United States Code

The term “National Institute of Building Sciences” means the institute established by section 1701j–2 of title 12 .

the term “National Institute of Justice” means the institute established by section 10122(a) of this title ; and / the term “National Institute of Justice” means the institute esta

The term “National Instructional Materials Access Center” means the center established pursuant to section 1474(e) of this title .

The term “National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard” has the meaning given the term in section 1474(e)(3)(A) of this title . / The term “National Instructional Materi

The term “national intelligence” has the meaning given such term in section 3003(5) of title 50 .

For purposes of this section, the term “National Intelligence Council product” includes a National Intelligence Estimate and any other intelligence community assessment that sets f

In this section, the terms "intelligence community" and "National Intelligence Program" have the meanings given such terms in section 3003 of title 50. / The te

The term “national laboratories” means— (A) each national security laboratory (as defined in section 3281(1) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2471(1)

The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). / The term “national laboratory” has the meaning gi

The term "National Labor Relations Board" means the National Labor Relations Board provided for in section 153 of this title.

In this section, the term “national leadership of the United States” means the following: (1) The President. (2) The Vice President. (3) Such other civilian officials of the United

The term “national levee database” means the levee database established under section 3303 of this title .

The term "National Lifeline Accountability Database" has the meaning given such term in section 54.400 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulati

The term “National List” means a list of approved and prohibited substances as provided for in section 6517 of this title .

The term "nationally distributed superstation" means a television broadcast station, licensed by the Commission, that— (A) is not owned or operated by or affiliated with

The term “nationally recognized statistical rating organization” means a credit rating agency that— (A) issues credit ratings certified by qualified institutional buyers, in accord

The term “nationally significant” means a collection or historic property that meets the applicable criteria for national significance, in accordance with regulations promulgated b

The term “National Maritime Transportation Security Plan” means the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan prepared and published under section 70103(a).

The term “national member bank” means any national bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System.

the term “National Methamphetamine Information Clearinghouse” or “NMIC” means the information clearinghouse established under section 2012(a) of this title ; and

The term “national monument” means the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, including lands added to the monument pursuant to this subchapter.

The term "National Monument and Preserve" means the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve designated by subsection (b)(1)(A).

the term “National Museum” means the National Museum of the American Indian established by section 80q–1 of this title ;

"National Network" includes long-distance routes and State-supported routes.

The term "national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs" means an interconnected nation-wide system that facilitates the transfer to State prescription

The term “national nonmember bank” means any national bank which— (A) is located in any territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, or th

the terms “National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council” and “Council” mean the advisory body established under section 5331 of this title;

The term "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator" means the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

The term “national of the United States” means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the

The term “national organic program import certificate” means a form developed for purposes of the program under this chapter— (A) to provide documentation sufficient to verify that

The term “national park” means the Great Sand Dunes National Park established in section 410hhh–2 of this title . / The term “national park” means lands and waters included in the

The term "National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass" means the interagency national pass authorized by section 6804 of this title.

The term “National Park System” means the areas of land and water described in section 100501 of this title .

The term “national pilot program” means the national pilot program established under paragraph (4)(A).

The term “national preparedness goal” means the national preparedness goal established under section 743 of this title .

The term “national preparedness system” means the national preparedness system established under section 744 of this title .

The term "National Preserve" means the National Preserve designated by subsection (b)(1)(B).

"national rail passenger transportation system" means— (A) the segment of the continuous Northeast Corridor railroad line between Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D

“National Register” or “Register” means the National Register of Historic Places established under section 470a of this title . / the term “National Register” means the National Re

The term “national research and development center” means a research and development center supported under section 9533(c) of this title .

The term “national research institute” means an institute established in section 6031 of this title. / The terms “national research institute” and “national center” mean an agency

the term “National Response Plan” means the National Response Plan or any successor plan prepared under section 314(a)(6) 1 of this title; / the term “National Response Plan” means

“National Response Team” means the National Response Team established under the National Contingency Plan established under section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

“National Response Unit” means the National Response Unit established under subsection (j);

The term “National Satellite Land Remote Sensing Data Archive” means the archive established by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the archival responsibilities defined in s

The term "national sea-based deterrence vessel" means any submersible vessel constructed or purchased after fiscal year 2016 that is owned, operated, or controlled by the

“National securities exchange” means an exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78f ]. / “National securities exchange” means an exch

the term “national security” means the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States; / The term “national security” means the national defense an

The term “national security agency” means the National Security Agency, the Director of Central Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, and the

The term “national security council” means, with respect to a specified country, an intergovernmental body under the jurisdiction of the freely elected government of the specified

The term “national security investigation” means any official inquiry by an agency or department of the United States Government to determine the eligibility of a consumer to recei

The term “national security laboratory” means any of the following: (A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico. (B) Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New M

The term “national security letter” means a request for a report, records, or other information under— (A) section 2709 of title 18 ; (B) section 3414(a)(5)(A) of title 12 ; (C) su

The term “national security official concerned” means the following: (A) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to information of concern to the Department of Defense, as determine

The term "national security position" means a position— (A) having national security responsibilities in an agency or office of the Federal Government that has national s

The term "national security satellite" means a satellite weighing over 400 pounds whose principle purpose is to support the national security or intelligence needs of the

The term “national security strategy” means the national security strategy required under section 3043 of title 50 .

The term “national security system” has the meaning given the term in section 11103 of title 40 . / The term “national security system” has the meaning given the term in section 11

the term “National Senior Service Corps” means the programs established under parts A, B, C, and E of subchapter II;

the term “national senior volunteer” means a volunteer in the National Senior Service Corps;

The term “national service laws” means this chapter and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.). / The terms “authorizing committees”, “Corporation”, a

the term “National Service Reserve Corps member” means an individual who— (A) has completed a term of national service or is a veteran; (B) has successfully completed training desc

The term “National Sex Offender Registry” means the National Sex Offender Registry established by section 119 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( 42 U.S.C.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “national site” means any site under the supervision, management, or conservancy of the National Park Service, the United States Forest Se

The term “nationals of the United States” includes (1) persons who are citizens of the United States, and (2) persons who, though not citizens of the United States, owe permanent a

the term "National Spatial Data Infrastructure" means the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout

The term “National Special Security Event” means a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or

The term “national standards” means the national standards for fishery conservation and management set forth in section 1851 of this title .

The term "National Strategy" means the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking published on February 11, 2014, a modification of that strategy, or a successo

For purposes of this section, the term “National Taxpayer Advocate” includes any designee of the National Taxpayer Advocate.

The term "national technology and industrial base" has the meaning given that term in section 2500 of this title. / The term "national technology and industrial base

The term “national training program” means the national training program established under section 748(a) of this title .

The term “National Trust” means the National Trust for Historic Preservation created by section 468 of this title .

The term "National Verifier" has the meaning given such term in section 54.400 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

For the purposes of this section, the term “national voluntary health association” means a national non-profit organization with chapters or other affiliated organizations in State

The term "National Weather Service core partners" means government and nongovernment entities which are directly involved in the preparation or dissemination of, or discu

The term "national wildlife services" refers to the ministries and government bodies designated to manage matters pertaining to wildlife management, including poaching or

The term "Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry" means a mortgage licensing system developed and maintained by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and th

The term “nationwide public safety broadband network” means the nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network described in section 1422 of this title .

The term “nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency” means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis relating to— (1) me

The term “native” means hydrocarbon-containing plants and other agricultural crops of strategic and industrial importance which may be cultured in North America, especially plants

The terms “Native American” and “Native American language” shall have the meanings given such terms in section 2902 of title 25 . / the term “Native American” means an individual o

The terms “Native American” and “Native American language” shall have the meanings given such terms in section 2902 of title 25 . / The terms “Native American” and “Native American

The term “Native American Pacific Islander” means any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.

The term “Native Americans” means American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Aleuts, and Native Hawaiians. / The term "Native Americans" has the meaning given the term in section

For purposes of this subchapter the term “native American Samoan” means a person who is a citizen or national of the United States and who is a lineal descendant of an inhabitant o

The term “Native American-serving, nontribal institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1001(a) of this title , that, at the time of application—

The term “Native American veteran” means any veteran who is a Native American. / The term “Native American veteran” has the meaning given such term in section 3765 of this title .

the term “native bird” means any member, at any stage of its life cycle (including eggs), of any species of the class Aves which is indigenous to Antarctica or occurs there seasona

The term "Native business" means a business concern that is at least 51-percent owned and controlled by 1 or more Native Americans.

The term "Native community development financial institution" means any entity— (A) that has been certified as a community development financial institution by the Secret

The term “Native Corporation” means any Regional Corporation, any Village Corporation, any Urban Corporation, and any Native Group. / The term "Native Corporation" has th

The term “Native entity” means— (A) a Tribal Government; (B) an Alaska Native village or Regional or Village Corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native

The term "Native entrepreneur" means an entrepreneur who is a Native American.

“Native group” means any tribe, band, clan, village, community, or village association of Natives in Alaska composed of less than twenty-five Natives, who comprise a majority of th

The term “native Hawaiian” means any descendant of not less than one-half part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands before January 1, 1778, or, in the case of

The term “Native Hawaiian art and culture” includes the traditional and contemporary expressions of Native Hawaiian language, history, visual and performing arts, and crafts.

The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the soci

The term “Native Hawaiian educational organization” means a private nonprofit organization that— (A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) has Native Hawaiians in substanti

The terms “Native Hawaiian” and “Native Hawaiian health care system” have the meanings given those terms in section 12 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act ( 42 U.S.C