; and (B) based on such specification, take one of the actions described in subparagraph (D) of such paragraph with respect to the determination. The Secretary shall apply subparagraph (A) as though the reference to the medicare administrative contractor in clause (vi) of paragraph (8)(C) were a reference to the Secretary. (10) Definitions applicable to paragraphs (8) and (9) For purposes of paragraphs (8) and (9): (A) The term applicable request means a request that is submitted in fiscal year 2018 or a subsequent fiscal year, that is solely with respect to a specified local coverage determination, and that includes a description of the rationale for such request and any evidence supporting such request. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the Secretary may not require, as a condition of treating a request with respect to such a determination as an applicable request, that the request contain qualifying evidence that was not considered in the development of such determination. (B) The term interested party means, with respect to a specified local coverage determination within an area by a medicare administrative contractor that has entered into a contract with the Secretary under section 1874A— (i) a provider of services or supplier that, in such area, furnishes, provides, or supplies items or services that are subject to such determination