United States Code

The term “project sponsor” means— (A) a group of producers; or (B) a biomass conversion facility. / The term “project sponsor” means the agency or other entity, including any priva

The term “project study” means— (A) a feasibility study or reevaluation study for a water resources project, including the environmental impact statement prepared for the study; an

The term “project to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity” means a project that is designed to maintain a highway sign or pavement marking retroreflectivity at or above the

The term "project use power" means the electrical capacity, energy, and associated ancillary service components required to provide the minimum electrical service needed

“project works” means the physical structures of a project;

The term “prolonged blast” means a blast of from 4 to 6 seconds’ duration.

the term "promising" means a program or practice that— (A) is demonstrated to be effective based on positive outcomes relevant to juvenile justice from one or more object

The term “PromoFlor Council” means the Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion Council established under section 6804(b) of this title.

The term “promoter” means the person primarily responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing a professional boxing match. The term “promoter” does not include a hotel, casin

The term “promotion” means any action taken by the National Potato Promotion Board, pursuant to this chapter, to present a favorable image for potatoes to the public with the expre

The term “promotional advertising” means any advertising for the purpose of encouraging any person to select or use the service or additional service of a gas utility or the select

In this section, the term “promotion board” means a selection board convened by the Secretary of a military department under section 573(a) or 611(a) of this title. / In this secti

The term "promotion zone" means a promotion eligibility category consisting of officers on a warrant officer active-duty list in the same grade (or the same grade and com

The term “proof gallon” means a United States gallon of proof spirits, or the alcoholic equivalent thereof.

The term “proof spirits” means that liquid which contains one-half its volume of ethyl alcohol of a specific gravity of 0.7939 at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (referring to water at 60 de

The term “propagational material” means any plant material used in the propagation of cut flowers, potted flowering plants, and foliage plants, including cuttings, bulbs and corms,

The term "propagation model" means a mathematical formulation for the characterization of radio wave propagation as a function of frequency, distance, and other condition

the term “propane” means a hydrocarbon whose chemical composition is predominantly C 3 H 8 , whether recovered from natural gas or crude oil, and includes liquefied petroleum gases

In this chapter, the terms “aircraft engine”, “air navigation facility”, “appliance”, “civil aircraft”, “foreign air commerce”, “interstate air commerce”, “landing area”, “overseas

The term “proper identification” has the meaning of such term as used under section 1681h of this title .

“Properly identified employee of the Department of Agriculture” means an employee of that Department authorized to enforce the provisions of the Plant Quarantine Act [7 U.S.C. 151

The term “properly trained and certified” means training and certification in the proper use of approved refrigerant recycling equipment for motor vehicle air conditioners in confo

The term “properly using” means, with respect to approved refrigerant recycling equipment, using such equipment in conformity with standards established by the Administrator and ap

Any proceeds (including advances) received by the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision in connection with this subsection, and any proceeds from the sale or other dispositi

In this subparagraph, the term "Property Assessed Clean Energy financing" means financing to cover the costs of home improvements that results in a tax assessment on the

“property-carrying unit” means any part of a commercial motor vehicle combination (except the truck tractor) used to carry property, including a trailer, a semitrailer, or the prop

The term “property held for investment” shall include— (i) any property which produces income of a type described in section 469(e)(1), and (ii) any interest held by a taxpayer in

Except as provided in clause (ii), the term "property interest" means any interest in real property or personal property (as those terms are defined in section 200.1 of t

The term “property management contract” includes facility use contracts, site management contracts, leases, and other agreements entered into under the authority of this chapter. /

The term “property manager” includes any person or entity managing an eligible facility made available under the ARMS Initiative through a property management contract. / The term

In the case of the amounts described in subsection (a), there shall be disallowed the amount by which the deductions specified therein exceed the value, at the time of the decedent

In this section, the term “property support service” means the following: (1) Any utility service or other service listed in section 2686(a) of this title . (2) Any other service d

The term “property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense” includes commissaries, all facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange

The term "property used in the trade or business" means property used in the trade or business, of a character which is subject to the allowance for depreciation provided

The term “proportion” means, with respect to the allotment of a subsection (b) State for a fiscal year, the amount of the allotment of such State under this subsection for the fisc

In this section, the term “proposal” means any proposal, including a technical, management, or cost proposal, submitted by a contractor in response to the requirements of a solicit

Proposed action.—The term "proposed action" means an action (within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)) under this titl

The term “proposed project” means a surface transportation project for which an environmental review process is required.

In this section, the term “proposed rule” means any proposed rule of the Board, and any modification of any such rule.

Proposed settlement.—The term “proposed settlement” means an agreement regarding a class action that is subject to court approval and that, if approved, would be binding on some or

the term "proposed sunscreen order" means an order containing a tentative determination published by the Secretary in the Federal Register containing information proposin

the term “proposer” means a non-Federal person that submits a proposal to conduct a demonstration project under this subchapter;

The term “proprietary ATM” means an automated teller machine which is— (A) located— (i) at or adjacent to a branch of the receiving depository institution; or (ii) in close proximi

the term “proprietary financial information” means data that would disclose the terms of a specific contract between an individual health care provider or facility and a specific g

The term "proprietary information" means competitive bid preparations, negotiating strategies, executive emails, internal financial data, strategic business plans, techni

For the purpose of this section, the term “proprietary institution of higher education” means a school that— (A) (i) provides an eligible program of training to prepare students fo

“proprietary standard” means the provisions of a document that describes characteristics of a screw, nut, bolt, stud, or load-indicating washer and is issued by a person who— (A) u

the term “proprietary title XIX or title XX center” means any private, for-profit center providing adult day care services for which it receives compensation from amounts granted t

The term “propulsion machinery” means a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.

The Administrator shall establish a Conservation and Renewable Energy Reserve under this subsection. Beginning on January 1, 1995, the Administrator may allocate from the Conservat

The term “pro rata share” means the percentage that is equal to (A) the number of days of the marriage of the qualified former spouse to the employee during the employee's periods

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “prorated amounts” means tax-exempt interest, the increase for the taxable year in policy cash values (within the meaning of subparagrap

The term “proration unit” means— (A) any portion of a reservoir, as designated by the State or Federal agency having regulatory jurisdiction with respect to production from such re

The term “proscribed category of information” means a category of information that— (A) with respect to Department of Defense contracts— (i) includes special access information; (i

The term "prosecution" means any public agency charged with direct responsibility for prosecuting criminal offenders, including such agency's component bureaus (such as g

The term "prosecutor" means a full-time employee of a State or unit of local government who— (A) is continually licensed to practice law; and (B) prosecutes criminal or j

The term “prospecting” means any activity, including logistic support, the purpose of which is the identification of mineral resource potential for possible exploration and develop

The term “prospective employee” means an individual who has applied (or who, based on their field of study and experience, is likely to apply) for a position of employment with a m

the term “prospective relief” means all relief other than compensatory monetary damages;

For the purpose of this section, the term “prospective student” means any individual who has contacted an eligible institution requesting information concerning admission to that i

In this subsection, the term “prospective technology users” means the following officials and elements of the Department of Defense: (A) Program and project managers for defense we

The term “prospectus” means any prospectus, notice, circular, advertisement, letter, or communication, written or by radio or television, which offers any security for sale or conf

The term “prostate cancer screening test” means a test that consists of any (or all) of the procedures described in paragraph (2) provided for the purpose of early detection of pro

the term “prosthetic devices” has the meaning given such term in section 1395x(s)(8) of this title , except that such term does not include parenteral and enteral nutrition nutrien

The term “protected association” means the joining, assembling, and residing with others that is protected under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution, or would be prot

The term "protected communication" means the following: (A) A lawful communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General. (B) A communication to a covered indiv

The term “protected computer” has the meaning given that term in section 1030(e)(2)(B) of title 18 . / the term “protected computer” means a computer— (A) exclusively for the use o

The term “protected consumer” means an individual who is— (i) under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or (ii) an incapacitat

“protected employee” means an individual who on October 24, 1978, had been employed for at least 4 years by an air carrier that held a certificate under section 401 of the Federal

The term “protected health information” has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

As used in paragraph (1), the term “protected individual” means an individual who— (A) is a citizen or national of the United States, or (B) is an alien who is lawfully admitted fo

In this section the term “protected living marine resource”— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), means nontarget fish, sea turtles, or marine mammals that are protected under

In subclause (III), the term “protected period” means, with respect to a settlement, judgment, award or other payment relating to an injury or incident, the portion (if any) of the

The term “protected person” means any person entitled to protection under one or more of the Geneva Conventions, including civilians not taking an active part in hostilities, milit

The term “protected property” means any property specifically protected by the law of war, including buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science, or charitable purpose

The term “protected speech” means speech that is protected under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution, or would be protected if the institution of higher education inv

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "protected State law" means a State law— (i) regarding any requirements relating to private mortgage insurance in connection with

The term “protected system”— (A) means any service, physical or computer-based system, process, or procedure that directly or indirectly affects the viability of a facility of crit

The terms “protect health and the environment” and “protection of health and the environment” mean protection against any unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.

“protection” means a local review process under State or local law for proposed demolition of, changes to, or other action that may affect historic properties designated pursuant t

The term “protection and advocacy services” means services that— (A) are described in subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2

The term “protection and advocacy system” means a protection and advocacy system established pursuant to part C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of

The terms “protect health and the environment” and “protection of health and the environment” mean protection against any unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.

The term “protection of human subjects” includes the protection of the health, safety, and privacy of individuals.

Any alien who at any time after admission is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court determines has engaged in conduct that violates the portion of a

The term “protective decree” means a decree, issued by a court upon application of SIPC under section 78eee(a)(3) of this title , that the customers of a member of SIPC are in need

The terms “protective factor”, “buffer”, and “asset” mean any one of a number of the community, school, family, or peer-individual domains that are known, through prospective, long

The term "protective services civilian employee" means a position in any of the following series (or successor classifications) of the General Schedule: (A) Security Admi

The term "protege" means a small business concern that— (A) is eligible to enter into Federal prime contracts and subcontracts; and (B) satisfies any other requirements i

The term “protégé firm” means a small business concern, a historically Black college or university, or a minority-serving institution that— (A) is eligible to enter into a prime

The term “protest” means a written objection by an interested party to any of the following: (A) A solicitation or other request by a Federal agency for offers for a contract for t

The term "protocol" means a systematic approach for generating an agriculture or forestry credit, which follows a transparent and thorough science-based methodology (incl

The term “protocols and methodologies for the development of information” means a prescription of— (A) the— (i) health and environmental effects, and (ii) information relating to t

In this paragraph, the term "proton power upgrade" means the Spallation Neutron Source power upgrade described in— (i) the publication entitled "Facilities for the F

The term "prototype project" includes a project that addresses— (A) a proof of concept, model, or process, including a business process; (B) reverse engineering to addres

"proven effectiveness" means that a program, project, approach, or practice has been shown by analysis of performance and results to make a significant contribution to th

the term "proven practices" means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society.

“provided by the United States Government” includes, but is not limited to, foreign assistance provided by means of gift, loan, sale, credit, or guaranty.

the term "provider" means an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service; / the term "provider" means a non-profit entity, a for-profi

For purposes of this subsection, the term "provider directory information" includes, with respect to a group health plan, the name, address, specialty, telephone number,