United States Code

The term “cabin” means a privately built and owned recreation residence that is authorized for use and occupancy on National Forest System land.

The term “cabin owner” means— (A) a person authorized by the agency to use and to occupy a cabin on National Forest System land; and (B) an heir or assign of such a person.

The term “cabin user fee” means a special use fee paid annually by a cabin owner to the Secretary in accordance with this chapter.

the term “cable channel” or “channel” means a portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum which is used in a cable system and which is capable of delivering a television chan

the term “cable operator” means any person or group of persons (A) who provides cable service over a cable system and directly or through one or more affiliates owns a significant

The term “cable programming service” means any video programming provided over a cable system, regardless of service tier, including installation or rental of equipment used for th

The term "cable service" has the meaning given such term in section 522 of this title. / the term “cable service” means— (A) the one-way transmission to subscribers of (i

the term “cable system” has the meaning given that term in section 602 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 522). / The term "cable system" has the meaning given

The term “CABO” means the Council of American Building Officials.

The term “cadet” means a cadet of the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Coast Guard Academy.

The term “cafeteria plan” means a written plan under which— (A) all participants are employees, and (B) the participants may choose among 2 or more benefits consisting of cash and

The term “CAFTA–DR article” means an article that qualifies as an originating good under section 4033(b) of this title.

The term “CAFTA–DR certification of origin” means the certification established under article 4.16 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement that

Except as provided in section 4033 of this title, the term “CAFTA–DR country” means— (A) Costa Rica, for such time as the Agreement is in force between the United States and Costa

The term “CAFTA–DR textile or apparel article” means a textile or apparel good (as defined in section 4002(5) of this title) that is a CAFTA–DR article.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “calendar quarter” means— (i) the period which begins on January 1 and ends on March 31 of each year; (ii) the period which begins on April

For purposes of this subtitle, the term “calendar year” means a period of 12 months ending on December 31.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “calendar year 1932” includes only that portion of such year after June 6, 1932.

The term “California Indian” means any Indian who is eligible for health services provided by the Service pursuant to section 1679 of this title.

The term "caller identification information" means information provided by a caller identification service regarding the telephone number of, or other information regardi

The term "caller identification service" means any service or device designed to provide the user of the service or device with the telephone number of, or other informat

The term “call-identifying information” means dialing or signaling information that identifies the origin, direction, destination, or termination of each communication generated or

As used in this subsection, the term “calling card” means an identifying number or code unique to the individual, that is issued to the individual by a common carrier and enables t

The term “call splashing” means the transfer of a telephone call from one provider of operator services to another such provider in such a manner that the subsequent provider is un

Campaign.—The term "campaign" means a high-visibility traffic safety law enforcement campaign.

The term “campground” means any campground where a majority of the following amenities are provided, as determined by the Secretary: (A) Tent or trailer spaces. (B) Drinking water.

The term “campus” means— (I) any building or property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institu

For purposes of this section, “campus sexual assaults” includes sexual assaults occurring at institutions of postsecondary education and sexual assaults committed against or by stu

The term “Canadian article” means an article that— (A) is an originating good under chapter 4 of the Agreement; and (B) qualifies under the Agreement to be marked as a good of Cana

“Canadian registered pilot” means an individual (except a regular crewmember of a vessel) who is registered by Canada on the same basis as an individual registered under section 93

“Canal” means the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, including its towpath.

The term “canal structure” means an embankment, wall, or structure along a canal or manmade watercourse that— (i) constrains water flows; (ii) is subject to frequent water loading;

The term “Canal Transfer Date” means December 31, 1999, such date being the date specified in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 for the transfer of the Panama Canal from the United S

The term “cancellation date” means— (A) with respect to a fixed rate mortgage, at the option of the mortgagor, the date on which the principal balance of the mortgage— (i) based so

The term “candelabra base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E

The term “candidate” means an individual (A) whose name is printed on the official ballot for election to the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to,

The term “candidate country” means a country that meets the requirements of section 7705 of this title .

The term “candidate site” means an area, within a geologic and hydrologic system, that is recommended by the Secretary under section 10132 of this title for site characterization,

The term “cannabimimetic agents” means any substance that is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1 receptor) agonist as demonstrated by binding studies and functional assays within an

The terms “canola” and “rapeseed” mean any brassica plant grown in the United States for the production of an oilseed, the oil of which is used for a food or nonfood use.

The term “canola or rapeseed product” means a product produced, in whole or in part, from canola or rapeseed.

The term “capability” means the ability to provide the means to accomplish one or more tasks under specific conditions and to specific performance standards. A capability may be ac

The term “capacity” means, with respect to any battery, the quantity of electricity which the battery is capable of storing, expressed in kilowatt hours, as measured from a 100 per

The term “capacity and infrastructure program” means each of the following agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs for which the Secretary has administrat

The term “capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for capacity and infrastructure programs for fiscal

The term "capacity building" includes all activities associated with early stage community-based project formation and conceptualization, prior to project predevelopment

The term “capacity building and advocacy activities” means efforts that— (A) result in laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures, or organizational structures that promote

The term “capacity building services” means services provided to an organization that is, or that is in the process of becoming, a microenterprise development organization or progr

The term “capacity factor” means the ratio between the actual electric output from a unit and the potential electric output from that unit.

Cape town treaty.—The term “Cape Town Treaty” means the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, as modified by the Protocol to the Convention on International In

The term "capital"— (I) means cash and all real, personal, or mixed tangible assets owned and controlled by the alien investor, or held in trust for the benefit of the al

For purposes of this subtitle, the term “capital asset” means property held by the taxpayer (whether or not connected with his trade or business), but does not include— (1) stock i

The term "capital assistance" means a loan, loan guarantee, or technical assistance.

The term “capital cost” includes interest during construction, wherever appropriate.

The term “capital distribution” means— (i) a distribution of cash or other property by any insured depository institution or company to its owners made on account of that ownership

the term “capital expenditures” means amounts expended by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for replacement or rehabilitation of, or enhancements to, the railroad plant, propert

Capital fund.—The term "Capital Fund" means the fund established under section 1437g(d) of this title.

The term “capital gain net income” means the excess of the gains from sales or exchanges of capital assets over the losses from such sales or exchanges. / The term “capital gain ne

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “capital gain property” means, with respect to any contribution, any capital asset the sale of which at its fair market value at the time o

The term “capital improvement” means a structure, fixture, or nonremovable equipment provided by a concessioner pursuant to the terms of a concessions contract and located on lands

“capital investment” means a capitalized cost funded by Federal appropriations that— (A) is for a project, facility, or separable unit or feature of a project or facility; (B) is a

The term “capitalization” means the process used for depositing funds as initial capital into a State infrastructure bank to establish the infrastructure bank.

In this subsection, the terms “capital lease” and “lease-purchase” have the meanings given those terms in Appendix B to Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11, as in effect

The term “capital project” means, subject to section 1066c(b) of this title , the repair, renovation, or, in exceptional circumstances, the construction or acquisition, of— (A) any

The term “capital ratio” means the ratio of capital to unamortized insurance-in-force. / The term “capital ratio” means the ratio of total stockholders’ equity, as shown on the Ass

In this paragraph, the term “capital-related costs” has the meaning given such term by the Secretary under subsection (a)(4) as of September 30, 1987, and does not include a return

Capital reserve subsidy amount.—The term “capital reserve subsidy amount” means the amount of budget authority sufficient to cover estimated long-term cost to the United States Gov

The term “capital restoration plan” means a plan submitted under subsection (e)(2).

the term “Capitol Buildings” has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40 ; and / In this chapter, the term “Capitol Buildings” means the United States Capitol, the

The term "Captain of the Port Zone" means a Captain of the Port Zone established by the Secretary pursuant to sections 92, 93, and 633 1 of title 14.

The terms “captive status” and “former captive” have the meanings given those terms in section 559 of title 37. / In this section, the term “captive status” means the status of a m

The term "captured record" means a document, audio file, video file, or other material captured during combat operations from countries, organizations, or individuals, no

The term “carbon capture capability” means a gasification plant design which is determined by the Secretary to reflect reasonable consideration for, and be capable of, accommodatin

In this section, the term “carbon dioxide energy efficiency” means the quantity of electricity used to power equipment for carbon dioxide capture and storage or use.

The term “carbon dioxide stream” means carbon dioxide that— (A) has been captured; and (B) consists overwhelmingly of— (i) carbon dioxide plus incidental associated substances deri

The term “carbonized wool” means wool that has been immersed in a bath, usually of mineral acids or acid salts, that destroys vegetable matter in the wool, but does not affect the

The term “carbon sequestration” means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into t

Unless revised, the term “carcinogenic effect” shall have the meaning provided by the Administrator under Guidelines for Carcinogenic Risk Assessment as of the date of enactment.1

The term “cardholder” means any person to whom a credit card is issued or any person who has agreed with the card issuer to pay obligations arising from the issuance of a credit ca

The term “cardiac rehabilitation program” means a program (as described in paragraph (2)) that furnishes the items and services described in paragraph (3) under the supervision of

The term "cardiomyopathy" means a heart disease that affects the heart's muscle (myocardium)— (A) the symptoms of which may vary from case to case, including— (i) cases i

The term “cardiovascular screening blood test” means a blood test for the early detection of cardiovascular disease (or abnormalities associated with an elevated risk of cardiovasc

The term “card issuer” means any person who issues a credit card, or the agent of such person with respect to such card. / The term “card issuer” means— (A) a credit card issuer, i

the term “care” means the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities;

The term “care and handling” includes— (A) completing, repairing, converting, rehabilitating, operating, preserving, protecting, insuring, packing, storing, handling, conserving, a

The term “care coordination services” means services to promote the effective and efficient organization and utilization of resources to assure access to necessary comprehensive se

The term “career and technical education” means organized educational activities that— (A) offer a sequence of courses that— (i) provides individuals with rigorous academic content

The term “career and technical student organization” means an organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in career and technical

“career appointee” means an individual in a Senior Executive Service position whose appointment to the position or previous appointment to another Senior Executive Service position

The terms “Administrator of FEMA”, “career fire department”, “combination fire department”, and “volunteer fire department” have the meanings given such terms in section 2229(a) of

The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means guidance and counseling that— (A) provides access for students (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth) to in

“career law enforcement officer” means a person hired on a permanent basis who is authorized by law or by a State or local public agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, d

The term “career pathways” has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.

“career reserved position” means a position which is required to be filled by a career appointee and which is designated under subsection (b) of this section; and / the term “caree

The term “career services” means local employment and training services of the type described in section 134(c)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

The term “caregiver” means a minor child's natural or adoptive parent or parents who live in the home with the minor child. For purposes of determining eligibility for the Project,

The term "caregiver assessment" means a defined process of gathering information to identify the specific needs, barriers to carrying out caregiving responsibilities, and

The term “care management plan” means a plan established under subsection (d) for a participant in a chronic care improvement program.

“care services” means necessary services for the provision of care to pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents and includes all core services with respect to the provision of su

The term “caretaker cabin” means a caretaker residence occupied in limited cases in which caretaker services are necessary to maintain the security of a tract.