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The term “canal structure” means an embankment, wall, or structure along a canal or manmade watercourse that— (i) constrains water flows; (ii) is subject to frequent water loading;

The term “Canal Transfer Date” means December 31, 1999, such date being the date specified in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 for the transfer of the Panama Canal from the United S

The term “cancellation date” means— (A) with respect to a fixed rate mortgage, at the option of the mortgagor, the date on which the principal balance of the mortgage— (i) based so

The term "cancer cluster" means the incidence of a particular cancer within a population group, a geographical area, and a period of time that is greater than expected fo

The term “candelabra base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses candelabra screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designations E

The term “candidate” means an individual (A) whose name is printed on the official ballot for election to the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to,

The term “candidate country” means a country that meets the requirements of section 7705 of this title .

"candidate officer" means an individual who is enrolled or admitted, as a cadet or trainee, in a formal and officially established program of instruction or of training (

The term “candidate site” means an area, within a geologic and hydrologic system, that is recommended by the Secretary under section 10132 of this title for site characterization,

The term “cannabimimetic agents” means any substance that is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1 receptor) agonist as demonstrated by binding studies and functional assays within an

The terms “canola” and “rapeseed” mean any brassica plant grown in the United States for the production of an oilseed, the oil of which is used for a food or nonfood use.

The term “canola or rapeseed product” means a product produced, in whole or in part, from canola or rapeseed.

The term “capability” means the ability to provide the means to accomplish one or more tasks under specific conditions and to specific performance standards. A capability may be ac

The term “capability requirement” means a capability that is critical or essential to address an operational problem.

The term “capacity” means, with respect to any battery, the quantity of electricity which the battery is capable of storing, expressed in kilowatt hours, as measured from a 100 per

The term “capacity and infrastructure program” means each of the following agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs for which the Secretary has administrat

The term “capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for capacity and infrastructure programs for fiscal

The term "capacity as a regulated insurance entity"— (A) includes any action or activity undertaken by a person regulated by a State insurance regulator or a regulated fo

The term "capacity building" includes all activities associated with early stage community-based project formation and conceptualization, prior to project predevelopment

The term “capacity building and advocacy activities” means efforts that— (A) result in laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures, or organizational structures that promote

The term “capacity building services” means services provided to an organization that is, or that is in the process of becoming, a microenterprise development organization or progr

The term "capacity contract" means a contract entered into by the Secretary and an eligible entity under subsection (e)(1)(A) for the right to the use of the transmission

The term "capacity factor" means the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the actual electric output from the applicable electric generating unit to the potential electri

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "capacity-to-power ratio" means, with respect to a battery cell or battery module, the ratio of the capacity of such cell or modu

Cape town treaty.—The term “Cape Town Treaty” means the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, as modified by the Protocol to the Convention on International In

The term "capital"— (I) means cash and all real, personal, or mixed tangible assets owned and controlled by the alien investor, or held in trust for the benefit of the al

The term "Capital Appreciation Bond" means a Bond that does not pay interest on a current basis, but for which interest amounts are added to principal over time as specif

For purposes of this subtitle, the term “capital asset” means property held by the taxpayer (whether or not connected with his trade or business), but does not include— (1) stock i

The term “capital assets acquisition project” means a project— (A) the total project cost of which is more than $500,000,000; and (B) that is covered by Department of Energy Order

The term "capital assistance" means a loan, loan guarantee, or technical assistance. / The term "capital assistance" means a loan, loan guarantee, or technical

The term “capital cost” includes interest during construction, wherever appropriate.

The term “capital distribution” means— (i) a distribution of cash or other property by any insured depository institution or company to its owners made on account of that ownership

the term “capital expenditures” means amounts expended by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for replacement or rehabilitation of, or enhancements to, the railroad plant, propert

Capital fund.—The term "Capital Fund" means the fund established under section 1437g(d) of this title.

The term “capital gain net income” means the excess of the gains from sales or exchanges of capital assets over the losses from such sales or exchanges. / The term “capital gain ne

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “capital gain property” means, with respect to any contribution, any capital asset the sale of which at its fair market value at the time o

The term “capital improvement” means a structure, fixture, or nonremovable equipment provided by a concessioner pursuant to the terms of a concessions contract and located on lands

“capital investment” means a capitalized cost funded by Federal appropriations that— (A) is for a project, facility, or separable unit or feature of a project or facility; (B) is a

The term “capital investment plan” means the plan required under section 5102(a)(1).

The term “capitalization” means the process used for depositing funds as initial capital into a State infrastructure bank to establish the infrastructure bank.

In this subsection, the terms “capital lease” and “lease-purchase” have the meanings given those terms in Appendix B to Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11, as in effect

The term “capital project” means, subject to section 1066c(b) of this title , the repair, renovation, or, in exceptional circumstances, the construction or acquisition, of— (A) any

The term “capital ratio” means the ratio of capital to unamortized insurance-in-force. / The term “capital ratio” means the ratio of total stockholders’ equity, as shown on the Ass

In this paragraph, the term “capital-related costs” has the meaning given such term by the Secretary under subsection (a)(4) as of September 30, 1987, and does not include a return

Capital reserve subsidy amount.—The term “capital reserve subsidy amount” means the amount of budget authority sufficient to cover estimated long-term cost to the United States Gov

The term “capital restoration plan” means a plan submitted under subsection (e)(2).

the term “capital work” means maintenance, restoration, reconstruction, capacity enhancement, or rehabilitation work on trackage that would be treated, in accordance with generally

the term “Capitol Buildings” has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40 ; and / the term “Capitol Buildings” has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of tit

the term "Capitol-flown flag" means a flag of the United States flown over the Capitol in honor of the deceased individual for whom the flag is requested;

The term "Captain of the Port Zone" means a Captain of the Port Zone established by the Secretary pursuant to sections 92, 93, and 633 1 of title 14.

The terms “captive status” and “former captive” have the meanings given those terms in section 559 of title 37. / In this section, the term “captive status” means the status of a m

The term "captured record" means a document, audio file, video file, or other material captured during combat operations from countries, organizations, or individuals, no

The term “carbon capture capability” means a gasification plant design which is determined by the Secretary to reflect reasonable consideration for, and be capable of, accommodatin

The term "carbon dioxide" means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.

In this section, the term “carbon dioxide energy efficiency” means the quantity of electricity used to power equipment for carbon dioxide capture and storage or use.

In this section, the term “carbon dioxide removal” means the capture of carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or, in dissolved form, from seawater, combined with the sequestrati

The term “carbon dioxide stream” means carbon dioxide that— (A) has been captured; and (B) consists overwhelmingly of— (i) carbon dioxide plus incidental associated substances deri

The term “carbonized wool” means wool that has been immersed in a bath, usually of mineral acids or acid salts, that destroys vegetable matter in the wool, but does not affect the

The term “carbon sequestration” means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into t

The term “carcinogen” means an agent that is— (i) classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer under Group 1 or Group 2A; and (ii) reasonably linked to an exposure

Unless revised, the term “carcinogenic effect” shall have the meaning provided by the Administrator under Guidelines for Carcinogenic Risk Assessment as of the date of enactment.1

The term “cardholder” means any person to whom a credit card is issued or any person who has agreed with the card issuer to pay obligations arising from the issuance of a credit ca

The term “cardiac rehabilitation program” means a program (as described in paragraph (2)) that furnishes the items and services described in paragraph (3) under the supervision of

The term "cardiomyopathy" means a heart disease that affects the heart's muscle (myocardium)— (A) the symptoms of which may vary from case to case, including— (i) cases i

The term “cardiovascular screening blood test” means a blood test for the early detection of cardiovascular disease (or abnormalities associated with an elevated risk of cardiovasc

The term “card issuer” means any person who issues a credit card, or the agent of such person with respect to such card. / The term “card issuer” means— (A) a credit card issuer, i

the term "care" means the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabil

The term “care and handling” includes— (A) completing, repairing, converting, rehabilitating, operating, preserving, protecting, insuring, packing, storing, handling, conserving, a

The term “care coordination services” means services to promote the effective and efficient organization and utilization of resources to assure access to necessary comprehensive se

The term “career and technical education” means organized educational activities that— (A) offer a sequence of courses that— (i) provides individuals with rigorous academic content

The term “career and technical student organization” means an organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in career and technical

“career appointee” means an individual in a Senior Executive Service position whose appointment to the position or previous appointment to another Senior Executive Service position

the term “career employee” means any employee (as such term is defined in section 2105 of title 5 ), but does not include a political appointee; and

The terms “Administrator of FEMA”, “career fire department”, “combination fire department”, and “volunteer fire department” have the meanings given such terms in section 2229(a) of

The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means guidance and counseling that— (A) provides access for students (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth) to in

"career law enforcement officer" means a person hired on a permanent basis who is authorized by law or by a State or local public agency to engage in or supervise the pre

The term “career pathway” means a combination of rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that— (A) aligns with the skill needs of industries in the econom

The term “career pathways” has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.

The term "career planning" means the provision of a client-centered approach in the delivery of services, designed— (A) to prepare and coordinate comprehensive employment

“career reserved position” means a position which is required to be filled by a career appointee and which is designated under subsection (b) of this section; and / the term “caree

The term “career services” means local employment and training services of the type described in section 134(c)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

The term “caregiver” means a minor child's natural or adoptive parent or parents who live in the home with the minor child. For purposes of determining eligibility for the Project,

The term "caregiver assessment" means a defined process of gathering information to identify the specific needs, barriers to carrying out caregiving responsibilities, and

The term “care management plan” means a plan established under subsection (d) for a participant in a chronic care improvement program.

“care services” means necessary services for the provision of care to pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents and includes all core services with respect to the provision of su

The term “caretaker cabin” means a caretaker residence occupied in limited cases in which caretaker services are necessary to maintain the security of a tract.

In this section, the term "caretaker relative" has the meaning of such term as used in part A of subchapter IV.

The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 . / Cargo.—T

The term “cargo-capable aircraft” means a civil aircraft equipped so that all or substantially all of the aircraft's capacity can be used for the carriage of property or mail.

The term "cargo container" means a cargo container that is 1 Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

The term “cargo-convertible aircraft” means a passenger aircraft equipped or designed so that all or substantially all of the main deck of the aircraft can be readily converted for

The term "cargo originating in Mexico" means any cargo that enters the United States by commercial motor vehicle from Mexico, including cargo that may have originated in

The term “Caribbean” includes Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

The term “Caribbean Basin country” means a country eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under section 2702 of title 19 .

The term "carnal knowledge" means contact between the penis and the vulva or the penis and the anus, including penetration of any sort, however slight. / The term “carnal

In order to conserve fuel, decrease traffic congestion during rush hours, improve air quality, and enhance the use of existing highways and parking facilities, the Secretary may ap

The term “carpool project” means any project to encourage the use of carpools and vanpools, including provision of carpooling opportunities to the elderly and individuals with disa

“carrier” means a voluntary association, corporation, partnership, or other nongovernmental organization which is lawfully engaged in providing, paying for, or reimbursing the cost

“carrier subject to liquidation” means a carrier which, on January 14, 1983, was the subject of a proceeding pending under section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act or under subchapter IV o

The term “carryback” means a net operating loss carryback under section 172 or a carryback of any credit provided by part IV of subchapter A.