Any waste (solid, liquid, or gas) which because of its quantity, concentration, or chemical, physical, or infectious characteristics pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly disposed, treated, stored, or transported.
Hazardous Waste
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Concern
Defined as an area that is located in one or more of the following:
(a) a qualified census tract (see section 42(d)(5)(C)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986);
(b) a qualified "non-metropolitan county" (see section 143(k)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) with a median household income of less than 80 percent of the State median household income or with an unemployment rate of not less than 140 percent of the statewide average, based on U.S. Department of Labor recent data; or
(c) lands within the boundaries of federally recognized Indian reservations.
Hold Harmless Agreement
Contract provision under which the potential legal liability and defense of one party for damages payable, for some future loss, is assumed by another party to the contract.
Honorarium
A taxable payment made to a non-employee or guest representing a token of appreciation.
HR/Payroll
A VPF Business Unit that manages payroll for all of MIT's employees.