### Question
How is the term principles and guidelines defined?


### Answer
The term **principles and guidelines** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1962* as the following:

> the principles and guidelines contained in the document prepared by the Water Resources Council pursuant to section 1962a–2 of this title, entitled "Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies", and dated March 10, 1983

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

