§ 5189e. Essential service providers
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(a)Definition In this section, the term “essential service provider” means an entity that—
(A)provides
(i)wireline or mobile telephone service, Internet access service, radio or television broadcasting, cable service, or direct broadcast satellite service;
(ii)electrical power;
(iii)natural gas;
(iv)water and sewer services; or
(v)any other essential service, as determined by the President; or
(B)is a tower owner or operator;
(2)is—
(A)a municipal entity;
(B)a nonprofit entity; or
(C)a private, for profit entity; and
(3)is contributing to efforts to respond to an emergency or major disaster.
(b)Authorization for accessibility Unless exceptional circumstances apply, in an emergency or major disaster, the head of a Federal agency, to the greatest extent practicable, shall not—
(1)deny or impede access to the disaster site to an essential service provider whose access is necessary to restore and repair an essential service; or
(2)impede the restoration or repair of the services described in subsection (a)(1).
(c)Implementation In implementing this section, the head of a Federal agency shall follow all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 427, formerly § 425, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title VI, § 607, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1941; renumbered § 427, Pub. L. 113–2, div. B, § 1102(1), Jan. 29, 2013, 127 Stat. 39; amended Pub. L. 115–141, div. P, title III, § 302, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1087.)
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- Public Law 113–2Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, to improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, and for other purposes
- Public Law 115–141To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes
- Public Law 109–347To improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes
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- Sec. 4Priority access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 502Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Securing access to networks in disasters
- Sec. 3Securing access to networks in disasters
- Sec. 3Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 3Securing access to networks in disasters
- Sec. 3Securing access to networks in disasters
- Sec. 3Securing access to networks in disasters
- Sec. 302Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 402Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 302Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 302Access to essential service providers during federally declared emergencies
- Sec. 2Network resiliency cooperative requirements
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- Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 427
- Pub. L. 109–347, title VI, § 607
- 120 Stat. 1941
- 127 Stat. 39
- 132 Stat. 1087
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§ 5189e
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 427
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–347, title VI, § 607
Stat.120 Stat. 1941
Stat.127 Stat. 39
Stat.132 Stat. 1087
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