United States Code Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

§ 9561. Definitions

§ 9561.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Early-stage project support

The term “early-stage project support” includes—

(A)

feasibility studies;

(B)

resource evaluations;

(C)

project appraisal and costing;

(D)

pilot projects;

(E)

commercial support, such as trade missions, reverse trade missions, technical workshops, international buyer programs, and international partner searchers to link suppliers to projects;

(F)

technical assistance and other guidance to improve the local regulatory environment and market frameworks to encourage transparent competition and enhance energy security; and

(G)

long-term energy sector planning.

(2)

Late-stage project support

The term “late-stage project support” includes debt financing, insurance, and transaction advisory services.