ExpertGlossary acronyms starting with U

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UAV — Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle (UAV) Program A U.S. Department of Energy program that uses an unmanned aerospace vehicle and occupied aircraft to make key climate measurements that cannot be made my…
UBC — Uniform Building Code (UBC) A building code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted and amended by Oregon Department of Commerce.
UCC — Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) A set of statutes enacted by the various States to provide consistency among the States' commercial laws.
UCC — Usual and Customary Charges (UCC) The amount that your insurance company determines is the normal payment range for a specific medical procedure performed within a given geographic area.
UCR — Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) The amount paid for a medical service in a geographic area based on what providers in the area usually charge for the same or similar medical service.
UCR — Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) Charges The cost associated with a health care service that is consistent with the going rate for identical or similar services within a particular geographic…
UCR — Usual, Customary and Reasonable charge (UCR) The cost associated with a health care service that is consistent with the going rate for identical or similar services within a particular geographic…
UFO — unidentified flying object (UFO) Abbreviation for “unidentified flying object” which does not necessarily apply to extraterrestrial or secret governmental crafts, but can be anything…
UIM — Underinsured Motorist (UIM) This covers bodily injury losses for you or your passengers if you are hit by an at-fault motorist who does not have enough insurance to cover your claim.
UIM — Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage (UIM) Is coverage for any bodily injury resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, which is covered under a liability policy at the time of the injury…
UM — Uninsured Motorist (UM) This covers bodily injury for you or your family if you are hit by an at-fault uninsured motorist.
UM — Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury (UM) Coverage Covers you for your bodily injury caused by a hit-and-run driver or an at-fault driver who has no auto liability insurance.
UM/UIM — Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage Pays for your injuries and property damage caused by a hit-and-run driver or a motorist without liability insurance.
UMC — Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) A code sponsored by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted and…
UMPD — Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Insurance (UMPD) Covers damage to your vehicle caused by an identified, at-fault, uninsured driver.
UP — Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP) a program that provides homeowners a temporary forbearance, which is a temporary period of time during which a regular monthly mortgage payment is reduced…
UPB — Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) amount of a loan that is due to the lender. This does not include additional charges, such as interest.
USACE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) As part of the Department of the Army, the Corps has responsibilities in civil and military areas.
USBR — U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) The Federal agency whose mandate was to reclaim the arid west of the United States.
USC — United States Code (USC) A compilation of the general and permanent federal laws of the United States. It is divided into 51 titles that represent broad areas subject to federal…
USCIS — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) means the component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which makes the determination…
USDA — Department of Agriculture (USDA) A federal government agency involved in rural development, marketing and regulatory programs, food safety, research, education and economics, food…
USGS — U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the earth; minimize loss of life and property from…
USNMAS — U.S. National Map Accuracy Standards (USNMAS) Accuracy standards for published maps in English units defining measurements for horizontal and vertical accuracy.
UST — Underground Storage Tank (UST) An underground storage tank system (UST) is a tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10 percent of its combined volume…