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


### Answer
The term **lead agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4601* as follows -

> the Department of Transportation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 61-UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

