### Question
Can you define what appropriate State agency means?


### Answer
**Appropriate State agency** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 1504*:

> a State governmental agency that is recognized by the executive branch of the State as having the experience necessary to evaluate and carry out projects relating to the proper and effective installation and operation of broadband infrastructure

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1504*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BROADBAND INVESTMENT AND LIMITING EXCESSIVE AND NEEDLESS OBSTACLES TO WIRELESS**

