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The term “transitional yield” means the maximum average production per acre or equivalent measure that is assigned to acreage for a crop year by the Corporation in accordance with
In this paragraph, the term “transition area” means each of the following fee schedule areas for 2013: (i) The rest-of-State payment locality. (ii) Payment locality 3.
The term “transition government in Cuba” means a government that the President determines is a transition government consistent with the requirements and factors set forth in secti
For purposes of clause (i), the term “transition month” means each month in a year through the month following the month in which the annual revision of the official poverty line,
For purposes of this section, the term “transition order” means— (i) a countervailing duty order under this subtitle or under section 1303 1 of this title, (ii) an antidumping duty
The term “transition period” means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter. / In paragraph (1), the term “transition period” means the period beginning
The term “transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that— (A) is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on
Transition termination date defined.—In this section, the term "transition termination date" means the first day of January occurring more than 12 months after the date o
The term “transit pass” means any pass, token, farecard, voucher, or similar item entitling a person to transportation (or transportation at a reduced price) if such transportation
The term "transit zone" means the sea corridors of the western Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern Pacific Ocean through which undocume
The term "transmedium objects or devices" means objects or devices that are— (A) observed to transition between space and the atmosphere, or between the atmosphere and bo
In the House of Representatives, for purposes of this subsection, the terms "transmittal," "transmitted," and "transmission" mean transmittal, transmi
The term “transmission of energy by radio” or “radio transmission of energy” includes both such transmission and all instrumentalities, facilities, and services incidental to such
The term “Transmission Organization” means a Regional Transmission Organization, Independent System Operator, independent transmission provider, or other transmission organization
The term “transmission system” means an electric transmission facility owned, leased, or contracted for by the United States and operated by a Federal utility.
the terms “copy”, “fixed”, “musical work”, “phonorecord”, “reproduce”, “sound recordings”, and “transmit” mean those terms within the meaning of title 17; and / the terms “audiovis
In the House of Representatives, for purposes of this subsection, the terms "transmittal," "transmitted," and "transmission" mean transmittal, transmi
In the House of Representatives, for purposes of this subsection, the terms "transmittal," "transmitted," and "transmission" mean transmittal, transmi
The term “transmitting or exchanging funds” means receiving currency, monetary value, or payment instruments from a consumer for the purpose of exchanging or transmitting the same
The term “transmitting utility” means an entity (including an entity described in section 824(f) of this title ) that owns, operates, or controls facilities used for the transmissi
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “transmix” means a byproduct of refined products pipeline operations created by the mixing of different specification products during pip
The term "transnational criminal organization" includes— (A) any organization designated as a significant transnational criminal organization under part 590 of title 31,
The term "transnational organized crime" means self-perpetuating associations of individuals who operate transnationally for the purpose of obtaining power, influence, mo
The term “transnational organized crime group” means a group of persons that includes one or more citizens of a foreign country, exists for a period of time, and acts in concert wi
The term "transnational organized illegal activity" means criminal activity conducted by self-perpetuating associations of individuals who operate transnationally for the
For purposes of this subsection, the term “transnational threat” means the following: (A) Any transnational activity (including international terrorism, narcotics trafficking, the
The term “transplant center” means a health care facility in which transplants of organs are performed.
The term “transport” means to move, convey, carry, or ship by any means, or to deliver or receive for the purpose of movement, conveyance, carriage, or shipment. / “transport” mean
The term “transport airplane” means a transport category airplane designed for operation by an air carrier or foreign air carrier type-certificated with a passenger seating capacit
The term “transportation” means any movement in commerce by motor vehicle or rail vehicle. / For purposes of this part, the term “transportation” includes layover or waiting time a
The term “transportation allowances” means the costs of temporarily or permanently moving an authorized traveler, the personal property of an authorized traveler, or a combination
As used in this section the terms “transportation line” and “transportation company” include, but are not limited to, the owner, charterer, consignee, or authorized agent operating
The term “transportation controls” means any plan, procedure, method, or arrangement, or any system of incentives, disincentives, restrictions, and requirements, which is designed
The term "transportation disruption" means any significant delay, interruption, or stoppage in the flow of trade caused by a natural disaster, heightened threat level, an
The term “transportation emissions” means carbon dioxide emissions from on-road highway sources of those emissions within a State.
The term “transportation facility” means any facility eligible for assistance under section 125.
The term “transportation fuel” means a fuel which— (i) is suitable for use as a fuel in a highway vehicle or aircraft, (ii) has an emissions rate which is not greater than 50 kilog
For purposes of this subsection, the term “transportation income” means any income derived from, or in connection with— (A) the use (or hiring or leasing for use) of a vessel or ai
Transportation in the waterborne commerce of the united states.—The term “transportation in the waterborne commerce of the United States” includes the operation of a vessel in the
As used in this section the terms “transportation line” and “transportation company” include, but are not limited to, the owner, charterer, consignee, or authorized agent operating
The term “transportation-, lodging-, or meals-in-kind” means transportation, lodging, or meals provided by the Government without cost to an authorized traveler.
The term “transportation management area” means a transportation management area identified or designated by the Secretary under section 134(k)(1).
The term “transportation or utility system” means any type of system described in subparagraph (B) if any portion of the route of the system will be within any conservation system
Transportation programs.—The term "transportation programs" means all programs administered or financed by the Department under this title and chapter 53 of title 49.
Transportation project.—The term "transportation project" means a project.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “transportation property” means tangible personal property used in the trade or business of transporting persons or property.
The term “transportation-related activities” means advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental disabilities having acc
In this subsection, the term “transportation-related oil flow line” means a pipeline transporting oil off of the grounds of the well where it originated and across areas not owned
The term "transportation security incident" has the meaning given the term in section 70101(6) 1 of title 46. / The term “transportation security incident” means a securi
The term “transportation security information” means information relating to the risks to transportation modes, including aviation, public transportation, railroad, ferry, highway,
the term “transportation system” means the Red Dog Mine Transportation System described in Exhibit B of the Agreement.
The term “transportation systems management and operations” means integrated strategies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure through— (i) the implementation of mu
the term “transportation under inhumane conditions” means— (A) transportation— (i) of one or more persons in an engine compartment, storage compartment, or other confined space; (i
“transporting gas”— (A) means— (i) the gathering, transmission, or distribution of gas by pipeline, or the storage of gas, in interstate or foreign commerce; and (ii) the movement
“transporting hazardous liquid”— (A) means— (i) the movement of hazardous liquid by pipeline, or the storage of hazardous liquid incidental to the movement of hazardous liquid by p
“transports” or “transportation” means the movement of property and loading, unloading, or storage incidental to the movement.
The term “transshipment” means the unloading of all or any of the fishery resources on board a fishing vessel to another fishing vessel either at sea or in port. / The term “transs
The term “transuranic waste” means material contaminated with elements that have an atomic number greater than 92, including neptunium, plutonium, americium, and curium, and that a
the term “trap and trace device” means a device or process which captures the incoming electronic or other impulses which identify the originating number or other dialing, routing,
The term "trauma" means an injury resulting from exposure to— (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electr
the term "trauma-informed" means— (A) understanding the impact that exposure to violence and trauma have on a youth's physical, psychological, and psychosocial developmen
The term "trauma-informed care" means care received by trauma survivors that is culturally competent in accordance with professional standards of practice and accounting
In this subsection, the term “trauma kit” means a first aid response kit, which includes a bleeding control kit that can be used for controlling a life-threatening hemorrhage.
For purposes of this section, the term “traumatic brain injury” means an acquired injury to the brain. Such term does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or degenera
The term "traumatic event" means, in the case of a public safety officer exposed to an event, an event that is— (i) a homicide, suicide, or the violent or gruesome death
The term “travel allowances” means the daily lodging, meals, and other related expenses, including relocation expenses, incurred by an authorized traveler while on official travel.
The term "travel and tourism" means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage recreational or business travel in or to the United States, including activit
the term “travel award” means any frequent flyer, free, or discounted travel, or other travel benefit, whether awarded by coupon, membership, or otherwise; and
In this section, the term “travel benefit” means— (1) frequent traveler miles, credits for tickets, or tickets for air or surface transportation issued by an air carrier or a surfa
“traveler” means a victim of a crime of violence who is not a resident of the State in which the crime of violence occurred.
Subject to and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a Senator and the employees in his office shall be reimbursed
The term “travel management plan” means a plan for the management of travel— (A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, on park roads and designa
For purposes of this section, the term "travel, transportation, or relocation expenses" means all travel, transportation, and relocation expenses reimbursed or furnished
“Treasury rate” means— (A) for an old capital investment, a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration prevailing market yields, during the month p
The term “treated” means given an application of a substance or subjected to a process designed to reduce, control, or repel disease organisms, insects or other pests which attack
“Treatment” includes confinement and treatment in an institution and under supervised aftercare in the community and includes, but not limited to, medical, educational, social, psy
The term “treatment activities” means treatment services and, subject to section 300x–31 of this title , authorized activities that are related to treatment services.
The term “treatment facility” means an entity that provides treatment services.
In this section, the terms “investigational drug”, “investigational device”, “treatment investigational new drug application”, and “treatment investigational device exemption” shal
In this section, the terms “investigational drug”, “investigational device”, “treatment investigational new drug application”, and “treatment investigational device exemption” shal
The term “treatment limitation” includes limits on the frequency of treatment, number of visits, days of coverage, or other similar limits on the scope or duration of treatment. /
The term “treatment program” means a public or nonprofit private program of treatment for dependence on heroin or other morphine-like drugs.
The term “treatment provider”— (A) means a health care provider that— (i) offers services for treating substance use disorders and is licensed in accordance with applicable State l
The term “treatment services” means treatment for a substance use disorder, including the counseling and services described in subsection (c)(2).
For purposes of this section, the term “treatment technique requirement” means a requirement in a national primary drinking water regulation which specifies for a contaminant (in a
The term “treatment works” has the meaning given that term in section 1292 of title 33 . / The term “treatment works” means any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment,
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The term “treaty” means any international fishery agreement which is a treaty within the meaning of section 2 of article II of the Constitution. / the term “Treaty” means the Antar
“treaty Indian tribe” means any of the federally recognized Indian tribes of the Columbia River basin, Washington coast or Puget Sound areas having reserved fishing rights to salmo
the term “Treaty of Peace” means the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel signed on March 26, 1979, including the Annexes thereto.
The term "Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative" means the report from the treaty Indian tribes of western Washington entitled "Treaty Rights At Risk: Ongoing Habitat Los
The term “treaty tribe” means any Indian tribe recognized by the United States Government, with usual and accustomed fishing grounds in the Washington or Columbia River conservatio
The term “Treaty with the United Mexican States” shall mean that certain treaty between the United States of America and the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, District o
The term “tree” includes a tree, bush, and vine. / The term “tree” includes a tree, bush, and vine. / The term "tree" includes a tree, bush, and vine. / The term “tree” i
For purposes of subparagraph (B)(ii), the term “trended costs” means for a hospital cost reporting period ending in a fiscal year— (i) in the case of a hospital for which its cost
The term “trial franchise” means any franchise— (A) which is entered into on or after June 19, 1978; (B) the franchisee of which has not previously been a party to a franchise with
For purposes of this section, the term “trial period” means, with respect to a PACE program operated by a PACE provider under a PACE program agreement, the first 3 contract years u
The term "tribal" has the meaning given the term "Indian tribe" in section 5304 of title 25. / The term "Indian tribe", "tribe", or "tr
the term “Tribal business concern” means a Tribal business concern described in section 657a(b)(2)(C) of this title .
The term "tribal coalition" means an established nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization, Alaska Native organization, or a Native Hawaiian organization that— (A) p
The term “Tribal college” has the meaning given the term “tribally controlled college or university” in section 1801(a) of title 25 . / The term “tribal college” has the meaning gi