### Question
How is the "extraordinary circumstances" defined?


### Answer
The term **extraordinary circumstances** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 256* as follows -

> an event (or events) that is outside of the control of the eligible entity that has prevented the eligible entity from fulfilling the objectives described by such entity in the application submitted under subsection (b)(2) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 256*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart v-healthy communities access program**

