### Question
How is the term covered application defined?


### Answer
The term **covered application** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 1702* as the following:

> a letter of intent, initial proposal, or final proposal under this section

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-BROADBAND ACCESS > SUBCHAPTER I-BROADBAND GRANTS FOR STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND TERRITORIES**

