43 U.S.C. § 3101: Definitions

The term “3D” means 3-dimensional. The term “3D elevation data” means 3D, high-resolution data obtained using LiDAR, IfSAR, or other methods over the United States (including territories). The term “3D elevation data” includes terrestrial and bathymetric elevation data. The term “3D Elevation Program” means the 3D Elevation Program established under section 3104(a) of this title . The term “IfSAR” means interferometric synthetic aperture radar. The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . often fast-moving; and a hazard in watersheds downstream of volcanic peaks. The term “LiDAR” means light detection and ranging. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey. a State; and the District of Columbia. a State geological survey office; a State department of emergency response; and a State department of transportation. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Guam; American Samoa; the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia; the Republic of the Marshall Islands; the Republic of Palau; and the United States Virgin Islands.