### Question
How does FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT define lead agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4370m*, **lead agency** is defined as:

> the agency with principal responsibility for an environmental review of a covered project under NEPA and parts 1500 through 1508 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4370m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY > SUBCHAPTER IV-FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT**

