### Question
How is the term special access program defined?


### Answer
The term **special access program** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3343* as the following:

> given that term in section 4.1 of Executive Order No. 12958 (60 Fed. 

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3343*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

