Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§7901 Definitions
Title 22 › CHAPTER 86 — CLIMATE CHANGE TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES › § 7901
Summary
Defines three terms: carbon sequestration—capturing carbon dioxide by land, underground, biological, or other means; greenhouse gas—six named gases; greenhouse gas intensity—ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output.
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Title 22, §7901
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In this chapter:
(1)Carbon sequestration
The term “carbon sequestration” means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
(2)Greenhouse gas
The term “greenhouse gas” means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.
(3)Greenhouse gas intensity
The term “greenhouse gas intensity” means the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 739, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XVI, § 1611, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1117, provided that: “Except as otherwise provided in this part [part C (§§ 731–739) of title VII of Pub. L. 101–240, enacting this chapter], this part takes effect on October 1, 2005.”
Executive Documents
Executive Order No. 14027 Ex. Ord. No. 14027, May 7, 2021, 86 F.R. 25947, which established the Climate Change Support Office, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14148, § 2(ff), Jan. 20, 2025, 90 F.R. 8238, and Ex. Ord. No. 14154, § 4(a)(vi), Jan. 20, 2025, 90 F.R. 8354.
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22 U.S.C. § 7901
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110