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


### Answer
The term **existing use** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 539m* as follows -

> a use that—


(A) is occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 539m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL FORESTS > SUBCHAPTER I-ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION**

