The term United States means the United States, its territories and possessions, and all areas under the jurisdiction or authority thereof.
authority: 3 U.S.C. 301;
31 U.S.C. 321(b);
50 U.S.C. 1601-1651,
1701;
22 U.S.C. 287c; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (
28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13536, 75 FR 19869, 3 CFR, 2010 Comp., p. 203; E.O. 13620, 77 FR 43483, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 281
source: 86 FR 22348, Apr. 28, 2021, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 31 CFR 551.316