### Question
Can you define what special purpose motor means?


### Answer
**Special purpose motor** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6311*:

> any motor, other than a general purpose motor or definite purpose motor, which has special operating characteristics or special mechanical construction, or both, designed for a particular application

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6311*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A&ndash;1-Certain Industrial Equipment**

