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42 U.S.C. § 5189e - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 5189e. Essential service providers

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Definition

In this section, the term “essential service provider” means an entity that--

(1)(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.

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