### Question
How does PORT SECURITY define reimbursable costs?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 70117*, **reimbursable costs** is defined as:

> costs incurred by any service provider acting in conformity with a lawful order of the Federal government or in conformity with the instructions of the vessel operator

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70117*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VI-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY**

