### Question
How is the term exclusive economic zone defined?


### Answer
The term **exclusive economic zone** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 5102* as the following:

> the exclusive economic zone of the United States established by Proclamation Number 5030, dated March 10, 1983

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 71-ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT**

