### Question
How does the law define public and private stakeholders?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 114*, **public and private stakeholders** is defined as:

> Federal, State, and local agencies, tribal governments, and appropriate private entities, including nonprofit employee labor organizations representing transportation employees

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 114*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 1-ORGANIZATION**

