### Question
How is the "permit" defined?


### Answer
The term **permit** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 5961a* as follows -

> 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**

