§1608 Definitions

Summary

Defines the main words used in the chapter. Advanced communications service means whatever "advanced telecommunications capability" is defined as in section 1302 of this title. Appropriate national security agency means five agencies: the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, National Security Agency, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. Communications equipment or service means equipment or service needed to provide advanced communications service. Covered communications equipment or service means items on the list the Commission publishes under section 1601(a). Customers means a provider’s customers and its affiliates’ customers (see section 153). Executive branch interagency body means an interagency group in the executive branch. Person means an individual or entity. Program means the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program under section 1603(a). Provider of advanced communications service means someone who offers that service to U.S. customers and includes certain accredited noncommercial schools (per 47 C.F.R. §27.4), health care providers, and libraries. Recipient means a provider whose reimbursement application under the Program the Commission approves. Reimbursement funds means any reimbursement received under the Program.