### Question
How is the term MEP Advisory Board defined?


### Answer
The term **MEP Advisory Board** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278k* as the following:

> the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board established under subsection (n).[1](#278k_1_target)


#### (b) Establishment and purpose


The Secretary, acting through the Director and, if appropriate, through other Federal officials, shall establish a program to provide assistance for the creation and support of manufacturing extension centers for the transfer of manufacturing technology and best business practices

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

