### Question
Can you define what interest in land means?


### Answer
**Interest in land** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6232*:

> any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or mineral rights

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

