### Question
How is the term special access program defined?


### Answer
The term **special access program** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 435c* as the following:

> given that term in section 4.1 of Executive Order No. 12958 (60 Fed. 

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 435c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

