### Question
How is the term vertical integration project defined?


### Answer
The term **vertical integration project** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 3503* as the following:

> a project that promotes the vertical integration of the energy resources on an Indian reservation, so that the energy resources are used or processed on such Indian reservation

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-INDIAN ENERGY RESOURCES**

