Definition(s)

Citizen of a foreign nation

Citizen of a foreign nation means:

  1. In the case of an individual, one who is not a citizen of the United States;
  2. In the case of a partnership, unincorporated company, or association, one in which more than 50% of the controlling interest is vested in citizens of a nation other than the United States; or
  3. In the case of a corporation, one which is incorporated under the laws of a nation other than the United States so long as
    1. the title to a majority of the stock thereof is free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any citizen of the United States;
    2. the majority of the voting power in the corporation is not vested in any citizen of the United States;
    3. through any contract or understanding, the majority of the voting power may not be exercised directly or indirectly on behalf of any citizen of the United States; or
    4. by no other means, control of the corporation is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any citizen of the United States.

     

    Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

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