For the purposes of this subpart:
    
    
        
            Act refers to Taiwan Relations Act (Pub. L. 96-8).
    
    
        
            Competitive area is the same as defined in  § 351.402 of this title ;
     
    
        
            Institute means the American Institute in Taiwan.
    
    
        
            Specified period of service shall be a period of not more than 6 years.