### Question
How is the "official use" defined?


### Answer
The term **official use** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7412* as follows -

> an action of a Federal, State, or local government agency or an entity referred to in subclause (I)(ee) intended to carry out a function relevant to preventing, planning for, or responding to accidental releases

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part A-Air Quality and Emission Limitations**

