### Question
How does the law define covered firm?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17013*, **covered firm** is defined as:

> a firm that—


(A) employs less than 500 individuals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17013*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY**

