### Question
What is the definition of GIS?


### Answer
The definition of **GIS** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16522*:

> geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVI-STUDIES**

