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The term "suspension agreement" means an agreement described in section 1671c(b), 1671c(c), 1673c(b), 1673c(c), or 1673c(l) of this title. / The term “Suspension Agreemen
For purposes of this subsection, the term “suspension of benefits” means the temporary or permanent reduction of any current or future payment obligation of the plan to any partici
For purposes of this subsection, the term “suspension period” means the period— (A) beginning on the day after the close of the 36-month period under paragraph (1); and (B) ending
The term "sustainability" means, with respect to any basic education program that receives funding pursuant to this section, the ability of a service delivery system, com
The term "sustainable" means the ability of a target country, community, implementing partner, or intended beneficiary to maintain, over time, the programs authorized and
The term “sustainable agriculture” means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term— (A) satisfy
For purposes of this section, the term "sustainable aviation fuel" means liquid fuel, the portion of which is not kerosene, which— (A) meets the requirements of— (i) ASTM
The term “sustainable energy infrastructure” means— (A) facilities for production of energy from renewable energy sources, thermal energy sources, or highly efficient technologies,
The term “sustained duty” means full-time duty by a member of the Space Force ordered to such duty by an authority designated by the Secretary of the Air Force— (A) in the case of
“sustained yield” means the yield of forest products that a forest can produce continuously at a given intensity of management; and / The term “sustained yield” means the achieveme
“Sustained yield of the several products and services” means the achievement and maintenance in perpetuity of a high-level annual or regular periodic output of the various renewabl
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “swap” means any agreement, contract, or transaction— (i) that is a put, call, cap, floor, collar, or similar option of any kind th
The term “swap agreement”— (A) means— (i) any agreement, including the terms and conditions incorporated by reference in such agreement, which is— (I) an interest rate swap, option
The term “swap data repository” means any person that collects and maintains information or records with respect to transactions or positions in, or the terms and conditions of, sw
The term “swap dealer” means any person who— (i) holds itself out as a dealer in swaps; (ii) makes a market in swaps; (iii) regularly enters into swaps with counterparties as an or
The term “swap execution facility” means a trading system or platform in which multiple participants have the ability to execute or trade swaps by accepting bids and offers made by
The term “swap participant” means an entity that, at any time before the filing of the petition, has an outstanding swap agreement with the debtor.
The term “swaps entity” means any swap dealer, security-based swap dealer, major swap participant, major security-based swap participant, that is registered under— (i) the Commodit
The term “swimming pool” or “spa” means any outdoor or indoor structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing, including in-ground and above-ground structures, and includes
The term “swine” means a porcine animal raised to be a feeder pig, raised for seedstock, or raised for slaughter. / The term “swine” means a porcine animal raised to be a feeder pi
The term “swine contractor” means any person engaged in the business of obtaining swine under a swine production contract for the purpose of slaughtering the swine or selling the s
The term “swine or pork market formula purchase” means a purchase of swine by a packer in which the pricing mechanism is a formula price based on a market for swine, pork, or a por
The term “swine production contract” means any growout contract or other arrangement under which a swine production contract grower raises and cares for the swine in accordance wit
The term “swine production contract grower” means any person engaged in the business of raising and caring for swine in accordance with the instructions of another person.
The term “switchblade knife” means any knife having a blade which opens automatically— (1) by hand pressure applied to a button or other device in the handle of the knife, or (2) b
The term "switching" means the routing of an intrastate or interstate transaction that consists of transmitting the details of a transaction electronically recorded throu
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For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “syndicate” means any partnership or other entity (other than a corporation which is not an S corporation) if more than 35 percent of the
The term “synthetic” means a substance that is formulated or manufactured by a chemical process or by a process that chemically changes a substance extracted from naturally occurri
The term “synthetic DNA or RNA” means any nucleic acid sequence that is produced de novo through chemical or enzymatic synthesis.
The term “synthetic equity” means any stock option, warrant, restricted stock, deferred issuance stock right, or similar interest or right that gives the holder the right to acquir
The term "Syria" has the meaning given such term in section 542.316 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).
the term “System” means the Federal Employees’ Retirement System described in section 8402(a); / System Defined.—In this section, the term "system"— (1) means— (A) the or
The term “system cost” means all direct and quantifiable net costs for an energy resource over its available life, including the cost of production, distribution, transportation, u
The terms “systemically important” and “systemic importance” mean a situation where the failure of or a disruption to the functioning of a financial market utility or the conduct o
The terms “systemically important” and “systemic importance” mean a situation where the failure of or a disruption to the functioning of a financial market utility or the conduct o
The term “systemic safety improvement” means an improvement that is widely implemented based on high-risk roadway features that are correlated with particular crash types, rather t
The term “system implementation plan” means the plan for a comprehensive mental health system for the District of Columbia to be developed pursuant to this subchapter.
the terms “institution in the System”, “System institution”, and “institution” mean all institutions enumerated in section 2002 of this title , any service organization chartered u
The term "System member" means an individual who is not a full-time employee of the Federal Government and who serves on a task force or on a System management or other t
The term “system of public telecommunications entities” means any combination of public telecommunications entities acting cooperatively to produce, acquire, or distribute programs
the term “system of records” means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying n
The term “System Plan” means the plan contained in the document entitled “Ocean. US Publication No. 9, The First Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Development Plan”, as upda
For the purposes of section 7712(e) of this title, the term “systems approach” means a defined set of phytosanitary procedures, at least two of which have an independent effect in
The term “systems change activities” means efforts that result in laws, regulations, policies, practices, or organizational structures— (A) that are family-centered and family-dire
Subordinate plan.—The term “subordinate plan”, also referred to as a “system security plan”, means a plan that defines the security controls that are either planned or implemented
The term “systems research” means an integrated, coordinated, and iterative investigative process that involves— (A) the multiple interacting components and aspects of precision ag
The term "System unit" means any undeveloped coastal barrier, or combination of closely-related undeveloped coastal barriers, included within the John H. Chafee Coastal B
The term “System unit resource” means any living or non-living resource that is located within the boundaries of a System unit.
The term “TAA-eligible individual” means an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 35(c)) and an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph
The term “TAA-related election period” means, with respect to a TAA-related loss of coverage, the 60-day election period under this subsection which is a direct consequence of such
The term “TAA-related loss of coverage” means, with respect to an individual whose separation from employment gives rise to being an TAA-eligible individual, the loss of health ben
For purposes of this section, the term “tables” includes formulas.
The term “TAICNAR Program” means the Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program established pursuant to subsection (e).
The term “tailings” means the remaining portion of a metal-bearing ore after some or all of such metal, such as uranium, has been extracted.
the term “Taiwan” includes, as the context may require, the islands of Taiwan and the Pescadores, the people on those islands, corporations and other entities and associations crea
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Take.—The term "take"— (A) when used in reference to activities subject to regulation by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), shall have the meani
The term “taken” means captured, killed, or collected and, with respect to a plant, also means harvested, cut, logged, or removed. / The terms “take”, “taking”, and “taken” mean to
“takeout” means that portion of a wager which is deducted from or not included in the parimutuel pool, and which is distributed to persons other than those placing wagers;
The term “take reduction plan” means a plan developed under section 1387 of this title .
The term “take reduction team” means a team established under section 1387 of this title .
“Take” or “taking” means to harass, hunt, capture, or kill, or attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill. / The term “taking” has the meaning given the term in the Agreement. / The
The term "talent representative"— (A) means an agent or manager that— (i) as not less than 70 percent of the operations of the agent or manager, is engaged in representin
For purposes of this section, the term “tamper” means— (1) to introduce a contaminant into a public water system with the intention of harming persons; or (2) to otherwise interfer
The term “tamper resistant” means resistant to allowing any individual to cause an electronic device to record the incorrect date, time, and location for changes to on-duty driving
For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the term “tampers with” includes covering a program decal or device affixed to a motor vehicle pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Theft P
The term “tangible capital” means core capital minus any intangible assets (as intangible assets are defined by the Comptroller for national banks).
The term "tangible cultural heritage" means— (A) Native American human remains; or (B) culturally, historically, or archaeologically significant objects, resources, patri
The term “tangible improvements” includes agricultural, residential and commercial improvements, including improvements made by residential subdividers.
“tanker” means a self-propelled tank vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo spaces.
“tank vessel” means a vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue, and that— (A) is a vessel of the
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “target amount” means, with respect to an MA regional plan offered by an organization in a year, an amount equal to— (i) the sum of— (I) th
The term "target area" means any area defined in an application for assistance under this part that has a population whose income does not exceed the median for the area
The term "target capabilities" means the target capabilities for Federal, State, local, and tribal government preparedness for which guidelines are required to be establi
The term “target corporation” means any corporation the stock of which is acquired by another corporation in a qualified stock purchase.
The term “target country” means a developing country that is selected to participate in food and nutrition security and agriculture-led economic growth programs under the Global Fo
For purposes of this section, the term “targeted area residence” means a residence in an area which is either— (A) a qualified census tract, or (B) an area of chronic economic dist
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “targeted beneficiaries” means Medicaid eligible beneficiaries who are identified as having high prescription drug costs and medical costs,
The term “targeted beneficiary” means, with respect to a chronic care improvement program, an individual who— (i) is entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B, bu
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “targeted communication” means an electioneering communication (as defined in section 434(f)(3) of this title ) that is distributed from
The term “targeted employment area” means, at the time of investment, a rural area or an area designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under subparagraph (B)(ii) as a high
The term “targeted individuals and entities” means— (A) individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives; (B) underrepre
Subject to paragraph (2), the term “targeted low-income child” means a child— (A) who has been determined eligible by the State for child health assistance under the State plan; (B
The term “targeted low-income pregnant woman” means an individual— (A) during pregnancy and through the end of the month in which the 60-day period, or, in the case that subparagra
The term “targeted population” means individuals, or an identifiable group of individuals, including an Indian tribe, who— (A) are low-income persons; or (B) otherwise lack adequat
The term "targeted violence" means an incident of violence in which an attacker selected a particular target in order to inflict mass injury or death with no discernable
The term “target housing” means any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who i
Except as provided in subsection (i)(2) with respect to plans in at-risk status, the term “target normal cost” means, for any plan year, the excess of— (A) the sum of— (i) the pres
The term “target price” means the price per bushel (or other appropriate unit in the case of upland cotton, rice, and other oilseeds) of a covered commodity used to determine the p
In this section, the term "target shooting range" means a developed and managed area that is authorized or operated by the Forest Service, a concessioner of the Forest Se
The term “tarmac delay” means the period during which passengers are on board an aircraft on the tarmac— (A) awaiting takeoff after the aircraft doors have been closed or after pas
The term "TARP" means the Troubled Asset Relief Program established under section 5211 of this title.
The term “TARP recipient” means any entity that has received or will receive financial assistance under the financial assistance provided under the TARP.
The Secretary of the Interior, for the purpose of encouraging the greatest ultimate recovery of coal, oil, gas, oil shale 1 gilsonite (including all vein-type solid hydrocarbons),,
For purposes of this section, the term “tar sands” means any consolidated or unconsolidated rock (other than coal, oil shale, or gilsonite) that either— (A) contains a hydrocarbona
the term “task force” means the task force established under subsection (b)(1); and / “Task Force” means the Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Task Force whic
The term “task order contract” means a contract for services that does not procure or specify a firm quantity of services (other than a minimum or maximum quantity) and that provid
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The term “tax” includes a tax and an exaction denominated a “tax”, and any penalty, addition to tax, additional amount, or interest applicable to any such tax. / For purposes of th
For purposes of this subpart and subparts B, C, and D, the term “income”, when not preceded by the words “taxable”, “distributable net”, “undistributed net”, or “gross”, means the
For purposes of this section, the term “taxable acquisition” means any acquisition by a corporation of stock in or property of another corporation if any shareholder of the acquire
Except as provided in subsection (b), the term "taxable chemical" means any substance— (A) which is listed in the table under section 4661(b), and (B) which is manufactur