### Question
How is the "interested party" defined?


### Answer
The term **interested party** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 415* as follows -

> an Indian or non-Indian individual or corporation, or tribal or non-tribal government whose interests could be adversely affected by a tribal trust land leasing decision made by an applicable Indian tribe

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS**

