Federal Aviation Administration (Faa): The government agency responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in the united states; functions include airline security regulation and enforcement, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and pilot licensing.

 

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Federal Aviation Administration (Faa): The government agency responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in the united states; functions include airline security regulation and enforcement, air traffic control, aircraft main . . . View Full Definition

Federal Reserve System: The Federal Reserve System, sometimes known as the Fed, is the central bank of the United States. The Federal Reserve System, which was established in 1913 to stabilize the country's financi . . . View Full Definition

Federal Reserve Fedwire: Fedwire is an electronic transfer system owned and operated by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks that enables participants to move money from an account they maintain with the Federal Reserve to . . . View Full Definition

Federal Reserve Board (FRB): One of the 12 member banks constituting the Federal Reserve System that is responsible for overseeing the commercial and savings banks of its region to ensure their compliance with regulation.

Federal Reserve System (The Fed): The nations central bank created by the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Its purpose is to help stabilize the economy through the judicious handling of the money supply and credit available in t . . . View Full Definition

Federal Savings And Loan Association: The monetary authority of the U.S., established in 1913, and governed by the Federal Reserve Board located in Washington, D.C. The system includes 12 Federal Reserve Banks and is authorized . . . View Full Definition

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Enacted by Congress in 1972, this federal law administered by the EPA regulates the release of pollutants into navigable waters.

Federal Trade Commission Act: A federal act which established the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and gave the FTC power to work with the Department of Justice to enforce the Clayton Act. The primary function of the FTC i . . . View Full Definition

Federal Seed Act: P.L. 76-354 (August 9, 1939) requires accurate labeling and purity standards for seeds in commerce, and prohibits the importation and movement of adulterated or misbranded seeds. The law wor . . . View Full Definition

Federal Reserve Bank: The body that is responsible for setting the interest rates and credit policies of the Federal Reserve System.