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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

FOIA

Freedom of Information Act

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological…

FOP

Form of Payment

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA

22 CFR Part 709 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business.

Foreign Person

22 CFR 120.16 Persons who are not U.S. citizens, are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, or are not persons who are…

FPR

Final Progress Report Related Resource: Closeout Reporting

Freight Forwarder

A business that arranges, handles and consolidates customers’ exports for compensation.

FSR

Financial Status Reports

FTE

Full Time Equivalent

FTP

File Transfer Protocol