### Question
Can you define what modernization means?


### Answer
**Modernization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 285d*:

> the alteration, remodeling, improvement, expansion, and repair of existing buildings and the provision of equipment for such buildings to the extent necessary to make them suitable for use as centers described in the preceding sentence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 4-national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases**

