29 CFR § 4001.1 - Purpose and scope.

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title: "29 CFR § 4001.1 - Purpose and scope."
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# 4001.1 Purpose and scope.

(a) *In general.* This part contains definitions of certain terms used in this chapter and the regulations under which the PBGC makes various controlled group determinations.

(b) *Title IV coverage.* Coverage by section 4050 of ERISA is not and does not result in or confer coverage by title IV of ERISA.

[61 FR 34010, July 1, 1996, as amended at 82 FR 60817, Dec. 22, 2017]