### Question
How does the law define permit?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 5961a*, **permit** is defined as:

> any local or national permit for development, general construction, environmental, land use, or other purposes that is required in the state of the former Soviet Union in which the project is being or is proposed to be carried out

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 5961a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68A-COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF FORMER SOVIET UNION**

