### Question
How is the "principles and requirements" defined?


### Answer
The term **principles and requirements** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1962* as follows -

> the principles and requirements contained in the document prepared by the Council on Environmental Quality pursuant to section 1962–3 of this title, entitled "Principles and Requirements for Federal Investments in Water Resources", and dated March 2013

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1962*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19B-WATER RESOURCES PLANNING**

