### Question
How does the law define net cost?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 20171*, **net cost** is defined as:

> given such term in chapter 4 of the USMCA or any subsequent free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 20171*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART A-SAFETY > CHAPTER 201-GENERAL > SUBCHAPTER II-PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF SAFETY**

