### Question
How does URANIUM MILL TAILINGS RADIATION CONTROL define United States?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7911*, **United States** is defined as:

> the 48 contiguous States and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-URANIUM MILL TAILINGS RADIATION CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAM**

