### Question
How is the "critical aquifer protection area" defined?


### Answer
The term **critical aquifer protection area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300h* as follows -

> either of the following:


(1) All or part of an area located within an area for which an application or designation as a sole or principal source aquifer pursuant to section 300h–3(e) of this title, has been submitted and approved by the Administrator and which satisfies the criteria established by the Administrator under subsection (d)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part C-Protection of Underground Sources of Drinking Water**

