### Question
How is the term Indian Tribe defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian Tribe** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300f* as the following:

> any Indian tribe having a Federally recognized governing body carrying out substantial governmental duties and powers over any area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part A-Definitions**

