### Question
What is the definition of applicant?


### Answer
The definition of **applicant** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 24401*:

> a State (including the District of Columbia), a group of States, an Interstate Compact, or a public agency established by one or more States and having responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 24401*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART C-PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 244-RAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS**

