### Question
How does ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND JUDICIAL REVIEW define geographic area within a State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7191*, **geographic area within a State** is defined as:

> a special purpose district or other region recognized for governmental purposes within such State which is not a unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER V-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND JUDICIAL REVIEW**

