### Question
What does reimbursable costs mean?


### Answer
**Reimbursable costs** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 70120*:

> costs incurred by any service provider acting in conformity with a lawful order of the Federal government or in conformity with the instructions of the vessel operator

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70120*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY**

