### Question
How is the term new construction project defined?


### Answer
The term **new construction project** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 5960* as the following:

> a construction project for which no funds have been obligated or expended as of November 24, 2003

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 5960*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68A-COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF FORMER SOVIET UNION**

