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“contiguous zone” means the entire zone established or to be established by the United States under article 24 of the Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone; / T

The term “Continental Shelf” means the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas adjacent to the coast, but outside the area of the territorial sea, of the United States, to a dept

The term “Continental Shelf fishery resources” means the following: Cnidaria Bamboo Coral—Acanella spp.; Black Coral—Antipathes spp.; Gold Coral—Callogorgia spp.; Precious Red Cora

“continental United States” means the several States and the District of Columbia, but does not include Alaska or Hawaii. / “continental United States” means the several States and

The term “Contingency Agreement” means the agreement required by section 53207.

No land conveyed to a Native Corporation pursuant to this chapter or by operation of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act which is within a contingency area designat

Contingency contracting.—The term “contingency contracting” means all stages of the process of acquiring property or services by the Department of Defense during a contingency oper

Contingency contracting personnel.—The term “contingency contracting personnel” means members of the armed forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense who are member

the term “contingency operation” has the meaning given such term by section 1482a(c) of title 10 . / The term "contingency operation" means a military operation that— (A)

Contingency program management.—The term “contingency program management” means the process of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and leading the combined efforts of part

The term “contingent commitment” means a commitment to obligate an amount from future available budget authority that is— (A) contingent on those funds being made available in law

The term “contingent cost” means the cost to the United States in the event of a covered incident the amount of which is equal to the amount of funds the United States is obligated

for purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "continuation award" means a renewal or recompete, awarded at the discretion of the Administrator, for another 5-year project p

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "continuation coverage" means coverage under the plan which meets the following requirements: (A) Type of benefit coverage The cov

In this section, the term “continuing authority program” means 1 of the following authorities: (A) Section 701s of this title . (B) Section 426i of this title . (C) Section 2330 of

For purposes of this section, the term “continuing care contract” means a written contract between an individual and a qualified continuing care facility under which— (A) the indiv

In this subsection, the term “continuing care hospital” means an entity that has demonstrated the ability to meet patient care and patient safety standards and that provides under

The term "continuing care patient" means an individual who, with respect to a provider or facility— (A) is undergoing a course of treatment for a serious and complex cond

The term “continuing care retirement community” means, with respect to an enrollee in a Medicare+Choice plan, an arrangement under which housing and health-related services are pro

the term “continuing disability reviews” means continuing disability reviews under sections 221(i) and 1614(a)(4) of the Social Security Act [ 42 U.S.C. 421(i) , 1382c(a)(4)], incl

Subject to subparagraph (B), for purposes of this subsection, the term “continuous period of eligibility” means, with respect to a part D eligible individual, the period that begin

The term “continuous vetting” has the meaning given such term in Executive Order No. 13467 ( 50 U.S.C. 3161 note; relating to reforming processes for determining suitability for go

the term "continuum of care" means a community plan developed to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they m

the term "contraband cigarettes" means a quantity in excess of 10,000 cigarettes, which bear no evidence of the payment of applicable State or local cigarette taxes in th

The term “contraband oil” means petroleum which, or any constituent part of which, was produced, transported, or withdrawn from storage in excess of the amounts permitted to be pro

the term "contraband smokeless tobacco" means a quantity in excess of 500 single-unit consumer-sized cans or packages of smokeless tobacco, or their equivalent, that are

The term “contract” means a plan to help a family pursue self-sufficiency, based on the State's assessment of the family's needs and abilities and developed with a parental caregiv

The term “contract acreage” means 1 or more crop acreage bases established for contract commodities under title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1461 et seq.) that would

Contract carriage.—The term “contract carriage” means— (A) for transportation provided before January 1, 1996, service provided pursuant to a permit issued under section 10923, as

For purposes of this section, the term “contract commencement date” means, with respect to any contract, the first date on which any costs (other than bidding expenses or expenses

The term “contract commodity” means wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, and rice.

The term “contracted compensation” means the sum of any ingredient cost and dispensing fee for a drug (inclusive of the out-of-pocket costs to the participant or beneficiary), or a

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “contract for deed” means a seller-financed contract for the conveyance of land under which— (I) legal title does not pass to the purcha

The term “contract for the purchase and sale of residential real property” means any contract or agreement in which one party agrees to purchase an interest in real property on whi

“contract funding base” means the base level from which contract funding needs are determined, including all contract costs; / "contract funding base" means the base leve

The term “contract health service” means any health service that is— (A) delivered based on a referral by, or at the expense of, an Indian health program; and (B) provided by a pub

The term “contracting officer” has the meaning given such term in section 2101(1) of title 41. / the term “contracting officer” has the meaning given that term in section 2101(1) o

The term “contracting party” means any country that is eligible under article 9 of the agreement and that has complied with the terms of such article. / The term “Contracting Party

The term "contract manufacturing organization facility" means a manufacturing facility of a finished dosage form of a drug approved pursuant to an abbreviated new drug ap

“contract market” means a registered entity;

The term “contract mortgagee” means a person or entity under a contract with the Secretary that provides for the assignment of a single-family mortgage from the Secretary to the pe

The term “contract of insurance” includes a contract of guarantee.

The term “contract of sale” includes sales, agreements of sale, and agreements to sell. / “contract of sale”, “commodity”, “derivatives clearing organization”, “future delivery”, “

The term “contractor” means the private business concern that enters into a food services contract with the Architect of the Capitol. / The term “contractor” means a private entity

The term “contractor bid or proposal information” means any of the following information submitted to a Federal agency as part of or in connection with a bid or proposal to enter i

The term “contractor employee” means an employee of a Management and Operating contractor or subcontractor employee at any tier. / The term "contractor employee" means an

The term “contract or grant school” means an elementary school, secondary school, or dormitory that receives financial assistance for its operation under a contract, grant, or agre

The term “contractor inventory” means— (A) property, in excess of amounts needed to complete full performance, that is acquired by and in possession of a contractor or subcontracto

As used in this subchapter, the term “contractor with the United States” includes any subcontractor or subordinate subcontractor with respect to the contract of such contractor.

The term “contract payment” means a payment made under section 518a or 518b of this title pursuant to a contract. / The term “contract payment” means a payment made under this subc

The term “contract provision” means any legal obligation between a boxer and a boxing service provider.

The term “contract research expenses” means 65 percent of any amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer to any person (other than an employee of the taxpayer) for qualified research.

The term “contract services” means all services that are reported to the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to OMB Circular A–11 (relating to preparation and submission of bu

the term “contract stevedoring companies” means those stevedoring companies licensed to do business in the State of Alaska that meet the requirements of section 932 of title 33 ;

The term “contract tower” means an air traffic control tower providing air traffic control services pursuant to a contract with the Administration under section 47124.

Contract tower program.—The term "Contract Tower Program" means the level I air traffic control tower contract program established under subsection (a) and continued unde

For purposes of this clause, the term “contractual counterparty” means an entity with which the taxpayer has entered into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement.

The term “contractual interests” means the right to receive natural gas under contract as affected by an applicable curtailment plan filed with the Commission or the appropriate St

The exercise of a contractual right of a stockbroker, financial institution, financial participant, or securities clearing agency to cause the liquidation, termination, or accelera

Contract Voucher Defined.—In this section, the term "contract voucher" means a voucher or invoice for the payment to a contractor for services or deliverable items provid

Contract Working Dog.—In this section, the term "contract working dog" means a dog— (1) that performs a service for the Department of Defense pursuant to a contract; and

The term “contract year” means any taxable year for which income is taken into account under the contract. / The term “contract year” means the 12-month period beginning with the 1

The term "contrast agent" means an article that is intended for use in conjunction with a medical imaging device, and— (i) is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, as defined

The term “contributed importantly” means a cause which is important but not necessarily more important than any other cause. / The term “contributed importantly” means a cause whic

For purposes of this section and section 3372(a) of this title, the term “contribute importantly” refers to an important cause, but not necessarily the most important cause. / For

The term “contribution” includes a gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value and includes a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or not legall

the term “contribution and benefit base” means the contribution and benefit base in effect with respect to the period involved, as determined under section 230 of the Social Securi

For purposes of this section, the term “contribution base” means adjusted gross income (computed without regard to any net operating loss carryback to the taxable year under sectio

For purposes of this subpart, the term “contribution base unit” means a unit with respect to which an employer has an obligation to contribute under a multiemployer plan (as define

The term “contribution on behalf of an owner-employee” includes, except as the context otherwise requires, a contribution under a plan— (A) by the employer for an owner-employee, a

For purposes of this section and section 79 l (h) of title 15,1 the term “contribution or expenditure” includes a contribution or expenditure, as those terms are defined in section

The term “contribution payment” means, in connection with a plan, a contribution payment required to be made to the plan, including any required installment under paragraphs (3) an

For purposes of this chapter, the term “contributions” means payments required by a State law to be made into an unemployment fund by any person on account of having individuals in

For purposes of this section, the term “contribution to the capital of the taxpayer” includes any amount of money or other property received from any person (whether or not a share

The term “control” has the meaning given to such term in section 1841 of this title . / “control” means the power, directly or indirectly, to direct the management or policies of a

The term “control area” means an area designated by the Secretary under paragraph (7)(E).

the term “control group” means a group of trades or businesses under common control,

The term "controlled" refers to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States under subchapter I.

The term "controlled access program" means a program created or managed pursuant to Intelligence Community Directive 906, or successor directive.

The term “controlled by a covered nation” means, with respect to a retailer— (A) that the retailer is organized under the laws of a covered nation or any jurisdiction within a cove

The term "controlled by a foreign adversary" means, with respect to an individual or entity, that such individual or entity is— (A) a foreign person that is domiciled in,

Controlled carrier.—The term “controlled carrier” means an ocean common carrier that is, or whose operating assets are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by a government,

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "controlled commercial entity" means any entity engaged in commercial activities (whether within or outside the United States)

For purposes of this section, the term “controlled company” means an issuer— (A) that is listed on a national securities exchange or by a national securities association; and (B) t

For purposes of this section, the term "controlled entity" means, with respect to any person— (A) a corporation more than 50 percent of the value of the outstanding stock

For purposes of this subsection, the term “controlled foreign corporation” has the meaning given such term by section 957(a). / For purposes of this subsection, the term “controlle

The term “controlled group” means any group which would be treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52 if paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 52(a) did not

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “controlled group of corporations” has the meaning given such term by section 409(l)(4). / For purposes of this part, the term "contro

The term “controlled group of entities” means a controlled group of corporations as defined in section 1563(a)(1), except that— (i) “more than 50 percent” shall be substituted for

As used in this section, the term "controlled premises" means— (1) places where original or other records or documents required under this subchapter are kept or required

In this section, the term “controlled property” means any item assigned a demilitarization code of B, C, D, E, G, or Q under Department of Defense Manual 4160.21–M, “Defense Materi

Definition.—In this section, the term “controlled space” means a substantial and identifiable segment of space (such as a building, floor, or wing) in a location that the Administr

the term “controlled substance” has the meaning prescribed for that term by section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act; / The term “controlled substance” has the meaning given th

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the term "controlled substance analogue" means a substance— (i) the chemical structure of which is substantially similar to th

The term “controlled substance and chemical diversion control activities” means those activities related to the registration and control of the manufacture, distribution, dispensin

Controlled substances.—The term “controlled substances” has the meaning given such term in section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(6)).

For purposes of clause (iii), the term “controlled taxable REIT subsidiary” means, with respect to any real estate investment trust, any taxable REIT subsidiary of such trust if su

The term “controlled unclassified information” means information described as “Controlled Unclassified Information” under Executive Order 13556 ( 50 U.S.C. 3501 note) 1 or any succ

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

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a majority of the shares of the capital stock of any such corporation shall at all times be held and owned by citizens of the Unite