Performance-based contracting means the structuring of all
Fiber-based Collocator means any carrier, unaffiliated with CenturyLink, that maintains a Collocation arrangement in a CenturyLink Wire Center, with active electrical power supply, and operates a fiber-optic cable or comparable transmission facility that (1) terminates at a Collocation arrangement within the Wire Center; (2) leaves the CenturyLink Wire Center premises; and (3) is owned by a party other than CenturyLink or any affiliate of CenturyLink, except as set forth in this paragraph. Dark fiber obtained from CenturyLink on an indefeasible right of use basis shall be treated as non- CenturyLink fiber-optic cable. Two (2) or more affiliated Fiber-based Collocators in a single Wire Center shall collectively be counted as a single Fiber-based Collocator. For purposes of this definition, the term "affiliate" is defined by 47 U.S.C. § 153(1).
Performance-Based Exception means the performance-based exception from the tax deductibility limitations of Code Section 162(m).
Covered contract means an energy savings performance contract, a utility service contract, or a private housing contract awarded by DoD, if such contract results in DoD ownership of photovoltaic devices, by means other than DoD purchase as end products. DoD is deemed to own a photovoltaic device if the device is—
CFD Contract or "CFD" shall mean a contract which is a contract for difference by reference to fluctuations in the price of the relevant security or index;