6 CFR § 11.2 - Definitions.

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title: "6 CFR § 11.2 - Definitions."
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title_name: "Domestic Security"
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY"
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# 11.2 Definitions.

In addition to the definitions provided in 31 CFR parts 285, 900-904, as used in this subpart:

(a) *Department of Homeland Security* or *DHS* means the United States Department of Homeland Security and includes the Secretary and any DHS entity which reports directly or indirectly to the Secretary.

(b) *DHS debt* means a debt owed to DHS by a person.

(c) *Secretary* means the Secretary of Homeland Security.