### Question
How does RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define Federal credit instrument?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16371*, **Federal credit instrument** is defined as:

> a secured loan or loan guarantee authorized to be provided under the CIFIA program with respect to a project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation**

