### Question
Can you define what communications use authorization means?


### Answer
**Communications use authorization** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 1761a*:

> an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Forest Service for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1761a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-RIGHTS-OF-WAY**

