(1) Automated external defibrillator, or AED. A device as defined in Public Health Law (PHL) section 3000-b(1)(a).

(2) Public building. A building or portion thereof located within the State of New York that is owned and/or operated by a State agency, including leased space, for the conduct of governmental services and which houses:

(3) State agency or agency. All State departments, boards, commissions, offices or institutions. State public authorities and public benefit corporations are excluded from this definition.

(4) Collaborative agreement. A written agreement with an emergency health care provider (EHCP), which shall include a copy of an agency's written practice protocols and policies and procedures for use of AEDs, as provided for in Public Health Law, section 3000-b(2).

(5) Emergency health care provider, or EHCP. A physician or a hospital as defined in Public Health Law, section 3000-b(1)(b).

(6) Regional emergency medical services council(s), or REMSCO. An organization as defined in Public Health Law, section 3003.

(7) Commissioner. The commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services or his/her designee.

(8) OGS. The New York State Office of General Services.

(9) DOH. The New York State Department of Health.