### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9671* as follows -

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and any other territory or possession over which the United States has jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9671*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-POLLUTION INSURANCE**

