Sec.  51.501   Scope.

   (a) The rules in this subpart apply to the pricing of network elements,
   interconnection, and methods of obtaining access to unbundled elements,
   including physical collocation and virtual collocation.

   (b) As used in this subpart, the term “element” includes network elements,
   interconnection, and methods of obtaining interconnection and access to
   unbundled elements.