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The term "automotive rules of origin" means the rules of origin for automotive goods set forth in the automotive appendix.

The term “auxiliary aids and services” includes— (A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing i

The term “auxiliary power unit” means an integrated system that— (A) provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity to components on a heavy-duty vehicle; and (B)

For purposes of this section, the term “auxiliary services” includes mortuary services, veterinary services, and other services that are determined by the Secretary to be appropria

For purposes of this subsection, the term "auxiliary ship"— (A) with respect to a contract entered into after December 20, 2019, does not include an icebreaker or a speci

The term "auxiliary vessel" means any ship designed to operate in the open ocean in a variety of sea states to provide general support to either combatant forces or shore

The term “AV” means the adjusted value of the good. / The term “AV” means the adjusted value of the good.

The term "availability" means the availability of required energy at a stated instant of time or over a stated period of time for a specific purpose. / Availability.—The

the term “available” refers to the availability of a criminal investigator and means that an investigator shall be considered generally and reasonably accessible by the agency empl

As used in this subparagraph, the term “available amount” means, for a fiscal year, the sum of— (I) 75 percent of the sum of— (aa) the amount specified in subparagraph (H) for the

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “available collateral” means the amount (determined at the close of the last calendar quarter ending before such call) by which a bank's co

The term "available Federal land" means Federal land in the State that— (i) is vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved and is identified as available for selection under s

For purposes of this subsection and subsections (f) and (h), the term "available in fact to controlled countries" includes production or availability of any goods or tech

The term “available resources” means the plan's cash, marketable assets, contributions, withdrawal liability payments, and earnings, less reasonable administrative expenses and amo

“average” means the aggregate number of hours of instruction through the use of a Native American language to all students enrolled in a native language immersion program during a

For purposes of this section, the term “average account benefits ratio” means, with respect to any calendar year, the average determined by the Secretary of the account benefits ra

The term “average allowable costs” means, with respect to certified EHR technology of Medicaid providers described in paragraph (2)(A) for— (i) the first year of payment with respe

The term “average annual compensation” means the participant's highest average annual compensation for— (i) any period of at least 3 consecutive years, or (ii) if shorter, the part

The term “average annual per-household energy use with respect to a type of product” means the estimated aggregate annual energy use (in kilowatt-hours or the Btu equivalent) of co

In this paragraph, the term “average annual VISTA subsistence allowance” means the total average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under section 4955 of thi

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “average area purchase price” means, with respect to any residence, the average purchase price of single family residences (in the statistic

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “average benefit percentage” means, with respect to any group, the average of the benefit percentages calculated separately with respect to

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term "average concentration" means a determination which accurately represents the atmospheric conditions with regard to respirabl

The term “average crop revenue election payment” means a payment made to producers on a farm under section 8715 1 of this title.

Except as provided otherwise by State law or this paragraph, the term “average daily attendance” means— (i) the aggregate number of days of attendance of all students during a scho

The term “average equity base” means, with respect to any taxable year, the average of— (A) the equity base determined as of the close of the taxable year, and (B) the equity base

The term "average feed cost" means the average cost of feed used by a dairy operation to produce a hundredweight of milk, determined under section 9052 of this title usin

The term “average fees” means the average contractual fee rate of single-family guaranty arrangements by an enterprise entered into during 2011, plus the recognition of any up-fron

"average fuel economy" means average fuel economy determined under section 32904 of this title.

“average fuel economy standard” means a performance standard specifying a minimum level of average fuel economy applicable to a manufacturer in a model year.

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term “average indebtedness percentage” means the percentage obtained by dividing— (A) the average amount (determined under regulations pres

The term “average lamp efficacy” means the lamp efficacy readings taken over a statistically significant period of manufacture with the readings averaged over that period.

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “average manufacturer price” means, with respect to a covered outpatient drug of a manufacturer for a rebate period, the average price paid to

The term “average monthly number of unemployed persons” means the average monthly number of unemployed persons in each State during the most recent fiscal year for which informatio

In this part, the term “average non-Federal average manufacturer price” means the average of the non-Federal average manufacturer price (as defined in section 8126(h)(5) of title 3

The term “average number” means, with respect to pay status participants for a plan year, a number equal to one-half the sum of— (A) the number with respect to the plan as of the b

“average pay” means the largest annual rate resulting from averaging an employee's or Member's rates of basic pay in effect over any 3 consecutive years of creditable service or, i

The term “average per-pupil expenditure” means— (A) the aggregate current expenditures of all local educational agencies in the State; divided by (B) the total number of children i

The term “average prime offer rate” means the average prime offer rate for a comparable transaction as of the date on which the interest rate for the transaction is set, as publish

The term “average weekly hours” means the average hours worked by the individual (excluding overtime) in the employment from which he has been or claims to have been separated in t

The term “average weekly wage” means one-thirteenth of the total wages paid to an individual in the high quarter. For purposes of this computation, the high quarter shall be that q

The Secretary may sell or use Government silver to mint coins, except silver transferred to stockpiles established under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U

The term “aviation critical safety item” means a part, an assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment, recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or aviation w

The term “aviation manufacturing company” means a corporation, firm, or other business entity— (A) that— (i) actively manufactures an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or a com

Aviation safety project.—The term "aviation safety project" means an aviation project that— (A) has as its primary purpose reducing the risk of injury to persons or damag

The term “aviation service” means service performed by an officer (except a flight surgeon or other medical officer) while holding an aeronautical rating or designation or while in

The term “AVLIS” means atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology. / The term “AVLIS” means atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology.

The terms “Avocado Board” and “Board” mean the Hass Avocado Board established under section 7804 of this title.

the term “avoidable cost” means all expenses that would be incurred by a rail carrier in providing transportation that would not be incurred if the railroad line over which the tra

the term “avoidance costs” means costs incurred by any individual for the purpose of— (A) detecting a hazardous or injurious device; or (B) preventing death, serious bodily injury,

In this section, the term “AWACS memorandum of understanding” means— (1) the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Minister

In this subsection, the terms "awaiting testing" and "possession" have the meanings given those terms in subsection (n). / The term “awaiting testing” means, wi

“award” means any decision by an arbitrator resolving the issues in controversy; / The term “award” means an award of financial assistance. / The term "award" includes a

The term "awardee" means the legal entity to which Federal assistance is awarded and that is accountable to the Federal Government for the use of the funds provided.

For the purposes of this section, the term “award or increased award” means— (1) an original award or award based on a supplemental claim; or (2) an award that is increased because

The term "award personnel" means principal investigators and co-principal investigators, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and other employees supported by a grant, coop

In this subsection, the term “award recipient” means an undergraduate student who has been awarded a scholarship under subsection (a)(1)(A) or a graduate student who has been award

The term “baby changing facility” means a table or other device suitable for changing the diaper of a child age 3 or under.

The term “Baca ranch” means the lands and facilities described in section 698v–2(a) of this title .

the term “bachelor-degree-granting institution” means an institution of higher education (as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [ 20 U.S.C. 1001 ]) th

The agency ensures that a thorough background report (home study) on the prospective adoptive parent or parents has been completed in accordance with the Convention and with applic

Backhaul.—The term "backhaul" means the return trip of a vehicle transporting cargo or general freight, especially when carrying goods back over all or part of the same r

The term “backlog” means, with respect to an immigration benefit application, the period of time in excess of 180 days that such application has been pending before the Immigration

The term “bad check violation” means a violation of the applicable State criminal law relating to the writing of dishonored checks.

Paragraph (2) shall not apply to individuals in special circumstances (including being seriously ill or infirm, having been summoned by news of affliction or disaster, and accompan

For purposes of this section, the term “balance ratio” means, with respect to any calendar year in connection with any Trust Fund referred to in subsection (a), the ratio of— (1) t

In this section, the term “balance sheet” means a document that describes— (1) the funds provided by each Federal and non-Federal interest for a water resources development project

The term “ballast” means a device used with an electric discharge lamp to obtain necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating.

The term “ballast efficacy factor” means the relative light output divided by the power input of a fluorescent lamp ballast, as measured under test conditions specified in ANSI sta

The term “ballast efficiency” means, in the case of a high intensity discharge fixture, the efficiency of a lamp and ballast combination, expressed as a percentage, and calculated

The term “ballast input voltage” means the rated input voltage of a fluorescent lamp ballast.

“ballast water” means any water and associated sediments used to manipulate the trim and stability of a vessel; / The term "ballast water" means any water, suspended matt

The term "ballast water discharge standard" means— (i) the numerical ballast water discharge standard established by section 151.1511 or 151.2030 of title 33, Code of Fed

The term "ballast water exchange" means the replacement of water in a ballast water tank using 1 of the following methods: (i) Flow-through exchange, in which ballast wat

The term "ballast water management system" means any marine pollution control device (including all ballast water treatment equipment, ballast tanks, pipes, pumps, and al

As used in this section, the term “ballistic knife” means a knife with a detachable blade that is propelled by a spring-operated mechanism. / As used in this subsection, the term “

For purposes of this section and section 1637a of this title , the term “balloon payment” means, with respect to any open end consumer credit plan under which extensions of credit

As used in this section, the term “balloting materials” has the meaning given that term in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. / “balloting mate

“Band” means the Texas Band of Kickapoo Indians, a subgroup of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; / the term “Band” means the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians;

the term “Bands” means the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians;

In sections 27 to 27f of this title, the term “bank” means— (1) any depository institution (as defined in section 1813(c) of title 12); (2) any foreign bank or branch or agency of

In this section, the term “bankable feasibility study” means a comprehensive technical and economic study— (1) of the selected option for a strategic and critical materials develop

The terms “bank holding company” and “bank” have the meanings given to such terms in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 [ 12 U.S.C. 1841 ]. / The term “bank holding

The term “banking entity” means any insured depository institution (as defined in section 1813 of this title ), any company that controls an insured depository institution, or that

the term "banking institution" means— (A) (i) an insured bank as defined in section 1813(h) of this title or any subsidiary of an insured bank; (ii) an Edge Act corporati

the term “banking law violation” means a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate— (A) section 215, 656, 657, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1014, 1344, 1956, or 1957; (B) section 1341 or 1343

“banking organization” means any bank, trust company, savings bank, safe deposit company, or a private banker engaged in business in the United States;

The term “Bank Insurance Fund member” means any depository institution the deposits of which are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund.

The term “Bank Insurance Fund reserve ratio” means the ratio of the net worth of the Bank Insurance Fund to the value of the aggregate estimated insured deposits held in all Bank I

2 For purposes of subsection (b)(5), the term “Bank Plan” means the benefit structure in which employees of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System appointed on or aft

The term “Bankruptcy Act” means the Bankruptcy Act or title 11.

The term "bankruptcy assistance" means any goods or services sold or otherwise provided to an assisted person with the express or implied purpose of providing information

The term “Bankruptcy Code” means title 11.

“bankruptcy court” means the court having jurisdiction over the reorganization of the Rock Island Railroad; / the term “bankruptcy court” means the court having jurisdiction over t

"bankruptcy judge" means an individual— (A) who is appointed under section 34 of the Bankruptcy Act (11 U.S.C. 62) or under section 404(d) of the Act of November 6, 1978

“bankruptcy petition preparer” means a person, other than an attorney for the debtor or an employee of such attorney under the direct supervision of such attorney, who prepares for

The terms “banks”, “national bank”, “national banking association”, “member bank”, “board”, “district”, and “reserve bank” shall have the meanings assigned to them in section 221 o

The term “Bank Secrecy Act” means— (A) section 1829b of this title ; (B) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91–508 ( 12 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.); and (C) subchapter II of chapter 53 of

the term "Bank Secrecy Act officer" means an individual responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements mandated by subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31 (com

the term “bank service company” means— (A) any corporation— (i) which is organized to perform services authorized by this chapter; and (ii) all of the capital stock of which is own