§ 403.817 Special rules concerning the territories.
(a) In general. (1) An applicant for endorsement may submit an application to become a special endorsed sponsor for all of the territories.
(2) Of qualified applicants, the Secretary will select at least one of the best-qualified applicants to receive a special endorsement for the territories.
(3) Applicants for special endorsement for the territories must demonstrate in their applications that they meet the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Requirements—(1) Negotiated prices. A special endorsed sponsor for residents of the territories must provide access to negotiated prices in the territories.
(2) Transitional assistance. Any transitional assistance in the territories must be in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section.
(3) Requirements, exception. Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, a special endorsed sponsor for the territories must meet the requirements of §§ 403.804 and 403.806.