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19 U.S.C. 4701: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 19-CUSTOMS DUTIESCHAPTER 29-UNITED STATES–MEXICO–CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
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§4701. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)  Environmental law

The term “environmental law” has the meaning given the term in article 24.1 of the USMCA.

(2)  Environmental obligations

The term “environmental obligations” means obligations relating to the environment under⁠—

(A)  chapter 1 of the USMCA (relating to initial provisions and general definitions); and

(B)  chapter 24 of the USMCA (relating to environment).

( Pub. L. 116–113, title VIII, § 801 , Jan. 29, 2020 , 134 Stat. 90 .)

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This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title VIII of Pub. L. 116–113, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 90, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Tables.