United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 44. PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS |
Chapter 15. FEDERAL REGISTER AND CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS |
§ 1501. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—
“document” means a Presidential proclamation or Executive order and an order, regulation, rule, certificate, code of fair competition, license, notice, or similar instrument, issued, prescribed, or promulgated by a Federal agency;
“Federal agency” or “agency” means the President of the United States, or an executive department, independent board, establishment, bureau, agency, institution, commission, or separate office of the administrative branch of the Government of the United States but not the legislative or judicial branches of the Government;
“person” means an individual, partnership, association, or corporation; and
“National Archives of the United States” has the same meaning as in section 2901(11) of this title.
Historical And Revision
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 304 (July 26, 1935, ch. 417, § 4, 49 Stat. 501).
Amendments
1984—Pub. L. 98–497 inserted definition of “National Archives of the United States”.
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–497 effective