### Question
How is the "procuring agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **procuring agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6903* as follows -

> any Federal agency, or any State agency or agency of a political subdivision of a State which is using appropriated Federal funds for such procurement, or any person contracting with any such agency with respect to work performed under such contract

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6903*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

