### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 701h* as follows -

> the several States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States, and Indian tribes (as defined in section 5304(e) of title 25)

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 701h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FLOOD CONTROL**

