### Question
How is the "lead agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **lead agency** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 4565* as follows -

> the agency, or agencies, designated as the lead agency or agencies pursuant to subsection (k)(5) for the review of a transaction

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4565*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

