### Question
Can you define what official use means?


### Answer
**Official use** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7412*:

> an action of a Federal, State, or local government agency or an entity referred to in subclause (I)(ee) intended to carry out a function relevant to preventing, planning for, or responding to accidental releases

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Subchapter Referred to in Other Sections > Amendments**

