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In this section, the term “intercity passenger rail corridor” means— (1) a new intercity passenger rail route of less than 750 miles; (2) the enhancement of an existing intercity p
The term “intercity passenger rail service” has the meaning given the term “intercity rail passenger transportation” in section 24102 of this title . / The term “intercity passenge
“intercity rail passenger transportation” means rail passenger transportation, except commuter rail passenger transportation. / The term “intercity rail passenger transportation” h
The term “intercity rail transportation” means transportation provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
The term “intercollegiate sport” means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student athlete are established by a nationa
The term "interconnect" means the physical linking of 2 networks for the mutual exchange of traffic on non-discriminatory terms and conditions.
the term “interconnected service” means service that is interconnected with the public switched network (as such terms are defined by regulation by the Commission) or service for w
The term “interconnected VoIP service” has the meaning given such term under section 9.3 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as such section may be amended from time to time.
The term “Interconnection” means a geographic area in which the operation of bulk-power system components is synchronized such that the failure of one or more of such components ma
The term “interconnection agreement” means an agreement with a utility for the purposes of interconnecting the energy property owned by such taxpayer to the transmission or distrib
Each electric utility shall make available, upon request, interconnection service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves. For purposes of this paragraph, the ter
The term “interconnection system” means any system of interconnection facilities used for the distribution of programs to public telecommunications entities.
The term “intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center” means such facilities or control centers located at the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, the Malmst
The term “interdisciplinary approach” means an approach to making decisions regarding the containment or control of an undesirable plant species or group of species, which— (A) inc
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“interest” means, with respect to an issue or matter, multiple parties which have a similar point of view or which are likely to be affected in a similar manner; / The term “intere
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “interest accrual period” means the period— (i) beginning on the day after the return due date for any taxable year of the taxpayer, and
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “interest and carrying charges” means the excess of— (A) the sum of— (i) interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry
For purposes of this section, the term “interest capitalization provision” means any provision of this subtitle under which interest— (i) is required to be charged to capital accou
The term “interest cost to outlay ratio” means, with respect to any fiscal year, the percentage obtained by dividing the interest cost for such fiscal year on the net public debt b
The term “interested entity” means the government of a CAFTA–DR country other than the United States, a potential or actual purchaser of a textile or apparel good, or a potential o
In this subparagraph, the term “interested party” means— (I) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Administrator; or (II) in the case of a small business concern that is awarded
the term “interested person” means any person having a contract or other financial interest in grain as the owner, seller, purchaser, warehouseman, or carrier, or otherwise;
The term “interested stakeholder groups” means any of the following with interest in an applicable coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef: (A) A business. (B)
The term “interest expense” means the aggregate amount allowable to the taxpayer as a deduction for interest (within the meaning of section 265(b)(4)) for the taxable year (determi
For purposes of this section, the term “interest in a closely held business” means— (A) an interest as a proprietor in a trade or business carried on as a proprietorship; (B) an in
The term “interest in land” means any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or miner
The term “interest in property” includes a conservation easement.
The term “interest in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land or
The terms "interest on lawyers trust account" and "IOLTA" mean a system in which lawyers place certain client funds in interest-bearing or dividend-bearing acco
the term "interest-only" means that, under the terms of the legal obligation, one or more of the periodic payments may be applied solely to accrued interest and not to lo
For purposes of this subsection, the term “interest payment date” means each date on which interest is payable by the issuer under the terms of the bond. / For purposes of this sec
The term "interest rate reduction refinancing loan" means a loan described in section 3710(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), 3710(a)(11), 3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)(1) of this titl
The term “interests in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land o
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In this section, the term “interference” means— (A) blatant or egregious statements or behavior, such as harassment, beratement, or threats, that a reasonable person would conclude
The term “interfere with” means to restrict a person’s freedom of movement.
"intergovernmental organization" includes international organization (as defined in section 1116(b)(5) of this title); / the term “intergovernmental organization” include
The term "intergovernmental support agreement" means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Secretary concerned and a State, local, or tribal government
The term "interim contact" means the ability of a left-behind parent to communicate with or visit an abducted child during the pendency of an abduction case.
The term “interim controls” means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, re
The term "Interim Council" means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300l–4 of this title. / The term “Interim Council” means the governing body of the
The term “interim franchise” means any franchise— (A) which is entered into on or after June 19, 1978; (B) the term of which, when combined with the terms of all prior interim fran
“interim guidelines” means any interim guidelines developed by the Secretary pursuant to section 544h of this title , and any amendment, revision, or variance;
In this subsection, the term "interim leasing actions" has the meaning given that term by the Administrator of the General Services Administration.
The term “interim maintenance services” means the provision of methadone in a treatment program under the circumstances described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).
the term “interim measure” means any short-term method for the management of sewage sludge or industrial waste, which— (A) is used before implementation of an alternative system; a
The term “Interim Tribal Council” means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300n–5 of this title.
The term “interior furnishing” means any type of furnishing made in whole or in part of fabric or related material and intended for use or which may reasonably be expected to be us
The term “interior West” means the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
The term “interjurisdictional fishery resource” means— (A) a fishery resource for which a fishery occurs in waters under the jurisdiction of one or more States and the exclusive ec
The term “interLATA service” means telecommunications between a point located in a local access and transport area and a point located outside such area.
The term “intermediary” means a financial institution receiving Center funds for establishing a revolving fund and relending to an eligible entity. / The term "intermediary&qu
the term “intermediary country” means a country that exports raw or worked ivory that does not originate in that country;
The term “intermediary nation” means a nation that exports yellowfin tuna or yellowfin tuna products to the United States and that imports yellowfin tuna or yellowfin tuna products
The term “intermediary nonprofit grantee” means an intermediary nonprofit organization that receives a grant under subsection (b).
The term “intermediary nonprofit organization” means an experienced and capable nonprofit entity with meaningful prior experience in providing organizational development assistance
The term “intermediate base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designa
The term “intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded” means an institution (or distinct part thereof) for the mentally retarded or persons with related conditions if— (1)
The term “intermediate handler” means any person including a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of any State or local government (other than a dealer, r
The term “intermediate ingredient or feedstock” means a material or compound made in whole or in significant part from biological products, including renewable agricultural materia
The term “intermediate level service school” means any of the following: (A) The United States Army Command and General Staff College. (B) The College of Naval Command and Staff. (
The term “intermediate load powerplant” means a powerplant (other than a peakload powerplant), the electrical generation of which in kilowatt hours does not exceed, for any 12-cale
The term "intermediate material" means a material that is self-produced, used in the production of a good, and designated pursuant to subsection (b)(10). / The term "
The term "intermediate provider" means any entity that— (A) enters into a business arrangement with a covered provider or other intermediate provider for the specific pur
For purposes of this subsection, the term “intermittent disaster-response appointee” means an individual appointed by the Secretary under subsection (c).
The term “intermodal” means of or relating to the connection between rail service and other modes of transportation, including all parts of facilities at which such connection is m
“intermodal adaptability” refers to any characteristics of an automobile which enable it to be operated or carried, or which facilitate its operation or carriage, by or on an alter
Intermodal equipment.—The term “intermodal equipment” means trailing equipment that is used in the intermodal transportation of containers over public highways in interstate commer
Intermodal equipment interchange agreement.—The term “intermodal equipment interchange agreement” means the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement or any ot
Intermodal equipment provider.—The term “intermodal equipment provider” means any person that interchanges intermodal equipment with a motor carrier pursuant to a written interchan
“intermodal transportation” means the successive transportation of a loaded container or trailer from its place of origin to its place of destination by more than one mode of trans
The term “intermunicipal agency” means an agency established by two or more municipalities with responsibility for planning or administration of solid waste.
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For purposes of this subsection, the term "intern" means an individual who performs service for an employing office which is uncompensated by the United States to earn cr
"internal controls" means a process, effected by an entity's management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objecti
The term “internal financial activities” includes— (A) internal financial activities conducted by a grandfathered savings and loan holding company or any affiliate; and (B) interna
The term “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” means this title, and the term “Internal Revenue Code of 1939” means the Internal Revenue Code enacted February 10, 1939, as amended.
When used in this chapter, the term “internal revenue officer assigned to the premises” means the internal revenue officer assigned by the Secretary to duties at premises establish
The term “internal tax” includes an internal fee, charge, or exaction, and includes— (A) the tax imposed by section 2491(c) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to an article,
The term "internal waters" has the meaning given the term in section 2.24 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
The term “international agreement” includes— (A) any treaty that requires the advice and consent of the Senate, pursuant to article II of the Constitution of the United States; and
the terms “amateur athlete”, “amateur athletic competition”, “amateur sports organization”, “international amateur athletic competition”, and “national governing body” have the mea
The term “international application” means an application for international registration that is filed under the Madrid Protocol. / The term “international application” means an ap
The term “international application designating the United States” means an international application specifying the United States as a country in which a patent is sought, regardl
The term “international application originating in the United States” means an international application filed in the Patent and Trademark Office when it is acting as a Receiving O
The term “international arrangement” means any international agreement hereafter approved by the Congress or any treaty during the time such agreement or treaty is in full force an
The term “International Bureau” means the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization. / The term “International Bureau” means the international intergover
the term “international business” means profit-oriented business relationships conducted across national boundaries and includes activities such as the buying and selling of goods,
The term “international carriage” means transportation of perishable foodstuffs if such foodstuffs are loaded in equipment or the equipment containing them is loaded onto a rail or
The term “International Classification of Diseases for Oncology” means a classification system that includes topography (site) information and histology (cell type information) dev
For purposes of this section, the term “international communications income” includes all income derived from the transmission of communications or data from the United States to a
The term “international conformity assessment procedure” means a conformity assessment procedure that is adopted by an international standards organization.
The term “international conservation and management measures” means measures to conserve or manage one or more species of living marine resources that are adopted and applied in ac
The term “international cooperative activity” includes— (A) coordinated research projects, joint research projects, or joint ventures; (B) joint studies or technical demonstrations
In this section, the term "international counternarcotics agreement" means— (A) the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic S
In this section, the term “International Criminal Court” means the court established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, adopted by the United Nations Diplomat
In this section, the term “international cyber criminal” means an individual— (1) who is believed to have committed a cybercrime or intellectual property crime against the interest
For purposes of this section, the term “international deep seabed treaty” has the meaning given to such term by section 4498(b) 1 of title 26.
the term “international design application” means an application for international registration; and
The term “International Dolphin Conservation Program” means the international program established by the agreement signed in LaJolla, California, in June, 1992, as formalized, modi
the term “international economic data system” means the data system established as part of the Data Bank under section 4906 of this title which contains data useful to policymakers
The term “international emergency response provisions” means— (A) the provisions of the international energy program which relate to international allocation of petroleum products