### Question
What does routine governmental action mean?


### Answer
**Routine governmental action** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*:

> only an action which is ordinarily and commonly performed by a foreign official in—


(i) obtaining permits, licenses, or other official documents to qualify a person to do business in a foreign country

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

