### Question
How does the law define Outer Continental Shelf?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7627*, **Outer Continental Shelf** is defined as:

> provided by section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7627*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

