Public Entity
A "public entity" is defined as any State or local government; any department,
agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States
or local government; or the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and any
commuter authority (as defined in section 103(8) of the Rail Passenger Service
Act). See
28 CFR 35.104 of Title II of the Americans of Disabilities Act of 1990.