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the term “mandatory class I Federal areas” means Federal areas which may not be designated as other than class I under this part;

The term “mandatory contributions” means amounts contributed to the plan by a participant which are required as a condition of employment, as a condition of participation in such p

“mandatory health or safety standard” means the interim mandatory health or safety standards established by subchapters II and III of this chapter, and the standards promulgated pu

The term “mandatory home leave” means leave under section 903 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4083 ).

the term "mandatory partner" means a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described

For purposes of this section, the term “mandatory rotation” refers to the imposition of a limit on the period of years in which a particular registered public accounting firm may b

“Man-day” means any day during which an employee performs any agricultural labor for not less than one hour.

The term "Manhattan Project" means the Federal military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on December 31, 1946.

the term “manifest” means that which is unmistakable, clear, plain, or indisputable and requires that the opposite conclusion be clearly evident. / The term “manifest” means the fo

the term “manipulation” means the repackaging, cleaning, sorting, or removal from or placement on carts of international travel merchandise; and

the term “manmade air pollution” means air pollution which results directly or indirectly from human activities;

The term “manufacture” means to import into the customs territory of the United States (as defined in general note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), produc

The term “manufactured” means to manufacture, produce, or assemble.

The term “manufactured fiber” means any fiber derived by a process of manufacture from any substance which, at any point in the manufacturing process, is not a fiber.

For purposes of this section, the term “manufactured home” includes any elder cottage housing opportunity unit that is small, freestanding, barrier-free, energy efficient, removabl

“manufactured home construction” means all activities relating to the assembly and manufacture of a manufactured home including but not limited to those relating to durability, qua

“manufactured home safety” means the performance of a manufactured home in such a manner that the public is protected against any unreasonable risk of the occurrence of accidents d

The term “manufactured product” means— (I) a manufactured product which is a component of a qualified facility, as described in section 45Y(g)(11)(B) and any guidance issued thereu

The term “manufacture, preparation, compounding, or processing” shall include repackaging or otherwise changing the container, wrapper, or labeling of any tobacco product package i

the term “manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, or processing” shall include repackaging or otherwise changing the container, wrapper, or labeling of any drug package

The term “manufacturer” means any person engaged in the business of buying milk in commerce for the purpose of manufacturing dairy products. / The term “manufacturer” shall mean an

The term “manufacturer of a covered drug, device, biological, or medical supply” means any entity which is engaged in the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, or conv

“Manufacturer of cigarette papers and tubes” means any person who manufactures cigarette paper, or makes up cigarette paper into tubes, except for his own personal use or consumpti

The term “manufacturer of processed tobacco” means any person who processes any tobacco other than tobacco products.

"Manufacturer of tobacco products" means any person who manufactures cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, or roll-your-own tobacco, except that such term

In this section, the term “manufacturing allowance” means— (1) the amount by which the product price value of butter and nonfat dry milk manufactured from a hundred pounds of milk

Manufacturing Expert Defined.—In this section, the term “manufacturing expert” means manufacturing managers and workers having experience in the organization of production and educ

The term “manufacturing extension center” has the meaning given the term “Center” in section 278k(a) of title 15 .

The term “manufacturing facility” means any facility which is used in the manufacturing or production of tangible personal property (including the processing resulting in a change

The term “manufacturing technology” means techniques and processes designed to improve manufacturing quality, productivity, and practices, including quality control, shop floor man

The term “Manufacturing USA institute” means a Manufacturing USA institute described in section 278s(d) of title 15 .

The term “Map” means the map entitled “Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge NCA—1/22/99”. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in t

In this part, except as provided in this subsection, the term “MA payment area” means— (A) with respect to an MA local plan, an MA local area (as defined in paragraph (2)); and (B)

The term “MA–PD plan” means an MA plan that provides qualified prescription drug coverage. / The term "MA–PD plan" has the meaning given such term in section 1395w–101(a)

The term "MA plan" has the meaning given such term in section 1395w–28(b)(1) of this title. / The term "MA plan" has the meaning given such term in section 1395

In this section, the term "maple-sugaring" means the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus Acer for the purpose of boiling to produce food.

The terms "map" and "mapping" mean activities that provide comprehensive data and information needed to understand sea floor characteristics, including depth, t

The term “maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States.

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “MA region” means such a region within the 50 States and the District of Columbia as established by the Secretary under this paragraph.

The term “MA regional plan” means an MA plan described in section 1395w–21(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title — (A) that has a network of providers that have agreed to a contractually speci

For purposes of section 1395w–23(j)(2) of this title and this section, subject to subsection (e), the term “MA region-specific non-drug monthly benchmark amount” means, with respec

For the purposes of this section and section 347 of title 21 , the term “oleomargarine” or “margarine” includes— (1) all substances, mixtures, and compounds known as oleomargarine

The term "marginalized children and vulnerable groups" includes girls, children affected by or emerging from armed conflict or humanitarian crises, children with disabili

The term “marginal production” means domestic crude oil or domestic natural gas which is produced during any taxable year from a property which— (i) is a stripper well property for

Until such time as the Secretary issues regulations under subsection (e) that prescribe a different definition, in this section, the term “marginal property” means an onshore unit,

The term "margin payment" means, for purposes of the forward contract provisions of this title, payment or deposit of cash, a security or other property, that is commonly

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the terms "marihuana" and "marijuana" mean all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the terms "marihuana" and "marijuana" mean all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof

“marine and coastal waters” means estuaries, waters of the estuarine zone, including wetlands, any other waters seaward of the historic height of tidal influence, the territorial s

The term “marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy” means energy derived from— (i) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas, (ii) free flowing water in rive

The term “marine casualty” means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 6101 2 of title 46. / The term “marine casualty

The term “Marine Corps” means the United States Marine Corps. It includes the Regular Marine Corps, the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, and the Marine Corps Reserve. / The term "M

The term “Marine Corps Historical Center” means the archive for historical records and materials of the Marine Corps that the Secretary of the Navy designates as the primary archiv

The term “marine debris” means any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandone

The term "marine debris event" means an event or related events that affects or may imminently affect the United States involving— (A) marine debris caused by a natural e

The term "marine energy" means energy from— (A) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (B) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, streams, and ma

“marine environment” means those areas of coastal and ocean waters, the Great Lakes and their connecting waters, and submerged lands over which the United States exercises jurisdic

The term “Marine Fisheries Commission” means the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, or the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Co

The term "Marine Fisheries Commissions" means— (A) the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission; (B) the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; and (C) the Pacific S

The term "marine highway transportation" means the carriage by a documented vessel of cargo (including such carriage of cargo and passengers), if such cargo— (A) is— (i)

The term “marine insurance companies” means any persons, companies, or associations, authorized to write marine insurance or reinsurance under the laws of the United States or of a

The term “marine mammal” means any mammal which (A) is morphologically adapted to the marine environment (including sea otters and members of the orders Sirenia, Pinnipedia and Cet

The term “marine mammal product” means any item of merchandise which consists, or is composed in whole or in part, of any marine mammal.

The term “marine mineral resource” means— (A) sand and aggregates; (B) placers; (C) phosphates; (D) manganese nodules; (E) cobalt crusts; (F) metal sulfides; (G) for purposes of th

“Marine or aquatic park system resource” means any living or non-living part of a marine or aquatic regimen within or is a living part of a marine or aquatic regimen within the bou

"marine pollution control device" means, except as provided in subsection (p), any equipment or management practice, for installation or use on board a vessel of the Arme

“marine sanitation device” includes any equipment for installation on board a vessel which is designed to receive, retain, treat, or discharge sewage, and any process to treat such

Marine terminal operator.—The term “marine terminal operator” means a person engaged in the United States in the business of providing wharfage, dock, warehouse, or other terminal

The term “marine turtle” means any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae. / The term “marine turtle” includes— (i) any part, product, egg, or offspring of a turtle des

In this section, the term “Maritime Administration authorization request” means a proposal for legislation that, for a fiscal year— (1) recommends authorizations of appropriations

In this section the term “maritime archeology” includes the curation, preservation, and display of maritime artifacts.

Maritime labor agreement.—The term “maritime labor agreement”— (A) means— (i) a collective bargaining agreement between an employer subject to this part, or a group of such employe

Maritime-related services.—The term “maritime-related services” means intermodal operations, terminal operations, cargo solicitation, agency services, ocean transportation intermed

The term “Maritime Security Fleet” means the fleet established under section 53102(a) of title 46 .

Maritime services.—The term “maritime services” means port-to-port transportation of cargo by vessels operated by an ocean common carrier.

The term “mark” includes any trademark, service mark, collective mark, or certification mark.

The term "Mark Center Campus" means that area of land (consisting of approximately 16 acres) and improvements thereon, including parking areas, located in Alexandria, Vir

The term “marker well” means any well from which natural gas was produced in commercial quantities at any time after January 1, 1970, and before April 20, 1977.

The term “market” means to sell or otherwise dispose of in commerce in the United States. / The term “market” includes— (i) the forfeiture of sugar under the loan program for sugar

For purposes of subsection (d)(5), the term “marketable obligation” means a bond, debenture, note, or certificate, or other evidence of indebtedness (hereinafter in this subsection

The term “marketable securities” means any security for which, as of the date of the disposition, there was a market on an established securities market or otherwise. / The term “m

The term “marketable stock” means— (A) any stock which is regularly traded on— (i) a national securities exchange which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or

The term “market agency” means any person engaged in the business of (1) buying or selling in commerce livestock on a commission basis or (2) furnishing stockyard services. Beginni

The term “market area” means a market area determined by the Secretary.

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “market basket percentage increase” means, with respect to cost reporting periods and discharges occurring in a fiscal year, the percent

The term “market clearance” includes— (i) approval of an application under section 355, 357,4 360e, or 360j(g) of this title; (ii) a finding of substantial equivalence under this p

The term “market discount” means the excess (if any) of— (i) the stated redemption price of the bond at maturity, over (ii) the basis of such bond immediately after its acquisition

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “market discount bond” means any bond having market discount.

In this section, “market dominance” means an absence of effective competition from other rail carriers or modes of transportation for the transportation to which a rate applies.

“market-dominant product” or “product in the market-dominant category of mail” means a product subject to subchapter I of chapter 36;

“marketer” means any person who is in the business of selling fish or fish products in the wholesale, retail, or restaurant trade, but whose primary business function is not the pr

The term “marketing” means the sale or other disposition of livestock, livestock products, or meat or meat food products in commerce. / The term “marketing” includes the sale of co

The term “marketing and promotion” means an activity aimed at encouraging the consumption of seafood or expanding or maintaining commercial markets for seafood. / “marketing and pr

The term “marketing premises” means, in the case of any franchise, premises which, under such franchise, are to be employed by the franchisee in connection with sale, consignment,

“Marketing year” means, in the case of the following commodities, the period beginning on the first and ending with the second date specified below: Corn, September 1–August 31; Co

the term “market intermediary” means any person that regularly holds itself out as being willing contemporaneously to engage in, and that is regularly engaged in, the business of e

The term “market maker” means any specialist permitted to act as a dealer, any dealer acting in the capacity of block positioner, and any dealer who, with respect to a security, ho

the term “market rate of interest” means any rate of interest which is equal to or greater than the current average interest rate (as of the last day of the month preceding the fin

The term “market research” means obtaining specific information about the price, quality, and time of delivery of products available in the private sector through a variety of mean

The term “market share” means the share of each manufacturer or importer of a class of tobacco product (expressed as a decimal to the fourth place) of the total volume of domestic