### Question
Can you define what United States National Authority means?


### Answer
**United States National Authority** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 1525*:

> the United States National Authority established or designated pursuant to Article VII, paragraph 4, of the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1525*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE PROGRAM**

