### Question
How does the law define GIS?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16522*, **GIS** is defined as:

> geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVI-STUDIES**

