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  • IAEAdefined inU.S. Code

    “IAEA” means International Atomic Energy Agency; / the term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency; / The term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency.

  • the term “IAEA safeguards” means the safeguards set forth in an agreement between a country and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as authorized by Article III(A)(5) of the St

  • ICCPdefined inU.S. Code

    In this section, the terms “individual community care plan” and “ICCP” mean, with respect to a functionally disabled elderly individual, a written plan which— (A) is established, a

  • The term “ICCVAM test recommendation” means a summary report prepared by the ICCVAM characterizing the results of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.

  • The term “ICD–10–PCS” means the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System, and includes any subsequent revision of such International Classif

  • ICOdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “ICO” means the company known, as of March 17, 2000, as ICO Global Communications, Inc.

  • ICODSdefined inU.S. Code

    The term "ICODS" means the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety established by section 467e of this title.

  • IDCAdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “IDCA” means the United States International Development Cooperation Agency.

  • The term “identical goods” means identical goods as defined in the Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 referred to in sect

  • The term “identical merchandise” means— (A) merchandise that is identical in all respects to, and was produced in the same country and by the same person as, the merchandise being

  • The term “identical or similar goods” means “identical goods” and “similar goods”, respectively, as defined in the Customs Valuation Code.

  • the term “identifiable child abuse crime case” means a case that can be identified by the authorized criminal justice agency of the State as involving a child abuse crime by refere

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “identifiable form” means any representation of information that permits the identity of a borrower to which the information relates to be

  • The term “identifiable individual” means an individual— (i) who appears in whole or in part in an intimate visual depiction; and (ii) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing

  • “identifiable minor”— (A) means a person— (i) (I) who was a minor at the time the visual depiction was created, adapted, or modified; or (II) whose image as a minor was used in cre

  • The term “identifiable patient safety work product” means patient safety work product that— (A) is presented in a form and manner that allows the identification of any provider tha

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term "identifiable, sensitive information" means information that is about an individual and that is gathered or used during the cour

  • The term “identification” means— (A) in the case of any individual, the name, the mailing address, and the occupation of such individual, as well as the name of his or her employer

  • the term “identification document” means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State, political subdivision of a State, a sponsorin

  • As used in this section, the terms “identification number” and “motor vehicle” have the meaning given those terms in section 511 of this title. / “identification number” means a nu

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “identified population subgroups” shall include, but not be limited to, groups based on factors such as age, sex, or race.

  • The term “identified set of AIDS activities” means a particular set of AIDS activities identified under subsection (a)(2)(A).

  • The term "identified straddle" means any straddle— (i) which is clearly identified on the taxpayer's records as an identified straddle before the earlier of— (I) the clos

  • the term “identifying activity level” means transactions in publicly traded securities at or above a level of volume, fair market value, or exercise value as shall be fixed from ti

  • In this section, the terms “agent employed to manage the property that has an identity of interest” and “identity of interest agent” mean an entity— (1) that has management respons

  • The term “identity theft” means a fraud committed using the identifying information of another person, subject to such further definition as the Bureau may prescribe, by regulation

  • Identity theft insurance.—The term “identity theft insurance” means any insurance policy that pays benefits for costs, including travel costs, notary fees, and postage costs, lost

  • The term “identity theft report” has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report— (A) that alleges an identity theft; (B) that is a copy of

  • The term "idled well" means a well— (A) that has been nonoperational for not fewer than 4 years; and (B) for which there is no anticipated beneficial future use.

  • The term “idle reduction technology” means an advanced truck stop electrification system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that— (A) is used to reduce long-duration idling

  • IEEEdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “IEEE” means the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • IEPdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “individualized education program” or “IEP” means a written statement for each child with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with section

  • The term “individualized education program team” or “IEP Team” means a group of individuals composed of— (i) the parents of a child with a disability; (ii) not less than 1 regular

  • IESdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. / The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

  • As used in this section, the term “illegal act” means an act or omission that violates any law, or any rule or regulation having the force of law. As used in this section, the term

  • The term "illegal drug" means a controlled substance but does not include a controlled substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed hea

  • The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

  • The term “illegal Federal irrigation subsidy” means the excess (if any) of— (A) the amount required to be paid for any Federal irrigation water delivered to the taxpayer during the

  • “illegal gambling business” means a gambling business which— (i) is a violation of the law of a State or political subdivision in which it is conducted; (ii) involves five or more

  • In this Act the term “illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing” has the meaning established under paragraph (2).

  • The term “illegal use of drugs” means the use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act [21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.]. Such term d

  • the term “illicit” means unlawful or injurious,

  • The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

  • The term “illicit drug trafficking” means illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and other controlled substances, as such activities are described by any i

  • The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

  • the term “illicit label” means a genuine certificate, licensing document, registration card, or similar labeling component— (A) that is used by the copyright owner to verify that a

  • As used in this section, the term “illicit sexual conduct” means— (1) a sexual act (as defined in section 2246) with a person under 18 years of age that would be in violation of ch

  • the term “illiteracy” means the failure to complete the 5th primary grade.

  • The term “illuminated exit sign” means a sign that— (A) is designed to be permanently fixed in place to identify an exit; and (B) consists of an electrically powered integral light

  • ILOdefined inU.S. Code

    The term “ILO” means the International Labor Organization.

  • The term “imagery” means, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a likeness or presentation of any natural or manmade feature or related object or activity and the positional data

  • The term “imagery intelligence” means the technical, geographic, and intelligence information derived through the interpretation or analysis of imagery and collateral materials.

  • IMFdefined inU.S. Code

    the term “IMF” means the International Monetary Fund.

  • The term “imitation numismatic item” means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an orig

  • The term “imitation political item” means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original political item, or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an origi

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “immediate annuity” means an annuity— (A) which is purchased with a single premium or annuity consideration, (B) the annuity starting date

  • Definition.—In this paragraph, the term "immediate bundling request" means a letter described in subparagraph (B) that requests immediate funding for multiple projects.

  • The term “immediate container” means any consumer package; or any other container in which egg products, not consumer packaged, are packed. / The term “immediate container” include

  • The term “immediate dependent” means a dependent described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 1072(2) of this title .

  • In this paragraph, the term “immediate family” means an individual's father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, son, daughter, stepson, stepd

  • the term “immediate family member” has the meaning given that term in section 115 and includes grandchildren; / The term “immediate family member” means, with respect to a person—

  • For purposes of this subsection and subsection (b), the term “immediately” means on or before the 5th day after the day on which a Council transmits to the Secretary a fishery mana

  • The term “immediate precursor” means a substance— (A) which the Attorney General has found to be and by regulation designated as being the principal compound used, or produced prim

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “immediate relatives” means the children, spouses, and parents of a citizen of the United States, except that, in the case of parents, suc

  • The term “immigrant” means every alien except an alien who is within one of the following classes of nonimmigrant aliens— (A) (i) an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomat

  • The term “immigrant children and youth” means individuals who— (A) are aged 3 through 21; (B) were not born in any State; and (C) have not been attending one or more schools in any

  • The term “immigrant visa” means an immigrant visa required by this chapter and properly issued by a consular officer at his office outside of the United States to an eligible immig

  • The term “immigration benefit application” means any application or petition to confer, certify, change, adjust, or extend any status granted under the Immigration and Nationality

  • The term “immigration judge” means an attorney whom the Attorney General appoints as an administrative judge within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, qualified to conduc

  • The term “immigration laws” includes this chapter and all laws, conventions, and treaties of the United States relating to the immigration, exclusion, deportation, expulsion, or re

  • The term “immigration officer” means any employee or class of employees of the Service or of the United States designated by the Attorney General, individually or by regulation, to

  • “imminent danger” means the existence of any condition or practice in a coal or other mine which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before such co

  • “imminent danger to the health and safety of the public” means the existence of any condition or practice, or any violation of a permit or other requirement of this chapter in a su

  • The term “imminent hazard” means a situation which exists when the continued use of a pesticide during the time required for cancellation proceeding would be likely to result in un

  • the term "imminent hazard to the health and safety" means, for purposes of section 3605 of this title, that an asbestos material is, according to standards established by

  • The Commission may file in a United States district court an action (1) against an imminently hazardous consumer product for seizure of such product under subsection (b)(2), or (2)

  • “imminent safety hazard” means an imminent and unreasonable risk of death or severe personal injury;

  • The term “immunization” means an immunization against a vaccine-preventable disease.

  • For purposes of this subsection, the term “immunization services” means services to provide without charge immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases.

  • impactdefined inU.S. Code

    the term “impact” means impact on the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems;

  • The term “Impact Area” means that area which was used for the firing of live artillery projectiles and is used for live fire ranges of all types and, therefore, poses a danger to p

  • In this subparagraph, the term “impacted borrower” means an eligible recipient that— (aa) is in operation on February 15, 2020; and (bb) has an application for a covered loan that

  • The term “impact evaluation research” means the application of research methods and statistical analysis to measure the extent to which change in a population-based outcome can be

  • The term “impact surface” means an interior or exterior surface that is subject to damage by repeated impacts, for example, certain parts of door frames. / The term “impact surface

  • Impaired driving related fatality rate.—The term “impaired driving related fatality rate” means the rate of alcohol related fatalities, as calculated in accordance with regulations

  • Impaired operator.—The term “impaired operator” means a person who, while operating a motor vehicle— (A) has a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher; or (B) is under the

  • the terms “visibility impairment” and “impairment of visibility” shall include reduction in visual range and atmospheric discoloration; and

  • For purposes of this section, the term “impairment-related work expenses” means expenses— (1) of a handicapped individual (as defined in section 190(b)(3)) for attendant care servi

  • The term “impartial hearing officer” means an individual— (i) who is not an employee of a public agency (other than an administrative law judge, hearing examiner, or employee of an

  • In this subparagraph and subparagraph (E), the term “impermissible tax” means a health care related tax for which a reduction may be made under clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph

  • The term “impermissible tenant service income” means, with respect to any real or personal property, any amount received or accrued directly or indirectly by the real estate invest

  • The term “implant” means— (A) a medical device that is intended by the manufacturer of the device— (i) to be placed into a surgically or naturally formed or existing cavity of the

  • The term “implement” refers to those actions necessary to effectuate fully and promptly a final determination of the Division not later than 30 calendar days after the effective da

  • The term “implement and enforce” means to enact and implement laws or regulations as required to conform with the provisions of a coastal fishery management plan and to assure comp

  • In this section, the term “implementation” means all activity in the life cycle of a project after preliminary design, independent assessment of the preliminary design, and approva

  • The term "Implementation Plan" means the Implementation Plan for the Comprehensive Strategy for a Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities a

  • The term “implementing bill” means only a bill of either House of Congress which is introduced as provided in subsection (c) with respect to one or more trade agreements, or with r

  • The term "implementing partner organization" means an entity eligible to receive assistance under this subpart which is— (A) a United States or an indigenous private volu

  • the term “implementing revenue bill” means an implementing bill which contains one or more revenue measures by reason of which it must originate in the House of Representatives.

  • The term “implementing revenue bill or resolution” means an implementing bill, or approval resolution, which contains one or more revenue measures by reason of which it must origin