### Question
How is the term non-Federal person defined?


### Answer
The term **non-Federal person** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12002* as the following:

> an entity located in the United States, the controlling interest (as defined by the Secretary) of which is held by persons of the United States, including—


(A) a for-profit business

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 125-RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS**

