; and (B) does not include— (i) an entity in the Federal Government, including an Executive agency; (ii) a State or local government; or (iii) an Indian tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (7) State The term State has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602 ). 602. Conflict of interest and eligibility standards for covered employees (a) In general A covered employee shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the official position of the covered employee to influence a particular matter that provides a direct and substantial pecuniary benefit for a former employer or former client of the covered employee. (b) Recusal A covered employee shall recuse himself or herself from any official action that would violate subsection (a). (c) Waiver (1) In general The head of the covered agency employing a covered employee, in consultation with the Director, may grant a written waiver of the restrictions under subsection (a) if, and to the extent that, the head of the covered agency certifies in writing that— (A) the application of the restriction to the particular matter is inconsistent with the purposes of the restriction