### Question
How is the term commercial use request defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial use request** is defined in *12 CFR § 600.5* as the following:

> a request for information that is from or on behalf of an individual or entity seeking information for a use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or on whose behalf the request is being made. 

#### Citation:
  - *12 CFR § 600.5*
  - Heading: **PART 600—ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS > Subpart A—Farm Credit Administration**

