### Question
How does the law define environmental law?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 460lll*, **environmental law** is defined as:

> all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and requirements related to protection of human health, natural and cultural resources, or the environment

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 460lll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER CXXIII-LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES PROTECTION**

