### Question
How is the "affected stakeholder" defined?


### Answer
The term **affected stakeholder** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1015* as follows -

> an entity that significantly affects, or is significantly affected by, the quality or quantity of water in a watershed, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1015*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18A-COOPERATIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM**

