Section 618.8000 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this subpart, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)Program means the method or procedures used to deliver a related service. This distinguishes the particulars of how a related service will be provided from the type of activity or concept.(b)Related service means any service or type of activity provided by a System bank or association that is appropriate to the recipient's operations, including control of related financial matters. The term "related service" includes, but is not limited to, technical assistance, financial assistance, financially related services and insurance, but does not include lending or leasing activities.(c)System banks and associations means Farm Credit Banks, agricultural credit banks, banks for cooperatives, agricultural credit associations, production credit associations, Federal land bank associations, Federal land credit associations, and service corporations formed pursuant to section 4.25 of the Act.60 FR 34099, June 30, 1995, as amended at 69 FR 43514 , July 21, 2004