals eighteen years of age or older who are permane

  • The term "air ambulance service" means medical transport by helicopter or airplane for patients. / The term "air ambulance service" means medical transport by h

  • The term "air carrier" has the meaning given the term in section 40102 of title 49. / The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air

  • “air carrier transportation property” means property (as defined by the Secretary of Transportation) that an air carrier providing air transportation owns or uses.

  • “air commerce” means foreign air commerce, interstate air commerce, the transportation of mail by aircraft, the operation of aircraft within the limits of a Federal airway, or the

  • The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 . / The term

  • Aircraft accident.—The term "aircraft accident" means any aviation disaster, regardless of its cause or suspected cause, for which the Board is the lead investigative age

  • In this chapter, the terms “aircraft engine”, “air navigation facility”, “appliance”, “civil aircraft”, “foreign air commerce”, “interstate air commerce”, “landing area”, “overseas

  • “aircraft in flight” means an aircraft from the moment all external doors are closed following boarding— (A) through the moment when one external door is opened to allow passengers

  • For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "aircraft management services" includes— (i) assisting an aircraft owner with administrative and support services, such as sche

  • “aircraft manufacturer” means any company or other business entity, the majority ownership and control of which is by United States citizens, that manufactures aircraft or aircraft

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “aircraft museum” means an organization— (A) described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a), (B) oper

  • For purposes of this paragraph, the term "aircraft owner" includes a person who leases the aircraft other than under a disqualified lease.

  • “aircraft piracy” means seizing or exercising control of an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by force, violence, threat of force or violence, or a

  • Aircraft purchase.—The term “aircraft purchase” means the purchase of commercial transport aircraft, including spare parts normally associated with the aircraft.

  • the term “aircraft sabotage” has the meaning given that term in Article 1 of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation;

  • For purposes of this subsection, the terms “citizens band radio service”, “radio control service”, “aircraft station” and “ship station” shall have the meanings given them by the C

  • the term "airline catering employee" means an employee who performs airline catering services;

  • the term "airline catering services" means preparation, assembly, or both, of food, beverages, provisions and related supplies for delivery, and the delivery of such item

  • For purposes of this paragraph, the term “airline-related services” means any of the following services provided in connection with air transportation: (i) Catering. (ii) Baggage h

  • airmandefined inU.S. Code

    “airman” means an individual— (A) in command, or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who navigates aircraft when under way; (B) except to the extent the Administrator of the

  • The term “Air National Guard” means that part of the organized militia of the several States and Territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, active and inactive, that—

  • The term “Air National Guard of the United States” means the reserve component of the Air Force all of whose members are members of the Air National Guard. / “Air National Guard of

  • In this chapter, the terms “aircraft engine”, “air navigation facility”, “appliance”, “civil aircraft”, “foreign air commerce”, “interstate air commerce”, “landing area”, “overseas

  • The term “air pollutant” means any air pollution agent or combination of such agents, including any physical, chemical, biological, radioactive (including source material, special

  • The term “air pollution control agency” means any of the following: (1) A single State agency designated by the Governor of that State as the official State air pollution control a

  • the term “airport” has the meaning given such term in section 47102 of title 49. / “airport” means a landing area used regularly by aircraft for receiving or discharging passengers

  • Airport capacity enhancement project.—The term "airport capacity enhancement project" means— (A) a project for construction or extension of a runway, including any land a

  • "airport development" means the following activities, if undertaken by the sponsor, owner, or operator of a public-use airport: (A) constructing, repairing, or improving

  • “airport hazard” means a structure or object of natural growth located on or near a public-use airport, or a use of land near the airport, that obstructs or otherwise is hazardous

  • “airport operator” means— (A) for an airport serving air carriers that have certificates from the Secretary of Transportation, any person holding an airport operating certificate i

  • “airport planning” means planning as defined by requirements the Secretary prescribes and includes— (A) integrated airport system planning and catchment area analyses; (B) developi

  • “airport property” means an interest in property used or useful in operating and maintaining an airport.

  • “Airports Authority” means the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, a public authority created by Virginia and the District of Columbia consistent with the requirements of s

  • Airport sponsor.—The term "airport sponsor" has the meaning given the term "sponsor" under section 47102.

  • The term “airport store” means a duty-free sales enterprise which delivers merchandise to, or on behalf of, individuals departing from the customs territory from an international a

  • The term “air rights” means real property interests conveyed by deed, lease, or permit for the use of space between streets and alleys within the boundaries of the Project.

  • the term “air traffic controller” or “controller” means— (A) a controller within the meaning of section 2109(1); and (B) a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation or

  • Air traffic control system defined.—In this section, the term "air traffic control system" has the meaning such term has under section 40102(a). / “air traffic control sy

  • Air traffic services.—The term "air traffic services" means services— (i) used for the monitoring, directing, control, and guidance of aircraft or flows of aircraft and f

  • Air traffic services user.—The term "air traffic services user" means any individual or entity using air traffic services provided directly, or contracted for, by the Fed

  • The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 . / For purp

  • “airway property” means an interest in property used or useful in operating and maintaining a ground installation, facility, or equipment desirable for the orderly and safe operati

  • AISdefined inU.S. Code

    The term "AIS" means Automatic Identification System (as defined in section 164.46 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulation).

  • For purposes of this section, “Alaska fisheries” means all directed Pacific salmon fisheries off the coast of Alaska that are subject to the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

  • For purposes of this section, the term “Alaska Marine Highway System” includes all existing or planned transportation facilities and equipment in Alaska, including the lease, purch

  • The term “Alaska Nanuuq Commission” means the Alaska Native entity, in existence on January 12, 2007, that represents all villages in the State of Alaska that engage in the annual

  • The term “Alaska Native” means a Native as such term is defined in section 1602 of title 43 . / The term "Alaska Native" has the meaning given that term in section 7546 o

  • The term “Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act” means “An Act to provide for the settlement of certain land claims of Alaska Natives, and for other purposes”, approved December 18,

  • The term “Alaska Native Corporation” has the meaning given the term “Native Corporation” in section 1602 of title 43 . / The term “Alaska Native Corporation” has the meaning given

  • The term "Alaska Native entity" includes native corporations established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] and any Alaska Nativ

  • The term "Alaska Native land" means (A) land conveyed or to be conveyed pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], including any land r

  • The term “Alaska Native organization” means a group designated by law or formally chartered which represents or consists of Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos residing in Alaska. / The te

  • The term "Alaska Native-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059d of title 20. / The term “Alaska Native-serving institution” has the meaning g

  • the term “Alaska natural gas” means natural gas derived from the area of the State of Alaska generally known as the North Slope of Alaska, including the Continental Shelf thereof;

  • The term “Alaska natural gas pipeline” means the natural gas pipeline system located in the State of Alaska which— (A) has a capacity of more than 500,000,000,000 Btu of natural ga

  • The term “Alaska natural gas transportation project” means any natural gas pipeline system that carries Alaska natural gas to the border between Alaska and Canada (including relate

  • The term “Alaska natural gas transportation system” means the Alaska natural gas transportation project authorized under the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 ( 15 U.S.

  • “Alaska Railroad” means the agency of the United States Government that is operated by the Department of Transportation as a rail carrier in Alaska under authority of the Act of Ma

  • “Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund” means the public enterprise fund maintained by the Department of the Treasury into which revenues of the Alaska Railroad and appropriations for the

  • The term “Alaska small hydroelectric power” means power that— (A) is generated— (i) in the State of Alaska; (ii) without the use of a dam or impoundment of water; and (iii) through

  • The term “Alaska Statehood Act” means the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union”, approved July 7, 1958 (72 Stat. 339), as amended

  • The term “alcohol” includes methanol and ethanol but does not include— (i) alcohol produced from petroleum, natural gas, or coal (including peat), or (ii) alcohol with a proof of l

  • The term “alcohol beverage industry” means the brewers, vintners, distillers, importers, distributors, and retail or online outlets that sell or serve beer, wine, and distilled spi

  • The term “alcohol concentration” means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “alcohol fuel mixture” means a mixture of alcohol and a taxable fuel which— (A) is sold by the taxpayer producing such mixture to any pers

  • The term “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given the term in section 158(c). / Alcoholic Beverage Defined.—As used in this section, the term "alcoholic beverage" means

  • The terms “distilled spirits”, “alcoholic spirits”, and “spirits” mean that substance known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine in any form (including all dilutions and m

  • The term “alcohol-impaired driving” means the operation of a motor vehicle (as defined in section 30102(a) of title 49 ) by an individual whose blood alcohol content is at or above

  • The term “alcohol or tobacco tax” means— (A) any tax imposed by chapter 51 (other than part II of subchapter A, relating to occupational taxes) or by chapter 52 or by any correspon

  • The term “alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders” or “ARND” means, with a history of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, central nervous system abnormalities, whic

  • The term “alien” means any person not a citizen or national of the United States. / The term “alien” has the meaning given the term in section 1101(a)(3) of this title . / The term

  • "Alienability restrictions" means the restrictions imposed on Settlement Common Stock by section 1606(h)(1)(B) of this title;

  • The term “alien spouse” and the term “alien child” mean an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or oth

  • The term "alien investor" means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) under

  • The term “alien son or daughter” means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) by virtue

  • The term “alien spouse” means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise)— (A) as an immedia

  • the term “alien terrorist” means any alien described in section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title;

  • For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “alimony or separate maintenance payment” means any payment in cash if— (i) such payment is received by (or on behalf of) a spouse under

  • The term "all appropriate details" means, with respect to a research and development project— (A) the name of such project, including both classified and unclassified nam

  • The term “all aspects of an industry” means strong experience in, and comprehensive understanding of, the industry that the individual is preparing to enter.

  • “all-cargo air transportation” means the transportation by aircraft in interstate air transportation of only property or only mail, or both.

  • the terms “all students” and “all children” mean students or children from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including disadvantaged students and children, students o

  • The term “all costs” means routine service costs, ancillary costs, and capital-related costs of covered skilled nursing facility services, but does not include costs associated wit

  • The term “alleged misconduct”— (A) means a credible allegation that, if proven, would constitute a violation of— (i) a provision of criminal law, including the Uniform Code of Mili

  • In this section, the term “alleged sex-related offense” means any allegation of— (1) a violation of section 920, 920b, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130 o

  • The term “allied country” means any of the following: (A) A country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (B) Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Republic

  • The term “allied health professional” means an allied health professional as defined in section 295p(5) of title 42 who— (A) has graduated and received an allied health professions

  • The term “allied health professionals” means a health professional (other than a registered nurse or physician assistant)— (A) who has received a certificate, an associate's degree

  • The term “allied international organization” means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or any other international organization designated as an allied international organ

  • “allied supplier” means a supplier of passenger motor vehicle equipment that is wholly owned by the manufacturer, or if a joint venture vehicle assembly arrangement, a supplier tha

  • alliesdefined inU.S. Code

    “allies” means any nation with which the United States is engaged in a common military effort or with which the United States has entered into a common defensive military alliance;

  • The term "all-milk price" means the average price received, per hundredweight of milk, by dairy operations for all milk sold to plants and dealers in the United States, a