§ 59.680 What definitions apply to this subpart?
§ 59.685 What symbols, acronyms, and abbreviations does this subpart use?
§ 59.695 What provisions apply to confidential information?
§ 59.697 State actions
§ 59.698 May EPA enter my facilities for inspections?
§ 59.699 How do I request a hearing?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 40 > Chapter I > Subchapter C > Part 59 > Subpart F > Definitions and Other Reference Information

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.