(a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “essential service provider” means an entity that—
(b) Authorization for accessibilityUnless exceptional circumstances apply, in an emergency or major disaster, the head of a Federal agency, to the greatest extent practicable, shall not—
(1)
deny or impede access to the disaster site to an essential service provider whose access is necessary to restore and repair an essential service; or
(c) Implementation
In implementing this section, the head of a Federal agency shall follow all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 427, formerly § 425, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title VI, § 607, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1941; renumbered § 427, Pub. L. 113–2, div. B, § 1102(1), Jan. 29, 2013, 127 Stat. 39; amended Pub. L. 115–141, div. P, title III, § 302, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1087.)