United States Code

the term "prohibited personnel action" means taking or failing to take an action in violation of paragraph (8), (9), or (14) of section 2302(b) against an employee of an

the term “prohibited product” means any substance banned from introduction onto land or ice shelves or into water in Antarctica pursuant to Annex III to the Protocol;

The term “prohibited reportable transaction” means any confidential transaction or any transaction with contractual protection (as defined under regulations prescribed by the Secre

The term “prohibited sexual activity” means, as specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, inappropriate physical intimacy under circumstances described in suc

The term "prohibited substance" has the meaning given the term in Article 2 of the Convention.

The term “prohibited tax shelter transaction” means— (i) any listed transaction, and (ii) any prohibited reportable transaction.

Subject to the regulations prescribed in accordance with this subchapter, the term “prohibited technology” means a technology within the following areas, as specified by the regula

For purposes of this subsection, the term “prohibited transaction” means any act or failure to act (other than with respect to section 4942(e)) which would subject a foreign organi

the term “prohibited waste” means any substance which must be removed from Antarctica pursuant to Annex III to the Protocol, but does not include materials used for balloon envelop

The term “prohibited wildlife species” means any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species.

The term "project" means a research or development project, program, or activity administered by the Department, whether ongoing, completed, or otherwise terminated. / &q

“Project Act” shall mean the Boulder Canyon Project Act [43 U.S.C. 617 et seq.];

The term “project agreement” means the formal instrument to be executed by the Secretary and the recipient as required by section 106.

The term “project area” means that area which on August 4, 1955, constitutes the Federal area at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, or Hanford, Washington, or that area which, on the date Los A

The term “project-based” means, with respect to rental assistance, that the assistance is provided pursuant to a contract that— (A) is between— (i) the recipient or a project spons

the term "project-based assistance" means rental assistance under subsection (b) that is attached to the structure pursuant to subsection (d)(2) or (o)(13); and / For pur

The term “project-connected person” means any person who, on the first offering date, is regularly employed at the project area in one of the following capacities: (1) An officer o

The term “project contract unit” shall mean a project or any substantial area of a project which is covered or is proposed to be covered by a repayment contract. On any project whe

“project cost” means a cost involved in carrying out a project.

“project costs” means the cost of acquisiiton 1 or construction of all facilities and services and the cost of acquisition of all land and interests in land used in the design and

The term “projected earnings” means the “average annual earnings” (as defined in subparagraph (B)) of— (i) the issuing corporation only, if clause (ii) does not apply, or (ii) both

The term “project facility” means any part or incidental feature of a project, excluding high- and significant-hazard dams, constructed under the Federal reclamation law (the Act o

The term “project funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter.

“project grant” means a grant of money the Secretary makes to a sponsor to carry out at least one project. / “project grant” means a grant of an amount by the Secretary of Transpor

The term “project manager concerned” means, with respect to a naval vessel undergoing maintenance or repair, the individual responsible for overseeing the overhaul period with resp

Project obligation.—The term “project obligation” means any note, bond, debenture, or other debt obligation issued by an obligor in connection with the financing of a project, othe

The term “project of clinical research” includes a clinical trial.

In this section, the term “project of national significance”— (1) means a project that— (A) increases access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology; and (B) creates opportuni

The term “project or program manager” means an individual designated— (A) to develop, produce, and deploy a new asset to meet identified operational requirements; and (B) to manage

The term "project outcome" means a measurable, beneficial result (whether economic, environmental, or social) that is attributable to a pay-for-performance project and de

For purposes of clause (i), the term “project period” means the period— (I) beginning with the 1st calendar year for which an allocation may be made for the 1st building placed in

The term "project predevelopment" means a measure required to be completed before the initiation of a project, including— (A) planning and community asset mapping; (B) tr

In this section, the term “project-specific transaction costs”— (1) means those costs incurred by the Corporation for travel, legal expenses, and direct and indirect costs incurred

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