### Question
How does the law define hazard mitigation plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5135*, **hazard mitigation plan** is defined as:

> a mitigation plan submitted under section 5165 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5135*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER II-DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION ASSISTANCE**

