### Question
What does non-Federal project entity mean?


### Answer
**Non-Federal project entity** has the following meaning in *43 U.S.C. § 2401*:

> a State, regional, or local authority, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or other qualifying entity, such as a water conservation district, water conservancy district, or rural water district or association

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-RURAL WATER SUPPLY > SUBCHAPTER I-RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY**

