r/title-15-COMMERCE-AND-TRADE wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 15 defines, in section order.
“barrier” applies throughout its chapter
The term “barrier” includes a natural or constructed topographical feature that prevents unpermitted access by children to a swimming pool, and, with respect to a hot tub, a lockable cover. (3) Commission
“Commission” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Commission” means the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (4) Covered entity
“covered entity” applies throughout its chapter
The term “covered entity” means— (A) a State; or (B) an Indian Tribe. (5) Indian Tribe
“Indian Tribe” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given that term in section 5304(e) of title 25 . (6) Main drain
“main drain” applies throughout its chapter
The term “main drain” means a submerged suction outlet typically located at the bottom of a pool or spa to conduct water to a recirculating pump. (7) Safety vacuum release system
“safety vacuum release system” applies throughout its chapter
The term “safety vacuum release system” means a vacuum release system capable of providing vacuum release at a suction outlet caused by a high vacuum occurrence due to a suction outlet flow blockage. (8) Swimming pool; spa
“spa” applies throughout its chapter
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 hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools. (9) Unblockable drain
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State” has the meaning given such term in section 2052(a) of this title , and includes the Northern Mariana Islands. For purposes of eligibility for the grants authorized under section 8004 of this title , such term shall also include any political subdivision of a State.
“swimming pool” applies throughout its chapter
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 hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools. (9) Unblockable drain
“unblockable drain” applies throughout its chapter
The term “unblockable drain” means a drain of any size and shape that a human body cannot sufficiently block to create a suction entrapment hazard. (10) State
“public pool and spa” applies in that section
the term “public pool and spa” means a swimming pool or spa that is— (A) open to the public generally, whether for a fee or free of charge; (B) open exclusively to— (i) members of an organization and their guests; (ii) residents of a multi-unit apartment building, apartment complex, residential real estate development, or other multi-family residential area (other than a municipality, township, or other local government jurisdiction); or (iii) patrons of a hotel or other public accommodations facility; or (C) operated by the Federal Government (or by a concessionaire on behalf of the Federal Government) for the benefit of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents or employees of any …
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” includes an Indian Tribe.
“United States person” applies in that section
the term “United States person” means— (1) any United States resident or national, (2) any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and (3) any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern that is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, except that such term does not include an individual who resides outside the United States and is employed by an individual or entity other than an individual or entity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3).
“intellectual property enforcement” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “intellectual property enforcement” means matters relating to the enforcement of laws protecting copyrights, patents, trademarks, other forms of intellectual property, and trade secrets, both in the United States and abroad, including in particular matters relating to combating counterfeit and infringing goods.
“domain name” applies in that section
the term “domain name” has the meaning given that term in section 45 of the Trademark Act of 1946 ( 15 U.S.C. 1127 ). (4) Effective date This section shall apply to domain names registered on or after November 29, 1999 .
“admitted insurer” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “admitted insurer” means, with respect to a State, an insurer licensed to engage in the business of insurance in such State. (2) Affiliate
“affiliate” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “affiliate” means, with respect to an insured, any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the insured. (3) Affiliated group
“affiliated group” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “affiliated group” means any group of entities that are all affiliated. (4) Control An entity has “control” over another entity if— (A) the entity directly or indirectly or acting through 1 or more other persons owns, controls, or has the power to vote 25 percent or more of any class of voting securities of the other entity; or (B) the entity controls in any manner the election of a majority of the directors or trustees of the other entity. (5) Exempt commercial purchaser
“exempt commercial purchaser” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “exempt commercial purchaser” means any person purchasing commercial insurance that, at the time of placement, meets the following requirements: (A) The person employs or retains a qualified risk manager to negotiate insurance coverage. (B) The person has paid aggregate nationwide commercial property and casualty insurance premiums in excess of $100,000 in the immediately preceding 12 months. (C) (i) The person meets at least 1 of the following criteria: (I) The person possesses a net worth in excess of $20,000,000, as such amount is adjusted pursuant to clause (ii).
“home State” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “home State” means, with respect to an insured— (i) the State in which an insured maintains its principal place of business or, in the case of an individual, the individual’s principal residence; or (ii) if 100 percent of the insured risk is located out of the State referred to in clause (i), the State to which the greatest percentage of the insured’s taxable premium for that insurance contract is allocated. (B) Affiliated groups If more than 1 insured from an affiliated group are named insureds on a single nonadmitted insurance contract,
“independently procured insurance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “independently procured insurance” means insurance procured directly by an insured from a nonadmitted insurer. (8) NAIC
“NAIC” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “NAIC” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any successor entity. (9) Nonadmitted insurance
“Non-Admitted Insurance Model Act” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Non-Admitted Insurance Model Act” means the provisions of the Non-Admitted Insurance Model Act, as adopted by the NAIC on August 3, 1994 , and amended on September 30, 1996 , December 6, 1997 , October 2, 1999 , and June 8, 2002 . (11) Nonadmitted insurer
“nonadmitted insurance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “nonadmitted insurance” means any property and casualty insurance permitted to be placed directly or through a surplus lines broker with a nonadmitted insurer eligible to accept such insurance. (10) Non-Admitted Insurance Model Act
“nonadmitted insurer” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “nonadmitted insurer”— (A) means, with respect to a State, an insurer not licensed to engage in the business of insurance in such State; but (B) does not include a risk retention group, as that term is defined in section 3901(a)(4) of this title . (12) Premium tax
“premium tax” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “premium tax” means, with respect to surplus lines or independently procured insurance coverage, any tax, fee, assessment, or other charge imposed by a government entity directly or indirectly based on any payment made as consideration for an insurance contract for such insurance, including premium deposits, assessments, registration fees, and any other compensation given in consideration for a contract of insurance. (13) Qualified risk manager
“qualified risk manager” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “qualified risk manager” means, with respect to a policyholder of commercial insurance, a person who meets all of the following requirements: (A) The person is an employee of, or third-party consultant retained by, the commercial policyholder. (B) The person provides skilled services in loss prevention, loss reduction, or risk and insurance coverage analysis, and purchase of insurance.
“reinsurance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “reinsurance” means the assumption by an insurer of all or part of a risk undertaken originally by another insurer. (15) Surplus lines broker
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
“surplus lines broker” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “surplus lines broker” means an individual, firm, or corporation which is licensed in a State to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance on properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed in a State with nonadmitted insurers. (16) State
“ceding insurer” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “ceding insurer” means an insurer that purchases reinsurance. (2) Domiciliary State
“domiciliary State” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “State of domicile” and “domiciliary State” mean, with respect to an insurer or reinsurer, the State in which the insurer or reinsurer is incorporated or entered through, and licensed. (3) NAIC
“NAIC” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “NAIC” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any successor entity. (4) Reinsurance
“reinsurance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “reinsurance” means the assumption by an insurer of all or part of a risk undertaken originally by another insurer. (5) Reinsurer (A) In general
“reinsurer” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “reinsurer” means an insurer to the extent that the insurer— (i) is principally engaged in the business of reinsurance; (ii) does not conduct significant amounts of direct insurance as a percentage of its net premiums; and (iii) is not engaged in an ongoing basis in the business of soliciting direct insurance. (B) Determination A determination of whether an insurer is a reinsurer shall be made under the laws of the State of domicile in accordance with this paragraph. (6) State
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
“State of domicile” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “State of domicile” and “domiciliary State” mean, with respect to an insurer or reinsurer, the State in which the insurer or reinsurer is incorporated or entered through, and licensed. (3) NAIC
“asset-backed security” applies in that section
The term “asset-backed security” has the meaning given such term under section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ). (e) Existing swaps and security-based swaps The prohibition in subsection (a) shall only apply to swaps or security-based swaps entered into by a covered depository institution after the end of the transition period described in subsection (f).
“covered depository institution” applies in that section
The term “covered depository institution” means— (A) an insured depository institution, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813 ); and (B) a United States uninsured branch or agency of a foreign bank.
“Federal assistance” applies in that section
The term “Federal assistance” means the use of any advances from any Federal Reserve credit facility or discount window that is not part of a program or facility with broad-based eligibility under section 343(3)(A) of title 12 , Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance or guarantees for the purpose of— (A) making any loan to, or purchasing any stock, equity interest, or debt obligation of, any swaps entity; (B) purchasing the assets of any swaps entity; (C) guaranteeing any loan or debt issuance of any swaps entity; or (D) entering into any assistance arrangement (including tax breaks), loss sharing, or profit sharing with any swaps entity. (2) Swaps entity (A) In general
“structured finance swap” applies in that section
The term “structured finance swap” means a swap or security-based swap based on an asset-backed security (or group or index primarily comprised of asset-backed securities). (B) Asset-backed security
“swaps entity” applies in that section
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 Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); or (ii) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). (B) Exclusion The term “swaps entity” does not include any major swap participant or major security-based swap participant that is an 1 covered depository institution. (3) Covered depository institution
“stable value contract” applies in that section
the term “stable value contract” means any contract, agreement, or transaction that provides a crediting interest rate and guaranty or financial assurance of liquidity at contract or book value prior to maturity offered by a bank, insurance company, or other State or federally regulated financial institution for the benefit of any individual or commingled fund available as an investment in an employee benefit plan (as defined in section 1002(3) of title 29 , including plans described in section 1002(32) of title 29 ) subject to participant direction, an eligible deferred compensation plan (as defined in section 457(b) of title 26 ) that is maintained by an eligible employer described in …
“initial merchant” applies in that section
The term “initial merchant” means a person that has obtained a consumer’s billing information directly from the consumer through an Internet transaction initiated by the consumer. (2) Post-transaction third party seller
“post-transaction third party seller” applies in that section
The term “post-transaction third party seller” means a person that— (A) sells, or offers for sale, any good or service on the Internet; (B) solicits the purchase of such goods or services on the Internet through an initial merchant after the consumer has initiated a transaction with the initial merchant; and (C) is not— (i) the initial merchant; (ii) a subsidiary or corporate affiliate of the initial merchant; or (iii) a successor of an entity described in clause (i) or (ii).
“seasonal” applies throughout its chapter
The term “seasonal” means the time range between 3 months and 2 years. (2) State
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State” means a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. (3) Subseasonal
“subseasonal” applies throughout its chapter
The term “subseasonal” means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months. (4) Under Secretary
“Under Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. (5) Weather industry and weather enterprise The terms “weather industry” and “weather enterprise” are interchangeable in this chapter, and include individuals and organizations from public, private, and academic sectors that contribute to the research, development, and production of weather forecast products, and primary consumers of these weather forecast products.
“Administration” applies in that section
The term “Administration” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) Administrator
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (3) Earth Prediction Innovation Center
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
“Earth Prediction Innovation Center” applies in that section
The term “Earth Prediction Innovation Center” means the community global weather research modeling system described in paragraph (5)(E) of section 8512(b) of this title . (4) Model
“model” applies in that section
The term “model” means any vetted numerical model and associated data assimilation of the Earth’s system or its components— (A) developed, in whole or in part, by scientists and engineers employed by the Administration; or (B) otherwise developed, in whole or in part, using Federal funds. (5) Open license
“open license” applies in that section
The term “open license” has the same meaning given such term in section 3502(21) of title 44 . (6) Operational model
“operational model” applies in that section
The term “operational model” means any model that has an output used by the Administration for operational functions. (7) Suitable model
“suitable model” applies in that section
The term “suitable model” means a model that meets the requirements described in paragraph (5)(E)(ii) of section 8512(b) of this title , as determined by the Administrator. (b) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to support innovation in modeling by allowing interested stakeholders to have easy and complete access to operational model codes and to other models, as the Administrator determines appropriate; and (2) to use vetted innovations arising from access described in paragraph (1) to improve modeling by the Administration.
“subseasonal” applies in that section
the term “subseasonal” means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months.
“foundational forecast” applies in that section
The term “foundational forecast” means basic weather observation and forecast data, largely in raw form, before further processing is applied. (2) National Weather Service core partners
“National Weather Service core partners” applies in that section
The term “National Weather Service core partners” means government and nongovernment entities which are directly involved in the preparation or dissemination of, or discussions involving, hazardous weather or other emergency information put out by the National Weather Service. (3) Seasonal
“seasonal” applies in that section
The term “seasonal” means the time range between 3 months and 2 years. (4) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. (5) Subseasonal
“subseasonal” applies in that section
The term “subseasonal” means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months. (6) Under Secretary
“Under Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. (7) Weather industry and weather enterprise The terms “weather industry” and “weather enterprise” are interchangeable in this section and include individuals and organizations from public, private, and academic sectors that contribute to the research, development, and production of weather forecast products, and primary consumers of these weather forecast products.
“Administrator” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Administrator” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) National Academies
“National Academies” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “National Academies” means the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (3) United States
“United States” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “United States” means, collectively, each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
“athlete” applies throughout its chapter
The term “athlete” means— (A) an individual participating in a sporting event or activity for which the individual may be paid; (B) an individual participating in a sporting event or activity sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body; or (C) an individual for whom a high school or institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional. (2) Athletic team
“athletic team” applies throughout its chapter
The term “athletic team” means a sports team— (A) composed of individuals who are paid to participate on the team; (B) composed of individuals who are participating in a sporting event or activity sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body; or (C) for which a high school or an institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional. (3) Covered medical services
“covered medical services” applies throughout its chapter
The term “covered medical services” means general medical care, emergency medical care, athletic training, or physical therapy services. Such term does not include care provided by a covered sports medicine professional— (A) at a health care facility; or (B) while a health care provider licensed to practice in the secondary State is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility. (4) Covered sports medicine professional
“covered sports medicine professional” applies throughout its chapter
The term “covered sports medicine professional” means a physician, athletic trainer, or other health care professional who— (A) is licensed to practice in the primary State; (B) provides covered medical services, pursuant to a written agreement with an athlete, an athletic team, a national governing body, a high school, or an institution of higher education; and (C) prior to providing the covered medical services described in subparagraph (B), has disclosed the nature and extent of such services to the entity that provides the professional with liability insurance in the primary State. (5) Health care facility
“health care facility” applies throughout its chapter
The term “health care facility” means a facility in which medical care, diagnosis, or treatment is provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Such term does not include facilities at an arena, stadium, or practice facility, or temporary facilities existing for events where athletes or athletic teams may compete. (6) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies throughout its chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20 . (7) License The term “license” or “licensure”, as applied with respect to a covered sports medicine professional, means a professional that has met the requirements and is approved to provide covered medical services in accordance with State laws and regulations in the primary State. Such term may include the registration or certification, or any other form of special recognition, of an individual as such a professional, as applicable. (8) National governing body
“national governing body” applies throughout its chapter
The term “national governing body” has the meaning given such term in section 220501 of title 36 . (9) Primary State
“primary State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “primary State” means, with respect to a covered sports medicine professional, the State in which— (A) the covered sports medicine professional is licensed to practice; and (B) the majority of the covered sports medicine professional’s practice is underwritten for medical professional liability insurance coverage. (10) Secondary State
“secondary State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “secondary State” means, with respect to a covered sports medicine professional, any State that is not the primary State. (11) State
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. (12) Substantially similar The term “substantially similar”, with respect to the licensure by primary and secondary States of a sports medicine professional, means that both the primary and secondary States have in place a form of licensure for such professionals that permits such professionals to provide covered medical services.
“block machine” applies throughout its chapter
The term “block machine” means a piece of equipment that utilizes vibration and compaction to form concrete masonry products. (2) Board
“Board” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Board” means the Concrete Masonry Products Board established under section 8704 of this title . (3) Cavity
“cavity” applies throughout its chapter
The term “cavity” means the open space in the mold of a block machine capable of forming a single concrete masonry unit having nominal plan dimensions of 8 inches by 16 inches. (4) Concrete masonry products The term “concrete masonry products” refers to a broader class of products, including concrete masonry units as well as hardscape products such as concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units, manufactured on a block machine using dry-cast concrete. (5) Concrete masonry unit
“concrete masonry unit” applies throughout its chapter
The term “concrete masonry unit”— (A) means a concrete masonry product that is a manmade masonry unit having an actual width of 3 inches or greater and manufactured from dry-cast concrete using a block machine; and (B) includes concrete block and related concrete units used in masonry applications. (6) Conflict of interest
“conflict of interest” applies throughout its chapter
The term “conflict of interest” means, with respect to a member or employee of the Board, a situation in which such member or employee has a direct or indirect financial or other interest in a person that performs a service for, or enters into a contract with, for anything of economic value. (7) Department
“Department” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Department” means the Department of Commerce. (8) Dry-cast concrete
“dry-cast concrete” applies throughout its chapter
The term “dry-cast concrete” means a composite material that is composed essentially of aggregates embedded in a binding medium composed of a mixture of cementitious materials (including hydraulic cement, pozzolans, or other cementitious materials) and water of such a consistency to maintain its shape after forming in a block machine. (9) Education
“education” applies throughout its chapter
The term “education” means programs that will educate or communicate the benefits of concrete masonry products in safe and environmentally sustainable development, advancements in concrete masonry product technology and development, and other information and programs designed to generate increased demand for commercial, residential, multifamily, and institutional projects using concrete masonry products and to generally enhance the image of concrete masonry products. (10) Machine cavities
“machine cavities” applies throughout its chapter
The term “machine cavities” means the cavities with which a block machine could be equipped. (11) Machine cavities in operation
“machine cavities in operation” applies throughout its chapter
The term “machine cavities in operation” means those machine cavities associated with a block machine that have produced concrete masonry units within the last 6 months of the date set for determining eligibility and is fully operable and capable of producing concrete masonry units. (12) Manufacturer
“manufacturer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacturing of commercial concrete masonry products in the United States. (13) Masonry unit
“masonry unit” applies throughout its chapter
The term “masonry unit” means a noncombustible building product intended to be laid by hand or joined using mortar, grout, surface bonding, post-tensioning or some combination of these methods. (14) Order
“order” applies throughout its chapter
The term “order” means an order issued under section 8703 of this title . (15) Person
“person” applies throughout its chapter
The term “person” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity. (16) Promotion
“promotion” applies throughout its chapter
The term “promotion” means any action, including paid advertising, to advance the image and desirability of concrete masonry products with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of concrete masonry products in the marketplace. (17) Research
“research” applies throughout its chapter
The term “research” means studies testing the effectiveness of market development and promotion efforts, studies relating to the improvement of concrete masonry products and new product development, and studies documenting the performance of concrete masonry. (18) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. (19) United States
“United States” applies throughout its chapter
The term “United States” means the several States and the District of Columbia.
“covered period” applies in that section
the term “covered period” means the period that begins on October 5, 2018 , and ends on the last day of the 11th fiscal year that begins on or after such date.
“Advisory Committee” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Advisory Committee” means the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee established under section 8814(a) of this title . (2) Appropriate committees of Congress
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies throughout its chapter
The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (C) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives. (3) Coordination Office
“Coordination Office” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Coordination Office” means the National Quantum Coordination Office established under section 8812(a) of this title . (4) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies throughout its chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20 . (5) Program
“Program” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Program” means the National Quantum Initiative Program implemented under section 8811(a) of this title . (6) Quantum information science
“quantum information science” applies throughout its chapter
The term “quantum information science” means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information. (7) Quantum network infrastructure
“quantum network infrastructure” applies throughout its chapter
The term “quantum network infrastructure” means any facility, expertise, or capability that is necessary to enable the development and deployment of scalable and diverse quantum network technologies. (8) 1 Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications
“Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications” means the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science established under section 8814a(a) of this title . (8) 1 Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
“Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science” means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under section 8813(a) of this title .
“STEM” applies in that section
the term “STEM” means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.
“Administrator” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
“toxics release inventory” applies in that section
the term “toxics release inventory” means the list of toxic chemicals subject to the requirements of section 11023(c) of title 42 . (b) Immediate inclusion (1) In general Subject to subsection (e), beginning January 1 of the calendar year following December 20, 2019 , the following chemicals shall be deemed to be included in the toxics release inventory: (A) Perfluorooctanoic acid (commonly referred to as “PFOA”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 335–67–1). (B) The salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph (A) (Chemical Abstracts Service Nos. 3825–26–1, 335–95–5, and 68141–02–6).
“Director” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Director” means the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (2) Highly fluorinated compound (A) In general
“fully fluorinated carbon atom” applies in that section
The term “fully fluorinated carbon atom” means a carbon atom on which all the hydrogen substituents have been replaced by fluorine. (ii) Perfluoroalkyl substance
“highly fluorinated compound” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “highly fluorinated compound” means a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (B) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Fully fluorinated carbon atom
“perfluoroalkyl substance” applies in that section
The term “perfluoroalkyl substance” means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (iii) Polyfluoroalkyl substance
“polyfluoroalkyl substance” applies in that section
The term “polyfluoroalkyl substance” means a chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom.
“contaminant” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “contaminant” means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water. (2) Contaminant of emerging concern; emerging contaminant
“contaminant of emerging concern” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “contaminant of emerging concern” and “emerging contaminant” mean a contaminant— (A) for which the Administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation; and (B) that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals. (3) Federal research strategy
“emerging contaminant” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “contaminant of emerging concern” and “emerging contaminant” mean a contaminant— (A) for which the Administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation; and (B) that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals. (3) Federal research strategy
“Federal research strategy” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Federal research strategy” means the coordinated cross-agency plan for addressing critical research gaps related to detecting, assessing exposure to, and identifying the adverse health effects of emerging contaminants in drinking water developed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to the report of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate accompanying S. 1662 of the 115th Congress (S. Rept. 115–139). (4) Technical assistance and support
“technical assistance and support” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “technical assistance and support” includes— (A) assistance with— (i) identifying appropriate analytical methods for the detection of contaminants; (ii) understanding the strengths and limitations of the analytical methods described in clause (i); (iii) troubleshooting the analytical methods described in clause (i); (B) providing advice on laboratory certification program elements; (C) interpreting sample analysis results; (D) providing training with respect to proper analytical techniques; (E) identifying appropriate technology for the treatment of contaminants; and (F) analyzing samples, if— (i) the analysis cannot be otherwise 1 obtained in a practicable manner otherwise; 1 and …
“Working Group” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Working Group” means the Working Group established under section 8952(b)(1) of this title .
“PFAS” applies in that section
The term “PFAS” means— (A) man-made chemicals of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms; and (B) man-made chemicals containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms. (2) PFAS research and development defined
“PFAS research and development” applies in that section
The term “PFAS research and development” includes any research or project that has the goal of accomplishing the following: (A) The removal of PFAS from the environment. (B) The safe destruction or degradation of PFAS. (C) The development and deployment of safer and more environmentally friendly alternative substances that are functionally similar to those made with PFAS. (D) The understanding of sources of environmental PFAS contamination and pathways to exposure for the public. (E) The understanding of the toxicity of PFAS to humans and animals.
“Administration” applies throughout this title
the terms “Administration” and “Administrator” mean the Small Business Administration and the Administrator thereof, respectively; and;
“Administrator” applies throughout this title
the terms “Administration” and “Administrator” mean the Small Business Administration and the Administrator thereof, respectively; and;
“small business concern” applies throughout this title
the term “small business concern” has the meaning given the term in section 632 of this title .
“covered small business concern” applies in that section
the term “covered small business concern” means a small business concern that has experienced, as a result of COVID–19— (A) supply chain disruptions, including changes in— (i) quantity and lead time, including the number of shipments of components and delays in shipments; (ii) quality, including shortages in supply for quality control reasons; and (iii) technology, including a compromised payment network; (B) staffing challenges; (C) a decrease in gross receipts or customers; or (D) a closure;
“resource partner” applies in that section
the term “resource partner” means— (A) a small business development center; and (B) a women’s business center;
“small business development center” applies in that section
the term “small business development center” has the meaning given the term in section 632 of this title ; and;
“women’s business center” applies in that section
the term “women’s business center” means a women’s business center described in section 656 of this title . (b) Education, training, and advising grants (1) In general The Administration may provide financial assistance in the form of grants to resource partners to provide education, training, and advising to covered small business concerns.
“Agency” applies in that section
the term “Agency” means the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce;
“minority business center” applies in that section
the term “minority business center” means a Business Center of the Agency;
“minority business enterprise” applies in that section
the term “minority business enterprise” means a for-profit business enterprise— (A) not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more socially disadvantaged individuals, as determined by the Agency; and (B) the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by 1 or more socially disadvantaged individuals, as determined by the Agency; and;
“minority chamber of commerce” applies in that section
the term “minority chamber of commerce” means a chamber of commerce developed specifically to support minority business enterprises. (b) Education, training, and advising grants (1) In general The Agency may provide financial assistance in the form of grants to minority business centers and minority chambers of commerce to provide education, training, and advising to minority business enterprises.
“appropriate Federal banking agency” applies in that section
the terms “appropriate Federal banking agency” and “insured depository institution” have the meanings given those terms in section 1813 of title 12 ;
“insured credit union” applies in that section
the term “insured credit union” has the meaning given the term in section 1752 of title 12 ; and;
“insured depository institution” applies in that section
the terms “appropriate Federal banking agency” and “insured depository institution” have the meanings given those terms in section 1813 of title 12 ;
“Secretary” applies in that section
the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury. (b) Authority to include additional financial institutions The Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Administrator, and the Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration shall establish criteria for insured depository institutions, insured credit unions, institutions of the Farm Credit System chartered under the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C.
“covered period” applies in that section
the term “covered period” means the period beginning on January 31, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2021 ; and;
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means— (A) a business with not more than 500 employees; (B) any individual who operates under a sole proprietorship, with or without employees, or as an independent contractor; (C) a cooperative with not more than 500 employees; (D) an ESOP (as defined in section 632 of this title ) with not more than 500 employees; (E) a tribal small business concern, as described in section 657a(b)(2)(C) of this title , with not more than 500 employees; or (F) an agricultural enterprise (as defined in section 647(b) of this title 1 with not more than 500 employees.
“covered mortgage obligation” applies in that section
the terms “covered mortgage obligation”, “covered rent obligation”, “covered utility payment”, and “covered worker protection expenditure” have the meanings given those terms in section 636m(a) of this title , as redesignated, transferred, and amended by this Act; and;
“covered rent obligation” applies in that section
the terms “covered mortgage obligation”, “covered rent obligation”, “covered utility payment”, and “covered worker protection expenditure” have the meanings given those terms in section 636m(a) of this title , as redesignated, transferred, and amended by this Act; and;
“covered utility payment” applies in that section
the terms “covered mortgage obligation”, “covered rent obligation”, “covered utility payment”, and “covered worker protection expenditure” have the meanings given those terms in section 636m(a) of this title , as redesignated, transferred, and amended by this Act; and;
“covered worker protection expenditure” applies in that section
the terms “covered mortgage obligation”, “covered rent obligation”, “covered utility payment”, and “covered worker protection expenditure” have the meanings given those terms in section 636m(a) of this title , as redesignated, transferred, and amended by this Act; and;
“eligible person or entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible person or entity” means a live venue operator or promoter, theatrical producer, or live performing arts organization operator, a relevant museum operator, a motion picture theatre operator, or a talent representative that meets the following requirements: (i) The live venue operator or promoter, theatrical producer, or live performing arts organization operator, the relevant museum operator, the motion picture theatre operator, or the talent representative— (I) was fully operational as a live venue operator or promoter, theatrical producer, or live performing arts organization operator, a relevant museum operator, a motion picture theatre operator, or a talent …
“exchange” applies in that section
The terms “exchange”, “issuer”, and “security” have the meanings given those terms in section 78c(a) of this title . (3) Live venue operator or promoter, theatrical producer, or live performing arts organization operator
“issuer” applies in that section
The terms “exchange”, “issuer”, and “security” have the meanings given those terms in section 78c(a) of this title . (3) Live venue operator or promoter, theatrical producer, or live performing arts organization operator
“motion picture theatre operator” applies in that section
The term “motion picture theatre operator” means an individual or entity that— (A) as the principal business activity of the individual or entity, owns or operates at least 1 place of public accommodation for the purpose of motion picture exhibition for a fee; and (B) includes an individual or entity described in subparagraph (A) that— (i) operates for profit; (ii) is a nonprofit organization; (iii) is government-owned; or (iv) is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership or operated as a sole proprietorship. (5) National securities exchange
“national securities exchange” applies in that section
The term “national securities exchange” means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 78f of this title . (6) Nonprofit The term “nonprofit”, with respect to an organization, means that the organization is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26 . (7) Relevant museum
“payroll costs” applies in that section
the term “payroll costs” has the meaning given that term in section 636(a)(36)(A) of this title . (B) Expenses An eligible person or entity may use amounts received under a grant under this section for— (i) payroll costs; (ii) payments on any covered rent obligation; (iii) any covered utility payment; (iv) scheduled payments of interest or principal on any covered mortgage obligation (which shall not include any prepayment of principal on a covered mortgage obligation); (v) scheduled payments of interest or principal on any indebtedness or debt instrument (which shall not include any prepayment of principal) incurred in the ordinary course of business that is a liability of the eligible …
“relevant museum” applies in that section
The term “relevant museum”— (A) has the meaning given the term “museum” in section 9172 of title 20 ; and (B) shall not include any entity that is organized as a for-profit entity. (8) Seasonal employer
“seasonal employer” applies in that section
The term “seasonal employer” has the meaning given that term in subparagraph (A) of section 636(a)(36) of this title , as amended by this Act. (9) State