### Question
How does REGULAR COAST GUARD define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 680*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> any private person, corporation, firm, partnership, or company and any State or local government or housing authority of a State or local government

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 680*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 18-COAST GUARD HOUSING AUTHORITIES**

