### Question
What is the definition of qualifying security and assured power facility?


### Answer
The definition of **qualifying security and assured power facility** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16423*:

> a qualifying advanced power system technology facility determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to be in critical need of secure, reliable, rapidly available, high-quality power for critical governmental, industrial, or commercial applications

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part A-Transmission Infrastructure Modernization**

