### Question
What is the definition of Licensing Area?


### Answer
The definition of **Licensing Area** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 973*:

> all waters in the Treaty Area except for—


(A) those waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in accordance with international law

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 973*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16C-SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

