### Question
How is the term operator" or "supplier defined?


### Answer
The term **operator" or "supplier** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4571* as the following:

> an entity that has been granted registration under section 13902 of title 49 to provide cross-border long-haul trucking services

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-UNITED STATES&ndash;MEXICO&ndash;CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION > SUBCHAPTER III-APPLICATION OF USMCA TO SECTORS AND SERVICES > Part C-United States-Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Trucking Services**

