United States Code

For purposes of subsection (a)(12), the term “environmental enhancements of hydroelectric generating facilities” means property— (A) the use of which is related to a federally lice

For purposes of this section, the term “environmental exposure affected individual” means— (A) an individual described in paragraph (2); and (B) an individual described in paragrap

For purposes of this section, the term “Environmental Fund” means an Environmental Fund established under section 1738g of this title. In the case of Mexico, such fund may be desig

The term “environmental health condition” means— (A) asbestosis, pleural thickening, or pleural plaques, as established by— (i) interpretation by a “B Reader” qualified physician o

The term “environmental impact statement” means the detailed statement of environmental impacts required to be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S

The term “environmental law” means all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and requirements related to protection of human health, natural and cultura

The term “environmental noise” means the intensity, duration, and the character of sounds from all sources.

The term "environmental obligations" means obligations relating to the environment under— (A) chapter 1 of the USMCA (relating to initial provisions and general definitio

The term “environmental project” means a project that— (i) improves environmental quality; and (ii) is necessary to comply with an applicable environmental law (including a regulat

The term "Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator" means the Assistant Administrator for Water of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The term "Environmental Quality Board" means the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, a board within the executive branch of the Government of Puerto Rico as establis

The term “environmental quality program” means a program of activities relating to environmental compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and such other activities relating

Environmental Restoration Project Defined.—In this section, the term "environmental restoration project" includes any construction, development, conversion, or extension

The term "environmental review" means the agency procedures and processes for applying a categorical exclusion or for preparing an environmental assessment, an environmen

Environmental review process.—The term "environmental review process" has the meaning given the term in section 139(a). / The term “environmental review process” means th

Environs.—The term “environs” means the territory surrounding the District of Columbia included in the National Capital region.

The term “EPA Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. / The term “EPA Administrator” has the meaning given such term in section 4201 of this

The term "E&P deficit foreign corporation" means, with respect to any taxpayer, any specified foreign corporation with respect to which such taxpayer is a United Stat

The term “epilepsy” refers to a chronic and serious neurological condition characterized by excessive electrical discharges in the brain causing recurring seizures affecting all li

In this section, the term “epilepsy center of excellence” means a health care facility that has (or in the foreseeable future can develop) the necessary capacity to function as a c

Subject to clause (ii), the term “episode of care” means, with respect to an applicable condition and an applicable beneficiary, the period that includes— (I) the 3 days prior to t

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "E&P net deficit shareholder" means any United States shareholder if— (i) the aggregate foreign E&P deficit with respect

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "E&P net surplus shareholder" means any United States shareholder which would (determined without regard to this paragraph) t

The term “EPSCoR” has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p note).

The term “EPSCoR institution” means an institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or other institution located in a jurisdiction eligible to participate in the progra

The term “equal access” has the meaning given that term in Appendix B of the Modification of Final Judgment entered August 24, 1982, in United States v. Western Electric, Civil Act

The term “equal access code” means an access code that allows the public to obtain an equal access connection to the carrier associated with that code.

The term "equine constituencies" means, collectively, owners, breeders, trainers, racetracks, veterinarians, State racing commissions, and jockeys who are engaged in the

The term "equine industry representative" means an organization regularly and significantly engaged in the equine industry, including organizations that represent the int

The term “equipment” means the special transport equipment that complies with the definitions and standards set forth in annex 1 to the agreement, including, but not limited to, ra

The term “equipment leasing” means— (i) the leasing of equipment which is section 1245 property, and (ii) the purchasing, servicing, and selling of such equipment.

The term “equipment manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recr

the term “equitable tender” means the practice of the Postal Service of equitably distributing mail on a fair and reasonable basis between those air carriers that offer equivalent

The term “equity” means the equity of the bank as determined for Federal regulatory purposes.

The term “equity base” means an amount determined in the manner prescribed by regulations equal to— (A) the surplus and capital, (B) adjusted as provided in paragraphs (3), (4), (5

the term “equity capital” means common and preferred stock, surplus, undivided profits, contingency reserves, and other capital reserves; / The term "equity capital" mean

The term “equity interest” means— (I) a share in an entity, without regard to whether the share is— (aa) transferable; or (bb) classified as stock or anything similar; (II) a capit

The term “equity investment” means— (A) any stock (other than nonqualified preferred stock as defined in section 351(g)(2)) in an entity which is a corporation, and (B) any capital

The term “equity option” means any option— (A) to buy or sell stock, or (B) the value of which is determined directly or indirectly by reference to any stock or any narrow-based se

The term “equity percentage” means, with respect to any mutual life insurance company, the percentage which— (i) the average equity base of such company (determined under this sect

The term “equity security” means— (A) share in a corporation, whether or not transferable or denominated “stock”, or similar security; (B) interest of a limited partner in a limite

The term “equity security holder” means holder of an equity security of the debtor.

The term “equity structure shift” means any reorganization (within the meaning of section 368). Such term shall not include— (i) any reorganization described in subparagraph (D) or

The term “equivalent level of safety” means an alternative design or system (which may include automatic sprinkler systems), based upon fire protection engineering analysis, which

The term “equivalent or greater level of safety” means the compliance of a railroad carrier with— (A) appropriate operating rules in place immediately prior to the use or implement

The term “ER30” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 30/8ths of an inch.

The term “ER40” means an ER incandescent reflector lamp with a diameter of 40/8ths of an inch.

the term “ERCOT” means the Electric Reliability Council of Texas; and

the term “ERCOT utility” means a transmitting utility which is a member of ERCOT.

The term “ER incandescent reflector lamp” means a reflector lamp that has— (i) an elliptical section below the major diameter of the bulb and above the approximate baseline of the

The terms “Electric Reliability Organization” and “ERO” mean the organization certified by the Commission under subsection (c) the purpose of which is to establish and enforce reli

The term “erosion control program” means the national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program established under this section.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “erroneous excess payments for medical assistance” means the total of— (I) payments under the State plan with respect to ineligible indivi

In this subparagraph, the term “error rate” means the rate of erroneous excess payments for medical assistance (as defined in section 1396b(u)(1)(D) of this title ) for the period

"Escrow funds" means the moneys derived from the joint reservation which are held in trust by the Secretary in the accounts entitled— (A) "Proceeds of Labor-Hoopa Va

The term “ESOP” has the meaning given the term “employee stock ownership plan” in section 4975(e)(7) of title 26 .

The term “ESOP beneficiary” means any beneficiary which is an employee stock ownership plan (as defined in section 4975(e)(7)) that holds a remainder interest in qualified employer

Essential Airport Facility Defined.—In this section, the term “essential airport facility” means a large hub airport in the contiguous 48 States at which one air carrier has more t

The term "essential components of reading instruction" has the meaning given the term in section 6368 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before Decemb

the term "essential employee" means an individual who is employed by a small business concern and whose managerial or technical expertise is critical to the successful da

The term “essential fish habitat” means those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding or growth to maturity.

In this title,1 the term “essential health benefits package” means, with respect to any health plan, coverage that— (1) provides for the essential health benefits defined by the Se

In this subsection, the term “essential hospital” means, with respect to an MA regional plan offered by an MA organization, a subsection (d) hospital (as defined in section 1395ww(

The term “essential industrial process or feedstock use” means any use of natural gas in an industrial process or as a feedstock which the Secretary determines is essential.

The term "essentially a copy of an approved drug" means— (A) a drug that is identical or nearly identical to an approved drug, or a marketed drug not subject to section 3

The term “essentially derived variety” means a variety that— (i) is predominantly derived from another variety (referred to in this paragraph as the “initial variety”) or from a va

In this section, the term "essential service provider" means an entity that— (1) (A) provides (i) wireline or mobile telephone service, Internet access service, radio or

the term “essential telephones” means only coin-operated telephones, telephones provided for emergency use, and other telephones frequently needed for use by persons using such hea

In this chapter, the term “essential vessel” means a vessel that is— (1) (A) security for a mortgage indebtedness to the United States Government; or (B) constructed under this sub

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “established charge” means the lesser of— (i) the charge for the course or courses determined on the basis of the lowest extended time paym

The term “established chronic beryllium disease” means chronic beryllium disease as established by the following: (A) For diagnoses on or after January 1, 1993, beryllium sensitivi

The term "established disease" means a plant or animal disease or pest that— (A) (i) if it becomes established, poses an imminent threat to agriculture in the United Stat

The term “established Federal standard” means any operative occupational safety and health standard established by any agency of the United States and presently in effect, or conta

"Established investment" shall mean the amount of the reasonable costs, as approved by the Secretary, incurred by the investor in, and necessary for, carrying out all wor

The term “establishment” means the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Justice,

The term "establishment of a community rehabilitation program" includes the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing buildings necessary to adapt the

For purposes of this subsection, the term “establishment period” means, with respect to any State, the period beginning on December 28, 1973, and ending on whichever of the followi

The term “establishment subject to a registration fee” means an establishment that is registered (or is required to register) with the Secretary under section 360 of this title bec

For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), the term “estate” includes the estate of an individual in a case under title 11 of the United States Code.

The term “estate tax” means the tax imposed on the estate of the decedent or any prior decedent under section 2001 or 2101, reduced by the credits against such tax.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “estate tax inclusion period” means any period after the transfer described in paragraph (1) during which the value of the property involv

The term “estimated annual operating cost” means the aggregate retail cost of the energy which is likely to be consumed annually, and in the case of showerheads, faucets, water clo

“Estimated investment” shall mean the estimated cost of the development of the project, as stated in the application submitted to the Secretary for insurance under this subchapter.

Estimated level of receipts plus interest.—The term "estimated level of receipts plus interest" means the level of excise taxes and interest credited to the Airport and A

For purposes of this section, the term "estimated net claims costs" shall mean the difference between— (1) the sum of— (A) the estimated costs incurred by a carrier in pr

The term “estuarine sanctuary” means a research area which may include any part or all of an estuary and any island, transitional area, and upland in, adjoining, or adjacent to suc

For purposes of this section, the terms "estuary" and "estuarine zone" have the meanings such terms have in section 1254(n)(4) of this title, except that the te

The term “estuary” means that part of a river or stream or other body of water having unimpaired connection with the open sea, where the sea water is measurably diluted with fresh

The term “estuary habitat” means the physical, biological, and chemical elements associated with an estuary, including the complex of physical and hydrologic features and living or

The term “estuary habitat restoration activity” means an activity that results in improving degraded estuaries or estuary habitat or creating estuary habitat (including both physic

The term “estuary habitat restoration plan” means any Federal, State, or regional plan for restoration of degraded estuary habitat that was developed with the substantial participa

The term “estuary habitat restoration project” means a project to carry out an estuary habitat restoration activity.

The term “Estuary Partnership” means the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, an entity created by the States of Oregon and Washington and the Environmental Protection Agency under

The term “Estuary Plan” means the Estuary Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Governors of Oregon and

For purposes of this subsection, the term “ethical considerations” means considerations as to whether the nature of the research involved is such that it is unethical to conduct or

the term “ethnic group” means a set of individuals whose identity as such is distinctive in terms of common cultural traditions or heritage;

The term "EU-Iran Joint Statement" means only the Joint Statement by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made on April 2, 2

In this paragraph, the term “Europe and Eurasia” means the region of countries that the Secretary of State designates as within the responsibility of the Bureau of European and Eur

the term “euthanizing an animal” means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by a method that— (A) produces rapid unconsciousness and subsequent death without evidence o

the term "evacuation, relocation, and internment period" means that period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on June 30, 1946;