### Question
How is the term lead agency defined?


### Answer
The term **lead agency** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 4565* as the following:

> the agency or agencies designated as the lead agency or agencies pursuant to subsection (k)(5)

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4565*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

