r/title-6-DOMESTIC-SECURITY wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 6 defines, in section order.
“Department” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Disadvantaged businesses concerns
“disadvantaged business concerns” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “disadvantaged business concerns” means small businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as defined in section 1 124, title 13, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Frontline employee
“frontline employee” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “frontline employee” means an employee of a public transportation agency who is a transit vehicle driver or operator, dispatcher, maintenance and maintenance support employee, station attendant, customer service employee, security employee, or transit police, or any other employee who has direct contact with riders on a regular basis, and any other employee of a public transportation agency that the Secretary determines should receive security training under section 1137 of this title . (5) Public transportation agency
“public transportation agency” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “public transportation agency” means a publicly owned operator of public transportation eligible to receive Federal assistance under chapter 53 of title 49. (6) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
“public and private sector stakeholders” applies in that section
The term “public and private sector stakeholders” has the meaning given such term in section 114(t)(1)(c) 2 of title 49.;
“surface transportation asset” applies in that section
The term “surface transportation asset” includes facilities, equipment, or systems used to provide transportation services by— (A) a public transportation agency (as such term is defined in section 1131(5) of this title ); (B) a railroad carrier (as such term is defined in section 20102(3) of title 49 ); (C) an owner or operator of— (i) an entity offering scheduled, fixed-route transportation services by over-the-road bus (as such term is defined in section 1151(4) of this title ); or (ii) a bus terminal; or (D) other transportation facilities, equipment, or systems, as determined by the Secretary.;
“targeted violence” applies in that section
The term “targeted violence” means an incident of violence in which an attacker selected a particular target in order to inflict mass injury or death with no discernable political or ideological motivation beyond mass injury or death.;
“terrorism” applies in that section
The term “terrorism” means the terms— (A) domestic terrorism (as such term is defined in section 2331(5) of title 18 ); and (B) international terrorism (as such term is defined in section 2331(1) of title 18 ).
“covered individual” applies in that section
The term “covered individual” means an employee of a public transportation agency or a contractor or subcontractor of a public transportation agency. (b) Guidance (1) Any guidance, recommendations, suggested action items, or any other widely disseminated voluntary action item issued by the Secretary to a public transportation agency or a contractor or subcontractor of a public transportation agency relating to performing a security background check of a covered individual shall contain recommendations on the appropriate scope and application of such a security background check, including the time period covered, the types of disqualifying offenses, and a redress process for adversely …
“security background check” applies in that section
The term “security background check” means reviewing the following for the purpose of identifying individuals who may pose a threat to transportation security, national security, or of terrorism: (A) Relevant criminal history databases. (B) In the case of an alien (as defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3) )), the relevant databases to determine the status of the alien under the immigration laws of the United States. (C) Other relevant information or databases, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Covered individual
“Amtrak” applies in that section
The term “Amtrak” means the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary
“Department” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security. (4) Over-the-road bus
“disadvantaged business concerns” applies in that section
The term “disadvantaged business concerns” means small businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as defined in section 124, 2 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations. (15) Amtrak
“over-the-road bus” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “over-the-road bus” means a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment. (5) Over-the-road bus frontline employees In this section, 1
“over-the-road bus frontline employees” applies in that section
the term “over-the-road bus frontline employees” means over-the-road bus drivers, security personnel, dispatchers, maintenance and maintenance support personnel, ticket agents, other terminal employees, and other employees of an over-the-road bus operator or terminal owner or operator that the Secretary determines should receive security training under this subchapter. (6) Railroad frontline employees In this section, 1
“railroad” applies in that section
The term “railroad” has the meaning that term has in section 20102 of title 49 . (8) Railroad carrier
“railroad carrier” applies in that section
The term “railroad carrier” has the meaning that term has in section 20102 of title 49 . (9) State
“railroad frontline employees” applies in that section
the term “railroad frontline employees” means security personnel, dispatchers, locomotive engineers, conductors, trainmen, other onboard employees, maintenance and maintenance support personnel, bridge tenders, and any other employees of railroad carriers that the Secretary determines should receive security training under this subchapter. (7) Railroad
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (3) Department
“security-sensitive material” applies in that section
The term “security-sensitive material” means a material, or a group or class of material, in a particular amount and form that the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, determines, through a rulemaking with opportunity for public comment, poses a significant risk to national security while being transported in commerce due to the potential use of the material in an act of terrorism. In making such a designation, the Secretary shall, at a minimum, consider the following: (A) Class 7 radioactive materials. (B) Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives. (C) Materials poisonous or toxic by inhalation, including Division 2.3 gases and Division 6.1 materials.
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Terrorism
“terrorism” applies in that section
The term “terrorism” has the meaning that term has in section 101 of this title . (11) Transportation The term “transportation”, as used with respect to an over-the-road bus, means the movement of passengers or property by an over-the-road bus— (A) in the jurisdiction of the United States between a place in a State and a place outside the State (including a place outside the United States); or (B) in a State that affects trade, traffic, and transportation described in subparagraph (A). (12) United States
“United States” applies in that section
The term “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (13) Security-sensitive material
“frontline employee” applies in that section
the term “frontline employee” includes— (1) an employee of a public transportation agency who is a transit vehicle driver or operator, dispatcher, maintenance and maintenance support employee, station attendant, customer service employee, security employee, or transit police, or any other employee who has direct contact with riders on a regular basis, and any other employee of a public transportation agency that the Administrator determines should receive security training under this section or that is receiving security training under other law; (2) over-the-road bus drivers, security personnel, dispatchers, maintenance and maintenance support personnel, ticket agents, other terminal …
“covered individual” applies in that section
The term “covered individual” means an employee of a railroad carrier or a contractor or subcontractor of a railroad carrier. (b) Guidance (1) Any guidance, recommendations, suggested action items, or any other widely disseminated voluntary action items issued by the Secretary to a railroad carrier or a contractor or subcontractor of a railroad carrier relating to performing a security background check of a covered individual shall contain recommendations on the appropriate scope and application of such a security background check, including the time period covered, the types of disqualifying offenses, and a redress process for adversely impacted covered individuals consistent with …
“security background check” applies in that section
The term “security background check” means reviewing, for the purpose of identifying individuals who may pose a threat to transportation security or national security, or of terrorism— (A) relevant criminal history databases; (B) in the case of an alien (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3) ), 1 the relevant databases to determine the status of the alien under the immigration laws of the United States; and (C) other relevant information or databases, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Covered individual
“inspection” applies in that section
The term “inspection” means the comprehensive process used by Customs and Border Protection to assess goods entering the United States to appraise them for duty purposes, to detect the presence of restricted or prohibited items, and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
“international supply chain” applies in that section
The term “international supply chain” means the end-to-end process for shipping goods to or from the United States, beginning at the point of origin (including manufacturer, supplier, or vendor) through a point of distribution to the destination. (2) Radiation detection equipment
“radiation detection equipment” applies in that section
The term “radiation detection equipment” means any technology that is capable of detecting or identifying nuclear and radiological material or nuclear and radiological explosive devices. (3) Inspection
“high-consequence target” applies in that section
The term “high-consequence target” means a property, natural resource, location, area, or other target designated by the Secretary that is a viable terrorist target of national significance, which may include a facility or specific critical infrastructure, the attack of which by railroad could result in— (A) catastrophic loss of life; (B) significant damage to national security or defense capabilities; or (C) national economic harm.
“route” applies in that section
The term “route” includes storage facilities and trackage used by railroad cars in transportation in commerce.;
“Commissioner” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Maquiladora
“maquiladora” applies throughout its chapter
The term “maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States. (3) Northern border
“northern border” applies throughout its chapter
The term “northern border” means the international border between the United States and Canada. (4) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. (5) Southern border
“southern border” applies throughout its chapter
The term “southern border” means the international border between the United States and Mexico.
“cyber attack and cyber campaign of significant consequence” applies in that section
The term “cyber attack and cyber campaign of significant consequence” means an incident or series of incidents that has the purpose or effect of— (A) causing a significant disruption to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a Federal information system; (B) harming, or otherwise significantly compromising the provision of service by, a computer or network of computers that support one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector; (C) significantly compromising the provision of services by one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector; (D) causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial …
“cybersecurity posture” applies in that section
The term “cybersecurity posture” means the ability to identify, to protect against, to detect, to respond to, and to recover from an intrusion in an information system the compromise of which could constitute a cyber attack or cyber campaign of significant consequence.;
“incident” applies in that section
The term “incident” has the meaning given such term in section 3552 of title 44 .;
“incident response” applies in that section
The term “incident response” means a government or private sector activity that detects, mitigates, or recovers from a cyber attack or cyber campaign of significant consequence.;
“information security” applies in that section
The term “information security” has the meaning given such term in section 3552 of title 44 .;
“intelligence” applies in that section
The term “intelligence” has the meaning given such term in section 3003 of title 50 .
“agency” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “agency” has the meaning given the term in section 3502 of title 44 . (2) Antitrust laws
“antitrust laws” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “antitrust laws”— (A) has the meaning given the term in section 12 of title 15 ; (B) includes section 45 of title 15 to the extent that section 45 of title 15 applies to unfair methods of competition; and (C) includes any State antitrust law, but only to the extent that such law is consistent with the law referred to in subparagraph (A) or the law referred to in subparagraph (B). (3) Appropriate Federal entities
“appropriate Federal entities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “appropriate Federal entities” means the following: (A) The Department of Commerce. (B) The Department of Defense. (C) The Department of Energy. (D) The Department of Homeland Security. (E) The Department of Justice. (F) The Department of the Treasury. (G) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence. (4) Cybersecurity purpose
“cyber threat indicator” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cyber threat indicator” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (7) Defensive measure
“cybersecurity purpose” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cybersecurity purpose” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (5) Cybersecurity threat
“cybersecurity threat” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cybersecurity threat” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (6) Cyber threat indicator
“defensive measure” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “defensive measure” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (8) Federal entity
“Federal entity” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Federal entity” means a department or agency of the United States or any component of such department or agency. (9) Information system
“information system” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “information system” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (10) Local government
“local government” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “local government” means any borough, city, county, parish, town, township, village, or other political subdivision of a State. (11) Malicious cyber command and control
“malicious cyber command and control” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “malicious cyber command and control” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (12) Malicious reconnaissance
“malicious reconnaissance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “malicious reconnaissance” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (13) Monitor
“monitor” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “monitor” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (14) Non-Federal entity (A) In general Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph,
“non-Federal entity” applies in that section
the term “non-Federal entity” means any private entity, non-Federal government agency or department, or State, tribal, or local government (including a political subdivision, department, or component thereof). (B) Inclusions
“private entity” applies in that section
the term “private entity” means any person or private group, organization, proprietorship, partnership, trust, cooperative, corporation, or other commercial or nonprofit entity, including an officer, employee, or agent thereof. (B) Inclusion
“security control” applies in that section
The term “security control” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (17) Security vulnerability
“security vulnerability” applies in that section
The term “security vulnerability” has the meaning given the term in section 650 of this title . (18) Tribal
“tribal” applies in that section
The term “tribal” has the meaning given the term “Indian tribe” in section 5304 of title 25 .
“intelligence community” applies in that section
the term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in section 3003 of title 50 .
“agency” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “agency” has the meaning given the term in section 3502 of title 44 . (2) Agency information system
“agency information system” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “agency information system” has the meaning given the term in section 660 of this title . (3) Appropriate congressional committees
“appropriate congressional committees” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (4) Cybersecurity risk; information system
“cybersecurity risk” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “cybersecurity risk” and “information system” have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of this title . (5) Director
“Director” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (6) Intelligence community
“information system” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “cybersecurity risk” and “information system” have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of this title . (5) Director
“intelligence community” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given the term in section 3003(4) of title 50 . (7) National security system
“national security system” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “national security system” has the meaning given the term in section 11103 of title 40 . (8) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
“agency information” applies in that section
The term “agency information” has the meaning given the term in section 2213 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 663 ]. (2) Cyber threat indicator; defensive measure
“cyber threat indicator” applies in that section
The terms “cyber threat indicator” and “defensive measure” have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of this title . (3) Intrusion assessments
“defensive measure” applies in that section
The terms “cyber threat indicator” and “defensive measure” have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of this title . (3) Intrusion assessments
“intrusion assessment plan” applies in that section
The term “intrusion assessment plan” means the plan required under section 2210(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 660(b)(1) ]. (5) Intrusion detection and prevention capabilities
“intrusion assessments” applies in that section
The term “intrusion assessments” means actions taken under the intrusion assessment plan to identify and remove intruders in agency information systems. (4) Intrusion assessment plan
“intrusion detection and prevention capabilities” applies in that section
The term “intrusion detection and prevention capabilities” means the capabilities required under section 2213(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 663(b) ]. (b) Third-party assessment Not later than 3 years after December 18, 2015 , the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and publish a report on the effectiveness of the approach and strategy of the Federal Government to securing agency information systems, including the intrusion detection and prevention capabilities and the intrusion assessment plan.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
“international cyber criminal” applies in that section
the term “international cyber criminal” means an individual— (1) who is believed to have committed a cybercrime or intellectual property crime against the interests of the United States or the citizens of the United States; and (2) for whom— (A) an arrest warrant has been issued by a judge in the United States; or (B) an international wanted notice (commonly referred to as a “Red Notice”) has been circulated by Interpol.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (2) Business associate
“business associate” applies in that section
The term “business associate” has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015 ). (3) Covered entity
“covered entity” applies in that section
The term “covered entity” has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015 ). (4) Cybersecurity threat; cyber threat indicator; defensive measure; Federal entity; non-Federal entity; private entity
“cyber threat indicator” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“cybersecurity threat” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“defensive measure” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“Federal entity” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“health care clearinghouse” applies in that section
The terms “health care clearinghouse”, “health care provider”, and “health plan” have the meanings given such terms in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015 ). (6) Health care industry stakeholder
“health care industry stakeholder” applies in that section
The term “health care industry stakeholder” means any— (A) health plan, health care clearinghouse, or health care provider; (B) advocate for patients or consumers; (C) pharmacist; (D) developer or vendor of health information technology; (E) laboratory; (F) pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturer; or (G) additional stakeholder the Secretary determines necessary for purposes of subsection (b)(1), (c)(1), (c)(3), or (d)(1). (7) Secretary
“health care provider” applies in that section
The terms “health care clearinghouse”, “health care provider”, and “health plan” have the meanings given such terms in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015 ). (6) Health care industry stakeholder
“health plan” applies in that section
The terms “health care clearinghouse”, “health care provider”, and “health plan” have the meanings given such terms in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015 ). (6) Health care industry stakeholder
“non-Federal entity” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“private entity” applies in that section
The terms “cybersecurity threat”, “cyber threat indicator”, “defensive measure”, “Federal entity”, “non-Federal entity”, and “private entity” have the meanings given such terms in section 1501 of this title . (5) Health care clearinghouse; health care provider; health plan
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 1 year after December 18, 2015 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the preparedness of the Department of Health and Human Services and health care industry stakeholders in responding to cybersecurity threats.