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The term “major health or environmental effects test” means a test which is reasonably related to the evaluation of the health or environmental effects of a product, which requires

the term "major illicit drug producing country" means a country— (A) in which 1,000 hectares or more of illicit opium poppy is cultivated or harvested during a year; (B)

For purposes of this section, “major industrial country” means Canada, the European Economic Community, the individual member countries of such Community, Japan, and any other fore

The term “major information technology investment” means an investment within a covered agency information technology investment portfolio that is designated by the covered agency

The term “major information technology project” means an information technology project if— (A) the project is designated by the Secretary, the Chief Information Officer of the Dep

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “major integrated oil company” means, with respect to any taxable year, a producer of crude oil— (i) which has an average daily worldwide p

The term "majority-controlled producer-based business venture" means a venture greater than 50 percent of the ownership and control of which is held by— (i) 1 or more pro

The term “majority interest taxable year” means the taxable year (if any) which, on each testing day, constituted the taxable year of 1 or more partners having (on such day) an agg

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “majority owner” means an individual who, at any time during the 60-month period ending on the date the determination is being made— (i) ow

For purposes of this subsection, the term “majority U.S. shareholder year” means the taxable year (if any) which, on each testing day, constituted the taxable year of— (i) each Uni

“major management challenge” means programs or management functions, within or across agencies, that have greater vulnerability to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement (such as i

For purposes of this section, the term "major marine casualty" means a casualty involving a vessel, other than a public vessel, that results in—

The term "major medical facility lease"— (i) means a lease for space for use as a new medical facility approved through the General Services Administration under section

The term “major medical facility project” means a project for the construction, alteration, or acquisition of a medical facility involving a total expenditure of more than the amou

The term “major military installation” has the meaning given to the term “large site” in the most recent version of the Department of Defense Base Structure Report issued before th

the term "major money laundering country" means a country whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from inte

The term "major multi-user research facility project" means a science and engineering facility project that exceeds $100,000,000 in total construction, acquisition, or up

The term “major munitions program” means— (A) a munition program for which more than 1,000,000 rounds are planned to be acquired; or (B) a conventional munitions program that is a

As used in this subsection, the term “major non-NATO allies” means those countries designated as major non-NATO allies for purposes of section 2350a(i)(3) 1 of title 10.

Definition.—In this section, the term “major non-NATO ally” has the meaning given that term in section 2350a(i)(2) of this title. / The term “major non-NATO ally” means a country (

The term “major oil company” means any person who, individually or together with any other person with respect to which such person has an affiliate relationship or significant own

In this subsection, the term “major organizational adjustment” means any of the following: (A) A major reorganization. (B) A major reduction in force. (C) A major transfer of funct

“major part” means— (A) the engine; (B) the transmission; (C) each door to the passenger compartment; (D) the hood; (E) the grille; (F) each bumper; (G) each front fender; (H) the

The term “major party” means, with respect to any presidential election, a political party whose candidate for the office of President in the preceding presidential election receiv

Major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and, within 120 days of the general Presidential election, the spouses of such candidates. As used in this paragraph, the term &

For purposes of this subsection, the term “major procurement center” means a procurement center that, in the opinion of the Administrator, purchases substantial dollar amounts of g

“major program” means a Federal program identified in accordance with risk-based criteria prescribed by the Director under this chapter, subject to the limitations described under

Major project.—The term “major project” means a project for the purchase or other procurement of real or personal property, or for the construction, renovation, or repair of real o

In this section, the term “Major Range and Test Facility Base” means the test and evaluation facilities and resources that are designated by the Secretary of Defense as facilities

The term “Major Range and Test Facility Installation” means a test and evaluation installation under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense and designated as a Major Range a

The term “major reclamation river basin” means each major river system (including tributaries)— (i) that is located in a service area of the Bureau of Reclamation; and (ii) at whic

As used in this section, the term “major regulation” means any regulation that the Secretary of Agriculture estimates is likely to have an annual impact on the economy of the Unite

In this section, the term “major renovation” means a renovation or alteration of a building for use by the Corps of Engineers with a total expenditure of more than $20,000,000.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “major reorganization” means any reorganization of the Institute that involves the reassignment of more than 25 percent of the employees o

The term "major repair and rehabilitation need" means major nonrecurring maintenance at a Reclamation facility, including maintenance related to the safety of dams, extra

The term “major repair work” means, in the case of any ship to which subsection (a) is applicable, any overhaul, modification, alteration, or conversion work which will result in a

“major replacement part” means a major part that is— (A) an original major part in or on a completed motor vehicle and customized or modified after manufacture of the vehicle but b

“Major resource” means any resource that— (A) has a planned capability greater than fifty average megawatts, and (B) if acquired by the Administrator, is acquired for a period of m

The term “major rule” means any rule that the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is l

Major satellite acquisition program.—The term "major satellite acquisition program" means a major defense acquisition program (as defined in section 4201 of this title) f

The term “major security-based swap participant” has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ). / The term “major secur

The term “major source” means any stationary source or group of stationary sources located within a contiguous area and under common control that emits or has the potential to emit

Each contract for housing assistance payments entered into with the authority provided under this section shall require the installation of a sprinkler system that protects all maj

The term “major species” means cattle, horses, swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs, and cats, except that the Secretary may add species to this definition by regulation.

the term “major stationary source” means the following types of stationary sources with the potential to emit 250 tons or more of any pollutant: fossil-fuel fired steam electric pl

the term "major subprogram" means a major subprogram of a major defense acquisition program designated under section 2430a(a)(1) of this title.

The term “major surgical procedures” means physicians’ services which are surgical procedures for which a 10-day or 90-day global period is used for payment under the fee schedule

The term “major swap participant” means any person who is not a swap dealer, and— (i) maintains a substantial position in swaps for any of the major swap categories as determined b

The term “major system” means a combination of elements that will function together to produce the capabilities required to fulfill a mission need. The elements may include hardwar

In this section, the terms “major system component”, “modular system interface”, and “modular open system approach” have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title. / The

The term "major system platform" means the highest level structure of a major weapon system that is not physically mounted or installed onto a higher level structure and

The term “major transmission facilities” means transmission facilities intended to be used to provide services not previously provided by the Bonneville Power Administration with i

The term "major trauma" means an injury that is greater than or equal to 15 on the injury severity score.

Major united states commercial bank.—The term “major United States commercial bank” means a commercial bank that— (A) is an insured bank (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Dep

Major united states investment management firm.—The term “major United States investment management firm” means any broker, dealer, investment adviser, or provider of investment su

The term "major violator" means a person or entity that has engaged in serious criminal activities at any land, air, or sea port of entry, including the following: (A) Po

The term “major weapon system” means a weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program (as that term is defined in section 4201 of this title). / The term “m

The term “major wine trading country” means any foreign country, or group of foreign countries, designated as such under section 2803 of this title.

For purposes of this section, the term “make and enforce contracts” includes the making, performance, modification, and termination of contracts, and the enjoyment of all benefits,

Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)(C), the term "make-whole contributions" means nonelective allocations for each employee in the class which are reasonably ca

the term “Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei” means the nonprofit, Native Hawaiian organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii by that name on April 17, 1989, th

The term "malicious cyber command and control" means a method for unauthorized remote identification of, access to, or use of, an information system or information that i

The term “malicious reconnaissance” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title .

In this section, the term "malign foreign influence operations and campaigns" means the coordinated, direct or indirect application of national diplomatic, informational,

the term “malign foreign talent recruitment program” has the meaning given such term in section 19237 of title 42; / The term “malign foreign talent recruitment program” means— (A)

The term "malnutrition" means poor nutritional status caused by nutritional deficiency or excess.

The term “MA local area” means a county or equivalent area specified by the Secretary.

The term “MA local plan” means an MA plan that is not an MA regional plan.

The term “malpractice component” means the portion of the resources used in furnishing the service that reflects malpractice expenses in furnishing the service.

The term “malt beverage” means a beverage made by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction, or combination of both, in potable brewing water, of malted barley with ho

The term “mammogram” means a radiographic image produced through mammography.

The term “mammography” means radiography of the breast.

The term "MA monthly basic beneficiary premium" means, with respect to an MA plan— (i) described in section 1395w–23(a)(1)(B)(i) of this title (relating to plans providin

The term "MA monthly prescription drug beneficiary premium" means, with respect to an MA plan, the base beneficiary premium (as determined under paragraph (2) or (8) (as

The term “MA monthly supplemental beneficiary premium” means, with respect to an MA plan, the portion of the aggregate monthly bid amount submitted under clause (i) of subsection (

The terms “conserving”, “conservation”, “manage”, “managing”, and “management”, mean to sustain and, where appropriate, restore and enhance, healthy populations of fish, wildlife,

The term "managed aquifer recharge" means the intentional banking and treatment of water in aquifers for storage and future use.

The term "managed aquifer recharge project" means a project to incorporate managed aquifer recharge features into a water resources development project.

The term “managed care entity” means a medicaid managed care organization described in section 1396u–2(a)(1)(B)(i) of this title . / In this section, the term “managed care entity”

For purposes of this subsection, the term “managed care plan” shall mean health maintenance organizations and similar entities that contract at-risk with payors for the provision o

The term "managed service provider" means an entity that delivers services, such as network, application, infrastructure, or security services, via ongoing and regular su

The term “managed travel program” includes air, rental car, train, bus, dining, lodging, and travel management, but does not include rebates or refunds attributable to the use of t

The term “management” means any person who organizes, exercises control over, or administers or who is responsible for organizing, directing, or administering. / The terms “conserv

The term “Management and Operating contractor” means a management and operating contractor that manages a covered facility. / The term "Management and Operating contractor&quo

The term "Management Area" means the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area established by subsection (b).

In this section, the term "management cost" includes any indirect cost, any direct administrative cost, and any other administrative expense associated with a specific pr

The term “management decision” means the evaluation by the management of an establishment of the findings and recommendations included in an audit report and the issuance of a fina

Management Headquarters Activities.—The Secretary also shall designate as acquisition positions under subsection (a) those acquisition-related positions which are in management hea

Management Headquarters Activities.—The Secretary also shall designate as acquisition positions under subsection (a) those acquisition-related positions which are in management hea

For purposes of this subsection, the term “management measures” means economically achievable measures for the control of the addition of pollutants from existing and new categorie

“management official” means an individual employed by an agency in a position the duties and responsibilities of which require or authorize the individual to formulate, determine,

The term “management of parking supply” shall include any requirement providing that any new facility containing a given number of parking spaces shall receive a permit or other pr

the terms “management plan” and “plan” mean the Steel Initiative Management Plan issued on April 1, 1987, by the Department of Energy, which establishes the management framework fo

The term “management program” includes, but is not limited to, a comprehensive statement in words, maps, illustrations, or other media of communication, prepared and adopted by the

The term “manager” means a person who receives compensation for service as an agent or representative of a boxer. / The term “manager” means any eligible management entity that has

The term “managerial capacity” means an assignment within an organization in which the employee primarily— (i) manages the organization, or a department, subdivision, function, or

The terms “conserving”, “conservation”, “manage”, “managing”, and “management”, mean to sustain and, where appropriate, restore and enhance, healthy populations of fish, wildlife,

the term “managing employee” means, with respect to a provider, a person described in section 1320a–5(b) of this title ; and / The term “managing employee” means, with respect to a

The term “mandated foreign national severance pay” means severance pay paid by a contractor to a foreign national employee the payment of which by the contractor is required in ord

The term “mandatory ceiling amount” means— (A) $107,255,000 with respect to Puerto Rico; (B) $4,686,000 with respect to Guam; (C) $3,554,000 with respect to the Virgin Islands; and