### Question
Can you define what successor registry means?


### Answer
**Successor registry** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 941*:

> any entity that enters into a contract with the NTIA to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain that covers any period after the termination or expiration of the contract to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain, and any option periods under such contract, that was signed on October 26, 2001

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 941*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS**

