United States Code

The term “hydric soil” means soil that, in its undrained condition, is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during a growing season to develop an anaerobic condition that supp

The term “hydrocarbon injectant” includes natural gas, crude oil, and any other injectant which is comprised of more than an insignificant amount of natural gas or crude oil. The t

The term “hydrocarbon systems science” means a science involving natural gas or other petroleum exploration, development, or production. / The term “hydrocarbon systems science” in

The term “hydroelectric facilities” means all facilities related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of hydroelectric power and which are subject to, and authorized b

The terms “clean hydrogen” and “hydrogen” mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section 16166(a) of this title, includin

The term "hydrogen-powered vehicle" means a vehicle that uses hydrogen as the main source of motive power, either through a fuel cell or internal combustion.

The term “hydrographic data” means information that— (A) is acquired through— (i) hydrographic, bathymetric, photogrammetric, lidar, radar, remote sensing, or shoreline and other o

For purposes of this section, the term "hydrographic product" means any publicly or commercially available product or service produced or disseminated by a non-Federal en

The term "hydrographic services" means— (A) the management, maintenance, interpretation, certification, and dissemination of bathymetric, hydrographic, shoreline, geodeti

The term “hydrologic accounting unit” means 1 of the 352 river basin hydrologic accounting units used by the United States Geological Survey.

The term “hydrophytic vegetation” means a plant growing in— (A) water; or (B) a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen during a growing season as a result of e

The term “hydrothermal” refers to naturally occurring subsurface reservoirs of hot water or steam.

The term "hypoxia" means a condition where low dissolved oxygen in aquatic systems causes stress or death to resident organisms.

“IAEA” means International Atomic Energy Agency; / the term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency; / The term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency.

the term “IAEA safeguards” means the safeguards set forth in an agreement between a country and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as authorized by Article III(A)(5) of the St

The term "IBOR" means LIBOR, any tenor of non-U.S. dollar currency rates formerly known as the London interbank offered rate as administered by ICE Benchmark Administrati

The term "IBOR benchmark replacement" means a benchmark, or an interest rate or dividend rate (which may or may not be based in whole or in part on a prior setting of an

The term "IBOR contract" means any contract, agreement, indenture, organizational document, guarantee, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, security (whether representing debt

The term "ICAC affiliate partner" means a law enforcement agency that has entered into a formal operating agreement with the ICAC Task Force Program.

The term "ICAC task force" means a task force that is part of the ICAC Task Force Program.

The term “ICAC Task Force Program” means the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program established under section 21112 of this title .

The term “ICAO” means the International Civil Aviation Organization.

In this section, the terms “individual community care plan” and “ICCP” mean, with respect to a functionally disabled elderly individual, a written plan which— (A) is established, a

The term “ICCVAM test recommendation” means a summary report prepared by the ICCVAM characterizing the results of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.

The term “ICD–10–PCS” means the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System, and includes any subsequent revision of such International Classif

The term “ICO” means the company known, as of March 17, 2000, as ICO Global Communications, Inc.

The term "ICODS" means the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety established by section 467e of this title.

The term “ICT” means information and communication technology.

The term “IDCA” means the United States International Development Cooperation Agency.

The term “identical goods” means identical goods as defined in the Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 referred to in sect

The term “identical merchandise” means— (A) merchandise that is identical in all respects to, and was produced in the same country and by the same person as, the merchandise being

The term “identical or similar goods” means “identical goods” and “similar goods”, respectively, as defined in the Customs Valuation Code.

the term "identifiable child abuse crime case" means a case that can be identified by the authorized criminal justice agency of the State as involving a child abuse crime

For purposes of this subsection, the term “identifiable form” means any representation of information that permits the identity of a borrower to which the information relates to be

The term “identifiable individual” means an individual— (i) who appears in whole or in part in an intimate visual depiction; and (ii) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing

“identifiable minor”— (A) means a person— (i) (I) who was a minor at the time the visual depiction was created, adapted, or modified; or (II) whose image as a minor was used in cre

The term “identifiable patient safety work product” means patient safety work product that— (A) is presented in a form and manner that allows the identification of any provider tha

For purposes of this subsection, the term "identifiable, sensitive information" means information that is about an individual and that is gathered or used during the cour

The term “identification” means— (A) in the case of any individual, the name, the mailing address, and the occupation of such individual, as well as the name of his or her employer

the term “identification document” means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State, political subdivision of a State, a sponsorin

As used in this section, the terms “identification number” and “motor vehicle” have the meaning given those terms in section 511 of this title. / “identification number” means a nu

For purposes of this subsection, the term “identified population subgroups” shall include, but not be limited to, groups based on factors such as age, sex, or race.

The term “identified set of AIDS activities” means a particular set of AIDS activities identified under subsection (a)(2)(A).

The term "identified straddle" means any straddle— (i) which is clearly identified on the taxpayer's records as an identified straddle before the earlier of— (I) the clos

the term “identifying activity level” means transactions in publicly traded securities at or above a level of volume, fair market value, or exercise value as shall be fixed from ti

In this section, the terms “agent employed to manage the property that has an identity of interest” and “identity of interest agent” mean an entity— (1) that has management respons

The term “identity theft” means a fraud committed using the identifying information of another person, subject to such further definition as the Bureau may prescribe, by regulation

Identity theft insurance.—The term “identity theft insurance” means any insurance policy that pays benefits for costs, including travel costs, notary fees, and postage costs, lost

The term “identity theft report” has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report— (A) that alleges an identity theft; (B) that is a copy of

The term "idled well" means a well— (A) that has been nonoperational for not fewer than 4 years; and (B) for which there is no anticipated beneficial future use.

The term “idle reduction technology” means an advanced truck stop electrification system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that— (A) is used to reduce long-duration idling

The term “IEEE” means the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The term “individualized education program” or “IEP” means a written statement for each child with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with section

The term “individualized education program team” or “IEP Team” means a group of individuals composed of— (i) the parents of a child with a disability; (ii) not less than 1 regular

The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. / The term “IES” means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

The term "IfSAR" means interferometric synthetic aperture radar.

As used in this section, the term “illegal act” means an act or omission that violates any law, or any rule or regulation having the force of law. As used in this section, the term

The term "illegal drug" means a controlled substance but does not include a controlled substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed hea

The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

The term “illegal Federal irrigation subsidy” means the excess (if any) of— (A) the amount required to be paid for any Federal irrigation water delivered to the taxpayer during the

“illegal gambling business” means a gambling business which— (i) is a violation of the law of a State or political subdivision in which it is conducted; (ii) involves five or more

In this Act the term “illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing” has the meaning established under paragraph (2).

The term “illegal use of drugs” means the use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act [21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.]. Such term d

The term "illegitimate product" means a product for which credible evidence shows that the product— (A) is counterfeit, diverted, or stolen; (B) is intentionally adultera

the term “illicit” means unlawful or injurious,

The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

The term “illicit drug trafficking” means illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and other controlled substances, as such activities are described by any i

The terms "illicit drug use", "illicit drugs", and "illegal drugs" include the illegal or illicit use of prescription drugs.

the term “illicit label” means a genuine certificate, licensing document, registration card, or similar labeling component— (A) that is used by the copyright owner to verify that a

As used in this section, the term “illicit sexual conduct” means— (1) a sexual act (as defined in section 2246) with a person under 18 years of age that would be in violation of ch

The term “illicit trade” means any practice or conduct prohibited by law which relates to production, shipment, receipt, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase of tobacco prod

The term “illiquid fund” means a hedge fund or private equity fund that— (i) as of May 1, 2010, was principally invested in, or was invested and contractually committed to principa

the term “illiteracy” means the failure to complete the 5th primary grade. / the term "illiteracy" means the failure to complete the 5th primary grade.

The term "illness" includes a disease or other condition affecting the health of an individual, including mental and physical health.

The term “illuminated exit sign” means a sign that— (A) is designed to be permanently fixed in place to identify an exit; and (B) consists of an electrically powered integral light

The term “ILO” means the International Labor Organization. / The term "ILO" means the International Labor Organization.

The term “imagery” means, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a likeness or presentation of any natural or manmade feature or related object or activity and the positional data

The term “imagery intelligence” means the technical, geographic, and intelligence information derived through the interpretation or analysis of imagery and collateral materials.

the term “IMF” means the International Monetary Fund.

The term “imitation numismatic item” means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an orig

The term “imitation political item” means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original political item, or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an origi

For purposes of this subsection, the term “immediate annuity” means an annuity— (A) which is purchased with a single premium or annuity consideration, (B) the annuity starting date

Definition.—In this paragraph, the term "immediate bundling request" means a letter described in subparagraph (B) that requests immediate funding for multiple projects.

The term “immediate container” means any consumer package; or any other container in which egg products, not consumer packaged, are packed. / The term “immediate container” include

The term “immediate dependent” means a dependent described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 1072(2) of this title .

In this paragraph, the term “immediate family” means an individual's father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, son, daughter, stepson, stepd

The term "immediate family member" shall include a spouse, domestic partner, mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, or child. / the term “immediate family member” has the

The term “immediate family members” has the meaning given that term in section 1789(c) of this title .

For purposes of this subsection and subsection (b), the term “immediately” means on or before the 5th day after the day on which a Council transmits to the Secretary a fishery mana

The term “immediate precursor” means a substance— (A) which the Attorney General has found to be and by regulation designated as being the principal compound used, or produced prim

For purposes of this subsection, the term “immediate relatives” means the children, spouses, and parents of a citizen of the United States, except that, in the case of parents, suc

The term “immigrant” means every alien except an alien who is within one of the following classes of nonimmigrant aliens— (A) (i) an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomat

The term “immigrant children and youth” means individuals who— (A) are aged 3 through 21; (B) were not born in any State; and (C) have not been attending one or more schools in any

The term “immigrant visa” means an immigrant visa required by this chapter and properly issued by a consular officer at his office outside of the United States to an eligible immig

The term “immigration benefit application” means any application or petition to confer, certify, change, adjust, or extend any status granted under the Immigration and Nationality

The term “immigration judge” means an attorney whom the Attorney General appoints as an administrative judge within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, qualified to conduc

The term “immigration laws” includes this chapter and all laws, conventions, and treaties of the United States relating to the immigration, exclusion, deportation, expulsion, or re

The term “immigration officer” means any employee or class of employees of the Service or of the United States designated by the Attorney General, individually or by regulation, to

“imminent danger” means the existence of any condition or practice in a coal or other mine which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before such co

“imminent danger to the health and safety of the public” means the existence of any condition or practice, or any violation of a permit or other requirement of this chapter in a su