; and (B) are— (i) developed and approved by a standards development organization that is accredited by a United States or international standards body in a process that— (I) is open to the public, including being open for participation by any organization; and (II) provides for a conflict resolution process; (ii) subject to an open comment and input process before being finalized by the standards development organization; (iii) consensus-based; and (iv) made publicly available once approved. (4) Cost related to planning and implementation The term cost related to planning and implementation means any cost incurred by an eligible entity related to planning for and preparing an application and related materials as required under this Act. (5) Covered State The term covered State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (6) Eligible entity The term eligible entity — (A) means a covered State or a Tribal organization; and (B) includes an entity, including a public authority, board, or commission, established by one or more entities described in subparagraph (A). (7) Emergency communications center (A) In general The term emergency communications center — (i) means a facility that— (I) is designated to receive a 9–1–1 request for emergency assistance; and (II) performs one or more of the functions described in subparagraph (B)