Removing Outdated Language from Regulatory Definitions of 'United States'
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This rule changes how the 'United States' is defined in some Department of Commerce regulations. It updates the definitions to remove mentions of the Panama Canal Zone, which has not been part of the U.S. since 1999. This ensures the definitions are accurate and consistent across all regulations.
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Key Changes
- Removed references to the Panama Canal Zone from 'United States' definition
- Updated definitions to ensure consistency across regulations
- Minor edits to ensure identical definitions in specific regulations
Obligations
What this law requires
The Department of Commerce must update the definition of 'United States' in 15 CFR 8.3(c) and 15 CFR 20.3(o) to exclude references to the Canal Zone.
The Department of Commerce must ensure that the updated definitions in 15 CFR 8.3(c) and 15 CFR 20.3(o) are identical.