(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Interdepartmental Committee' means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. (c) (1) 'Minority person' means: (i) an individual who has been deprived of the opportunity to develop and keep a competitive position in the economy because of a social or economic disadvantage that arises from cultural, racial, or other similar causes; or (ii) a sheltered workshop for individuals with disabilities. (2) 'Minority person' includes: (i) an Aleut; (ii) an American Indian; (iii) a Black; (iv) an Eskimo; (v) a Hispanic; (vi) an Oriental; (vii) a Puerto Rican; or (viii) a woman. (d) 'Office' means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. (e) 'Special Secretary' means the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.
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