### Question
How does MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS define qualified citizens group?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4368*, **qualified citizens group** is defined as:

> a nonprofit organization of citizens having an area based focus, which is not single-issue oriented and which can demonstrate a prior record of interest and involvement in goal-setting and research concerned with improving the quality of life, including plans to identify, protect and enhance significant natural and cultural resources and the environment.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

