### Question
How does BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES define organization?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 485a*, **organization** is defined as:

> any conservancy district, irrigation district, water users’ association, or other organization, which is organized under State law and which has capacity to enter into contracts with the United States pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws.

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 485a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11A-BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES > SUBCHAPTER X-PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION CHARGES**

