United States Code

The term “welfare benefit” means any benefit other than a benefit with respect to which— (A) section 83(h) applies, (B) section 404 applies (determined without regard to section 40

The term “welfare benefit fund” means any fund— (A) which is part of a plan of an employer, and (B) through which the employer provides welfare benefits to employees or their benef

The terms “employee welfare benefit plan” and “welfare plan” mean any plan, fund, or program which was heretofore or is hereafter established or maintained by an employer or by an

Welfare recipient.—The term "welfare recipient" means an individual who has received assistance under a State or tribal program funded under part A of title IV of the Soc

In this section, the term “welfare reform effective date” means the effective date, with respect to a State, of title I of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconcil

The term “well” means any well for the discovery or production of natural gas, crude oil, or both.

the terms “agent institution”, “reciprocal deposits”, and “well capitalized” have the meanings given those terms in subsection (i); and / The term “well capitalized” has the meanin

As used in this section, the term “wellhead protection area” means the surface and subsurface area surrounding a water well or wellfield, supplying a public water system, through w

The term “well managed” means— (A) in the case of any company or depository institution which receives examinations, the achievement of— (i) a CAMEL composite rating of 1 or 2 (or

The term “well-rounded education” means courses, activities, and programming in subjects such as English, reading or language arts, writing, science, technology, engineering, mathe

The term “West Basin Strip” means a strip of land along the West Basin which the Wampanoag Tribal Council is authorized to convey, under paragraph (11) of the Settlement Agreement,

The term "Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone" means the area described in section 3.85–15(a) of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 23, 2

Western alaska oil spill planning criteria.—The term "Western Alaska oil spill planning criteria" means the criteria required to be established under paragraph (9) of sec

The terms “WCPFC Convention” and “Western and Central Pacific Convention” means the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western

The term “Western Balkans” means the region comprised of the following countries: (A) The Republic of Albania. (B) Bosnia and Herzegovina. (C) The Republic of Kosovo. (D) Montenegr

The term “Western Balkans country” means any country listed in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (3).

The terms “Western Hemisphere countries”, “countries in the Western Hemisphere”, and “Western Hemisphere” mean Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries located in South America

The terms “Western Hemisphere countries”, “countries in the Western Hemisphere”, and “Western Hemisphere” mean Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries located in South America

“Western Rivers” means the Mississippi River, its tributaries, South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, an

In this section, the term "Western States" means the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,

“Western United States” means those States lying wholly or in part west of the Continental Divide; and

The term “Wetbed Lands” means those Riverbed lands which lie below the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River in the State of Oklahoma as of December 13, 2002, exclusive of the

The terms “highly erodible land” and “wetland” have the meanings, respectively, that such terms are given in section 3801 of title 16 . / The term “wetland”, except when such term

The term "wetland reserve easement" means a reserved interest in eligible land that— (A) is defined and delineated in a deed; and (B) stipulates— (i) the rights, title, a

In effectuating the water bank program authorized by this chapter, the Secretary shall have authority to enter into agreements with landowners and operators in important migratory

The term “wetlands conservation project” means— (A) the obtaining of a real property interest in lands or waters, including water rights, of a wetland ecosystem and associated habi

Whale catcher: The words “whale catcher” mean a vessel used for the purpose of hunting, killing, taking, towing, holding onto, or scouting for whales.

Whale products: The words “whale products” mean any unprocessed part of a whale and blubber, meat, bones, whale oil, sperm oil, spermaceti, meal, and baleen.

Whaling: The word “whaling” means the scouting for, hunting, killing, taking, towing, holding onto, and flensing of whales, and the possession, treatment, or processing of whales o

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “whaling expenses” includes expenses for— (i) the acquisition and maintenance of whaling boats, weapons, and gear used in sanctioned whal

The term “wheat” means all classes of wheat grains grown in the United States.

The term “wheat producer” means any person who grows wheat within the United States for market.

The term “wheelchair” means a mobility aid, usable indoors, and designed for and used by individuals with mobility impairments, whether operated manually or motorized.

The word “whistle” means any sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with specifications in Annex III to these Rules.

The term “whistleblower” means any individual, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly, who provides information relating to a violation of this chapter to the Commission, in a man

The term "whistleblower disclosure" means any disclosure of information by an employee of the Department or individual applying to become an employee of the Department wh

"white-collar crime" means an illegal act or series of illegal acts committed by nonphysical means and by concealment or guile, to obtain money or property, to avoid the

The term “white light emitting diode” means a semiconducting package, using either organic or inorganic materials, that produces white light using externally applied voltage.

In this section, the term “White Paper” means the report of April 2005 of the Working Group of the Vice Ministers Responsible for Trade and Labor in the Countries of Central Americ

As used in this subchapter “whoever” includes also associations, partnerships, and corporations; “take” includes also pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, c

In this section, the terms “whole grains” and “whole grain products” have the meaning given the terms by the Food and Nutrition Service in the HealthierUS School Challenge.

In this section, the terms “whole grains” and “whole grain products” have the meaning given the terms by the Food and Nutrition Service in the HealthierUS School Challenge.

The term “wholesale acquisition cost” has the meaning given such term in section 1847A(c)(6)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–3a(c)(6)(B) ). / The term “wholesale ac

The term “wholesale dealer in beer” means any dealer who sells, or offers for sale, beer, but not distilled spirits or wines, to another dealer.

The term “wholesale dealer in liquors” means any dealer (other than a wholesale dealer in beer) who sells, or offers for sale, distilled spirits, wines, or beer, to another dealer.

For the purposes of this subsection and subsection (d), the term “wholesale distribution” means the distribution of a drug subject to subsection (b) to a person other than a consum

The term “wholesale distributor” means a person (other than a manufacturer, a manufacturer’s co-licensed partner, a third-party logistics provider, or repackager) engaged in wholes

The term “wholesaler” means a person licensed as a wholesaler or distributor of prescription drugs in the United States under section 353(e)(2)(A) of this title . / The term “whole

The term “wholesale transmission services” means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce. 1

Special rule where income beneficiary dies.—If (by reason of the death of any individual, or by termination or distribution of a trust in accordance with the terms of the trust ins

"wholly owned Government corporation" means— (A) the Commodity Credit Corporation. (B) the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. (C) the Export-Import Bank o

The term "WIC office" means a local agency (as defined in subsection (b)(6) of section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786)) that participates in the sp

The term “wide-area environmental sampling” has the meaning set forth in Article 18g. of the Additional Protocol.

In this subsection, the term “widely available market price” means the price that a prudent physician or supplier would pay for the drug or biological. In determining such price, t

The term “widespread disruption” means, with respect to a covered air carrier, the interruption of all or the overwhelming majority of the air carrier’s systemwide flight operation

“widow” means the wife living with or dependent for support on the decedent at the time of his death, or living apart for reasonable cause or because of his desertion; / “widow” me

“widower” means the husband living with or dependent for support on the decedent at the time of her death, or living apart for reasonable cause or because of her desertion; / “wido

The terms “widow or widower” includes only the decedent's wife or husband living with or dependent for support upon him or her at the time of his or her death; or living apart for

The term “wife” means the wife of an individual, but only if she (1) is the mother of his son or daughter, (2) was married to him for a period of not less than one year immediately

The term "Wi-Fi" means a wireless networking protocol based on Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard 802.11, or any successor standard.

The term "Wi-Fi hotspot" means a device that is capable of— (A) receiving broadband internet access service; and (B) sharing broadband internet access service with anothe

As used in this subsection, the term “wild” relates to any creatures that, whether or not raised in captivity, normally are found in a wild state; and the terms “wildlife” and “wil

The term “Wilderness” means the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness so designated in section 460mmm–3 of this title . / The term “Wilderness” means the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area

The term “Wilderness Area” means the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area designated by part B.

the term “wildfire” means any forest or range fire. / The term “wildfire” has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1856m )

The term “wildfire protection resources” means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities.

The term “wildfire suppression” means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppress a wildfire. / The term “wildfire suppression” means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppres

The term “wildfire suppression operations” means the emergency and unpredictable aspects of wildland firefighting, including— (aa) support, response, and emergency stabilization ac

The term “wild fish” means naturally-born or hatchery-raised fish and shellfish harvested in the wild. / The term “wild fish” includes a fillet, steak, nugget, and any other flesh

“wild free-roaming horses and burros” means all unbranded and unclaimed horses and burros on public lands of the United States; / The term “wild free-roaming horses and burros” has

the term “wildland firefighter” means a firefighter— (A) who is employed by the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior; and (B) the duties of the position of whom primari

“wildland-urban interface” has the meaning given such term in section 6511 of title 16 . / The term “wildland-urban interface” means— (A) an area within or adjacent to an at-risk c

The term “wildlife” means fish or wildlife as defined in section 3371 of title 16 . / The terms “fish”, “wildlife”, and “fish and wildlife” mean any wild member of the animal kingd

the term “wildlife-associated recreation” means projects intended to meet the demand for outdoor activities associated with wildlife including, but not limited to, hunting and fish

The term “wildlife conservation and appreciation project” means a project which is directed toward nonconsumptive activities or toward the conservation of those species of fish and

the term “wildlife conservation and restoration program” means a program developed by a State fish and wildlife department and approved by the Secretary under section 669c(d) 2 of

the term “wildlife conservation education” means projects, including public outreach, intended to foster responsible natural resource stewardship; and

The terms “wildlife-dependent recreation” and “wildlife-dependent recreational use” mean a use of a refuge involving hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, or envi

The terms “wildlife-dependent recreation” and “wildlife-dependent recreational use” mean a use of a refuge involving hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, or envi

The term “wildlife refuge” means the Baca National Wildlife Refuge established in section 410hhh–4 of this title . / The term “wildlife refuge” means lands and waters included in t

As used in this subsection, the term “wild” relates to any creatures that, whether or not raised in captivity, normally are found in a wild state; and the terms “wildlife” and “wil

the term “wildlife-restoration project” includes the wildlife conservation and restoration program and means the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of areas of

The term "wildlife trafficking" refers to the poaching or other illegal taking of protected or managed species and the illegal trade in wildlife and their related parts a

In this subsection, the term “willfully” means the voluntary, intentional violation of a known legal duty.

In this subsection, the term "willful misconduct" means an act or omission that is taken— (i) intentionally to achieve a wrongful purpose; (ii) knowingly without legal or

The term “Wilma GO Zone” means that portion of the Hurricane Wilma disaster area determined by the President to warrant individual or individual and public assistance from the Fede

The term "wind energy component" means any of the following: (i) Blades. (ii) Nacelles. (iii) Towers. (iv) Offshore wind foundations. (v) Related offshore wind vessels.

the term “wind energy system” means a system of components which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity or mechanical power, and which comprises all necessary com

The term “windstorm” means any storm with a damaging or destructive wind component, such as a hurricane, tropical storm, northeaster, tornado, or thunderstorm.

The term “wine” means any fermented alcoholic beverage that— (A) is made from grapes or other fruit; (B) contains not less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume and not more than 24 p

The term “wine content” means alcohol derived from wine.

For the purpose of this chapter, the term “wine gallon” means a United States gallon of liquid measure equivalent to the volume of 231 cubic inches. On lesser quantities the tax sh

“wing-in-ground craft” means a vessel that is capable of operating completely above the surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion created by aerodynamic lift due to the ground

For purposes of this subsection, the term “winnings which are subject to withholding” means proceeds from a wager determined in accordance with the following: (A) Except as provide

The terms “electronic communication”, “intercept”, “oral communication”, and “wire communication” have the meaning 6 given those terms in section 2510 of title 18 . / The terms “el

The term “wire communication facility” means any and all instrumentalities, personnel, and services (among other things, the receipt, forwarding, or delivery of communications) use

For purposes of this subsection, the term “wire harness automotive component” means any article provided for in subheading 8544.30.00 of the HTS, as in effect on December 20, 2006.

The term “wireless 9–1–1 service” means any 9–1–1 service provided by a wireless carrier, including enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service.

The term “wireless carrier” means a provider of commercial mobile services or any other radio communications service that the Federal Communications Commission requires to provide

the term “Wireless Emergency Alerts System” means the wireless national public warning system established under the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1201 et seq