### Question
How does FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE define common carrier?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 1861*, **common carrier** is defined as:

> any person or entity transporting people or property by land, rail, water, or air for compensation

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1861*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-ACCESS TO CERTAIN BUSINESS RECORDS FOR FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PURPOSES**

