§ 950aaa–1 - Definitions

CHAPTER 31A— TELEMEDICINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS

In this chapter:

(1) The term “construct” means to construct, acquire, install, improve, or extend a facility or system.

(2) The term “cost of money loan” means a loan made under this chapter bearing interest at a rate equal to the then current cost to the Federal Government of loans of similar maturity.

(3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

(4) The term “rural area” has the meaning given the term in section 950bb(b)(3) of this title.

Notes

Termination of Section

For termination of section by section 1(b) of Pub. L. 102–551, see Termination of Chapter note set out under section 950aaa of this title.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 950aaa–1, Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2332, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4017; Pub. L. 102–237, title VII, § 702(g), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1880, provided goal of Federal Government to make affordable advanced telecommunications available to rural residents, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–127.

Amendments

2018—Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–334 added par. (4).