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42 U.S.C. § 274i–4 — Definitions
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For purposes of this part:
(1) **Organ** — The term “organ” has the meaning given such term in section 121.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) **Organ procurement organization** — The term “organ procurement organization” means a qualified organ procurement organization described in [section 273(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section273/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network** — The term “Organ Procurementand 11 So in original. Probably should be “Procurement and”. Transplantation Network” means the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network established under [section 274 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section274&num=0&edition=prelim).
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For purposes of this part:
(1) **Organ** — The term “organ” has the meaning given such term in section 121.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) **Organ procurement organization** — The term “organ procurement organization” means a qualified organ procurement organization described in [section 273(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section273/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network** — The term “Organ Procurementand 11 So in original. Probably should be “Procurement and”. Transplantation Network” means the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network established under [section 274 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section274&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) In general** The Secretary shall provide for the continued operation of an Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network which meets the requirements of subsection (b). The Secretary may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, as the Secretary determines appropriate, for purposes of carrying out this section.
**(b) Composition**
(1) **In general.—** — The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network shall—
(A) be operated through awards to public or private entities made by the Secretary that are distinct from the awards made to support the organization tasked with supporting the board of directors described in subparagraph (B); and
(B) have a board of directors—
(i) that includes representatives of organ procurement organizations (including organizations that have received grants under [section 273 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section273&num=0&edition=prelim)), transplant centers, voluntary health associations, and the general public; and
(ii) that shall establish an executive committee and other committees, whose chairpersons shall be selected to ensure continuity of leadership for the board.
(2) The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network shall—
(A) establish in one location or through regional centers—
(i) a national list of individuals who need organs, and
(ii) a national system, through the use of computers and in accordance with established medical criteria, to match organs and individuals included in the list, especially individuals whose immune system makes it difficult for them to receive organs,
(B) establish membership criteria and medical criteria for allocating organs and provide to members of the public an opportunity to comment with respect
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