United States Code

The term “electric utility company” means any company that owns or operates facilities used for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy for sale.

In this section, the term “electric utility or person” means an electric utility or person that— (1) as of August 8, 2005, holds firm transmission rights pursuant to contract or by

The term “electric utility steam generating unit” means any fossil fuel fired combustion unit of more than 25 megawatts that serves a generator that produces electricity for sale.

“electric vehicle” means a vehicle which is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical cu

The term "electrode active material" means cathode materials, anode materials, anode foils, and electrochemically active materials, including solvents, additives, and ele

The term "electrolysis" means a process that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

The term "electrolyzer" means a system that produces hydrogen using electrolysis.

The term “electromagnetic order of battle” has the meaning given such term in Joint Publication 3–85 entitled “Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations”, dated May 2020.

The term "electromagnetic pulse" means 1 or more pulses of electromagnetic energy emitted by a device capable of disabling or disrupting operation of, or destroying, elec

In this section, the term “electromagnetic superiority implementation plan” means the Electromagnetic Superiority Implementation Plan signed by the Secretary of Defense on July 15,

The term “electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.

The term “electronic agent” means a computer program or an electronic or other automated means used independently to initiate an action or respond to electronic records or performa

The term “electronic attack” means the use of electromagnetic spectrum energy to impede operations in the cyber environment, including through techniques such as jamming or spoofin

The term “electronic ballast” means a device that uses semiconductors as the primary means to control lamp starting and operation.

The term “electronic benefit transfer” means a food delivery system that provides benefits using a card or other access device approved by the Secretary that permits electronic acc

The term “electronic benefit transfer card” means a card that provides benefits under this chapter through an electronic benefit transfer service (as defined in subsection (h)(11)(

The term “electronic benefit transfer contract” means a contract that provides for the issuance, use, or redemption of program benefits in the form of electronic benefit transfer c

The term “electronic benefit transfer service” means the processing of electronic transfers of household benefits, determined under section 2017(a) or 2035 of this title, if the be

In this paragraph, the term “electronic benefit transfer system”— (i) means a system under which a government agency distributes needs-tested benefits by establishing accounts that

The term “electronic benefit transfer transaction” means the use of a credit or debit card service, automated teller machine, point-of-sale terminal, or access to an online system

In this section, the term "electronic case reporting" means the automated identification, generation, and bilateral exchange of reports of health events among electronic

Electronic cigarette defined.—In this section, the term "electronic cigarette" means a device that delivers nicotine to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that i

For purposes of this section, the term “electronic commerce” has the meaning given that term in section 1104(3) 5 of the Internet Tax Freedom Act. / For the purposes of this sectio

The terms “electronic communication”, “intercept”, “oral communication”, and “wire communication” have the meaning 6 given those terms in section 2510 of title 18 . / The terms “el

the term “electronic communication service” has the meaning given that term in section 2510 of title 18 ; / the term “electronic communication service” has the meaning given that t

The term “electronic communication service provider” has the meaning given that term in section 1881(b)(4) of this title . / The term “electronic communication service provider” me

“electronic communications system” means any wire, radio, electromagnetic, photooptical or photoelectronic facilities for the transmission of wire or electronic communications, and

The term “electronic conduit services”— (A) means the provision, by a person, of electronic data transmission, routing, intermediate or transient storage, or connections to a telec

The term “electronic data interchange system” means any established mechanism approved by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection through which information can be tr

The term “electronic debit transaction” means a transaction in which a person uses a debit card.

The term “electronic document” means a document that is generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means, including electronic data interchange, electr

The term "electronic election infrastructure" means an electronic information system of any of the following that is related to an election for Federal office: (A) The Fe

The term “electronic entry” means the electronic transmission to the Customs Service of— (1) entry information required for the entry of merchandise, and (2) entry summary informat

The term “electronic funds transfer” means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by cash, check, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an elec

the term “electronic fund transfer” means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, which is initiated through an ele

“electronic Government” means the use by the Government of web-based Internet applications and other information technologies, combined with processes that implement these technolo

The term “electronic health record” means an electronic record of health-related information on an individual that is created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized health

the term "electronic labeling" means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and

The term “electronic logging device” means an electronic device that— (A) is capable of recording a driver’s hours of service and duty status accurately and automatically; and (B)

The term “electronic mail address” means a destination, commonly expressed as a string of characters, consisting of a unique user name or mailbox (commonly referred to as the “loca

The term “electronic mail message” means a message sent to a unique electronic mail address.

"electronic, mechanical, or other device" means any device or apparatus which can be used to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication other than—

the term "electronic messages" means electronic mail and other electronic messaging systems that are used for purposes of communicating between individuals; and / The ter

The term “electronic messaging account” means any account that sends electronic messages. / The term “electronic messaging account” means any account that sends electronic messages

The term “electronic messaging service” means a service that provides real-time or near real-time non-voice messages in text form between individuals over communications networks.

The term “electronic messaging services” means software-based services that enable the sharing of data, images, sound, writing, or other information among computing devices control

The term "electronic nicotine delivery system"— (A) means any electronic device that, through an aerosolized solution, delivers nicotine, flavor, or any other substance t

the term “electronic product” means (A) any manufactured or assembled product which, when in operation, (i) contains or acts as part of an electronic circuit and (ii) emits (or in

the term “electronic product radiation” means— (A) any ionizing or non-ionizing electromagnetic or particulate radiation, or (B) any sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave, which is

The term “electronic publishing” means the dissemination, provision, publication, or sale to an unaffiliated entity or person, of any one or more of the following: news (including

The term “electronic publishing joint venture” means a joint venture owned by a Bell operating company or affiliate that engages in the provision of electronic publishing which is

The term “electronic receipt” means a receipt that is authorized by the Secretary to be issued or transmitted under this chapter in the form of an electronic document.

The term “electronic record” means a contract or other record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means.

the term "electronic records management system" means software designed to manage electronic records, including by— (A) categorizing and locating records; (B) ensuring th

The term "electronic repository" means the electronic distribution mechanism, in use as of December 20, 2019, or any successor electronic distribution mechanism, by which

For purposes of clause (i), the term “electronic scrap” means— (I) any cathode ray tube, flat panel screen, or similar video display device with a screen size greater than 4 inches

The term “electronic signature” means an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a pers

The term “electronic stamp” means an electronic version of an actual stamp that— (A) is a unique identifier for the individual to whom it is issued; (B) can be printed on paper or

“electronic storage” means— (A) any temporary, intermediate storage of a wire or electronic communication incidental to the electronic transmission thereof; and (B) any storage of

"Electronic surveillance" means— (1) the acquisition by an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device of the contents of any wire or radio communication sent by

the term “electronic terminal” means an electronic device, other than a telephone operated by a consumer, through which a consumer may initiate an electronic fund transfer. Such te

The term “electronic trading facility” means a trading facility that— (A) operates by means of an electronic or telecommunications network; and (B) maintains an automated audit tra

The term “electronic transmission” means the transfer of data or information through an authorized electronic data interchange system consisting of, but not limited to, computer mo

The term “electronic visit verification system” means, with respect to personal care services or home health care services, a system under which visits conducted as part of such se

The term “elementary and secondary schools” means elementary schools and secondary schools, as defined in section 7801 of title 20 . / The term “elementary and secondary schools” m

the terms "elementary education" and "secondary education" have the meaning given such terms under State law;

provides assurances that each child who has attained the minimum age for compulsory school attendance under State law and with respect to whom there is eligibility for a payment un

In this section, the terms “early childhood education program”, “elementary school”, and “secondary school” have the meanings given such terms in section 7801 of title 20 . / The t

In this part, the term “element of the defense acquisition system” means an organization that— (1) employs members of the acquisition workforce; (2) carries out acquisition functio

The term “elements of military pay” means— (i) the elements of compensation of members of the uniformed services specified in section 1009 of title 37 , (ii) allowances provided me

In this paragraph, the term “elements of the intelligence community” means the elements of the intelligence community specified or designated under section 3003(4) of this title .

The term “eleven contiguous Western States” means the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

For purposes of this subsection, the term "eligibility event" means, with respect to a multifamily housing project, the prepayment of the mortgage on such housing project

The term “eligibility period” means fiscal year 1986 through fiscal year 1999.

“eligible” means an individual who has qualified for appointment in an agency and whose name has been entered on the appropriate register or list of eligibles;

The term “eligible access expenditures” means amounts paid or incurred by an eligible small business for the purpose of enabling such eligible small business to comply with applica

The term "eligible activity" means an activity— (A) to reduce the risk of wildfire; (B) to protect water quality and supply; or (C) to improve wildlife habitat for at-ris

The term "eligible adoptee" means any individual (other than a child of the taxpayer's spouse) who has not attained age 18 or is physically or mentally incapable of self-

The term “eligible advisory entity” means an entity meeting the requirements under paragraph (8)(A).

The term “eligible agency” means a State board designated or created consistent with State law as the sole State agency responsible for the administration of career and technical e

For purposes of this section, the term “eligible agricultural business” means any person in the trade or business of— (1) selling agricultural products, including specified agricul

the term “eligible air carrier” means an air carrier that— (A) received financial assistance pursuant 1 section 9092(a)(1) of this title ; (B) provides air transportation as of Mar

Eligible airport-related project.—The term "eligible airport-related project" means any of the following projects: (A) A project for airport development or airport planni

the term "eligible Aleut" means any Aleut living on August 10, 1988— (A) who, as a civilian, was relocated by authority of the United States from his or her home village

The term “eligible alternative payment entity” means, with respect to a year, an entity that— (i) participates in an alternative payment model that— (I) requires participants in su

The term “eligible alternative TAA recipient” means, with respect to any month, any individual who— (A) is a worker described in section 246(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974 who i

the term “eligible apparel articles” means the following articles classified in chapter 62 of the HTS (and meeting the requirements of the rules relating to chapter 62 of the HTS c

The term “eligible applicant” means— (A) a State department of agriculture (or a designee); (B) a national or State nonprofit organization that— (i) is described in section 501(c)(

The Secretary shall redistribute the amounts made available under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year among eligible applicant States. In this subparagraph, the term “eligible appli

The term "eligible area" means either of the following: (A) A local labor market that— (i) has a prime-age employment gap equal to not less than 2.5 percent; and (ii) mee

For purposes of this subsection, the term “eligible asset” means any of the following categories of assets of the Secretary, unless the Secretary determines at any time that the as

The term “eligible authority” means any sewerage authority or other unit of State or local government that on November 2, 1983, was authorized under court order to dump municipal s

For purposes of this subsection, the term “eligible automatic contribution arrangement” means an arrangement under an applicable employer plan— (A) under which a participant may el

For purposes of this subchapter, the term "eligible beneficiary" means an individual who— / For purposes of this section, the term “eligible beneficiary” means any indivi

For the purpose of this section, the term "eligible borrower" means a borrower who— (i) is not subject to a judgment secured through litigation with respect to a loan und

The term “eligible borrower stock” means borrower stock that— (A) is outstanding on January 6, 1988; (B) is issued or allocated after January 6, 1988, but prior to the earlier of—

The term "eligible broadband service" means broadband service that has the capability to transmit data at a speed specified by the Secretary, which may not be less than t

The term “eligible business” means any small business concern, with priority for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (as defined in section 632(n) of this title )

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “eligible calendar quarter” means— (i) the first calendar quarter that begins after the end of the 90-day period beginning with May 28, 200

In this section, the term “eligible candidate” has the meaning given such term by section 3(h)(4) of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 ( 3 U.S.C. 102 note).