### Question
What is the definition of private entities?


### Answer
The definition of **private entities** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 3802*:

> any person, such as any organization incorporated under State law, for profit or not-for-profit, or a consortium of such organizations, but does not include public entities

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 64-METHANE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION**

