In this chapter:
The term "advanced communications service" has the meaning given the term "advanced telecommunications capability" in section 1302 of this title.
The term "appropriate national security agency" means-
(A) the Department of Homeland Security;
(B) the Department of Defense;
(C) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(D) the National Security Agency; and
(E) the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The term "Commission" means the Federal Communications Commission.
The term "communications equipment or service" means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of advanced communications service.
The term "covered communications equipment or service" means any communications equipment or service that is on the list published by the Commission under section 1601(a) of this title.
The term "customers" means, with respect to a provider of advanced communications service-
(A) the customers of such provider; and
(B) the customers of any affiliate (as defined in section 153 of this title) of such provider.
The term "executive branch interagency body" means an interagency body established in the executive branch.
The term "person" means an individual or entity.
The term "Program" means the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program established under section 1603(a) of this title.
The term "provider of advanced communications service" means a person who provides advanced communications service to United States customers.
The term "recipient" means any provider of advanced communications service the application of which for a reimbursement under the Program has been approved by the Commission, regardless of whether the provider has received reimbursement funds.
The term "reimbursement funds" means any reimbursement received under the Program.
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