### Question
What is the definition of rural area?


### Answer
The definition of **rural area** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 18771*:

> given the term in section 918c(a) of title 7.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18771*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION**

