### Question
How is the "Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality" defined?


### Answer
The term **Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 5595* as follows -

> a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Coast Guard

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5595*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER IX-SEVERANCE PAY AND BACK PAY**

