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American Land Title Association (ALTA) Policy: A title insurance policy that protects the interest in a collateral property of a mortgage lender who.

National Futures Association (NFA): The futures industry self-regulatory organization established in 1982.

National Environmental Policy Act Of 1970: P.L. 91-190 (January 1, 1970) made a declaration of national environmental policy and established a continuing responsibility of the federal government to reach a number of substantive goals . . . View Full Definition

National Grasslands: A type of unit designated by USDA and under Title II of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, permanently held by USDA as part of the National Forest System.

National Environmental Policy Act: The Act requires an environmental impact statement for federal actions that significantly affect the quality of the environment.

National Wetland Inventory: An ongoing national survey of wetlands conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service, primarily for scientific purposes. The data and maps it produces were used to track gains and losses of wet . . . View Full Definition

New England Short O: In linguistics, this term refers to 'the lax vowel used by some New Englanders in road and home corresponding to tense [o] in standard English' (Algeo 324).

New England Roast: Coffee brought to a degree of roast of coffee lighter than the traditional American norm, and grainlike in taste, with a sharp, almost sour acidity. This roast style is not a factor in speci . . . View Full Definition

National Emergency Numbering Association (NENA): NENA's mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system.

National Weather Association (NWA): An organization whose membership promotes excellence in operational meteorology and related activities, recognizing the professional as well as the volunteer.