### Question
How does the law define minimum population estimate?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1362*, **minimum population estimate** is defined as:

> an estimate of the number of animals in a stock that—


(A) is based on the best available scientific information on abundance, incorporating the precision and variability associated with such information

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

