### Question
How is the term interest in land defined?


### Answer
The term **interest in land** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6232* as the following:

> any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or mineral rights

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

