### Question
How does the law define Closed Area?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 973*, **Closed Area** is defined as:

> any of the closed areas identified in Schedule 2 of Annex I of the Treaty

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 973*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16C-SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

