# 6 CFR § 3.1: Definitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 3.1
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 3—PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING

## Text

As used in this part:
Component means each separate organizational entity within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that reports directly to the Office of the Secretary.
DHS means the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including its components.
Rulemaking petition means a petition to issue, amend, or repeal a rule, as described at 5 U.S.C. 553(e).

## Nearby sections

- [6 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.1.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.5 § 3.5 Format and mailing instructions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.5.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.7 § 3.7 Content of a rulemaking petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.7.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.9 § 3.9 Responding to a rulemaking petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.9.md)
- [6 CFR § 7.2 § 7.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-7.2.md)
- [6 CFR § 7.3 § 7.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-7.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.2 § 13.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.2.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.3 § 13.3 Basis for civil penalties and assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.4 § 13.4 Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.4.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.5 § 13.5 Review by the Reviewing Official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.5.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.6 § 13.6 Prerequisites for issuing a Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.6.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.7 § 13.7 Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.7.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.8 § 13.8 Service of Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.8.md)

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