### Question
How is the term private property defined?


### Answer
The term **private property** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9661* as the following:

> all property which is not owned by a department, agency, or instrumentality of—


(A) the United States, or


(B) the State of New York (or any public agency or authority thereof)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9661*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

