### Question
How is the "removal request" defined?


### Answer
The term **removal request** is defined in *39 U.S.C. § 3017* as follows -

> a request stating that an individual elects to have the name and address of such individual excluded from any list used by a promoter for mailing skill contests or sweepstakes

#### Citation:
  - *39 U.S.C. § 3017*
  - Heading: **PART IV-MAIL MATTER > CHAPTER 30-NONMAILABLE MATTER**

