### Question
How does the law define human environment?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1331*, **human environment** is defined as:

> the physical, social, and economic components, conditions, and factors which interactively determine the state, condition, and quality of living conditions, employment, and health of those affected, directly or indirectly, by activities occurring on the outer Continental Shelf

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1331*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

