### Question
How is the "interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area" defined?


### Answer
The term **interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 1302* as follows -

> any interstate compact agency which provides public transit services

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 1302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA INTEREST ARBITRATION STANDARDS**

