North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143B. Executive Organization Act of 1973 § 143B-344.49. Definitions

(1) Applicant.--A member of the family residing in the dwelling unit, the owner, or designated agent of the owner of a dwelling unit applying for program services.

(2) Department.--The Department of Environmental Quality.

(3) Secretary.--The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality.

(4) Subgrantee.--An entity managing a weatherization project that receives a federal grant of funds awarded pursuant to 10 C.F.R. § 440 (1 January 2006 edition) from this State or other entity named in the Notification of Grant Award and otherwise referred to as the grantee.

(5) Weatherization.--The modification of homes and home heating and cooling systems to improve heating and cooling efficiency by caulking and weather stripping, as well as insulating ceilings, attics, walls, and floors.