### Question
How is the "employee in fire protection activities” under section 203(y) of title 29; [1](#2229a_1_target) and


(2) “Indian tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **employee in fire protection activities” under section 203(y) of title 29; [1](#2229a_1_target) and


(2) “Indian tribe** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2229a* as follows -

> a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including an Alaska Native village (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2229a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL**

