### Question
How does ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES define independent cost estimate?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3101*, **independent cost estimate** is defined as:

> given that term in section 3097(e) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES**

