### Question
How is the "affected individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **affected individual** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1852* as follows -

> an individual who—


(i) is nominated by the Governor of a State for appointment as a voting member of a Council in accordance with subsection (b)(2)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1852*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM**

