### Question
How does the law define lead covered agency?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 2801*, **lead covered agency** is defined as:

> a lead covered agency for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme designated under section 2805(b)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GEOSPATIAL DATA**

